Family holidays in Jordan

A country of natural wonders, Jordan is an exciting destination for families.

A compact country with relatively short transfer times and only a five hour flight from the UK, Jordan is an easy country to visit in a short period of time.

There is a selection of hotels that cater for families with large swimming pools and activities for children. The highlight of the country is the city of Petra — most easily recognised from the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

There are many other activities around the country including 4x4 driving in the desert of Wadi Rum and floating in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.

Recommended family accommodation in Jordan

Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea

The Dead Sea

Deluxe

The Marriott Dead Sea Resort and Spa

The Dead Sea

First Class

The Mövenpick Dead Sea Resort

The Dead Sea

First Class

Family activity ideas in Jordan

Camel riding in the Wadi Rum

One of the best ways to experience Wadi Rum is to take a camel ride in the area. Lasting around an hour, the ride will give you a real insight into traditional Bedouin life in the deserts of Arabia.

Jeep Tour of Seven Sights of Wadi Rum

This tour takes in seven of the sights of Wadi Rum, and is a detailed exploration of the deeper recesses of the wadi.

Dana to Feynan Lodge Hike

En route there is a high chance of spotting many of the 200 different bird species of the area and depending on the season seeing many wild flowers as well.