For lovers of a quiet beach holiday, the Dead Sea is an ideal option. But if you are into exciting adventures, dream of crossing deserts and conquering granite cliffs, then there is no better place to vacation than Jordan. The tourism industry here is developing by leaps and bounds, and interesting routes of varying difficulty have been developed for guests. But they all share one thing: a vacation in Jordan is absolutely safe and exciting.
Jordan is famous for its excellent climatic conditions. Clear weather prevails in the country for most of the year. In this small state, monuments that have rightfully entered the UNESCO World Heritage List have been preserved. Nature has generously endowed Jordan, combining in its landscape a desert, hills covered with dense forests, and a valley that descends almost half a kilometer below sea level.
The compact size of this country makes the remoteness of its most secluded corners from civilization relative. Modern hotels are everywhere, where adventure seekers can rest and recharge before a new start.
For those wishing to repeat the march of Emperor Hadrian, but with greater comfort and speed, modern SUVs are offered. In this auto rally across Jordan, participants are organized excursions to ancient cities and fortresses mentioned in the Bible, erected by the liberators of the Holy Sepulchre.
If you are not inclined to compromise, mount a camel or donkey and set off on a seven-day trek through the eastern part of Jordan, where the sand still retains the memory of Lawrence of Arabia and his companions. By the way, part of the route can be covered on a restored train from the early 20th century. The fearless Englishman, whose name is inscribed in the history of British foreign intelligence, during World War I, leading the rebellious Arabs, repeatedly made daring attacks on exactly the same railway trains.
Hot Arabian horses await riders ready to repeat the route along which, back in the 7th century, messengers delivered reports and merchants carried valuable goods in Jordan.
Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy the route laid along the Wadi Mujib gorge. It involves conquering cliffs and crossing mountain rivers. Climbing skills are desirable but not required. Instructors in Jordan know their job well and are ready to help at any moment. The reward for participants is a spectacle of unprecedented beauty: between the desert cliffs, cascades of waterfalls appear as if out of nowhere. And the lake formed by them, according to legend, has miraculous properties.
You can also admire the beauties of Jordan from a bird's-eye view, traveling over cities and deserts by helicopter or hot air balloon.
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