Last updated: 29 October 2026. Travel advice can change quickly, so always check your own government’s latest advice before you travel.

For most visitors, Jordan is a safe and welcoming country to travel in, and the places on our tours, such as Amman, Jerash, Dana, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, are well away from the areas governments warn against. As of October 2026, the US State Department advises travellers to exercise increased caution in Jordan, and both the US and UK advise against travel close to the Syrian and Iraqi borders. Regional tensions in 2026 led some governments to raise their warnings for a time, so check the latest advice before you book and again before you fly.

What do governments currently advise?

United States: “Exercise increased caution” in Jordan, with “Do not travel” for areas near the Syria and Iraq borders and a few named areas, and “Reconsider travel” for Ma’an city and parts of Ma’an Governorate near or east of the Desert Highway. See the US Jordan Travel Advisory. In March 2026, during regional hostilities, the US briefly raised Jordan to “Reconsider travel”.
United Kingdom: the FCDO advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border and no longer advises against all but essential travel to Jordan as a whole. Its advice was last updated for regional tensions in October 2026. See UK foreign travel advice for Jordan.

None of our tours visit the areas the US or UK warn against: the Syrian and Iraqi border areas, Ma’an city, and the parts of Ma’an Governorate near or east of the Desert Highway.

What is it like on the ground?

Jordanians are famous for their hospitality. Travellers regularly tell us that what surprised them most was how welcome they felt, from invitations to tea with Bedouin families to lunch in village homes. Tourist sites are well managed, and tourism police are present at major sites such as Petra.

How we keep you safe on our tours

Licensed local guides who know every trail, village and camp, and a licensed guide for Petra
Support on the trail: a 4×4 support vehicle on cycling days with water, snacks and spare parts, and a local hiking guide with a donkey on the first days of the Dana to Petra Trek
Daily logistics handled for you: transport, luggage transfers, camps and hotels, so you’re never left to find your own way in remote areas
Helmets compulsory on all cycling tours, and quality, well-maintained bikes with full mechanical support
We monitor official advice and stay in touch with the local authorities, and we adapt routes if conditions change
Travelife Certified, meeting international standards for responsible tour operations
First-aid trained guides on every tour
Clear emergency procedures, with our operations team on call throughout your trip
Communication plans for remote areas, so our guides can always reach support in the desert and on the trails

Is Jordan safe for women and solo travellers?

Many women and solo travellers join our small-group tours. On group trips, solo travellers share with another traveller of the same gender unless they choose a single supplement, and in our wilderness camps solo travellers get their own tent at no extra cost. Dress modestly in towns and villages, covering shoulders and knees, which is also comfortable in the sun.

Practical safety tips

Check your government’s travel advice before booking and again before you fly.
Take out travel insurance that covers hiking or cycling.
Respect local customs, and ask before photographing people.
Drink plenty of water and protect yourself from the sun; most trails have little shade.
Use licensed guides for remote hikes and desert areas.
Don’t bring drones, binoculars, walkie-talkies or satellite phones without permission; they are restricted in Jordan.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Jordan right now?

Jordan’s main tourist areas are open and welcoming visitors, and both the US and UK advise only against travel to border areas and a few specific places. Advice can change with regional events, so check the latest official advice before you travel.

Is Petra safe to visit?

Yes. Petra is Jordan’s most visited site, with tourism police present, and it is not in any area that governments advise against.

What happens if the situation changes before my trip?

At Experience Jordan Adventures, the safety of our guests is always our priority. We closely monitor official travel advice, including guidance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and will contact you if anything affects your tour. If official advice changes to advise against travel to Jordan, you can reschedule your trip or receive full credit towards a future booking. Alternatively, you can request a full refund of the Jordan ground arrangements already paid for. If there is no official advice against travel, our standard booking and cancellation terms apply.

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