Is it safe to drive in Jordan?

Yes, but stick to daytime driving. The roads are generally good, but livestock and unexpected speed bumps are common.

Can I drink the tap water?

No. Stick to bottled or filtered water at all times to avoid illness.

Planning an Adventure Trip to Jordan

To plan an adventure trip to Jordan, secure a Jordan Pass before arrival to cover your visa and entry fees, and rent a 4x4 vehicle to access remote desert regions. Dedicate at least 7 days to cover a route from Amman to the Wadi Rum desert and the Red Sea.

Buy the Jordan Pass. Purchase the Jordan Pass online before you fly. It includes your entry visa fee (saving you 40 JOD) and covers entrance to over 40 attractions, including Petra.
Rent a 4x4 vehicle. Public transport is limited for adventurers. Rent a 4x4 from Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport; you will need the clearance and power for the desert roads and mountain highways.
Route your adventure. Start in Amman, head south via the King’s Highway for better scenery, spend 2 days in Petra, 2 days in Wadi Rum for camping, and finish with 2 days of snorkeling in Aqaba.
Book desert camps directly. For Wadi Rum, don't just book a tour. Contact local Bedouin-run camps directly to arrange 4x4 tours deeper into the protected area where the crowds don't go.

Is it safe to drive in Jordan?: Yes, but stick to daytime driving. The roads are generally good, but livestock and unexpected speed bumps are common.
Can I drink the tap water?: No. Stick to bottled or filtered water at all times to avoid illness.