Food options during Ramadan are greatly reduced.Local 5 star hotels are closer to 3 star by international standards but their prices are more affordable and your money is more likely to stay in the local community, so take this into account when selecting your hotel. International chains such as the Sheraton and Crowne Plaza are considered 5 star and are typically the highest standard. Do be aware that there are essentially two standards for star ratings. 3, 4 and 5 star hotels are plentiful as well, particularly near the major tourist destinations. In downtown Amman you'll find plenty of cheap 1 and 2 star hotels. There are plenty of accommodation options throughout Jordan that accommodate all budgets.The most popular ones are Wadi Rum, Dana Reserve and Iben Hamam. You can also hired local guides from the visitor centers at the different eco-nature reserves. Tours provide a vehicle, driver, and guide who is familiar with the area. Because Jordan's most dramatic scenery is only accessible with a 4x4 vehicle, organized tours are also the most popular option to visit the country's natural beauty. A large percentage of these visitors are on one day tours from Israel to Petra. Most visitors to Jordan actually arrive as part of an organized tour.Make sure you negotiate your price before leaving for your destination to ensure there is no confusion. They generally cover the same routes as buses and are white or cream colored. A more convenient, but more expensive option is service taxis. Minibuses connect many of the smaller towns but service can be irregular and they typically don't leave until they're full. Major bus companies include the JETT bus company and Hijazi Company. Many people travel around Jordan with either public and private buses or a service taxi.You can then make your way through the mountains and on to the famed Petra. After crossing the canyon you reach Karak where you can visit a Crusader castle. You can then visit the canyon of Wadi Mujeb that is 950 meters deep. A typical trip to Petra can start in Madaba. The name comes from the ancient trade route that runs through it. King's Highway is a popular destination for visitors. Other cities in the area include, Ajlun, a hill town with the ruins of Ajlun Castle, Irbid, which is the second largest metropolitan area in the region, Jerash, which are the largest Roman ruins in the Middle East, and Salt, which was once the country's capital. Northern Jordan is the most developed region in the country and it includes the capital city of Amman.
Although most visitors come to Jordan as part of a one day organized tour to Petra, traveling through the country independently is quite possible and very worthwhile.
It is most frequently visited for the famed sight of Petra, but there are many natural and cultural destinations that are also worth the trip. Jordan is located in the Middle East and bordered by Israel, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq & Saudi Arabia.