Azraq Wetland Reserve Tours and Tickets

Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ during World War I.

Discover Jordan’s rich history on this half-day tour to the Umayyad Desert. Visit these desert ‘castles’ that were once used as caravan stations, trade centers, outposts, and resort pavilions. Admire the beautiful Islamic art, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings that can be found inside and were inspired by Persian and Greco-Roman traditions. Spend about 45 minutes at each destination before heading back to Amman.

Go back in time to the era of military campaigns and desert warfare as we explore Jordan’s imposing desert complexes. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone carvings and illustrations, tell countless stories of life as it was during the 8th century. Known collectively as the Desert Castles, the constructions demonstrate the best of early Islamic Architectural ingenuity. On this tour, we will visit several of those monuments to discover the rich history and architecture of the Umayyad Period. We will also take a walk in the Black Desert, a truly unique experience, get up close and personal with amazing oryxes and go on a safari, visit an oasis and feed fish, watch birds from a hiding place and take spectacular photos throughout the tour. You will experience a combination of history and nature, visit well-known sites and those which could be reached only by 4x4 vehicle. I'm constantly working on improving the tour to offer you a truly unique and versatile experience in the Black Desert.

The ultimate travel experience in Jordan. It includes the best touristic sites and local experiences that will show you the real Jordan. A private tour with your own local driver in a comfortable car taking you on a smooth exciting journey. This tour is well planned and organized by professionals that have been working with tourists for a long time. Customer support by your local travel advisor during your trip.

Visit a desert oasis that’s habitat for migratory birds on a private, 5-hour trip from Amman to Azraq Wetland Reserve. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver and round-trip hotel transfer, then explore the wetland on your own or hire a nature guide onsite. Watch for raptors, eagles, and songbirds along easy-going walking trails, and experience a unique part of Jordan’s natural landscape.

Visit a desert oasis that’s habitat for migratory birds on a private, full day trip from Amman, Dead Sea, Madaba, Airport to Azraq Wetland Reserve. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver and round-trip hotel transfer, then explore the wetland on your own or hire a nature guide onsite. Watch for raptors, eagles, and songbirds along easy-going walking trails, and experience a unique part of Jordan’s natural landscape.

Spend a full day immersed in the Islamic architecture and art of the Eastern Desert castles. With a private guide and driver, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra, Qasr al-Asraq, and Qasr Kharana. Tours are available at each site (own expense). Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Dead Sea area hotels are included.

Visit Shaumari Wildlife Reserve,a breeding center for endanger locally extinct wildlife like Oryx,Ostriches,Onagers,and Gazelles.This small wild life reserve is thriving to protect these rare species and the environment.It is one of the world’s leading programs in the Middle East.These animals roam freely around providing a small zoo for visitors & children.Proceed to Azraq Wetland Reserve,located in the heart of Jordan’s Eastern Desert.Its name in Arabic is Blue,from water,as it is a migratory stopover for birds;hence it is becoming a popular spot for bird watching.Azraq Wet Land provides great trail walks & it is rich in history due to its location and water resources.It was used as a station for pilgrims and camel trains.You have the option to meet the locals with their distinctive beliefs.The tour includes overnight at the Azraq Lodge-an Ancient British Hospital, 4 x 4 safari sunset tour,sunrise view,and a walking trail for Water Buffalo & Bird Watching with round trip transfers.

Discover the history and wildlife of Jordan’s iconic Eastern Desert from the comfort of your own private vehicle on this door-to-door tour. Explore three desert fortresses from the Umayyad dynasty: Kharanah Castle, Azraq Castle and Amra Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See wildlife including the endangered Arabian oryx at the Shaumari Nature Reserve and take a birdwatching stroll through the Azraq Wetland Reserve.