We arrange for a number of trips each semester, especially during the summer when students are in town for a shorter period of time. For these trips, students pay an at-cost fee, which covers transport, programming, and sometimes food, and we will take care of the rest.
There are many organizations in Jordan for people who want to travel independently as well. We will share our travel information packet with students as part of the pre-departure materials, which has extensive details on various sites of interest, and different methods of transportation which you can use to travel to them. Jordan has many tourist sites, and is relatively easy to get around. There are places of interest in Amman, but even more places outside of Amman, all accessible in day-trips.
Some places include:
Iraq Al Amir
Ma’an Hot Springs
Wadi Mujib
Wadi Hidan
Dead Sea
Aqaba
Wadi Rum
Jerash
Ajloun Castle
Ajloun Reserve
Dana Reserve
Karak Castle
Pella
Umm Qais
Madaba/Mt Nebo/Baptismal Site
Jabal Haroun
Little Petra
Petra
King Talal Dam
Qasr Amra and other Desert Castles
Amman Citadel / Roman Amphitheater in Downtown Amman
Azraq Wetlands
Students often take advantage of the prime location of Jordan to travel to nearby countries, so keep an eye out for cheap flight tickets. Please note that Sijal does not recommend traveling to any nearby country where there are travel warnings in place. Be sure to check with your embassy on the countries you are able to travel to, and take note of travel advisories before you go.