Azraq Wetland Reserve Tours and Activities

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.

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.

Go back in time to the era of military campaigns and desert warfare as you explore Jordan’s imposing the desert complexes, many dating back to the first half of the 8th century. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations, inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions, tell countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th century. Known collectively as the Desert Castles, the constructions demonstrate the best of early Islamic Architectural ingenuity. In this tour I offer to visit several of those castles to discover the reach history and architecture of Umayyad Period. You also would take a walk in the black desert, a truly unique experience, and visit an oasis in the middle of the desert.

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 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.

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.

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.