Azraq Wetland Reserve Tours

A tranquil oasis hidden between the vast sands and sandstone cliffs of Jordan’s deserts, the Azraq Wetland Reserve offers a welcome change of scenery, and it’s an easy day trip from nearby Amman.
The expanse of lush wetlands, glittering blue pools and seasonally flooded marshland is undeniably scenic, but the main attractions for visitors are the wildlife spotting opportunities. Around 150 species of migratory birds pass through the reserve, while native species include water buffalo and the rare Azraq Killifish.
Practical Info
The Azraq Wetland Reserve is located around 100km east of Amman and is open daily from 9am-6pm.
Address: Azraq, Jordan
Hours: Open daily from 9am-6pm
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Azraq Wetland Reserve
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Private Tour Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with Shaumari Wildlife &Azraq Wetland
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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.
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$79.17
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$79.17
$4.17 savings
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Day Tour Desert Castles & Azraq Wetland Reserve
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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.
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$69.00
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$69.00
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Shaumari Reserve and Azraq Wetland Private Full Day Tour from Amman
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.
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$160.26
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$160.26
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Private Full-Day Tour in Azraq Wetland Reserve from Amman
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.
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$130.00
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$130.00
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Private Shaumari Wildlife Experience and Overnight at Azraq Wetland Reserve.
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.
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$301.86
$33.54 savings
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$301.86
$33.54 savings
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Jordan Horizons Tours: Desert Castles, Shaumari Reserve & Azraq Trip from Amman
This is a fair visit to the Eastern Desert Castles, you will visit three of the region's famous desert castles built by the powerful Umayyad dynasty
Explore the wildlife of Jordan and visit the Nature reserves that keep endangered Arabian oryx, Persian onagers (wild ass), Dorcas gazelles and houbara bustards and plan to keep them from going instinct. And the birdlife in Jordan on a short hike at the Azraq wetlands.
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$220.52
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$220.52
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Full-Day Private Tour to Desert Castles and Azraq Wetland
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 where you can choice a Biking Trail :
Mudflat Biking Trail
The tour starts from Amra Castle and ends at the Azraq Lodge. The tour passes through the desert area that links Amra Castle and Azraq Lodge and the local Azraq farms area to finally reach Azraq Lodge.
Azraq Village Biking Trail
This tour gives visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of Azraq. Starting at the Azraq Lodge, the trail passes through the Wetlands, the mudflats of al Qa’a and al Madbaa’a, the Old Druze Village, Qasr al- Shaér, the modern Azraq village, and Azraq Castle.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Amman Dessert Castles for a Day (Lunch included)
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Get out of the city and visit Jordan’s desert castles on this full-day trip. Depart from your Amman hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way into the desert to see the 8th-century Omayyad-era castles. Stop by Qasr Amra, Al Kharrana, Mushatta, Hallabat, and Azraq and learn about each place from your guide. Enjoy a traditional lunch.
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$136.00
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$136.00
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