We’ve collated some of our favourite pictures of Jordan from families travelling there with us. Jordan is a firm Stubborn Mule favourite, with its winning combination of starkly beautiful desert scenery, superb ruins, crusader castles and beaches. It’s small, so you can tick off a lot within a shorter half-term break, or extend with extra nights on the Dead Sea or Red Sea for a more relaxing break. As these pictures of Jordan will show, you can take a jeep ride in Wadi Rum one day, slathering mud over yourselves the next, and hiking the back route into Petra before the week is out.
The Roman ruins at Jerash are perfect for a family visit. Goats roam around the edge of the site and younger children can clamber over the ruins for a more interactive visit. Check out our Jordan itineraries to find out more.
Is there anywhere more beautiful than the dramatically stark desert in Wadi Rum? You can explore on foot, by camel or in the back of a jeep. For ideas on what you can combine Wadi Rum with, look at our places to visit in Jordan.
Climb up to to the top of a rocky outcrop in Wadi Rum for great sunset views.
Start or end your trip in a beautiful hotel for some family relaxation. You can choose either the Dead Sea or the Red Sea – we love the Movenpick properties.
The ruins at Petra are vast and can be tiring to explore entirely on foot, so mix things up with a donkey ride too. This can be included any on of our Jordan itineraries.
From a snorkelling trip on the Red Sea, to a relaxing mint tea stop at Petra, Jordan family holidays offer wonderful opportunities for family time.
One of our favourite activities for older children is to hike the little-known back route into Petra – there are caves, viewpoints and stunning desert scenery along the way. This is included on our Active Jordan for Teens itinerary.
The cliffs around Petra are carved into wonderful facades. We love the ruins at Little Petra which have few visitors and are great to explore. Check out our customer reviews to see what other families have particularly enjoyed.
OK, this is a Stubborn Mule secret and we won’t divulge the name…..but your kids are in for a treat on our Secret Wadi hike! You can find our top recommended child-friendly activities in our Jordan with kids top 10 blog.
The sunny beaches of the Red Sea coast offer great snorkelling opportunities. This area is included in both our example Jordan itineraries
Dana Nature Reserve is one of the scenic jewels in Jordan’s crown, an area of craggy peaks, dramatic valleys and generally gorgeous views. On our Active Jordan itinerary, we can include either easier or more challenging hikes.
Hiking in Jordan is made all the more family-friendly by a stop en route for a glass of freshly brewed Bedouin tea, with flatbreads cooked over the open fire. This can be included on any of our Jordan family holidays.
Teenage skin can be greatly improved with a serious slathering of black gloopy mud from the Dead Sea. Wash it off with a float in the buoyant waters of the sea on any of our Jordan itineraries.
From the Desert to the Dead Sea, from the Red Sea to the Rift Valley, the views in Jordan are always amazing.
Pictures of Jordan – from October Half Term to Christmas, February Half Term and Easter
We’ve loved seeing these pictures of Jordan from Stubborn Mule families. If this country appeals to you and your family, ring 01728 752 751 or get in touch via our website. You can also browse our Jordan family holidays section for more information on pricing, example itineraries, and customer reviews. And don’t miss our Jordan with Kids blog.