Why now is the best time to visit Jordan and how a small group tour makes it easier

Dreaming of visiting Jordan to see archaeological wonders like Petra and the jaw-dropping landscapes of the vast Wadi Rum Desert? On this episode, we'll be discussing why now is the perfect time to visit Jordan before the crowds return, and why you should experience this welcoming country with a G Adventures small-group tour. Join presenter Portia Jones and Producer Luke Jones on this special on-location episode to find out how fallibg visitor numbers to sites like Petra and Wadi Rum due to current misconceptions about the safety of Jordan, mean you can take advantage of fewer crowds and lower hotel rates to have an incredible, wallet-friendly adventure in a safe and friendly country. From Roman ruins and the rose-red city of Petra to the surreal Dead Sea and women-run cafes, we took a whirlwind tour of Jordan with G Adventures as part of their GX event. They run several small group tours here that vary in length, cost, and travel style. G tours are designed to help people, places, and the planet, powered by a community tourism model you'll be hearing a lot about in this episode. In this immersive audio journey through Jordan, we speak with tour guides, local business owners, community tourism experts and journalists to dive into what's going on in Jordan right now and why it's the best time to visit with a G Adevntures tour to see ancient sites like Petra, featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, float in the mineral rich Dead Sea, a traditional meal at a G Adventures–supported cafe, and gain insights into the Bedouin way of life in the heart of the Jordanian desert. Huge thanks to G Adventures for supporting this episode of Travel Goals. Visit gadventures.com and start planning your Jordan adventure now. ************ Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter. If you love to travel, check out my travel website to get travel guides and new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook . Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd. Email us to discuss working together or with any questions about the podcast. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Why now is the best time to visit Jordan and how a small group tour makes it easier is an episode from Travel Goals Podcast by Portia Jones - travel journalist, podcaster and adventurer.

This episode is 45:13 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2026.

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