Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

In may 2026, we participated in the "Jerash, Aljoun, Umm Qais" tour arranged by the tour operator, R&H VIP Transportation Services. Our driver selected to take us on the tour was Mr. Shadi Almanasir. Shadi made our tour a wonderfully, memorable experience. Each of the stopovers were very interesting. At Umm Qais we hired a guide at the site. We viewed the two other sites, the Castle of Adjoin and Jerash, on our own. We had seen Ephesus in Turkey which we greatly enjoyed but I thought Jerash was much larger, better-preserved, and very impressive to see. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Jordan. Regarding the tour operator, we had enquired whether they’d permit our driver to drop us off at a different location from our pickup. They happily agreed and thus, we were picked up in Amman but was dropped off in Petra. Thereafter, I requested the company’s driving services for 2 more days. We were lucky to have Shadi as our driver during those days. The first day, Shadi drove us from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea with stoppages at Kerak Castle and the Pink Lake. The following day, Shadi drove us from the Dead Sea to Amman, with stoppages at Mount Nebo and St. George's Church in Madaba that houses the Madaba Map. We also stopped at the Cave of the Seven Sleepers that was along our route to Amman. In Amman, Shadi drove us to see the Citadel and the Roman Amphitheater before dropping is off at our hotel. Shadi is extremely professional and was very timely in working out the logistics of our various trips. He is a friendly and enjoyable driver who is very knowledgeable, providing us in-depth information about the various stoppages and sights throughout our trip. This tour, the tour operator, and our driver are all highly recommended by me and my family.

Very well planned and wholesome day trip with a fun, friendly and fashionable guide driver. The 3 places were amazing with really good guides (separately available at entrance) to enhance the experience. The whole ride was very safe and smooth with no security concerns. Just have your jordan pass with you (taken separately) and be wary of scamsters and you will be set :)

We chose this tour, "Jerash, Aljoun, Umm Qais Day Trip," with the tour operator, R&H VIP Transportation Services, via Viator. The driver selected to take us on the tour was Mr. Shadi Almanasir. Shadi made our tour a wonderful and memorable experience. Each of the stopovers were very interesting. We hired a seperate guide at Umm Qais, and the other two locations, Castle of Aljoun and Jerash, we viewed on our own. A very full and enjoyable day. We had, before our trip to Jordan, contacted the R&H VIP Transportation to enquire whether they can drop us off in Petra instead of our pickup city of Amman. The company agreed, so with a little extra payment for the extra trip, we were dropped off in Petra. Thereafter, I had arranged with the company to give us the same driver two days later to take us from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea with stoppages at Kerak Castle, the Pink Lake, and the shrines of Zaid ibn Haritha and Jafar ibn Abi Talib. We had sufficient time to see each stops very well and was still able arrive at our the Hilton Dead Sea resort before 5pm. The following day, we again requested Shadi take us from the Dead Sea resort to Amman, with stoppages at Mount Nebo, Madaba's Greek Orthodox Basilica of St George with the mosaic map of Holy Land, and the Cave of the 7 Sleepers. At Amman, we had time before our drop-off at our Amman hotel so he took us to the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater. All the transportation services were perfectly and comfortably executed. The company, and specifically Shadi Almanasir made all our tour experiences wonderful. Shadi is a friendly and enjoyable companion who is very knowledgeable, providing us in depth information about the various stoppages and sights throughout our trip. This tour operator and our driver are both highly recommended by me and my family.

Experience was great. Top transportation. Friendly guide. Everything was perfect

An unforgettable journey through the ancient cities of Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais, each with its own charm and character. Our tour guide, Khaled Alnajjar, was exceptional — knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of each site. He brought the ruins and landmarks to life with rich historical context and fascinating stories that made the experience truly memorable.

We had an amazing experience with our guide Anees. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely pleasant to talk to throughout the whole tour. From the beginning, he made us feel like family rather than just tourists, which made the experience very comfortable and enjoyable. He showed us hidden spots and local places that we would never have discovered on our own, making the tour feel authentic and special. He also gave us very useful advice on how to avoid tourist scams and overpriced places, which we really appreciated. One of the best things about the tour was his conversation — you never get bored talking to him. He is engaging, funny, and full of interesting information and stories. And honestly, his name is Anees and he truly is “Anees” — warm, friendly, and great company to be around. Anees truly made the whole experience memorable. Highly recommended!

My day trip to Umm Qais was truly peaceful, beautiful, blanketed in flowers, calming, biblical views. Jerash also historical was stunning. I was happy to experience such nature, beauty and history. A visit to the mosaic city of Madaba was also impressive, historic with very talented mosaic artists. My wonderful experience to Umm Qais, Jerash and Madaba would not have been possible without the assistance of my experienced, safe, English speaking, knowledgeable, honest, kind and considerate driver Ibrahim Khateeb. Mr Khateeb has excellent safe driving skills, was polite, punctual, a gentleman, patient, with a strong knowledge of Jordan. Mr Khateeb gave me very useful information about many places in Jordan for which I am grateful. I fully recommend this experience, peaceful Jordan and Ibrahim as the best driver in the Kingdom of Jordan. I felt like the Queen of Jordan. You and your family are safe with Ibrahim Khateeb.

Our guide Bardaghawi was excellent. Knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time.

We suggested a start time of 9am but driver recommended 7.30am which we agreed. Good job we did as we didn't get back until 5pm (because we were able to spend as long as we liked at each site). We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle were good but are over-shadowed by Jerash so if you're not sure whether this tour is for you, just visit Jerash - it's awesome!

We set off at 8:00 a.m. from our hotel in Amman. Our driver, Danny, was very easy to communicate with via WhatsApp. He even suggested the departure time and the order of sightseeing, which made the planning effortless. We started with the furthest destination, Umm Qais. After about two hours of driving, we arrived early in the morning, which turned out to be a great decision, there were no crowds at all, and we were practically alone while exploring the site. It made the experience peaceful and very enjoyable. Our next stop was Ajloun Castle (Saladin’s Castle). We reached it after approximately one hour on the road. The castle was impressive and definitely worth visiting. The final stop of the day was Jerash. We arrived there around 1:30 p.m. This site was noticeably more popular than the previous ones, but there was still plenty of space to explore comfortably without feeling crowded. After a relaxed walk and sightseeing, we headed back to our hotel in Amman. Throughout the entire trip, Danny waited for us at the parking areas and remained available at all times. Communication was smooth and easy. At every attraction, he made it clear that we could spend as much time as we wanted — he never rushed us and was very patient. Overall, it was a well-organized and stress-free day, and we truly appreciated the flexibility and professionalism.