The 10 Best Umm Qais & Northern Jordan Tours

1.Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 360 reviews · from $59Our pick

Travel privately from Amman to Jerash, with optional stops at Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais. Your English-speaking driver, such as Shadi, Anas, or Mohammad Bardaghawi, handles the road, timing, and hotel transfers. Add local guides and entrance fees if needed, and enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and bottled water.

“I had an great day with Shadi, he was an excellent driver! The tour of the 3 sites was very interesting, especially the mighty Jerash! Shadi also advised me on the most suitable tour for Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea and he arranged the booking for me. I am very glad I booked this tour, I highly recommend it!”

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2.Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $89Top rated

Travel north from Amman with a private English-speaking driver to see Jerash’s Roman streets, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais above the Jordan Valley. You can arrange a local guide at the sites, with Jerash the best place to do so. Drivers such as Hassan, Mohammad, Amer, and Hani have earned praise for safe driving and useful local advice.

“This place is something. Jerash is way underrated. If you like ruins or ancient history, this is up your ally. Really cool place. When it says take 3 hours....do it....and bring a lot of water. The castle was neat, not an all day affair but neat. We didn't go to the last place because of Read more”

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3.Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $62

Travel north from Amman with a private English-speaking driver to see Jerash’s Roman streets, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais. Local guides can be hired at each site for an extra fee. Expect a long day in a comfortable vehicle with Wi-Fi, bottled water, phone charging, and room for flexible stops.

“This was a road trip through the mountains of the north of Jordan. It was gorgeous country all the way up to Umm Qais and back down to Amman. Our driver, Muhammad, was great. He made sure to stop at different fruit and food vendors and teach us about the valleys wRead more”

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4.Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · from $57

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver such as Omar, Ramzi, Safwat, or Anas. Choose Jerash alone, add Ajloun Castle, or continue to Umm Qais for wide views toward the Sea of Galilee and four countries. Site guides cost extra, so bring money if you want deeper historical detail.

“Amazing experience! Perfect day out we had Safwat as our guide je was very hospitable and kind would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit Jordan.”

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5.Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $85

Travel north from Amman with a private English-speaking driver to visit Roman Jerash, Saladin’s Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais above the Sea of Galilee. You set the pace at each site, with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and hotel pickup included. Entry tickets are optional, and local guides are not included.

“Essam was a great driver/guide stopped and showed us places not on the itinerary but along the way. Very very happy with the tour. Strongly recommend this tour and if you get Essam it's a real bonus to your tour. Shukran”

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6.Day Tour Jerash – Ajloun and Um Qais From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $43Best value

This private Amman day trip takes you to Roman Jerash, Saladin’s Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais, where four-country views meet ancient ruins. Your English-speaking driver, such as Mohammed, Ahmad, Omar, or Younes, handles the long drives, hotel pickup, and timing. Choose one, two, or all three sites, and hire local guides at the entrances if you want fuller explanations.

“I had a fantastic day trip to Jerash! My driver, Mr. Oday, was incredibly kind and professional throughout the journey. He shared so much insight into the history of Amman and pointed out important landmarks along the way, which made the drive both informative and enjoyable. The visit to Jerash itself was absolutely phenomenal—the ancient ruins are breathtaking and truly worth experiencing in person. Everything was smooth and well-organized, and I felt very well taken care of. I highly recommend this trip, especially with Mr. Oday as your driver. It was an unforgettable experience!”

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7.Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $52

Travel from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Omar, stopping at Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais. You get hotel or airport pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and central drop-off. Entry fees and a local guide cost extra, so plan for a self-guided day.

“Generally it is good. The driver Omar is a great guy - friendly, chatty, accommodating. Thank you for his great service.”

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8.Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $118

Travel from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash. Your English-speaking driver, such as Saad, Raed, or Alaa, handles the road and timing, while local site guides can be hired separately. The day offers fine flexibility, but three distant sights make for a long outing.

“We had a wonderful trip with Saad, our guide. The itinerary is great. This is the second trip we had with him. He is knowledgeable and very friendly - he bought local fruits and cucumbers for us to taste. When we were passing his mothRead more”

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9.Jerash, Umm Qais, and Jesus’ Cave Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to see Roman Jerash, the hilltop ruins of Umm Qais, and the cave linked by local belief to Jesus. Drivers such as Wail, Omar, Yuones, Mohamed, and Bardaghawi have earned praise for kind service, flexible stops, and useful local help. Entry fees, lunch, and a guide are optional add-ons.

“Yuones was super nice and friendly. And the visit was wonderful. Jordan is a wonderful country !”

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10.Full Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $72

This private 9 to 10-hour outing links Roman Jerash, Saladin-era Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais from Amman. An English-speaking driver, hotel or airport pickup, bottled water, air-conditioning, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. A local guide, site tickets, and lunch cost extra, so plan for those additions before you book.

“This was truly an unforgettable experience! The tour took us through three amazing historical sites, each offering something unique. Jerash felt like walking through a living museum—its Roman ruins are incredibly well preserved. Ajloun Castle had breathtaking panoramic Read more”

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