5Days
4 nights
Red Sea · About 4 hours from Amman
Aqaba
Jordan’s only coastal city, where coral reefs start a few metres from the beach.
Overview
Jordan’s Red Sea coast
Aqaba sits on Jordan’s only coastline, 27 kilometres of the Gulf of Aqaba with some of the most northerly coral reefs in the world, many starting just metres from the beach. Look for the change in colour from pale turquoise over the shallow reef to deep blue where the seabed drops away.
Snorkel coral reefs straight from the beach, dive to wrecks, or take a glass-bottom boat out across the gulf.
Highlights
Don’t miss
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Snorkelling from the beach
The reefs along the southern coast, including the Aqaba Marine Park, begin in shallow water just off the sand.
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The Cedar Pride wreck
A cargo ship sunk on purpose in 1985 is now an artificial reef that divers reach straight from the shore.
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A glass-bottom boat
Boats with glass floors take you out over the coral, so you can see the reef without getting wet.
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Aqaba Fort
A fort rebuilt by the Mamluks in the early 16th century stands near the waterfront, beside the city’s archaeological museum.
Travel programs
See Aqaba on a program
Aqaba is part of three of our programs. Every program can be adjusted for your dates, pace and hotels.
6Days
5 nights
Jordan Delights Tour 2
- Amman
- Dead Sea
- Petra
- Little Petra
- Wadi Rum
- Aqaba
From USD 976 per person
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8Days
7 nights
The Jordan Revealed Tour
- Amman
- Madaba
- Mount Nebo
- Dead Sea
- Petra
- Little Petra
- Wadi Rum
- Aqaba
From USD 1,290 per person
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