LICENSED INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR & DMC · AMMAN, JORDAN

About Jordan Journey

Jordan-based private travel, tailor-made journeys, transportation, stays, guides, and experiences – coordinated by one local team.

There is a difference between seeing Jordan and understanding it.

Between visiting a country and being welcomed into one.

Jordan Journey is a licensed inbound tour operator and Destination Management Company (DMC) headquartered in Amman, Jordan. We design and operate private, tailor-made journeys throughout Jordan, bringing transportation, licensed guides, accommodations, experiences, and on-the-ground support together in one coordinated travel plan.

We do more than arrange tours. We shape each journey around the traveler – the route, pace, comfort level, interests, and practical details – using local knowledge and direct coordination from arrival to departure.

Founded in Amman in 2018 by Motasem Al-Rowad, Jordan Journey was built to make private travel in Jordan more personal, precise, and easier to manage from one trusted local point of contact.

Motasem Al-Rowad, Founder and Managing Director of Jordan Journey

THE FOUNDER

The Person Friends Called First

Motasem Al-Rowad
 Founder and Managing Director

Before Jordan Journey existed, Motasem was the person friends called when they visited Jordan. He knew which guide made Roman history feel alive at Jerash. He knew the family in Petra that still cooked zarb underground the old way. He knew the trail to the Monastery that silenced the morning crowds.

He was doing what the finest travel designers do — not selling, but connecting. Connecting people to places through relationships built over years of presence, patience, and genuine curiosity.

In 2018, he formalized what had always been instinctive. Jordan Journey was born in Amman as an inbound tour operator and DMC focused on private, tailor-made travel – connecting thoughtful itinerary design with dependable local operations.

Our standard is simple: recommendations should come from firsthand local knowledge, careful supplier coordination, and an understanding of how the journey works on the ground.

PHILOSOPHY

Why Private Travel Changes the Way Jordan Is Experienced

Jordan is more than a list of landmarks. The most memorable journeys are shaped by timing, context, local knowledge, and the people you meet along the way.

Our role is to create a private itinerary that lets travelers experience Jordan at the right pace, with the right experts, and with the operational details handled carefully. Thoughtful travel is not about seeing less. It is about creating enough space to understand what you are seeing.

HOW WE DESIGN

The Signature Frameworks

01

THE JORDAN JOURNEY DESIGN METHOD

Every itinerary begins with a conversation, not a template. We first understand the travelers, dates, pace, priorities, and preferred comfort level, then build the route and services around them.

 

02

THE THOUGHTFUL TIMING PRINCIPLE

We plan around opening hours, driving times, seasonality, site flow, and traveler energy. Early starts and carefully sequenced days are used where appropriate to reduce friction and avoid unnecessary crowding.

 

03

THE FRICTIONLESS LUXURY PRINCIPLE

Clear inclusions, coordinated driver and guide details, flight monitoring when applicable, confirmed supplier arrangements, and active-trip support. Luxury is less about excess than about removing avoidable uncertainty.

 

04

THE RELATIONSHIP-LED TRAVEL MODEL

One dedicated point of contact coordinates the journey from planning through operation. Guests should not need to repeat the same preferences to multiple departments.

 

05

THE LOCAL EXPERIENCE STANDARD

We connect travelers with licensed guides, local hosts, cultural activities, culinary experiences, and specialist-led visits where they genuinely add value to the journey.

 

06

THE HUMAN-DESIGNED JOURNEY PHILOSOPHY

Headquartered in Amman, Jordan Journey combines local itinerary design with on-the-ground operations. Technology supports the process, but people make the decisions that shape the journey.

WHAT WE DO

Private Travel, Fully Coordinated

Jordan Journey designs and operates private travel experiences throughout Jordan. We coordinate the core elements of a journey – private Jordan tours, transportation, guides, stays, activities, and logistics – so the trip works as one plan rather than a collection of separate bookings.

From Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea, Aqaba, Jerash, Madaba, Dana, and beyond, our team plans each journey around the traveler, the route, and the realities of operating on the ground.

PRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE JORDAN TOURS

Private day tours, multi-day journeys, family trips, couples travel, luxury itineraries, and custom routes across Jordan.

TRANSPORTATION & ARRIVALS

Airport transfers, private transfers, private drivers, point-to-point transfers, route-based touring, group transport, airport VIP services, and selected cross-border transportation.

GUIDES & EXPERIENCES

Licensed guides, cultural and outdoor experiences, Wadi Rum activities, Red Sea experiences, culinary activities, and other itinerary-matched experiences.

Hotel, resort, boutique stay, and desert camp coordination across Jordan, matched to the itinerary, budget, and preferred comfort level.

GROUPS, MICE & VIP

Private group logistics, corporate and incentive travel, VIP handling, and complex movement coordination.

Selected itineraries combining Jordan with regional destinations, with each segment planned around current operating conditions and supplier availability.

OPERATING MODEL

Built Around One Coordinated Journey

JORDAN-BASED

Headquartered in Amman with local planning and on-the-ground coordination.

PRIVATE-FIRST

Journeys are built around the traveler rather than a fixed shared-group schedule.

END-TO-END

Transportation, stays, guides, experiences, and logistics can be coordinated within one itinerary.

REGIONAL REACH

Selected multi-country and cross-border arrangements can be added when operationally available.

PROCESS

Five Steps. One Considered Journey.

1

EXPLORE

Browse Jordan tours, destinations, experiences, transportation, and stays.

2

INQUIRE

Share travel dates, party size, interests, pace, priorities, and preferred comfort level.

3

DESIGN

Our team creates a private proposal with route, services, and inclusions aligned to your trip.

4

REFINE

Adjust the itinerary until the sequence, stays, activities, and logistics feel right.

5

CONFIRM

Approve the final plan and complete the payment schedule stated in your proposal or confirmation.

DURING YOUR JOURNEY

Active guests receive a direct contact channel and in-journey operational support for confirmed services.

AFTER YOUR JOURNEY

We stay available for feedback, future planning, and follow-up related to your journey.

Guest Experiences

What Our Travelers Remember.

“We were alone at the Treasury for 45 minutes. My wife cried. The most beautiful moment of our twenty years together.”

James & Emily R. · San Francisco

“A company that listens this carefully is rare. Even better the second time. Jordan Journey is now our only call for travel to Jordan and beyond.”

Claire & David B. · Toronto

“I never felt alone. I felt free. As a woman traveling solo, I was completely looked after without ever feeling managed.”

Elena K. · Munich

“Cultural immersion, not cultural tourism. The private access they arranged was unlike anything in fifty countries of travel.”

Robert Chen · San Francisco

“Everyone felt seen. Three generations, one seamless journey. Everyone came home with a story they still tell at dinner.”

The Richardson Family · London

“Standing alone at Hegra at sunrise was one of the most profound moments of our lives. No crowds. No noise. Just awe.”

Robert & Linda P. · Toronto · Saudi Arabia

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions & Answers

1. Is Jordan Journey a licensed tour operator?

Yes. Jordan Journey is a licensed inbound tour operator and Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Amman, Jordan. We design and operate private, tailor-made journeys and coordinate transportation, licensed guides, accommodations, experiences, and travel logistics throughout Jordan.

2. Do you only offer journeys in Jordan?

Jordan is our primary destination and the center of our operations. We also arrange selected regional extensions and multi-country journeys when they are operationally available and appropriate for the itinerary.

3. How quickly will I receive a proposal?

Most inquiries receive an initial response within 24 hours. More complex or multi-country requests may take longer when supplier, routing, or availability checks are required.

4. Can I customize any itinerary?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted around dates, pace, accommodation level, interests, activities, mobility needs, and transportation requirements.

5. What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the services and suppliers included in the confirmed booking. The applicable terms are stated in your proposal or confirmation and in our published Cancellation Policy.

6. Do you provide support during the journey?

Yes. Active guests receive a direct contact channel and in-journey operational support for the services confirmed through Jordan Journey.

7. What makes Jordan Journey different?

We combine private itinerary design with local operations from Amman. Tours, transfers, guides, stays, experiences, and travel logistics can be coordinated through one team and one itinerary.

8. Do you work with travel agents?

Yes. We support travel advisors, agencies, corporate planners, and MICE partners on a case-by-case B2B basis.

Still have questions? Connect with our team at +962 777222583.

THE PEOPLE

Meet Our Team

JOURNEY DESIGN

Local itinerary planning centered on pace, route logic, traveler preferences, and practical operations.

PRIVATE GUIDES

Licensed guides and subject specialists are coordinated according to the itinerary and requested language, subject to availability.

DRIVERS

Professional private drivers and appropriately sized vehicles are coordinated around the route and confirmed services.

OPERATIONS

Supplier coordination, route management, flight monitoring when applicable, and active-trip support.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

One point of contact before, during, and after the journey for clear communication and coordinated follow-up.

THE TEAM

Basam Albataineh

HEAD OF SALES & CLIENT EXPERIENCE

I am often the first person our guests speak with. My role is not to sell a package. It is to understand who you are as a traveler — what moves you, what you seek, what kind of silence you are looking for in the desert. Then I pair you with the specialist who will bring that to life.

Years in luxury travel have taught me one truth: the finest journeys are built on the finest conversations. When a guest tells me they want to feel the stillness of Wadi Rum at midnight, I know precisely who will craft that moment.

“An extraordinary journey begins with an extraordinary conversation. I make sure yours does.”

Client consultation · Proposal presentation · Sales strategy · Client onboarding · Relationship building

THE TEAM

Youssef Alrowad

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

If Basam shapes the promise, I ensure it is kept. I manage the operational details of your journey: driver confirmations, guide coordination, hotel logistics, flight tracking, and the last-minute changes that can make a good trip exceptional.

Years of building direct relationships across our network of properties, guides, and drivers mean that when your flight is delayed or you want to change a dinner reservation at 9 PM, we work to make it happen without you feeling the effort behind it.

“The mark of a perfect journey is that the guest never sees the work behind it. That is my standard.”

Logistics coordination · Vendor management · Quality assurance · Real-time monitoring · Crisis management

THE TEAM

Ahmad Alrowad

TOUR COORDINATION MANAGER

I am the bridge between the design on paper and the experience on the ground. Every day, I coordinate with our guides, drivers, and hotel partners to help your itinerary unfold as envisioned — or better when plans need to flex.

Field experience across our routes helps me match roads, guides, and local partners to the trip we have designed — from Jordan Valley viewpoints to Jerash and Petra, with hosts who welcome guests with genuine hospitality.

“Every route has a story. My responsibility is to ensure it unfolds perfectly.”

Tour scheduling · Guide coordination · Route planning · On-ground execution · Experience quality

THE DIFFERENCE

LOCAL CARE. PERSONAL PLANNING.

01

JORDAN-BASED

Headquartered in Amman with local planning and on-the-ground coordination.

02

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Journeys are tailored around individual travelers, couples, families, private groups, and corporate requirements.

03

ONE COORDINATED PLAN

Transportation, guides, accommodations, experiences, and travel logistics are connected within one itinerary.

04

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Routes and recommendations are shaped by destination knowledge, supplier coordination, and practical operating experience.

05

DIRECT COMMUNICATION

One point of contact helps keep planning and in-journey communication clear.

06

JORDAN & BEYOND

Regional extensions and multi-country journeys can be coordinated when current operating conditions allow.

BEGIN

Jordan Awaits.

Jordan is our home and the foundation of what we do. Whether you are planning a private Jordan tour, a tailor-made family journey, a luxury escape, a business trip, or a regional itinerary, Jordan Journey brings the route, transportation, stays, guides, experiences, and operational details together in one considered plan.

Start with an idea. We will help shape the journey around you.

+962 777222583 · info@jordanjourney.com

LICENSED INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR & DMC · AMMAN, JORDAN