The Jordan Guide

Tour Operators Return to Jordan as Canada Eases Advisory

· 2 min read Travel News
The Treasury at Petra lit by golden afternoon light, seen from the Siq

Jordan’s tourism recovery gathered significant momentum on 27 June 2026, when Global Affairs Canada lowered its travel advisory for Jordan to Yellow (Level 2 — exercise a high degree of caution), formally downgrading from the elevated warning that had been in place during the regional conflict earlier in 2026. The move follows the UK FCDO, which had already eased its Jordan advice on 3 June 2026.

The advisory changes reflect a genuine stabilisation in the region following the US–Iran interim peace agreement of 17 June 2026. Jordan’s airspace has remained open and largely unaffected throughout the year; short-notice closures are no longer in force, though Amman’s flight information region remains at a cautionary level.

Tour operators are back: Intrepid Travel restarted Jordan tours in late June 2026, while Exodus Adventure resumes operations from July and G Adventures from 1 August. For independent travellers, the infrastructure is already fully operational — Petra is open, Wadi Rum camps are taking bookings and the Dead Sea resorts are running normally.

Petra deserves the attention. Entry to the ancient Nabatean city requires a Jordan Pass (JOD 50–70 depending on duration, which also covers the visa fee and 40+ additional attractions) or a separate site ticket. Early morning entry — arriving at the gate by 06:00 — offers the best light and avoids the crowds that build through midday.

The current moment may represent an unusual opportunity: visitor numbers dipped in the first half of 2026 due to regional uncertainty, but that uncertainty has largely resolved. Accommodation rates and tour prices are still reflecting the slower period, making summer 2026 good value by Jordan’s historical standards.

Entry requirements: Jordan requires most Western nationals to hold a valid visa, either obtained in advance or on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport for JOD 40. The Jordan Pass waives this fee entirely. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

Check your government’s current advisory before departure — the situation remains one to monitor, but all signs point to a strong second-half recovery for one of the Middle East’s most rewarding destinations.