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Adrenaline-fuelled adventures

With the cliff-carved city of Petra, the ancient ruins of Amman and the mindbending desertscapes of Wadi Rum, there are many reasons to put Jordan on your travel wish list. Its these intriguing and varied landscapes that make the country an ideal destination for adrenaline-seeking culture vultures. From desert adventures to deep-sea diving, mountaineering and hot-air ballooning, there are plenty of activities on offer to get the pulse racing.

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