Who we are
Built on belonging, not on a brochure
Jordan Through the Eyes of Locals began with a simple conviction: that Jordan is best understood through the people who belong to it. We are a local travel brand rooted in Petra and Amman, brought together by deep knowledge of this country’s history, archaeology, culture and landscapes — and by a belief that hospitality should never feel transactional.
We are not one person’s story, and we are not a chain. We are a local Jordanian team of drivers and travel planners who have spent our lives walking these sites, drinking tea with these families and learning the stories behind the stones. Our role is to pass that on.
Whether you have a single day for Petra or two weeks to cross the kingdom, we want your journey to feel informed, personal and genuinely warm — the way Jordan itself welcomes its guests.
What we stand for
The values behind every journey
First-hand knowledge
Everything we share comes from living in and traveling across Jordan — not from a script. History, culture and landscape are the foundation, not an afterthought.
Genuine hospitality
Jordanian hospitality is real, and we keep it that way. You are welcomed as a guest and looked after as one, from the first message to the final goodbye.
Private & flexible
We design journeys around people, not fixed schedules. Your pace, your interests and your dates shape every itinerary we build.
Trustworthy by design
Experienced local drivers, licensed guides on request, secure booking and clear communication throughout. We would rather under-promise and over-deliver than the other way around.
A local Jordanian team, matched to you
Our team is made up of Jordanian drivers and travel planners with different backgrounds, deep local knowledge and several languages, so we can welcome travelers in the language they are most comfortable with. We match each journey to the group, whether you want an in-depth archaeological day, an adventurous hike or a relaxed cultural journey, and a licensed guide can be added on request. Our aim is for every traveler to feel comfortable, connected and genuinely welcome while discovering Jordan through the eyes of a local.
Where to find us
Based in Amman, at home in Petra
We plan and run every journey from Jordan itself — close to the sites, the people and the roads that connect them. Reach out any time and a local member of our team will reply.
- Hichibel Bhattarai
16163 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91436
United States Amman Office
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Petra & Wadi Rum
Our home ground
Local Jordanian team
Local, knowledgeable
Private journeys
1 day to 2 weeks
Global travelers
Every market welcomed