Ancient cities, desert landscapes and the most intriguing sea in the world: Lonely Planet"s Jordan covers them all. But venture beyond Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea for activities coverage you won"t find in any other guidebook. Hiking, scrambling, rock climbing, camel trekking, 4WD excursions there"s more adventure here than Lawrence of Arabia had time for.

PETRA IN DEPTH highlights, hiking routes and how to get off the beaten path

ECOTOURISM OPTIONS extensive coverage of the flagship Dana Nature Reserve, plus hints on how to spend your money to make a difference

RELAX like Cleopatra and Herod the Great, who knew a great Dead Sea spa treatment when they saw it

SLEEP UNDER THE STARS and experience legendary Bedouin hospitality, or opt for roofed comfort: every accommodation review packed with opinion

GET ORGANISED tips on border crossings, Internet access, digital photography and transport routes