Petra Marriott Hotel — Another 5-star hotel in a stunning location, this smart hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant, plus comfortable stylish rooms, some with Jacuzzis. P Quattro Relax Hotel — A minute walk to Petra, this is a comfortable mid-range hotel with a buffet breakfast, free wifi and an indoor pool.
Petra Sella Hotel — Really convenient for visiting Petra, this hotel is around 10 minutes walk to the entrance. The traditional Bedouin tents are warm and comfortable, and the location is truly magical!
They also have a free shuttle twice a day to and from Petra which is a great bonus! There are also several cosy apartments that would be ideal for couples. You can search here…. There are a number of stalls within the site selling water, tea, Turkish coffee, scarves, jewellery, antique coins and other nic-nacs. We bought a lovely scarf for 5 JD a price we negotiated. We also had a free cup of tea thrown in! It was nice not to be looking at my phone all day! Yes, of course! There are plenty by the entrance and I found one by The Monastery, which was a makeshift portaloo.
It had toilet paper and a bowl outside to leave a small tip for the pleasure! Enjoyed this Jordan travel blog all about visiting Petra?
Pin it…. I appreciate this post! I am going at the end of the month and this is just the info I needed and I am more excited now about staying the camp. Happy Travels. Did you get to shower? I wish I got more information as to what to expect with Abraham Tours…. Hey Andee! There was a shower with running water at the camp we stayed in near to Petra. It was fine for brushing teeth and washing faces, but as it was chilly outside I chose not to shower that evening!
Some people did though — hope that helps. Wow Jordan was never on my radar, but this guide got me interested in it. Thanks for the great and full guide. Thank you so much for all the tips Chloe, this is so useful!
Petra is definitely on my bucket list. Did you feel safe while traveling in Jordan? Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful. I was shocked at how disrespectful people were of the culture, just to get that perfect Instagram shot.
So bad! The image of Seven Wonders Bedouin camp is so beautiful! Are they candles that are lit on the cliffs behind? Definitely need to visit Jordan one day! Thank you Lisa — it was such a wonderful experience. Ahhh it is soooo amazing!
I knew it would be special but it went beyond expectations. What stunning photos! I play Uncharted and this absolutely reminds me of that.
This is a really cool straightforward guide, though! Thank you so much! I hoped it would cut the jargon and give people a simple to follow guide. I found a lot of the info around very very confusing! Hope you get the chance to visit one day — so worth it, I promise!! Did you get a camel or donkey?
If so how much should we pay? Are there any specific websites you would recommend to look? Being from Mexico I rather ask you than just surf the internet not knowing the level of scam info we might find… Thanks again for your help! Great question. If you are looking for a licensed tour guide to take you into Petra, we can arrange that for you. We include this in our camel trek to Petra tour and our two day Petra tour. If you want to look at some other alternatives, here is a list of tour operators that you can trust.
Will it be possible for you to arrange? How much would it be for 4 adults? Sorry for the late reply; your comment went under the radar. Yes, we would be happy to arrange this for you. Our tour designers will then get in touch with you immediately. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Previous Next. View Larger Image. Classic Front Entrance This is the most popular way to enter Petra. Side Entrance Through this method, you venture away from the beaten path at the start of As Siq, the gorge along the main trail that leads visitors to the Treasury. Fill out our custom tour form to let us know what your tour style and interests are. We'll be happy to craft a custom itinerary and quote for you, no strings attached!
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Daniel, Is the entrance from Little Petra free, or are there ticket offices there too? Daniel Robards November 28, at pm - Reply. If we can help arrange anything during your Jordan visit please let us know. Enjoy your time in Petra! Matt April 29, at am - Reply. Jon Killpack May 1, at pm - Reply. Rick September 13, at am - Reply. Thank you, Rick. Daniel Robards September 13, at am - Reply.
Hi Rick, Thanks for stopping by. Rick September 13, at pm - Reply. Thanks again for all your help. I will definetely let you know if we need a guide. Have a great evening. Daniel Robards September 17, at pm - Reply. Andreas Schwarz September 28, at pm - Reply.
Are there possibilities to store luggage on petra? Thank you for your help. Daniel Robards September 30, at am - Reply. We hope this helps. Enjoy your visit! Yvonne December 2, at pm - Reply. Hello, Will be visiting Petra end of this month, and found your website when I googled about the other entrance.
Thanks in advance, Best regards, Yvonne. Daniel Robards December 4, at am - Reply. Antonello March 7, at pm - Reply. Daniel Robards March 7, at pm - Reply. Ela June 11, at pm - Reply. Jon Killpack June 12, at am - Reply. Chris Heels July 19, at am - Reply. Jon Killpack July 21, at am - Reply. Elisa August 12, at am - Reply. Petra is located in the mountains, at around meters above sea level.
If it rains Petra stays open but some of the most important and faraway sites will be closed: the surface is extremely slippery and it can be dangerous. If it snows, Petra closes. Locals say it never rains or snow in Petra but it does in wintertime. Based on the above, spring and autumn seem to be the best season. We did have the opportunity to visit both in autumn and in winter and we strongly recommend wintertime : fewer tourists, fewer people, the weather is way better.
Hiking boots are mandatory for exploring Petra, no matter how far you wanna go; hiking pants for men, leggings or hiking pants for women, a t-shirt is essential to wear in Petra. Do not forget a hat and a lightweight rain jacket. Do not forget a scarf! Water is available but expensive, so remember to bring your water bottle filled with water or the drink of your choice. Petra is not visible from Wadi Musa or anywhere else. But the Treasury is just a small part of all that Petra has to offer : the far you hike the better the scenery!
Remember : normal tourists stop at the Treasury and leave. A few more hike to the Monastery, and then leave. Very few hikes around Petra and this bunch of people really enjoy Petra at its best. We did hike for hours, went to places where it was just us, got immersed in the place and nature: yes, we loved the Treasury but we loved the remote places and caves even more!
We ended up hiking for a total of 26 km! No, we totally advise against it : locals and tour guides offer tourists the opportunity to ride a camel or a donkey to see Petra without walking, and we know that for some people this is tempting.
Abusive practices with the animals are common and animals are visibly exhausted: someone can argue that animals are meant to carry people and this is partially true. In the past, they were used to carry goods and people because there was no other way of doing so. Today, things have changed and animals cannot be used as workers anymore except for special things, such as police dogs!
Petra, and the whole Jordan, is safe and stable. There are no travel warnings against Petra so the biggest advice is to exercise caution in the same way you exercise caution in every other place in the World. We also feel we need to give you some advice: mind camels and horses. The earliest the better, no questions asked : we started our walk at 7. The big tours usually arrive later in the morning so if you can be there as soon as it opens you will have the whole site more or less for you and few other people i nterested not in the Instagram-worthy pictures but to the place itself.
It depends on what type of travelers are you: if you want to feel comfortable, then hire a guide. This ancient wonder is one of the most picturesque sights on Earth, with no doubts at all, and everyone wants to take good pictures.
Everything is so beautiful that it is very hard to just pick the best spots. We know you wanna have information on how to take pictures of the Treasury from the top: in fact, looking down the Treasury from the top of the canyon is a shot made popular by countless people. Some of the Beduins have made a business out of it: they ask for money if you want to take a picture, and you can of course refuse.
Entering the city of Petra is like stepping back in time and for this reason, Petra cannot be compared to any other place on Earth. These are the things you should not miss in Petra:.
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