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Petra was the impressive capital of the Nabataean kingdom from around the 6th century BC. The kingdom was absorbed into the Roman Empire in AD 106 and the Romans continued to expand the city. An important center for trade and commerce, Petra continued to flourish until a catastrophic earthquake destroyed buildings and crippled vital water management systems around AD 663. After Saladin's conquest of the Middle East in 1189, Petra was abandoned and the memory of it was lost to the West.
The ruins remained hidden to most of the world until the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, disguised as an Arab scholar, infiltrated the Bedouin-occupied city in 1812. Burckhardt's accounts of his travels inspired other Western explorers and historians to discover the ancient city further. The most famous of these was David Roberts, a Scottish artist who created accurate and detailed illustrations of the city in 1839.
The first major excavations of the site were in 1929 after the forming of Trans-Jordan. Since that time, Petra has become by far Jordan's largest tourist attraction. The site was included in the Steven Spielberg movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989 and was chosen in July 2007 as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Entry ticket
Entry Ticket to Petra costs 90 JD (=127 USD) for those who are Day-Visitors to Jordan (i.e. those tourists staying in Israel or Egypt who will spend the day in Petra and return without spending the night in Jordan). Tourists (overnight and cruise visitors) pay 50 JD (=70 USD) for 1 day's access to Petra, 55 JD for 2 days or 60 JD for 3 days. Students have to pay the full price, unless they have a valid Jordanian University ID; then the entry fee is 1 JD.
If you don't feel like paying the whopping 50 JD, then another option is [url=http://www.visitpetra.jo/Entertainment/PetraNight.aspx#all]petra at night[/url] which is 17 JD (Aug '15). It runs Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and starts 20:30. They will light candles all along the way to the treasury, and a lot of candles in front of it. The bad part is that you only get to see the treasury.
The 2 or 3 days tickets contains the first or last name of the owner. On the second and the third day of visit a passport is (sometimes) required along with the ticket. When choosing the length of your ticket duration, keep in mind that: 1) if you're physically fit and up for it from dusk till dawn you can do ALL of Petra in one day, but 2) you're probably not so you might want to split it into two days, yet 3) 3 days is definitely too much unless you're a historian.
The archeological site of Petra is not surrounded by any physical barrier and there is a separate guarded entrance for the locals not far from the center of the archeological site, but you'll need a valid ticket in your possession to access it.
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On foot
Petra archeological site is reachable by an easy 20 minute walk from the town centre or most hostels/hotels in the town of Petra.
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By bus
JETT buses, both ordinary and all-inclusive guided tour, connect to [wiki=65ca1960c302380349ee212d4d07e5c4]Amman[/wiki] and [wiki=6751054d07d2b959221db0e2b51d4577]Aqaba[/wiki] via the fast (but boring) Desert Highway. Other tourists come with organized groups, including daily trips from [wiki=cf69932607478765a40e19b95b79b63a]Eilat[/wiki], for example [url=http://www.petrafromisrael.com/from/from-eilat/].]More information about travel from Israel to Petra can be found [url=http://www.touristisrael.com/visit-petra-jordan-israel/12186/]at this link[/url[/url]. Tours to Petra from Taba, Sinai and [wiki=f6e66d0525f408a2e9ca005fd0ff47c9]Sharm el Sheikh[/wiki] are also gaining popularity with charter tourism, an example [http://www.gosharmtours.com/petra-from-sharm-el-sheikh-by-boat-trip-to-petra-from-sharm-el-sheikh/].
It costs 20 JD per person to travel round-trip by JETT bus from Amman ([url=https://www.google.de/maps/place/JETT+Passenger+Transportation+Co/@31.9663534,35.9107633,18.55z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x25320b161685967f]Abdali JETT offices[/url]) to Petra and back allowing you to see almost the entire site in an (exhausting) day trip. Bus departs from Amman at 06:30 and from Petra at 16:00 from the parking lot just outside the Petra visitor centre.
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By minibus
Public minibus from Wadi Musa (Petra) to Ma'an is 0.55 JD and from there to Aqaba 1.50 JD (April 2012). The main route from Wadi Musa to Aqaba is overpriced for tourists! The same for the route from Amman to Wadi Musa. With the stop over in Ma'an you should be able to pay the normal price for the public minibus.
Public minibuses also depart with no timetable (when they fill up) until midday, from Aqaba bus station(next to Souq Al Rouwaq) for Wadi Musa (1.85 JD) and the opposite. From there take a taxi and will cost you no more that 1-2JD to the visitor centre. The opposite is possible when you finish your visit. Taxis are available in the entrance of the Site and will take you back to the Wadi Musa bus station. Do not count on afternoon departures so better is to start your tour as early in the morning you can.
The minibus from [wiki=c766d89a9f0164b12c39dc36edc35f3f]Wadi Rum[/wiki] costs 7 JD. It takes 2 hours to get to Petra. Have the Rum Guesthouse or your tour operator call the bus owner the day before to arrange an exact time for pick up. The bus usually leaves from Wadi Rum at 8:30 in the morning, but may be delayed due to weather or tour groups coming the other way.
There are also minibuses from Amman departing from the [url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/31%C2%B055'04.9%22N+35%C2%B055'49.8%22E/@31.91802,35.9298267,304m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0]Wihdat bus station[/url] (cab drivers might also know it as the South Bus Station) - these leave when full, and tourists are charged 5 JD to get on. Do not allow the drivers to charge you for your luggage, as they might sometimes try to do. Taxi drivers at the bus station might also try and tell you the minibuses are cancelled so that you hire them to drive you to Petra - just ignore them and find the mini-bus. The ride is about three hours.
There is a minibus going from Aqaba. The problem is, there's no timetable - it leaves early in the morning (6:45) from Wadi Musa towards Aqaba, then returns from Aqaba when it fills up etc. The trip is a bit less than 2 JD (Nov 2013).
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By rental car
Jordanian traffic is chaotic and do not expect other drivers to follow normal traffic rules. GPS navigation can often be inaccurate and unreliable as some secondary roads are not mapped even in the latest maps (including Google maps for secondary roads near Petra, as of 2014 Oct.) Nokia Here is somewhat better.
Petrol stations are not frequent and outside large towns 95RON premium is not available.
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By taxi
Taxi is also a viable option. For 75 JD or less (depending on how much you haggle) you may be able to get a private taxi from Amman to Petra and back, including the driver waiting around for 6 hours. In December 2012 we manage to pay 60 JD from Petra to Amman. Official rate said to be 70JD.
A taxi from Aqaba to Petra should cost about JD 20-30 one-way. Negotiate the price with driver including the clarification that you are headed directly to the Petra visitor centre.
If you get there renting a minibus with a driver in the hotel at the [wiki=288f2b590f8ae6314998e8c301479698]Dead Sea[/wiki], the one-way price would be 140 JD.
Phone numbers for taxi operators:
* Jafer K. Mashaleh Petra, Jordan - +962 777 66 78 40
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Getting to Jordan / Visas
Petra is located in the Kingdom of [wiki=6ea1e24d60afddf388b06f8243c45b70]Jordan[/wiki], for information on getting in to Jordan itself see [wiki=6ea1e24d60afddf388b06f8243c45b70]Jordan (Get in)[/wiki] and for entry requirements see [wiki=6ea1e24d60afddf388b06f8243c45b70]Jordan (Obtaining a visa)[/wiki].
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The only modes of transport allowed within Petra are on two feet or four (camel, donkey, or horse). When entering Petra, there is a brief hike down towards the Siq. "Free" horses will be available for travel to the entrance of the Siq, or you can choose to take a horse-drawn buggy through the Siq (a distance of about 0.9 kilometers) and down to the Treasury. WARNING: Be very careful in dealing with the horse men (people from Wadi Musa) - they will tell you that the horse ride is free, but once you are riding, will reveal that the "tipping" cost is actually 18 JOD per person (around £15 GBP/20 Euros/US$25). The ride takes about 5 minutes and is no quicker than walking. You can try negotiating - 4 JOD per person will probably be accepted- tourists being scammed of 60 JOD for a family of 3 is usual. Note that the local Bedou not always treat animals very well (with the possible exception of camels, which are more highly valued). Don't be afraid to speak up with a sharp "Bas!" ("enough!") if you feel an animal is being mistreated; Bedouins are respectful of their guest's wishes. It's also not uncommon to see wounded animals, especially those pulling the carts, to be put to gallop under 37°C. So if you can walk, it's better to spare the animals.
There are 4 segments within Petra with 3 potential animal transport. From the entrance to the Siq (by horse), From the Entrance to the Treasury (by cart), From the Treasury to the stairs of the Monastery (donkey or camel), the 800 stairs of the monastery (donkey).
Once you arrive at the Treasury and throughout Petra, there will be many camel and donkey owners jockeying for your business. Be prepared to do some bargaining and don't pay more than 25 JD, a more reasonable price is around 15 JD a person. Often there are times when the owner will drop his price in half simply by hearing a few phrases in Arabic.
Camel transport could be an option. Riding a camel is a unique experience on more level ground, but a donkey is recommended for more ambitious climbs, such as the ones to the High Place or the Monastery.
Camels are the only animals respected by their owners in Petra as they're very expensive and less docile than donkeys or horses. So riding them is ok but deal well with the owner before climbing on them.
However if you are reasonably fit and the weather is good, the walk is quite nice. Prefer climbing the Monastery's path from 3pm on, it will be mostly in the shadow.
Riding a donkey is nothing for the animal friends as they treat the animals not always as they should and the climb at noon in the summer months is really hard for them.
Between your hotel and Petra entrance, you can either walk or take a taxi for 1-2jd. Most hotels have free shuttle to the entrance on fixed schedules.
A good idea is to stock up on high quality batteries for your digital camera, before you enter the site. You will need more photos than you think, and local batteries will often not last many minutes.
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Petra is an archaeological park, so the entrance fees are considered fairly steep compared to other Jordanian attractions. See the ticket info in the Get in section.
Guides can be hired from about 50 JD and up (depending on what you want to see) at the Visitors Center. Many of them were born and raised in Petra, and will gladly share their knowledge with you. Alternatively, major hotels can rent you a portable Easyguide [url=http://www.easyinfojo.com/]]audio guide (JD 10/day) for commentary in English, Arabic, French and Spanish. Easyguide is also available as a mobile phone service on all Jordanian mobile phone networks, a map [url=http://www.easyinfojo.com/Petra%20audio%20guide%20site%20map.JPG[/url]]
* The entrance to Petra is a long, winding sandstone canyon known as the Siq (about 2km). There are minor carvings spotted here and there throughout the Siq, but the most impressive sights are the colorful and unusual sandstone patterns in the rock walls. There are also remains of terracotta pipes built into the sides of the canyon that were used in Roman times to carry water.
* Upon exiting the Siq, visitors can view the jaw-dropping grandeur of the Treasury (al-Khazneh in Arabic). Be sure to note the urn atop the Treasury structure. It has been rumored that the urn contained a Pharaoh's hidden treasure, and the urn bears the bullet pock marks where Bedouin travellers throughout the years have tested the theory. Get there when the park opens at 6AM or 6:30AM (depending on the season) and you may have the Treasury all to yourself or with less than 5-10 people around.
* Past the next bend is the outer Siq or Street of Facades, a large canyon lined with the facades of various tombs.
* At the end of the Street of Facades is the 7000-seat Roman Theater. The theater was created by the Nabateans but later enlarged by the Romans. It is still used for occasional performances.
* On the side of the valley opposite the Roman Theater and a short walk up the hill, are the Royal Tombs. The name was given because they are quite grand in scale compared to the others in the area, but it is unclear for whom the tombs were originally constructed.
* The Monastery (ad-Deir), the largest carved monument in Petra, dates back to the 1st century AD. The interior, like that of the Treasury, is puny in comparison to the facade. The more than 800 steps up to the Monastery can take over an hour; Few visitors choose to ride donkeys up to the top. The donkeys are treated very badly, and it's quite depressing seeing this along the way.
* Petra by Night happens on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 20:30. Entrance fee is 17 JD and you do not need a day pass. Order your tickets at your hotel or straight from the company that sells them, Zaman Tours (about 200-300 m away from Visitor Center, on the right side of the street). It is only made of candles, you'll hear a short play of Bedouin music and be served some tea in plastic cups while you sit on mats at the Treasury. It's best to see this before you see Petra by day, as it becomes far less impressive if you already walked up to the Treasury during daytime. It's not amazing, but it's something nice to do during nighttime.
* Princess Alia Clinic, Brooke Hospital for Animals [http://www.thebrooke.org[/url] located just inside the entrance to the park. As you can witness inside Petra, not all donkeys, horses and camels are treated right. A few are overworked, carrying overweight tourist or being excessively whipped. The Brooke charity educates owners about the treatment of equestrian working animals and treats the animals for free. The clinic is happy to tell you about conditions for working animals in Jordan. You can give a donation to the clinic.
* Wadi Musa which is the city next to Petra doesn't have any big touristic attraction aside from the view from uphill.
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For the terminally energetic, there are a number of popular hikes around Petra.
* In order to understand what in reality Petra is, it is better to spend two days there. The first day: Siq - Treasury - City - Monastery (entry cost as of February 2014 is 55JD for two days ticket). The second day: another way to Petra through Wadi Muthlim - see the Treasury from above on Jebel Al -Khubtha - High Place of Sacrifice. If you enter Petra through Wadi Muthlim do not turn left immediately after the small Siq, first go right to see Aqueduct, Tunnel and Al-Wu'eira Fort and only after that return to Petra center. It may not be possible to go through this route due to excess water in it. It's not recommended doing this route without a guide.
* The High Place of Sacrifice - The site at the top of the mountain contains elaborate rock altars used for sacrifices. From the High Place, one can view much of Petra from above. Beautiful scenery. It can get cold and windy up there. The trek down the back side of the mountain reveals many interesting tombs and carvings that might be missed by the average tourist. The round trip generally takes 1.5-2.5 hours. Not many people go through the back route as it's not always clear where it starts - ask.
* The Mountain of Aaron (Jabal Haroun) is the highest peak in the area. At the top you will find a small church and the tomb of Aaron, brother of Moses. The route to the top and back will take you past the Monastery and will take 4-8 hours depending on your chosen path.
Most hikes last about 2-3 hours both way.
Once you have seen Petra consider exploring Little Petra and the bordering deserts Wadi Rum and Wadi Araba. You can hire a local Bedouin guide for single or multiple day treks by foot, 4WD, horse or camel. Sleeping under the stars in a Bedouin camp and cooking a meal Bedouin style is a special experience.
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Throughout Petra, vendors will offer bottles of decorative sand art. While they may appear similar to other such souvenirs found in other Jordanian locations, these are unique in that the sand used to create the art is naturally colored sand scraped from the rock walls of various Petra canyons and not artificially colored. The most common design displays a camel's silhouette against a desert background. Some artists can write a name inside the sand bottle in a surprisingly short amount of time. Prices vary from 1,50-12 JD/bottle, depending on size, artwork and negociation. Small bottles are sold for no less than 1,50 JD, medium sized bottles for no less than 4 JD, big bottles for no less than 8 JD.
There is a quite cheap supermarket between Cleopatra Hotel and Seven Wonders Hotel. All items are scanned, so there is not a tourist and a local price. Although closes quite early, around 4-5pm.
Just under the bus station is a big building, with fruits and vegetables. Fair prices.
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There is only one restaurant in all Petra at the far end of the Roman Highway, which does a roaring trade despite steep pricing. It also has the valley's monopoly on beer.
For just snacks and hot & cold drinks however, there are a number of small stores and vendors scattered throughout Petra.
Shade is sparse in Petra, and on a hot summer day you can expect to go through at least 4 liters of water (and more if you can afford to carry it). The need for water in the winter months is much less. 1.5 liter bottles cost 1-1.50 JD.
In Wadi Musa, there are many more eating options.
* Of particular note, is Al-Wadi Restaurant on Shaheed roundabout/Circle in the center of town. Reasonably priced, and the servers are extremely friendly. Also great food that you will be unlikely to finish. Expect to pay JD2-JD4 for a main dish.
* Also, Cleapatra restaurant below Circle/Al Wadhi restaurant. About 1JD for a falafel or a tea.
* cosy bar with alcoholic drinks and oldies but goodies music
* Si Wan restaurant has some good local food with fair prices. Also, there's a good and cheap bakery near it.
* Mountain Pub (at Hidab Hotel). Traditional wood bar with alcoholic beverages, hot and cold drinks, and snacks
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Budget
Bedouin camp managed by Nawwaf Hwatats, born and raised in a cave in Petra. It is a very good way of getting to know the real Bedouin lifestyle. Nawwaf is a warm and respectful person, and the way he manages his camp has very little to do with a hotel - he likes to work with small groups of tourists, so he can use all his energies to make you feel comfortable and spend time talking with you around the campfire. At night, in the magic atmosphere of the Bedouin tent, he will prepare a very tasty dinner on the fire, following the old Bedouin traditions.
Nawwaf also guides tours by 4WD, camel, horse or foot to Little Petra, Wadi Rum and Wadi Araba.
* Clean rooms with satellite TV (including BBC & CNN). All upstairs rooms have baths and the occasional balcony. Poorly located some 4 km from Wadi Musa, but breakfast and transport to Petra is included in the price. Internet cafe, restaurant and Turkish bath. In January 2009 the hot air from the air-conditioning system was being switched off at night and during the day ("when all the tourists are in Petra"), that caused extremely cold temperature inside the rooms, where you could stay only having your coat on or under two covers.
* All rooms have air-con and satellite TV.
* mid range hotel with common area with TV and couches. Recently refurbished (December 2010), all rooms have bathroom included. Located up the hill (near the bus station) but free transport is provided to Petra. Great reception with lots of advice and can organise trips to Wadi Rum. Mosleh will take care of you - he seems to know everyone in town. Breakfast is also included in the price which makes this hotel great value!
* Warm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere; the rooms all with bath and toilet , offers free transportation to the site; free luggage storage; international telephone call service; laundry; wireless internet services; satellite TV; movies; tickets to Petra by Night; and a big buffet-style restaurant. English speaking, super friendly and helpful staff is there to answer all your questions, and they can organise trips to Wadi Rum and to the kings highway and Dead Sea and they will help you during your stay. Clean and quite cheap, breakfast included.
they can organized tripe to Wadi Rum including jeep tour camping sleep and they can pick you up from Amman airport or Aqaba Border for cheaper price , the manager seems to know all the information a bout Jordan and what ever you need ,double room 22 JD , single room 18 JD Petra Gate Hotel is a great value.
* This hotel opened late 2009 and the couple running it are really welcoming - he's from Jordan and she's from the UK and they really make you feel at home. The rooms are simple and clean, they are all ensuite. Wireless internet (in lobby); packed lunches; laundry service, luggage storage; satellite tv (in lobby); book swap;local information; trips to Wadi Rum are all available.
* Family owned and operated, and the manager's devotion to service and direct attention to details makes this two star hotel like a five star international quality experience. Bright and sociable living room/ eating areas with warm and homey atmosphere and unlimited free high speed wireless internet access. Clean and comfortable guest rooms. Manager speaks and writes (emails/ texts) English, graciously responds to all questions about your complete Petra vacation, and can arrange for local guided tours. Upon request, Manager will assist with travel plans to and from other points within Jordan, organize trips, and provide travel advice for Wadi Rum, Wadi Dana, Aqaba, Amman and other destinations, all for a fair and honest price (no need to haggle). Free shuttle service provided to and from Petra main gate. Free luggage storage upon check-out. Boxed lunches can be arranged for day trips with a local restaurant and delivered to hotel.
* [note the hotel location indicated by Google maps is incorrect) The place where every taxi driver will attempt to take you, the Valentine Inn has become very popular with budget travelers and backpackers. They offer a generous and tasty breakfast and dinner buffet (2.5 and 5JD, Dec 2014), clean and cool dorm rooms, and sociable dining area with great views of the town. Depending on which staff or owners, you can easily have help with directions or get tea. Like all places they can arrange everything, and offer a free minibus to the park entrance at 7 & 8am and returning at 4 & 5pm. The dorms may be cramped, but there is free Wi-Fi and pickup from the bus stand. Laundry is available at 2.5jd
* free wifi in the lobby, free transport to Petra in the morning (1-way only)
* wifi in lobby and bedroom (7jd for 1 day but often special unlimited offer mix with other things). Located just next to the Petra Gate Hotel - offers a nice terrace with good standing, a swimming pool and clean rooms
* Rooms for 22JD/night (April 2011). 20JD for additional nights. Room was decent for the price but not the cleanest. Air conditioning, Satellite TV, and hot water. Included in the price is a minimal breakfast. WiFi for 2JD/day. Staff was very nice and helpful. Walking distance to Petra's entrace, although it may take 10 minutes or so. It's near a bunch of cheap supermarkets, SiWan restaurant (great local food, fair prices, not the cheapest), and near a good and cheap bakery.
*Sharah Mountains Hotel is located in Petra (Wadi Mousa), One minute walk from Al-Shaheed roundabout. Offers free transportation to & from the gate of Petra at any time you want, deposit safe, reservation for other hotels in Jordan , Organizing transportation to any place in Jordan with very competitive prices.
*Offers clean and comfortable rooms with air condition and private paths.
*Budget 3-star hotel offering spacious rooms with air conditioning and private bath, satellite TV, hair dryer, fridge, 24-hour front desk service, Turkish Bath undergoing renovations and is closed, Moonlight Terrace Restaurant, where service is spotty and they are surprised when you show up to eat, and Mountain Pub. Breakfast included.
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Splurge
Right next to the Mövenpick (only 100m from the Petra entrance) but half the price. 50 JOD (US$70) for a double room. Swimming pool on the roof. Nice rooms with large LCD TVs. The most highly rated hotel in Petra.
* Located directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra, the luxurious Mövenpick Resort Petra is certainly one of the most notable hotels in the Middle East. The Mövenpick Resort Petra is delighted to welcome its guests and visitors to the newly refurbished and tastefully decorated rooms and suites. The newly remodeled rooms and suites are elegantly designed and decorated with modern stylish furniture and fixtures that will satisfy the most discerning individual. All rooms and suites are equipped with the latest technological requirements such as wireless broadband internet connection and a 32/37 inch LCD flat screen television.
* One of the top 5 hotels in Wadi Musa, the Grand View Resort offers excellent service with a fantastic view of Jabal Haroun (the Mountain of Aaron) and the surrounding area.
* Located in a renovated 19th-century village, this is quite possibly the best hotel and almost certainly the most stylish one in Petra, if not in all of Jordan. The 111 rooms are all located in individual houses decorated in Bedouin style. The inevitable handicraft shops are attractively camouflaged in a "souq", and there are good restaurants and even a Turkish bath on hand. The resort is a fair distance from Petra, but a courtesy shuttle bus is provided once a day: 9:30AM to Petra and 2:30PM for the return. This doesn't give enough time for exploration of Petra. If you have your own transportation, this is doable. If not, you end up paying 8JD each way for a taxi.there are two seasons in petra.the high season the price is getting up 195$.in low season is 130$.
* Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel is a 10 minute drive from the entrance to the historic site of Petra, situated in a breathtaking secluded position on a hillside at an altitude of 1,400 metres. All the hotel's 90 rooms and suites are spacious and most have extraordinary views over the Great Rift Valley. Interconnecting rooms and non-smoking rooms are available on request.
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The most cold and rainy months to visit Petra are December, January and February. In this time it is warm during the day and very cold in the evenings and at nights. That's why it is necessary to take coats, hats and gloves. And it could warm up your visit there if you take a thermos with hot tea with you. Avoid going if the forecast shows a lot of rain, as the guards may need to transport tourists out if the valley starts to flood (like on Jan 18th 2010), it occasionally snows in Petra (around two days a year). During summer the hot, dry air sometimes results in nosebleeds for those who are prone to them. Carry petroleum jelly (Vaseline or other brands) or petroleum jelly based products like Vicks and apply liberally to the insides of the nostrils to avoid nosebleeds.
Also, carry plenty of water and Oral Rehydration products like Electral if you are traveling to Petra in the hot summer months to avoid dehydration. A good cap and sunglasses will help you avoid getting a heat stroke.
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Little Petra is accessible by taxi or from/to Petra. A fair price would be about 15jd to go there from Wadi Musa, stay about 1h and come back with the same taxi. There is also at least one minibus leaving from the bus station (city center) around 12 (May 2012).
* [wiki=c766d89a9f0164b12c39dc36edc35f3f]Wadi Rum[/wiki], a stunning desert valley in southern Jordan, lies about an hour south of Petra. Buses leave in the morning (~6:30am) and generally cost 7JD. Taxi for 25 JD and not more than 35 JD. (June 2015). The journey is most of the time on a higher altitude road and is pretty much interesting. Temperature may be slightly lower than the plains and you could see the original bedouins camping on the mountains. Takes 2 to 2.5 hours. Request your taxi guy to take to WAdi Rum visitors centre and he should help you in connecting to the camp where you've made your booking.
* Mujib nature reserve
* Buses to [wiki=6751054d07d2b959221db0e2b51d4577]Aqaba[/wiki] also leave in the morning for 5JD (price for Tourists) (~ 7am). A taxi to Aqaba will cost 45 JD. If you see a green Aqaba taxi, ask directly if they will take you to Aqaba, as it is possible to negotiate the price.
* Public minibus from Wadi Musa (Petra) to Ma'an is 0.55 JD and from there to Aqaba 1.5 JD (Dec 2011).
* It is recommended to do [wiki=2950a755688f464a1ba12219513f3057]Kerak[/wiki] on your path between Petra/Amman as most hotels don't organized one day tour back to the initial place.
* To get to Amman, you can take a minibus at the central bus station (5.5JD). There must be one per hour until 2 or 3pm. Jett company also has a daily bus leaving at 4pm from the parking close to the visitor center, around 9JD. (January 2014)
*Traditional Bedouin Camp, package includes dinner and breakfast. Optional tours available. Professional guides and service.
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Scams
horse ride
*Donkey ride - they will tell you it's 1 hour walk up the 800 steps to the monastery and riding donkey will be 20 minutes, but in fact, donkey is no faster than walking. Unless you have a genuine reason not to walk, avoid. There are many elderly visitors walking up the steps with no problems. Best remedy is to have your GPS and know beforehand where you are in relation to the destinations/sites, Android and iPhone maps app are easy to use.Do exercise caution and agree a price before accepting a ride, and also note the above concerns about the animals' welfare.
*Child selling postcard - 10 year old ish child nagging you to buy postcard and will keep following you for minutes; if you tell him to get lost an older boy might come up and accuse you of hitting his brother. Keep smiling and be firm but not aggressive and they'll go soon bother somebody else.
some scammers actually communicate via mobile phone with their accomplice further down the road, so don't make yourself seem an easy soft target.
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