Comments on: Essential Tips for Visiting Petra | Exploring a World Wonder!

By: Fraz

Fraz — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 01:59:36 +0000

Hi
Thank you for a very insightful guide – will definiely come in handy when i visit next month and i look forward to the donkey ride! I was wondering if there is still access by night as you mentioned petra by night (but online it says it closes at 4pm / 6pm)

Thanks
Fraz

By: Oona

Oona — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 21:09:05 +0000

Great article and super helpful, thanks! Quick question, have you been back since? If so, how was the “off the beaten track” you mention you wish you had done more of while in the region.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:05:48 +0000

In reply to Anna Karsten. Thanks Anna!

By: Anna Karsten

Anna Karsten — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:30:05 +0000

This is super helpful!

By: lisamay

lisamay — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:36:21 +0000

Thank you! I will spend one day too then :-)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:17:48 +0000

In reply to lisamayLisa. I just spent one day at the Petra site although the norm is to spend two days wondering it - it would have been overkill for me

By: lisamayLisa

lisamayLisa — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 01:13:29 +0000

Thanks AGAIN Rachel! Seems like you have been to so many of the places I am going.
I was planning on a two night stay at Petra but now am thinking I should make it three. The first day I will just be arriving from Mabada which is a four hour journey so I won’t see much on that day.
Did you spend two days in the Petra site or one?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:50:29 +0000

In reply to Allan Moyes. The Treasury is a really short walk, on pebbles, and flat. But, you can take horse carriages to the treasury and not walk at all if you'd like.

By: Allan Moyes

Allan Moyes — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 04:09:08 +0000

A very helpful article of a place I would love to visit. I have one question to which I can’t find an answer on various websites and perhaps you can help. I am 69 years old and have various health issues. I can’t really do hills so the walk to the Monastery would be out of the question. How is the topography to the Treasury building, however? Is that an easy walk or more of a gradient? Many thanks if you can assist. And thank you again for a great report.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:37:25 +0000

In reply to Joan. Hi Joan! On this trip, I was working for the tourism board so I was given one of their official tour guides & drivers. Sorry to not be of help in that area!

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:47:19 +0000

Hi Rachel,

Thanks so much for your detailed tips they are so helpful in planning.
Question, did you use a tour guide at petra or did you go on your own?
If so what company did you use?
And what transportation company did you use for your drive from Amman to Petra?
Thanks!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:03:24 +0000

In reply to John. Thanks John! It's an easy place to photograph.

By: John

John — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 10:59:18 +0000

Wow! The images are amazing, as usual! Also, this is a great place to visit and reconnect with people from long ago. It definitely leaves a mark on you.

By: Louis Traveling

Louis Traveling — Tue, 31 May 2016 09:21:48 +0000

Beautiful photos, Rachel! The earth tones are something else.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 31 May 2016 06:43:04 +0000

In reply to Allison. Awesome Allison, I hope you bookmarked it :)

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 31 May 2016 01:36:58 +0000

Petra has always looked like the experience of a lifetime, but this really clinches it for me. Thanks for the detailed guide – it’ll be super helpful for later planning!!