Petra
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Siq and the Treasury | A winding rock gorge of about 1.2 kilometres that ends suddenly at the carved facade of the Treasury. | 50 JOD if you stay a night in Jordan, 90 for a day visit |
| The Monastery | Petra's largest facade, reached by about 800 steps with mountain views. | About an hour's climb |
| The Royal Tombs | Huge facades carved into the mountain above the city. | After the theatre |
| Petra by Night | The Siq and the Treasury by candlelight, with a modern light show. | Evenings on most days of the week; separate ticket, about 30 JOD |
| Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) | A small, quiet version of Petra with carved facades. | About 15 minutes north; free |
Wadi Rum
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| A Wadi Rum jeep tour | Red dunes, rock bridges and ancient inscriptions between towering mountains. | Two hours to a full day |
| A night in a desert camp | Tents and domes facing the mountains, under a sky full of stars. | Inside the reserve |
| A balloon over Wadi Rum | A dawn flight over the red desert. | Weather permitting |
| Khazali Canyon | A narrow rock cleft with Thamudic and Nabataean inscriptions on its walls. | On jeep tours |
Along the way
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Shobak Castle | A hilltop castle with walls and underground passages. | About an hour north of Petra |
| Dana Biosphere Reserve | Valleys and mountains in layered colours, with trails between stone villages. | Between Petra and Tafilah |
Tips before you go
- Petra needs at least a full day, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
- The Jordan Pass, 70 to 80 JOD, covers Petra for one or more days and many other sites.
- Petra is about 3 hours from Amman, and Wadi Rum about two hours from Petra.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Petra?
The Siq and the Treasury, the Monastery, the Royal Tombs, Petra by Night, Little Petra, and jeep tours and camps in Wadi Rum.
How much is Petra?
50 JOD if you stay a night in Jordan, and 90 JOD for a day visit.
Is Petra by Night in the Jordan Pass?
No, it has its own ticket.
Planning your trip to Jordan? Read Travel to Jordan from Saudi Arabia.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.