Al-Khazneh, Petra - Wadi Musa
Al-Khazneh
Al-Khazneh
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Be prepared for the breathtaking sight of this 2000-year-old monument which resembles a Greek temple with an urn at the top that was once reputed to hold priceless treasures.
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Siq
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The Theatre
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Obelisk Tomb
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The Great Temple
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TravelingFool88005
Las Cruces, NM1,182 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We hiked here today at about 7am. The lighting was perfect and not alot of people. If you want to go to the view point, go right away before the guides start hassling you.
Written 23 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
nantona
Kazanlak, Bulgaria950 contributions
Apr 2022
The most famous building of an almost unknown civilization for the western world! Exceptional architecture with columns in the ancient Greek style of Corinth. A building of very important administrative importance - it was a temple, a bank, a storehouse for treasures and caravan goods. One of the new seven wonders of the world!
Written 5 June 2022
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F A
11 contributions
May 2022
One of those tourist sites that you may have seen hundreds of times in photos or in a documentary, and that takes your breath away when you actually see it. Come very early in the morning (6am), the sunrise is incredible!
Written 30 May 2022
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Van Anderson
7 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
There're lots of scammers who charge you 10$+ for getting you up the stairs. They call themselves "local guides", but in fact, just a gang of local criminals under the protection from police. There are natural "stairs" to go up to the viewpoint. They don't allow you to go there without them. It's absolutely safe. The only reason they do this is to scam you. They do nothing, no work at all and get 10$+ for it. It's awful. Change it. If you take so much money for a ticket, make sure no scammers take your customers' money for nothing. The place is beautiful, but the people there are very disappointing. DO YOU CALL THIS JORDAN HOSPITALITY? You view people as money bags. I cane to police, but no one cares. Shame on you
Written 29 May 2022
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982rodneyl
Grande Prairie, Canada160 contributions
May 2022
Walking through the Siq is amazing, coming out to see Al-Khazneh is beyond description. Go early to avoid the crowds and the hustlers. We were there at 7:00 and got a picture with nobody else in it.
Written 24 May 2022
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Paspy7711
Europe382 contributions
Mar 2022
The treasury is imperssive - a top sight on a global scale.
Sadly the local authorities tolerate or are involved in all kinds of annoying B'dul (beduine) scammery and animal abuse (poor donkey, horses and camels).
Ignore every local talking to you and never pay a dime to climb the view point located right of the siq exit. Never give money to anybody in proximity of the treasury - this helps to end such shady practices.
Free views are available to the left, if you climb the steps behind the shop (its free even ith the scammers try to tell you otherwise) or if you walk the impressive Khubta trail (it takes 40-50min) and is not crowded at all.
Sadly the local authorities tolerate or are involved in all kinds of annoying B'dul (beduine) scammery and animal abuse (poor donkey, horses and camels).
Ignore every local talking to you and never pay a dime to climb the view point located right of the siq exit. Never give money to anybody in proximity of the treasury - this helps to end such shady practices.
Free views are available to the left, if you climb the steps behind the shop (its free even ith the scammers try to tell you otherwise) or if you walk the impressive Khubta trail (it takes 40-50min) and is not crowded at all.
Written 10 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Breeze
Riffa, Bahrain1,032 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Nothing is like this scenery ! The fascinating Al Khazneh is one of many spectacular Arabic Nabataean Features carved into sandstone cliffs, it is indeed a breathtaking scenery when you walk through the Siq and at the end of this passage you get a glimpse of Al-Khazneh for the first time in your life. Don’t miss it .
Written 15 March 2022
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jonp34
London, UK54 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
To reiterate other travellers, go now, before it gets overrun again.
Absolutely stunning, has to be seen to really grasp the majesty of the place. And bear in mind that this is just one of the things to see at Petra
Absolutely stunning, has to be seen to really grasp the majesty of the place. And bear in mind that this is just one of the things to see at Petra
Written 26 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
julia a
Miami, FL524 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
The beauty of the whole historic site can no be described with words. It’s beauty, history, enigmatic nature are beyond imagination. Right now it is the perfect moment to visit due to fewer tourists, with the advantage of being able to take good pictures with the sites almost entirely for yourself. Plan on visiting really early in the morning, we started at 7am. We stayed until 6pm and we had an awesome and memorable day.
However, here are some tips to take into consideration when visiting:
1- because of COVID, tourists are scarce and it has been a hard year for people who offer their services there, and for that reason, more than ever, they are trying to take advantage of tourists, which is upsetting. So my advice is DONT BUY ANYTHING there: almost everything (if not all) is made in China, if the cost is 1 Jordanian dinar, they will try to scam you saying that a poor lady with disabilities made it and they will try to squeeze you for 200. Don’t fall for that. You really don’t need anything that they sell there, unless it’s water.
2- they will invite you to their tents (places of business) offer you tea and even food for free but they will then try to sell you some overpriced junk. Just be careful it happened to us, and it dampens the experience of the site, so avoid going through that.
3- if you want to go to the Monastery via donkey, make sure you arrange the price beforehand. Round trip should be 10 dinars. They charged me 20 and demanded a tip. So I payed 45 for me and my daughter and our tour guide later confirmed we had paid too much. It is a very disappointing feeling to believe they are nice people only to realize they have scammed you, it is not a nice feeling. So my recommendation: visit, enjoy, agree beforehand on service prices but research what you should expect to pay ahead and don’t buy anything you don’t need and don’t believe any of their sob stories, they are lies (confirmed by our tour guide).
Apart from these bad experiences, Petra is absolutely fascinating and a must see.
However, here are some tips to take into consideration when visiting:
1- because of COVID, tourists are scarce and it has been a hard year for people who offer their services there, and for that reason, more than ever, they are trying to take advantage of tourists, which is upsetting. So my advice is DONT BUY ANYTHING there: almost everything (if not all) is made in China, if the cost is 1 Jordanian dinar, they will try to scam you saying that a poor lady with disabilities made it and they will try to squeeze you for 200. Don’t fall for that. You really don’t need anything that they sell there, unless it’s water.
2- they will invite you to their tents (places of business) offer you tea and even food for free but they will then try to sell you some overpriced junk. Just be careful it happened to us, and it dampens the experience of the site, so avoid going through that.
3- if you want to go to the Monastery via donkey, make sure you arrange the price beforehand. Round trip should be 10 dinars. They charged me 20 and demanded a tip. So I payed 45 for me and my daughter and our tour guide later confirmed we had paid too much. It is a very disappointing feeling to believe they are nice people only to realize they have scammed you, it is not a nice feeling. So my recommendation: visit, enjoy, agree beforehand on service prices but research what you should expect to pay ahead and don’t buy anything you don’t need and don’t believe any of their sob stories, they are lies (confirmed by our tour guide).
Apart from these bad experiences, Petra is absolutely fascinating and a must see.
Written 29 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Joy
Amman, Jordan205 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Famous beauty with few tourists. Due to COVID, tourism still hasn’t picked up, but now is the perfect time to visit Petra. You will feel as though you were living with the Nabateans from long ago.
And you can get some picture perfect moments without swarms of tourists on every picture!
And you can get some picture perfect moments without swarms of tourists on every picture!
Written 12 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
eli j
Panama City, Panama8 contributions
Es unos de los lugares más bonitos que he visitado, no dejen pasar esta oportunidad si puedes ir allÃ.
No es necesario contratar a nadie, nosotros cursamos desde EIlat de manera muy fácil a pesar de los muchos comentarios que nos tenÃan un poco asustados por burocracia del lado Jordano pero no fue asÃ, desde la frontera hay taxis que te llevan a Petra por $ 70 se debe pelear los precios y luego de 2 horas de viaje llegamos a Petra, esta vez contratamos un guÃa pero dice lo mismo que los folletos que dan en la entrada de mismo sitio, el costo de la entrada es de $ 70 y sirve para 2 dÃas si deseas ir al otro dÃa.
Hay más de 50 hoteles en la misma Petra por si te quieres quedar ahà alguna noche, si te quedas 2 noches en Petra NO pagarás la visa de Jordania asà que te ahorras unos $60 .
ir0ngate69
Beirut, Lebanon75 contributions
He’s right. This is a NO MISS site. Must be visited. Peddlers selling their wares but no beggars and super friendly people. You need tickets to get in, so...people are workers or legit,
ckh009
Elizabeth, AR60 contributions
Just an interesting note. We are getting ready to travel to Petra later this year so I am doing a ton of research. I read about your experience with the young boys threatening you. Did you see Park Rangers? I found documentation that the US Park Service has set up their guidelines for Petra and it up like the US National Parks. I am just thinking that maybe people need to report them and complain more about them. It is a tragedy that this goes on but I hate bullies and tend to want to try to do what I can to make it better for the next people.
Jeannie2207
Windsor, UK1,114 contributions
This wasn’t me talking about young boys being threatening. Yes they bother you to sell stuff but there in no way threatening. It’s been a great experience.
O M E R
Greater London, UK1,576 contributions
How much is the ticket to Petra? Also, how can we get to Petra from Aqaba using public transport.
Many thanks
Dreamer784143
52 contributions
I would recommend renting a car and traveling by car in Jordan. It’s much easier and safe. Enjoy your trip. Also make sure to catch Petra by Night. Amazing experience!
Spledidferstuff
Orlando, FL200 contributions
Khaled A is that 130 dinars round trip?
DrQuinnVA
McLean, VA80 contributions
Please clarify your question? Which "trip" are you inquiring about?
Spledidferstuff
Orlando, FL200 contributions
I only have 24hrs in Jordan. My flight arrives at 8 am what is the best and most cost effective way to and from Petra from Amman?
Khaled Azib
Dubai, United Arab Emirates296 contributions
Hi!
The trip from Amman to Petra and back takes at least 12 hours, which is very demanding and exhausting. This will allow you to see only some portions of Petra, including the Siq, The Treasury, the highlight of the trip and The Court.
If you are ready to take the trip, I can recommend a very knowledgeble driver. He took us from the hotel to Petra and back in his comfortable and new mini van. We paid him around 130 Jordanian dinars. Since he was very nice with us during our 4 -day Trip in Jordan, we gave him a tip.
Good luck!
Superpear
Ashburton, New Zealand1,341 contributions
Is there a trail map on how to get to the high trails that look down on the treasury? I've seen several photos from pin high but all the maps keep you to the standard tourist trails on the valley floor.
Indrashis D
Rehovot, Israel61 contributions
superpear,
I cannot provide you with a trail map, but the trail uphill to the treasury viewpoint from above starts right after Palace tomb. It's called al-Khubtah rail and from experience of previous travelers it takes 40-45 min one way. It seems it is well marked and doable without a guide.
eventually you reach a tent (probably a tea-shop) and take the path downhill on the left hand side of the tent.
There has been a detailed post on TA forum but somehow I cannot paste the link here. Search for it and it will be even clearer.
Indra
Indrashis D
Rehovot, Israel61 contributions
Hello dear fellow travelers,
I am planning to visit Petra in November. While I have found detailed info regarding access to the view of Treasury from above via the al-Khubtha trail starting from the royal tombs, I also came to know that there is another viewpoint accessible via the Madras trail which is more difficult and guide is recommended. My question is the following:
if the second view point is easily accessible (well marked) from the High Place of Sacrifice and if it is doable without a guide. How long will it approximately take for a hike from the High place to the view of treasury from above and back? I am a 24 year old and would like to do it on my own to keep the cost low.
Any information will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Indra
P.S- I am quite new to such posting activities, hence pardon me if anything is against the rules of the forum.
Rick
Mexico22 contributions
I have only done a guided trip where we camped in the desert behind Petra and then entered through the city's back door, avoiding the crowds and having to do only downhill from then on. The trail is not super well marked but very easy to walk. I highly recommend it.
CanTaz
Toronto, Canada71 contributions
Hi
we are going in May to Petra for a few days and do have tours booked. I am really interested in doing a short camel ride at the treasury. Did you arrange the ride prior to going to Petra? If so, whom do you contact. Or did you just arrange it that day.
Any information you can provide would be helpful
thanks
Jvdrunen013
Dronten, The Netherlands40 contributions
You can arrange camel rides locally. However I would strongly recommend against it. The sites worth seeing can only be reached by climbing stairs, which the camels can't do, so you'll be seeing the same area you would see by foot. On top of that, the animals in Petra are not treated kindly by the beduin group that "manages" Petra. If you would really like to ride a camel, It would be better to do it elsewhere, for example in Wadi Rum. Also, be advised, riding a camel is not very comfortable, so book a short tour (half an hour to an hour is more than enough).
ReiseProfis
Königstein im Taunus, Germany19 contributions
Dear everybody,
Indiana Jones Trail Riding tour in Petra / Jordania
I would like to ask,
1.-which skill one must have to join the Indiana jones trail riding tour
2.- is it recommendable to join the riding tour
regards
christian
MaureenF760
Paraparaumu, New Zealand48 contributions
As I have not heard of the Indiana Jones Trail Ride, I am sorry I cannot answer that question either.
If it is just round the site then probably not strong skills as it is an easy site but further afield, not sure level.
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