12 ESSENTIAL Travel Tips when Visiting Petra & Jordan | Full Travel Guide

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

HI EVERYONE! Please give this video a 👍 above to support us and help spread the word. Have these 2 videos put Jordan on your radar? Any other questions you have about visiting, please let us know.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. I cover cost at the very end. About $100 per day going upward. Links in the description also for day trips and week long trips.

[@JohnNewtoneu]

thanks for the vid, looks like you enjoyed it, but not for me too many ruins ruin a trip for me all the best.

[@divinamadlangbayan585]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@tatipinto2879]

I have my trip to Jordan and I want to know how is the easy and safe transportation from Amman to Petra sand then from Petra to wadi Rum 🙏🏻

[@markwalkenhorst3962]

Did you have to get Covid travel insurance?

[@TravelUniverso]

Jordan was incredible! The people were so friendly-everywhere we went, we’d hear ‘Welcome to Jordan!’ It felt like a genuine, warm greeting from everyone. One of my favorite memories was at the top of the ruins in Petra, where a local family invited us to share some tea and even pet their sheep! Not far from there, we got to relax by the Dead Sea, which was such a unique experience. We traveled around by taxi and bus, and it was super affordable. Definitely a country where you feel right at home.

[@xrachelj1x]

I've just returned from doing a week long trip around Jordan. We rented a car and I planned the itinerary myself. Such an experience and felt safe the whole time we was there. Jordanians are very welcoming.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Ah that’s great. Thanks for backing up my point! Always great to hear from other experiences.

[@kennyli6177]

Can usual US driver license used for car renting?

[@alsalam3039]

@@kennyli6177 yes

[@busybee-012]

Hi can u pls share the itinerary which u had during last visit? Planning to visit next month.

[@talalahmed2966]

Hi mate. What car company did you use for your rental?

[@janetlin7667]

„🐵” just booked my flight to Jordan and came across to your video. Great information and thanks for sharing these pro tips 🙏🏻

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks. I’ve also got a Jordan vlog which shows what we got up to. Enjoy.

[@rikayangu3833]

Jordan looks like something out of a fairy tale book or movie, out of this world, exotic and really lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

You’re welcome

[@jimbolic0809]

You're right on it looking out of this world. "The Martian" with Matt Daemon was filmed there, and so was "Star Wars" and Disney's Aladdin.

[@ktng3176]

Not safe to travel there now

[@jimbolic0809]

I haven't been keeping up with news. Why is this the case?@@ktng3176

[@suhailhabahbeh8407]

@@ktng3176 not true

[@_DeadlyNightshade_]

Im Jordanian and I always take an Uber. Car always arrives in less than 5 min. There are Christians here so theres alcohol but only in licensed restaurants, hotels and bars. Avoid visiting during Ramadan as you cant eat in public therefore most shops would be closed during the day. I like this video

[@arctravels]

Definitely sold. I’ve been wanting to go to Egypt and Jordan for a few years now. Your video was very detailed and informative on how best to plan it.

[@kevinjestice8787]

Just returned from Jordan. Agree with all the video comments. Bring swimming googles for the Dead Sea, as getting sea water in your eyes will really hurts. We went 5* in a tour group of 8 people. Perfect. A good tour guide is essential to get the most out of the history,

[@suhailhabahbeh8407]

swimming goggles ...right

[@kamanama3671]

Stunning videography! Very informative! And Jordan was the place I didn’t know I wanted to visit! I would actually feel safe going there as a female

[@jeffspirer4832]

We are leaving in a few days for Jordan. This was the most useful video we watched, thanks for the information. Some of it we had figured out (rescheduled due to Ramadam, bought the Pass) but other things were important to hear, like needing the passport and sturdy shoes.

[@Sarahlovely88]

Jordan is beautiful! me and my husband went in june after out wedding. i loved it! we will go again jext summer 😊 we are thinking of moving there but we will see. i think its better there. i love jordan ❤

[@christineanderson925]

I agree with you after being in Jordan that it would be very easy to do Jordan without a tour. If I ever went back even as a solo female i would feel perfectly safe to do it alone. I agree with Ramadan not affecting things too much but there was really nothing open during the day in Amman even tourist places. But in the tourist areas, Jerash etc there was places to eat during the day. I loved Jerash and think that everyone should visit there. The dead sea I think needs a night to stay there, but is totally doable on a day trip ( which is what my group did) Petra definitely needs 2 days if not 3 to see it all( there is alot of walking and alot of stairs) but you can see the main sights in one very long day. I agree that need to enter at 6 am knock out alot before tour groups arrive, and it is way cooler. Wadi Rum is also a must do staying in the desert was wonderful. ( it was very cold at night though- I was there in May) All in all the people were very kind and the food was fantastic. I also agree Uber was great and very cheap.

[@km-jd6ht]

Welcome to u🇯🇴🤍

[@tess2519]

I’m going to Jordan this summer and these videos have such great information. Thank you!

[@rostochi]

LOVING the video. it's full of information we need before traveling to Jordan. thank you so much. 👍

[@LaskaSLG]

Perfect video. Subscribed. We are going this May.

[@lourdesrainbow8641]

Thanks for sharing this video, as am goin there next week, this is a big help. God bless you.

[@jeremylabrooy8199]

you do some of the best travel videos I've seen. Its like a doco. Appreciate you not sitting there talking about your self for majority like some other ones. very informative and great selection of content and editing. I've enjoyed watching and will be booking my trip to Egypt and Jordan! thanks mate your video helped out tremendously.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks for watching. Please share with your friends

[@TravellingTorunn]

Great video and good tips. I visited Jordan for 18 days now in February/March 2024. Lovely country and very welcoming and lovely people and we felt really safe everywhere. And I'll probably visit again some time. We used the yellow taxis in Amman and they all used meters. Our hotel booked Uber for us twice and they cost more than the yellow taxis. They use green taxis in Aqaba. One of them didn't have a meter but we agreed on a quite reasonable price. There were so many great places to visit. But for me, The jeep tour in the vast, red and timeless Wadi Rum surrounded by mountains was the most magical experience 🥰 Thank you for sharing your great tips.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks for sharing

[@LeslieStephenson-ov4jc]

Your guide has been great, am planning a trip in April, during Ramadan, and your info was the only helpful resource I could find that matched my specific questions about this! Thanks!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I try my best 😎

[@MulletMan3108]

🐒 I cannot stress how good your videos are! We're going to Japan for 3 weeks next March and I've used your videos as inspiration. Now I'm tempted to go to Jordan!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you. I’m having a crisis of confidence with KZbin at the moment so your words are very welcome. Please share with your friends. 😀

[@MulletMan3108]

@@SuitcaseMonkey please keep up KZbin - your vidoes show so much of where you go (rather than all the vloggers where the camera is permanently on selfie mode) and you provide so much information on tips/tricks. Very much looking forward to your Canada vlog already 😀

[@luly2323]

Don’t switch Japan for Jordan …. the experience cannot be compared …I did both.

[@appuS1990]

We were thinking of going to Turkey after watching the world cup in Qatar. That's when I saw your Jordan vlog and decided to go there instead

[@ibrahimkhatib1554]

You’re more than welcome in Jordan. Amman is really lovely in autumn!

[@eightplaces]

Just fantastically useful in planning a trip. Thank you!!

[@cindymarasligiller2115]

Great videos on Jordan. Yes you sold me on going. I did not know it was so easy and safe. I’m adding it to my list. Thank you

[@ROBIEMAYMAGALLANES-q5v]

OMG your vlog is so nice to watch. thumbs up with the video quality, the editing, the choice of animation and colors, the narration, all superb.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you

[@charlespinckney9921]

You two always have such informative destination breakdowns… Thank you;)

[@chami5609]

Great informative video yet again. Love how the grandeur and vastness has been captured. Appreciate the tips and links below. As mentioned earlier, after watching your full Jordan video, Jordan is definitely back on my list (shelved in 2020 due to covid!). Thank you. Melbourne

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

likewise :)

[@mariannelabbe4424]

Great video! My husband and I visited Jordan in march and I wish a video like this had been available then. Great work as always!

[@Itztocagirl227]

I live in Jordan 🇯🇴 ❤

[@leeanneNZ]

These 2 Jordan videos are really good - super helpful. Love your work! Thanks

[@onasisfuentes9867]

Excellent video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Your videos are very helpful when planning a holiday. Your video on Tuscany was essential to plan an unforgettable holiday with my daughter!!! Thanks a million, keep up the good work.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you!!!!! Glad they help!

[@issaabulail8995]

amazing trip to PETRA this site is my favourite very year I'm visit PETRA tow or three times beacus PETRA at winter season there is special beautiful and at summer there is wonderful also but at spring season the view and beauty something else and you are always welcome to Jordan

[@TDOTMUSICNERD]

I was throughout Jordan for 7 days last October.. absolutely amazing experience..

[@thetravelleaf]

I'm only going for 4 nights, is this enough time?

[@TDOTMUSICNERD]

@@thetravelleaf 4 days isn’t a lot of time ….Wadi Rum if you are going should be 2by itself ..it’s really a must do… .. Petra is a day .. Amman is a day.. it will be tough to cover most of Jordan in 4..

[@thetravelleaf]

@@TDOTMUSICNERD yeah I realise it was a mistake after booking the flights but we will make the most of it.

[@TDOTMUSICNERD]

@@thetravelleaf you will love it

[@garyhaber333]

My wife and I went for our 25th anniversary, we stayed with our nephew who was born in Al Mafraq, and spent 2 months with his family in March & April 2018. He took us around Jordan as a family, so we weren't part of a tour, which was great. Payed non tourist prices.❤❤ We stayed AT THAT Holiday Inn Dead Sea Apr 2 thru 4, 2018 it was wonderful!!! ❤ The room service and food portion sizes were amazing. 😮😮 Petra was gorgeous, beware of the sellers around the Treasury that will constantly bug you to buy something or offer services. Amman was fantastic, the mall and Hashemite Plaza was huge, but you'll do alot of walking, wear good shoes.❤ We stayed in Wadi Rum for 2 days, 🙏🏼🥰 the food was delicious, the sunsets and stars were unbelievable. We stayed at Wadi Rum Space Village Luxury Camp. It was great! Comfortable beds, full bathrooms. Lights out at midnight cuz they ran on solar. It was pitch black after midnite except for all the stars and pathway lights. I'd love to go back someday,❤❤❤❤ the Jordanian people are so friendly❤❤ and the hospitality was A+❤ Prices overall were affordable, aside from our nephew being Jordanian. ❤❤❤ The last Mideast country on my bucket list is Egypt.❤❤

[@sadeembb8070]

Oh, thank you for these beautiful words. Welcome to Jordan

[@jonyap1724]

Thank you for sharing. I intend to travel in mid nov. very useful information 😊❤

[@matthowe5193]

Immensely useful and practical info, thank you.

[@spadebraithwaite1762]

I travelled around Amman in yellow taxis and all over Jordan on public buses in 2002 and it was all a good experience.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Ahh that’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing!

[@MariaAldweik]

I leve in amman in jordan 🇯🇴 ❤❤❤❤

[@heybeautiful3647]

You have no idea how thrilled I am to see a new video up from both you lovely peoples! ❤️🌹❤️

[@llwessel]

Good trip tp Jorden with you! This is the way I now travel.

[@adkh5826]

Best video guide of petra I've seen so far

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks that means a lot!

[@lightagainstdarkness99]

there is public transport in jordan and the thing about buses only leaving when full and not on a schedule is also not true anymore. you can use the bus rapid transit system or Amman bus. both serve a wide range of neighborhoods in Amman and have bus stops all across the city

[@IkennaVisuals]

Very informative video, thank you! Will be going to Jordan so this helped a lot :)

[@egpalencia]

🐵 Awesome video! Very informative and video resolution and editing is top notch. Thanks for sharing!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Great to hear! Especially when I shoot in 1080! 😲

[@Lisa-Lisa53]

Great and informative video. My husband and I are planning a trip in a few months.

[@cynthialeaf8358]

Amazing video- the footage and the info. This is a bucket list place for me

[@LeeAndIzzyAdventures]

We visited Jordan over August and this was a great video for memories as we did very similar trips. Fantastic tips and a great video. Thank you! 🙊

[@anmolays]

Do you advise to travel in August? Was it bearable heat? We are thinking to go in august

[@LeeAndIzzyAdventures]

@@anmolaysHi. It was very hot. In Petra the heat was quite intense I must say. I think if we had a choice I’d advise outside of summer.

[@PassportBlueprint399]

the video1 I'm heading to Jordan in December. This video has helped me plan out my trip. Thanks!

[@ibrahimkhatib1554]

You’re more than welcome in Jordan 🇯🇴 Amman is really lovely in winter, especially during Christmas 🎄

[@louhinson3631]

Thank you so much! Hugely helpful xx

[@chubbychops1000]

Thank you ....very informative....

[@hisham63polaris17]

Amazing video very informative I am going the end of this month

[@marvibaloch7861]

I am starting my next trip to alicante Spain, Portugal porto. I saw your madeira Island video and you inspired me so going there too for one week. You inspired me for jorden then planning for that too.... Many many thanks 😊 for your videos...

[@gavinparker7152]

comprehensive, interesting, entertaining & helpful. Wished for some more generally, and especially on Wadi Rum. Otherwise, great work & many thanks

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Yeah I wanted to do more on Wadi but at the end of the day, we went to a hotel and everything was taken care of. So you don’t have much control once you’re there as you’re guided so didn’t have much to say. Thanks tho

[@chalayan]

My partner, our friend and I went to Jordan a few years ago in December so the weather was nice and cooling and we totally loved it. Such a magical place and we would definitely go back again. Another of the highlight is the glamping in Wadi Rum. However, we did hire someone to bring us from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum glamping (Martian Dome) and the Dead sea for a few nights. In Dead Sea, we stayed at the Hilton hotel which has it own secluded dead sea pool for the hotel guests only and the hotel staff will even apply the mud on your body and help you to wash off the mud. We had a quick stopover at McDonalds to get Chicken McMuffin while on the way to Petra haha

[@shirleyboodhan9345]

Awsome

[@rikylwitt]

Sounds amazing. Can you tell me what the weather was like in December? We are thinking of visiting at that time of year because that's when our teens have time off for winter break.

[@chalayan]

@@rikylwitt December is winter. Cooling and dry around the 20°C but nice especially if you are walking from the entrance of Petra all the way to the monastery. Light jacket will do.

[@rikylwitt]

@@chalayan We are used to much colder weather, but I was worried about rain. It's good to hear that wasn't a problem for you. Thanks for replying!

[@chalayan]

@@rikylwitt you are welcome. There wasn't any rain during my 1 week in Jordan. Sunny and nice cool weather. Remember to go to the deadsea too.

[@ness5881-q7e]

Perfect video 🐵 Thanks a buch for this detailed information ! I'm planning to visit Jordan next month and this video is very helpful to plan everything !

[@8cervezas648]

Thanks for the video. We’re pff next week and this kind of content is perfect! ❤

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Enjoy!

[@sarahterrey6605]

Awesome as always! Can't wait to take a trip there. 🙈

[@jc9552]

🐵 Thank you for your video, it answered a lot of questions I had. Happy new year to you!

[@khwanhathaipotipan5677]

Thanks!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Charlots_Web]

🙊 I’m aiming to go in May and I’m so excited. Really enjoyed this video

[@jasminerae2816]

Thanks for the recommendations, it definitely eased my mine- flying out tomorrow!:D

[@sbdiaries]

Thank you friend for your tips and advice, on perta and jordon. We both really found it informative, thanks for sharing Beth and Simon 👍🙋❤️

[@tripmood365]

You make good informative videos my friend. The journey continues, my friend. Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 ⛄

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you!!

[@joserodri1965]

Wonderful Video! Thank you for sharing your incredible suggestions!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

You are so welcome!

[@travelwithjen]

Amazing! I didn't think it would be that safe. Also, I didn't know the Dead Sea water was really oily. Maybe I just didn't really think hard about it. Great video!

[@rrb5828]

‏مقطع فيديو جميل والرحلة جميلة

[@KM-dk3ek]

planning for a trip next year, likely a combination of local tour and self drive. very informative. thank you

[@ktng3176]

Avoid travelling to Jordan & Middle-east for time being , not safe

[@KM-dk3ek]

@@ktng3176 agree, have deferred until further notice. Thanks

[@willsmaxs7524]

Welcome To Jordan 🇯🇴 Love 💕 Peace ❤

[@MorenaLa]

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive video. I like your style!

[@kod-ee-wom-pl]

Thank you for the nice and interesting tour. Have a wonderful day 😊

[@MrEnriqueleonardo1]

Going in March 2022. Super stoked. Thanks for the great tips 🙈

[@SlavaUkraini85]

I paid a “guide” to take us up to the view point in Petra above the treasury - we paid 10 dinars for 2 adults. Not cheap by all means but it was worth it. Definitely go early

[@win0044]

Your videos are amazinggg

[@robramey1935]

🙊 thanks for the video very informative and good links 👍

[@SimplyNatasha25]

I can’t wait to visit ❤🎉

[@DRONIXAR]

wow, tremendous, I want to go there

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Do it. Do it. Do it. 😜

[@gauravdubai2980]

Excellent information

[@barbaraheck5638]

Definitely makes me want to plan a trip, maybe as part of a longer trip to Western Asia.

[@nylaqureshi6745]

Great video. Really informative. Thanks

[@chrisjones6439]

First off, mahoosive fans of the channel, wifey and I always have a right giggle watching a new vid. You always seem to stay in the " nicer" hotels, book the " upper end" tours, and I have no problem with that whatsoever.... You guys work hard, it's your holiday at the end of the day 👍. If you're up for a challenge, how about a break with 3 star reviews 😁. Looking forward to seeing Canada though ❤️

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hi Chris. Sorry, only just seeing this comment, it ended up in Spam for some reason! Thank you very much, much appreciated. Hmm. At the massive risk of sounding like a melon, I'm a 4* minimum kinda guy haha. Thinking about it, I'm sure there have been a few 3* places on this channel. But to answer your question, I can't guarantee anything but will keep in mind! Have a good one!

[@chrisjones6439]

@@SuitcaseMonkey hi bud, thanks for getting back to me, I hope my comment didn't come across as shitty or patronising, not my intention. Keep up the great work, all the best to you and your lovely wife ❤️

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

@@chrisjones6439 hey Chris, no absolutely it didn’t! Have a good weekend.

[@ouime60]

We went in July (2024) and surprisingly, it wasn’t deathly hot (max 32°) we’ve been in Seville when it was 42°! We first tried the Uber taxi route from the hotel to Amman museum but found there was a 20 minute wait, then a mix up. So we went out in the street and flagged a yellow cab. We negotiated the fare with the driver before getting in - he wanted 6 Dinar, I suggested 2.00. We agreed on 3 and I gave him 3.50. It was the same getting back to the hotel (the traffic was pretty shocking!) and we had two yellow cabs arguing over our fare (which obviously got lower and lower 😁) but the guys were lovely and a good laugh. I never felt threatened walking in the busy streets at night, but I wouldn’t stay in Amman again - we also went to the smaller town of Madaba (just south of the capital) and much preferred it.

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

July 2023 it was 105 degrees

[@krishnakishoreramadugu3754]

Excellent information!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Great info. Need to know is always helpful in a video. You guys do great videos in nice places. So don't be crass. 😀

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Crass? Moi?!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

@@SuitcaseMonkey Qui toi

[@ThomasSoetens]

🙊Very well made, thank you.

[@letswander1960]

Thank you for this informative video. Awesome sharing.

[@mysparklingjoy]

Thank you for this super useful video! We are planning a trip on September and I will keep all your tips in mind to taylor it to perfection! Keep up the amazing job!!

[@Mistiwood]

Your videos are so informative, going to check out your other videos now! 👍🐒❤️

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy

[@metarus208]

awesome .. thanks! Looking forward to visiting Jordan soon. Please do visit India and Cambodia

[@ktng3176]

Cambodia ??? not a safe place, careful lot of CHINESE Scammers & human trafficking activities especially in Sihanoukville

[@rvellekoop]

We ended up taking the shuttle bus to Little Petra, where we walked around just in time to hear someone come out of the cliff and sing the Adhan. Imagine the acoustics in that canyon! From there, it was a 5JD Jeep ride to a spot where they dropped us on the side of a path. The driver pointed down the path and said "Monastery." So we hiked about an hour and a half (stopped for coffee at a Bedouin tent, of course) until we reached said Monastery. We approached it from a very different side on a beautiful walk where we enjoyed spectacular vistas of the surrounding desert before descending to the Treasury and the Siq. That was our 1-day Petra walk. Recommended to us by Abdullah at the Petra Heart Hotel.

[@rvellekoop]

I want to go back so hard.

[@catecooper4409]

Love your videos. Loved seeing Jordan.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you!

[@MacCakePie]

i don't intend to visit, but still watched the whole thing. :D

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

🤣👍

[@chantsd27]

Another great one I really enjoy watching your content, the are brilliant

[@susaneuliano7692]

Very informative.

[@michdelish]

Another great video! Jordan is definitely going on my list ✅

[@sadhanasharma7339]

Great video. Thanks

[@moiraturner]

🐵 great tour guide, just don’t think I would manage all the walking. Loved watching this though-thank you!

[@misterioustheif]

Excellent video very well guided

[@malik.zada632]

کمال ❤

[@daveross3807]

It’s great to know that you’ve both been out and about again . . and Exotic Canada was next on your itinerary?!! Since there’s a decent time lag between when you post and when you actually travelled I assume that trip’s already a done deal, so I hope you had a great visit here! Can’t wait to see how it turned out!! Cheers!!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks. Yes we went in June to Canada. Stories are pinned on instagram.

[@AsimGhosh-p7s]

Hello bro Jordan online means e visa processing time 2023 August month please help me

[@vickiemiller6828]

Great video!very informative. I really enjoy your videos.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks Vickie

[@iryna9495]

Thank you, this was really helpful 🐵