Petra Travel Guide: YOU MUST Know These Tips

We are sharing the 8 things we think you need to know when planning your trip to Petra! We traveled to this wonder of the world in December 2021 - January 2022 and are sharing our experience in hopes that it will simplify your travel planning. In this video we cover everything from the logistics of the the Jordan Pass (and your entry visa), renting a car, and which hotels we stayed at all the way to what we suggest you do with your time inside the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Looking for specific tips? Check out these chapters!
00:00 Intro
00:20 Tip 1: The Jordan Pass
00:59 Tip 2: Renting a car
01:24 Tip 3: Staying in Wadi Musa
02:07 Tip 4: The right footware
02:35 Tip 5: Where to hike
03:55 Tip 6: Tours in Petra
04:20 Tip 7: Shopping in Petra
4:50 Tip 8: Petra by Night
Check out our travel vlog of our time at Petra from 7am to 11pm and see what we got up to during our time in Wadi Musa:
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[@explorinwithlaurin]

If you are planning your trip to Jordan, we are extremely jealous that visiting this wonder is in your future! Seeing it for the first time blew us away! Let us know what questions you have--we'd love to help! If you have been to Petra, what tips do you have that we missed??

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Glad the video was useful! We hope you enjoy your future trip to Jordan 🇯🇴

[@nicolelazotravel]

Petra has been on my list for A LONG TIME!! Thanks for the great tips! I think the Petra at night walk looks amazing!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

It will not disappoint you!! It was on my list FOREVER and my expectations we so high and it still managed to exceed them all!

[@romanandfizah]

It’s good to see you again guys ! Thanks for sharing the information with us ..hope you have been having yourself a relaxing weekend. Stay well guys

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching - we hope you had a great weekend as well! 😀

[@goexploringwithcolor-shawn]

So detailed👍👍 Thank you guys. Hopefully we will go in the future, but definitively put in our list. Have a great weekend😊🙌

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you for watching! We hope you get to enjoy Petra in the future 😊

[@EXPLORINGWITHVER]

Such an interesting place. Thanks for showing us around. Keep safe amigos.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

So much history. Thanks for following along!

[@kindaclassytravel]

This is such a helpful video! Petra by night looks amazing!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you for watching! It was so worth it 🤠

[@TheJansenJournal]

Cant wait to visit Petra! Thanks for showing me!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Petra is going down as one of our favorite trips! we hope you enjoy as much as we did!

[@PlanetV]

Amazing!! We are planning to visit and vlog about this marvel of Jordan as well. By sharing your personal experience of visiting this wonder of the world, you offer valuable insights and tips to simplify the travel planning process. Covering topics such as the logistics of the Jordan Pass, entry visas, renting a car, and hotel recommendations, you provide viewers with practical information to consider. Additionally, discussing how to make the most of their time inside the UNESCO World Heritage site demonstrates your attention to detail and commitment to ensuring a fulfilling visit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping others have a memorable experience at Petra! Looking forward to your next adventures.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you for the kind words 😃 - we are glad you enjoyed the video and it was useful! We hope you guys have a blast at Petra! When are you going?? 🇯🇴

[@JovialPlanet]

Your detailed information surpasses what others typically provide. This has been incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Comments like these always make us so happy! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@coloursofjapan]

Great travel guide! Wadi Musa looks so special. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

It was such a unique place! Thanks so much for watching!

[@davidd780]

It's highly recommended to have an tour guide in Petra I went there many times ❤️ very nice place to visit

[@explorinwithlaurin]

It is the best place to visit!!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Petra would definitely be a dream trip for us! Thank you for providing us with so much information. After Egypt, we got a lot of practice at telling people "No." lol

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Ahhh Egypt is high on our list! We are hoping to visit there soon

[@libmananchannel]

Hello Explorer with Laurin! Thank you for showing me a great video! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Have a nice day!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching! We are glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@GENerationXplorers]

So informative, thanks guys! 😍👍

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Any time! It’s differently than our usual vlog style but we thought we’d try something new!

[@GENerationXplorers]

@@explorinwithlaurin really get the sense of fun you had there too. Really lovely, genuine video! 🥰👍

[@MzVickyLynne]

This was super helpful information! I just came to Petra today and your tips would have made my trip so much better

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We are glad you found the video useful!! What was your favorite part about visiting Petra?

[@MzVickyLynne]

@@explorinwithlaurin I am a huge history buff, so I was extremely excited to see the ancient burial sites and temples. It is amazing how effective ancient architects were in an era without modern tools

[@Visit50]

I loved Petra so much! 😊 We've been to many of the same wonderful places in the world 🗺 🛫 🛫 🛫

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Great minds think alike 😊

[@VallartaLovers]

Awesome video, enjoyed watching. Greetings from Mexico

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching! We hope to come visit Mexico 🇲🇽 soon!

[@ReisenmitJally]

Thanks for sharing!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching! Hope you found it helpful 😃

[@MrHopper911]

Great video , thanks , hoping to go there next year

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching! We hope you get the opportunity to visit! Let us know how it goes

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

Excellent tips, especially the first one about the Jordan Pass, being able to save money on tourist and entrance fees is great.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Especially when traveling with multiple people, the savings start to add up! Thanks for watching 😀

[@littlewa]

How far in advance can you buy the Jordan pass?

[@hisham63polaris17]

Amazing video Thanks

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you for watching!

[@thetravellingwelshman]

Now that is most definitley my kind of place! Easily one of the biggest places on my bucket list! Very jealous my friends!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We hope you get the opportunity to visit soon!!

[@travelfooddiaries2031]

Wow amazing sharing video dear friend 👍historical place there are many sandstone in the best wishes for you fully watch video always

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you so much 😃

[@1..1..1..1H]

You rock guys!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@NatashaIbrahim]

This was soo helpful!! I'm going alone next week

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Glad you found it useful! Safe travels-we hope you have a great time ✈️🇯🇴

[@SomethingToRemember]

Very useful video🤗

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching 🤠✈️

[@TravelingTramps]

We've only visited Petra in our dreams! We loved your tips though. The Jordon Pass is priced reasonable and at least two nights would be mandatory. We don't do a lot of international travel but always stay 2 or more nights near a National Park etc. You would need at least a full day there. I think we would need more and we would take camels or donkeys. Loved the views and your last video. Thanks so much for taking us along!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching! Minimum of two nights is definitely needed for national parks! We are hoping to go see glacier soon 🙏

[@TravelingTramps]

@@explorinwithlaurin Love Glacier! All the beauty of Yellowstone and the Tetons but not the crowds!

[@adventureawaits5003]

That's so awesome I wanna go

[@explorinwithlaurin]

It was a dream come true!

[@fiveinitaly]

Awesome video👍👍👍 ciao from 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@WanderlustWellman]

17 miles... your poor feet! Great travel tips for this world famous place. Would love to Petra with my own eyes some day. I've never seen it lit up at night like this before, very cool!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We hope you get a chance to go see it! Going at night was worth the extra money - I was a tad skeptical at first - Garret

[@AydınTURKEKUL]

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching!

[@gautamsadhukhan9186]

Nice to see your travel video Where from you rented the car If you give some important information about driving in your Jordan tour that would be very helpful.. thank you

[@neelimasinha9121]

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching!

[@NeerajVlogs-lq5uu]

Very nice dear.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you!

[@Tinkertwelve]

Jealous! Hopefully I will get to visit there too! soon!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We hope you get to visit one day! 🤠

[@cugoman]

I was seriously considering about going to Jordan and almost got my tickets but after watching a few videos similar to yours, just changed my mind. FYI 1JD = 1.41 USD.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Yes, it’s definitely one of the most expensive places and does not have a favorable exchange rate but we were determined to go to visit Petra and absolutely loved our time here!

[@shawntepitts488]

Interesting

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching!

[@tatipinto2879]

Such a great video, I’m going to Petra really soon, did you exchange the JOD at the airport or where did you do that? Also, do you recommend to hire a tour guide? Thanks for sharing your information

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks so much 😃 you are going to LOVE it! We exchanged with the front desk of the hotel bc the exchange rate was a bit better. Your guides a preference, we didn’t have one but I do wish we got more info as we walked around! Just do your research so you get a good one!

[@alinserea4179]

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

Glad the tips were useful!

[@AngelinaLRnBMusicR]

i paid only 20jd to visit petra with bus and i had the jordan pass!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thats awesome! sounds like you got a great deal 😁

[@lee_vs_the_world]

Where did you get your head gear?

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thank you!

[@antonmarino6568]

Been to Petra several times. Absolutely fascinating. The vendors are very bothersome

[@explorinwithlaurin]

It is definitely a beautiful place!

[@samidluxe]

We leave in 2 weeks for our Jordan trip! As a woman, what clothing would you suggest? I typically hike in Lululemon type yoga pants or actual hiking pants. I was worried about wearing body/booty hugging yoga pants there as it is a modest country. Thoughts? Also, I wear a somewhat cheeky style bikini when at the beach and our tour includes time to swim at the Dead Sea. Advice on that? Are cut off shorts a no no? I’m in my 50s so it’s not like I plan to dress like I’m in South Beach lol 😜. But I want to be respectful of Jordan’s culture and customs. I don’t want to feel uncomfortable. I’m packing lots of light weight flowy wide leg pants and Tshirts. I think I have the exact same hiking boots as you! The Merrill Moab boot. They have served me well on long hikes in Utah and Iceland. Also bringing my Tevas. My bf suggested water shoes for the Dead Sea swim. Any add’l packing suggestions you have would be much appreciated! 🙏🏼☺️

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Hi Samantha 👋🏼 that’s so exciting! You’re going to have a great time! I wore lulu yoga pants and was in good company at Petra. We did the Dead Sea from a resort and there were plenty of bikinis but I would suggest a good cover up for when you are not in the water! And the Dead Sea is super rocky so you will want those water shoes! Generally speaking, you can get away with more in the heavy tourist areas and form fitted is okay but try to keep areas like your chest covered. The cut off shorts are on the line a bit for me but if you’re going in the dead of summer I’m sure there will be others in shorts. I would highly suggest a hat and sunscreen-even in December we got burnt!

[@lopsii902]

great video with good infos.... but if you are tired to go the long root to petra viewpoint how do you think the donkeys will feel carrying you on their back back and forth? leave the animals alone please.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We walked the whole way - didn’t ride any donkeys. thanks for watching!

[@lopsii902]

@@explorinwithlaurin good to know...just wanted to point out that we shouldn't promote it like it is a good thing. Thanx for the video again, will travel there next month.

[@adgepeterb]

hi we are spending 3 days in the wadi rum and petra area, we want to spend 2 days 1 and 1 day at another what do you recommend.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

I would recommend two nights in Petra and one in wadi rum! There is more to do at Petra

[@lionness_simsima5941]

Hello there, how’s it going? Great content thanks for sharing

[@explorinwithlaurin]

All is well - hope you are doing well! Thanks for watching!

[@ferns1881]

May I ask what phone network do you use in Jordan and any car rental company recommended, please? Many thanks!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Hello 👋 - We used budget rent a car 🚗 for our trip and had no issues while in country! We used our united states based phone plans, which allowed for international day passes at a flat rate daily fee. Hope this helps!

[@nathaphak]

When you rent a car do they need International driver licenses or just your USA driver license ? Thank ypu for future answer

[@explorinwithlaurin]

They need your international drivers license - this can be obtained at an AAA Insurance location in the United States. Hope this helps!! Enjoy your time in Jordan!

[@najakids5]

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching and following along!

[@mosaicslp]

Hi, traveling to Jorden with my wife this September, and if you could give me some information about what is the best way to spend money, ATM, credit card, debit card, or cash, also where's the best place to exchange dollars into Jordanian Dinar. Thank you for any information

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Hi! You’re going to have a great time! The easiest way is to get cash is through you bank before you go to avoid the high exchange fees-but we had USD and the hotel (Marriott) was able to exchange it for us at the front desk. ATMs are also available at the tourist spots and in hotels. Our credit cards were accepted at all the tourist spots (and our credit cards waive exchange fees), so we only needed cash for stops along the drive, tipping on tours, etc. I usually avoid using debit cards oversees for fraud risk concerns! Hope this is helpful but let us know if you have any follow up questions!!

[@mosaicslp]

@@explorinwithlaurin Wow, that was very helpful information, I have another question, where did you rent the car, and was it complicated, what was the cost per day? Thank you very much I am so appreciative of the information you had given me.

[@inhbangvlog1554]

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

Thanks for watching and following along - we are glad you enjoyed the tips!

[@ganngrel1]

Hello! great tips... I have a question, if I get the Jordan Pass am I allowed to get to Petra by night AND Petra by day? BTW... "Lauren was an easy target"------ HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! lol I suffer the same with my wife, she always says yes to any firsts!

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Hello! The Jordan Pass only covers your admission to Petra during the day-you will need a separate ticket for Petra by Night. However, your Petra by night ticket is like a supplemental ticket, so you need to have a valid daytime ticket plus the Petra by night ticket to enter. The petra by night tickets are sold at the gate and by most of the hotels! And yes.. I am a very easy target 😅 hope you enjoy your time in Jordan!!

[@EvanandLemon]

Question….. are there bathroom stops along the way?

[@explorinwithlaurin]

😃😂 yes but few and far between! With all the sunshine and walking we pretty much sweat it out before we could need one 😧

[@LuckyReneeSlots]

Is it better to get Jordan pass online or at the airport? Thank u

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Online before you go for sure!! If you already have it you get to go to a shorter line during immigration since it is technically your tourist visa in addition to getting to entry to the attractions.

[@MiladaKaiser]

I was in Petra 1983. There was nothing and no one there. Just one Bedouin granny with her grand daughter and on the end a few Americans students of architecture, doing research.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

That’s awesome! We wish we could have had the place to ourselves but even sharing it with many others it was an awesome site!

[@gautamsadhukhan9186]

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[@8989shopper]

Are there toilets in the Petra Park? And is there many with washing facilities?

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Yes! There are bathrooms but they are a bit far apart. There is one by the entrance and the major sites of the treasury and the monastery! They do have sinks for washing your hands but it is a bathroom in a dessert so I wouldn’t set your expectations too high!

[@quepexlove9268]

How many days total was your trip to Jordan and Petra ?

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Hi there! We had three full days (4 nights) in the country. It wasn’t enough time but if you have limited vacation time and need a good itinerary for the highlights you can check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTIoGx8qrxrnrc

[@Amir-nl9ti]

Can you tell me from wahat company is good to rent a car ?

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Hi Amir! We used Budget and they were great but most of the big rental car companies like Avis and Sixt are all available at the airport. We used Expedia to find the best deal on an automatic transmission and booked that!

[@mariamartinez-eq9ye]

What airline did you use?

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We used Royal Jordanian!

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[@explorinwithlaurin]

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[@asankovlogs]

How much is to enter petra?

[@explorinwithlaurin]

We got the Jordan Pass which covers the tourist visa as well as entry into Petra and other sites around Jordan. The cost is 70-80 JOD for the pass depending on how many days you would want to visit Petra. The link to the site is in the description. Hope this helps!

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that Garrett is a Capricorn and Lauren is a Leo.

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Garret is an Aries and Lauren is a Gemini 🤭

[@travelfooddiaries2031]

Oh my God there are many camels 🐫

[@explorinwithlaurin]

🐪🐫🐪

[@kittiezzz]

You guys have really good tips, but why would you promote getting on donkeys or camels? You should use the opportunity to educate people not to. That sucks

[@johnsnow6258]

It’s absolutely bs that’s what it is

[@lifeinamerica.veronika3341]

👍Thank you for a fantastic video my new friends

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching