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Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Travelers have fascinating places to explore here, including the breathtaking 2,000-year-old Treasury, the narrow Siq gorge (the main entrance to Petra), and the High Place of Sacrifice.
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1. Siq
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5.0 based on 2,128 reviews
The main entrance into Petra is this narrow gorge bordered by cliffs over 300 feet high.
Reviewed By aichang99 - Hong Kong, China
The main and only entrance to Petra from the top Long 1.2 km long huge cannle of agreay mount Tow water channels run along both rock sides Amazing silence and holy atmosphere With walking narrow Best point of siq is the end of it when it dose meet the great tample the treachary
2. Al-Khazneh
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5.0 based on 4,117 reviews
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.
Reviewed By manishsW7478IE - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Reminds you of Indian Jones Movie. Very short walk from the visitor center. Really amazing carving done on the rocks. Make sure that you go to the Monastery right after you are done with treasury as treasury is on the way to Monastery. When you buy a ticket you get a free horse ride to near the treasury. Too many people trying to make money off you at the visitors center. So don't discuss anything with them.
3. Monastery (Al Dayr)
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5.0 based on 3,328 reviews
Reviewed By georgeworld85 - Athens, Greece
After Treasury the Monastery is one of the most impressive monumental buildings in Petra. It is carved in a limestone rock and after a very long walk (it's abput an hour and a half walk from Treasury) you'll be standing in awe in front of a really breathtaking building. There is a cafe right in front of the monument where you can enjoy your tea.
4. Go Jordan Travel and Tourism
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
We cater for individuals to large groups seeking 1 - 12 day tours of Jordan (or combined with the Holy Lands). Personal attention is guaranteed to ensure the holiday of a lifetime. We also provide shore excursions from the Port of Aqaba to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
5. Petra
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5.0 based on 14,198 reviews
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra (ancient capital city of the Nabataean people) recently proclaimed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Reviewed By StephG851 - Adelaide, Australia
Everyone has seen the iconic image of the Treasury (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!), but there is so much more to the Rose Red City of Petra. At the time of writing, a 2-day pass to the site is 55 Jordanian Dollars (roughly AUD110), which is not a lot more than the 1-day pass. However - you need to be aware that it is a walk of about 1.6km to get from the ticket office to the Treasury and to walk to the Temple of Dushares at the end of the main path through the City and back to the exit involves about a 10km round trip (our guide said 13km, but I don't think it was that much). Then there the side trips to visit the Monastery, the Royal Tombs and the High Place of Sacrifice, etc. There is a horse ride included in the ticket price, which will take you from the entrance to the beginning of the Siq (the 1km gorge that protects the way into the city itself); if you are an animal lover, it is better to avoid this, as the animals are not well treated (apparently this is improving, as the operators are being monitored by the Tourist Office - but I decided to walk). The same goes for the horse carriages that charge up and down the Siq - besides looking to be a pretty scary ride, the little ponies that pull the carriages are dripping in sweat and mostly look pretty malnourished. Obviously up to the individual, but I also feel that you miss a lot of amazing sights by charging through in a covered carriage. There are camel rides offered from the Treasury further into the City and if you have had enough walking, then these are probably the best option, as camels are pretty resilient! By the way, there are toilets at various intervals throughout the site! We got there at 10 a.m. and expected the crowds to be horrendous, but it wasn't too bad and we managed to get good photos without too many intruders into our shots. Recommended to get there early (it opens at 6 a.m.), but just remember the long walk before you even get to see much! We only managed the one day, but stayed for 6 hours, taking things slowly, and found that was enough - others in our group who had planned to go back the next day felt that they did not need to, as they had seen all they wanted to. We went in December and it was sunny, but the temperature during the day was pleasant (about 23 degrees Celsius). I don't really need to say anything about the site itself - just that it fulfilled every expectation and more - just a bit of a shame about the myriad stalls along the way selling jewellery, souvenirs, and general junk, they did detract from the atmosphere a bit, but it was still awesome and the highlight of our visit to Jordan (which we really liked - there is so much more to see than just Petra).
6. Jordan Desert Hikes
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5.0 based on 326 reviews
Jordan Desert Hikes is expert on adventure travel and ecotourism. Discover what Jordan Desert Hikes can organize for you on the dedicated website.
7. Petra Nights Tours Jordan
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5.0 based on 785 reviews
We offer private tours only to focus on each customer, give holidays a local touch so you have an experience to remember. We hope you find on our homepage all necessary information and many travel ideas around our country, and certainly you can contact us directly for more information and tailor made tours. We are a family enterprise rooted in Petra where our business started, greatly inspired by our family’s passion to show our homeland to visitors. Note: We are not the organizers of Petra by Night.
8. Terhaal Adventures - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Terhaal Adventures is a Jordanian tour operator that runs quality adventure holiday trips in Jordan within the values of responsible tourism. Besides interesting cultural tours Terhaal runs a variety of active holidays and adventures that include trekking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, canyoning, camping and & scuba diving. From day-trips to complete vacation packages, most of our itineraries are designed to be suitable for everyone. Terhaal is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), Jordan Society of Travel Agents (JSTA) and Jordan Inbound Tours Operators Association (JITOA).
9. Jordan Memory Tours - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 160 reviews
JMT is a new and exciting holiday tour operator, family owned and based in Petra where our hotel business started. We offer our clients that more personal touch with our special interest tours, adventure, cultural group, pilgrim, classical tours, independent travel, and incentive/team building tours. Reasonable tourism and quality of service is our goal. Make and share a memory with Jordan Memory Tours
10. Jordan Inspiration Tours
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5.0 based on 616 reviews
Jordan Inspiration Tours (JIT) offers customized tours throughout Jordan. From jeep and camel safaris in Wadi Rum to horse riding and sight seeing in the mystical Nabataean city of Petra to a luxurious spa experience at the Dead Sea or a morning hiking the famous Siq Trail in Wadi Mujib, you are sure to find an adventure to satisfy your inner explorer!
