The best time to visit Petra: season and hours
The best time to visit Petra is spring or autumn, but the closing hour matters more: 18:00 in summer, 17:00 in winter. Season by season, plus Petra by Night.
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Guides and stories about Jordan chalets, family travel, and local stays.
The best Wadi Rum camps, by real guest ratings
Wadi Rum has 67 camps and picking one is the hard part. Eight that clear 4.6/5 with 240+ reviews, and why the most-reviewed camp in the area is not one of them.
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Chalet areas near you in Jordan: drive times from Amman
How far is each chalet region in Jordan from Amman? Approximate road drive times plus how many listings we actually hold in each, from Jerash to Aqaba.
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Family chalets in Jordan, and what matters with kids
Of the 437 chalets in our directory, 145 have a kids' play area. Here are five of them with their real photos and ratings, and what to ask about the pool.
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Inside Petra: what you actually see
Inside Petra monument by monument: the Siq, the Treasury's three chambers, the theatre, Qasr al-Bint, the Monastery, and the 8 km main trail.
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How far is Petra from Amman? Distance and routes
How far is Petra from Amman? About 235 km by road, three hours on the Desert Highway or four on the King's Highway, plus buses, taxis, and where to stay.
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Petra entry fees and what a full day costs
Petra entry is 1 JOD for Jordanians, 10 for residents, 30 for Arab visitors and 50 for foreign visitors. The official fees, plus a day costed out.
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Petra, Wadi Rum or Aqaba: which one to pick
Choosing between Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba? Compare drive time, what you sleep in, best season and how much choice each area offers in southern Jordan.
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How to plan a Wadi Rum trip yourself, step by step
Plan a Wadi Rum trip yourself: when to go, the drive from Amman and Petra, one night or two, and how to book a desert camp direct with its owner.
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Wadi Rum camps with a pool, and how to pick one
Only 15 of the 67 Wadi Rum camps we list have a verified pool. Six of them with real photos and guest ratings, plus what to ask an owner before you pay.
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