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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Guides and stories about Jordan chalets, family travel, and local stays.
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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Wadi Rum hotels: there are none, and what to book
No conventional hotel exists inside Wadi Rum's protected area in Jordan. Every listed hotel is a camp. Compare Bedouin camps, serviced camps, domes and Disah lodges.
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Wadi Rum village: the gateway, and the closest camps
Wadi Rum village sits 70 km north of Aqaba, about an hour's drive. What is there, the visitor centre, the 43 camps addressed to it, and the closest four.
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Chalets near the Dead Sea corniche
The closest chalets to the Dead Sea corniche sit 6 to 8 km away, about a 15-minute drive. Corniche hours and fees as of July 2026, plus five private-pool villas.
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Dead Sea resort or private chalet: which suits you?
Dead Sea resorts versus private chalets in Jordan: how each one prices a stay, where you actually swim, the distance to the water, and when each option wins.
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