Is one night enough in Petra?

If you plan on coming to Petra for only a day, you're missing out on most of the experience. One day in Petra is not enough. In fact, you could spend a whole week in Petra and still find new things to do! Petra is a relic of the past, a living city that transports you hundreds of years back in time.



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While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park. One day--or worse yet a morning or afternoon--is likely to bring some disappointment to those who have traveled a great distance.

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In my opinion, spending 2 days in Petra will give you plenty of time to explore this beautiful ancient city and world wonder. By entering Petra through the Siq on day 1, while taking the back entrance on day 2, there is plenty of variation during your visit.

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Petra during the day is magnificent. If you prefer silence and candle light, then Petra by night is for you! To give you a quick walkthrough, as you pass the narrow entrance, to finally face a wider gateway to start off your night walk with; you'll find candles lit on either or both sides as you walk towards the Siq.

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While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park. One day--or worse yet a morning or afternoon--is likely to bring some disappointment to those who have traveled a great distance.

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already in your ticket , a local guide is included and you can't enter without it. usually it is for 2 hours for the guide and then you will continue exploring the site by yourself. 5 hours is enough for walking but you can extend it to be a full day if you are planning to have an overnight at Petra.

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The Petra by night light show occurs only thrice a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 pm until 10:30 pm each week. Hence it is advisable to alter your Jordan itinerary so that the day you visit Petra is one of these days in the week.

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When is Petra at night available? Visiting Petra, Jordan during the day is a wonderful experience in itself however at night the experience is quite different and surreal. The Petra by night light show occurs only thrice a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 pm until 10:30 pm each week.

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If your time is limited, I recommend taking a one-day tour from Amman. It's a long day — 12 hours — but this gives you six full hours to explore Petra on your own. You can also choose to combine this with a Petra by Night experience or pair your visit to Petra with the picturesque Wadi Rum.

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You will pay for your tour with a credit card when booking. Payment of visa fees, border fees, and tips must be in cash. You may bring cash and/or credit cards with you for personal needs on your trip.

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The main sights can be experienced in one full day, but for those who like hiking and exploring off the beaten track, two to three days is ideal. If you want to plan and make the most of your time in the desert, I'm sharing all the details from our two-day adventure trip in Wadi Rum below.

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Like I said, Petra itself is not as strict – I personally wore biker shorts (but I wouldn't have worn anything shorter though). You'll be mostly hiking, and even if you take the easiest trail, the main one, it's still better to wear something that is hiking-friendly.

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Is Petra by night included in Jordan Pass? No, Petra by night is not included in any of the packages of Jordan Pass, you can use the pass to visit Petra for free only during the day between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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Wadi Musa – translated to the Valley of Moses – is a town that is set within a valley that surrounds the ancient city of Petra. With a large number of hotels and plenty of local restaurants to match, in recent years Wadi Musa has seen a tourism boom with visitors choosing to use the town as a base to explore Petra.

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Winters in Petra (December-February) can surprisingly cold perhaps, even during the day. The average temperature is around 10-15°C degrees, but this can go down to 5°C after sun down.

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Monday and Tuesday tend to be the quietest days as many people arrive in Amman on the weekend, then stay a few days in the north and then come to Petra. So usually Wednesday and Thursdays are the busiest weekdays.

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Do I Need A Guide Or A Tour? You can totally visit Petra by yourself—we did! If you're visiting several areas in Jordan, a tour guide and driver may simplify things, but it's certainly not a requirement. You can consider hiring a guide at the entrance to Petra, which I would have considered if we'd had more time.

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Entry into the site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor Center and can be purchased on arrival. Prices differ for foreigners and locals and a range of ticket types are available depending on the length of stay and number of visits to be made into Petra.

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Little Petra is free to visit and takes about 1 hour to go round. Like the main Petra site the buildings are carved from the Sandstone, but mostly smaller, although impressive. So get the most enjoyment out of the site it is best seen before Petra.

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