31 reviews of Private Tour: Petra Day Trip from Amman

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Edwin E, USA, April 2013

Our tour driver Muneer was great. He was very informative, punctual and always asked us what we wish to do and was flexible to accommodate our requests. Thanks Muneer for making our tour interesting, pleasant and safe. Shoukran my friend.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Rababa, United Arab Emirates, April 2013

Absolutely amazing! Couldn't recommend this trip enough. If you are planning to visit Petra from Amman in one day, then this is the most convenient way. Our driver (who was amazing) picked us up and headed for Petra. We stopped for breakfast/coffee on the way, then got to Petra where he helped us get tickets and a tour guide (included in the price). He then left us to our own devices for a few hours before we headed back. You'll be exhausted by the end!

Note: Bring money for tipping the tour guide and for drinks (water...etc. is readily available at the entrance). Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat because it gets VERY sunny. On the way in, you are descending therefore walking is easier - the further you go, the harder your ascent back to the entrance will be!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Juliet H, March 2013

Highly recommend! This is a long trip to do in a day but is definitely possible. Our driver arrived promptly at the hotel and stopped to get us coffee at our request on the way. He introduced us to our guide upon arrival. Note, the guide is included in the trip as is the horse ride to the entrance but the tip for the horse guide is not (he told us our tip was insufficient and that most people give something like 10JD for the 5 minute ride, although this person is not affiliated with Viator, just letting you know). The tour guide was very knowledgable and nice and provied great detail. We had 5 hours at Petra before meeting our driver in the afternoon. There is a lot to see and we didn't get to see everything but if this is all the time you have it is certainly sufficient. Great experience, definitely a must see in Jordan and recommend the tour company.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Carol F, February 2013

Our driver was a very competent individual. He arrived at the hotel on time, the car was a clean recent model Nissan 4 door. The driver was fluent in English and also had vast knowledge of history and current events. The driver battled both rain and snow to get us to Petra safely. The driver was very helpful in advising do's and don'ts while in Petra and introducing us to our guide. A job well done!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Vojtech C, Czech Republic, November 2012

Tough to do it in one day but very pleasant experience in such an impressive place, very professional driver and skilled guide.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Andrew S, July 2012

Both our driver and private tour guides were professional, friendly and knowledgable. It was an amazing experience. Thank you!!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Prabhu Kannan, India, January 2012

It was an amazing experience to visit Petra...

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Natalie M, Canada, June 2011

The Tour was amazing. The tour guide informative and kind. Be prepared for the time of your life.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Kent Y, Australia, March 2010

The travel team where great, our driver was entertaining & very chatty. He even ordered us some delicious dinner to take to our hotel. Petra is sensational, our tour guide had excellent knowlege & was lovely. Don't recommened the free horse ride all the animals there are malnourished, stumbling & exhausted the riders very aggressive with how much you must tip them & sandwich you between 2 of them until you pay them a price near the amount they want. It's a once in a lifetime experince the colours are beautiful & it's amazing.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Tung N, January 2010

I was setup with the best local guide!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Clement M, Australia, December 2008

The place was sensational and having a personal guide who was a local helped tremendously - I can thoroughly recommend this option.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Olivia Z, Austria, November 2008

Petra was my second trip arranged in Jordan first was to Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea. Petra is a must see place in Jordan. My driver and companion for the whole day was waiting for me in the hotel. He was very professional, with a great English and knowledge about Jordan. The trip in the car passed very quickly. Unfortunately the driver is not allowed to enter with you in Petra and you are given a tourist guide who spoiled my day. The guy was rushing, and only waiting for the tip. He also promised the driver to inform him about my return but he never did so the driver was really worried. I would have done much better if I visited Petra without the tourist guide. He is included in the trip but you can always refuse to take him just like I refused taking a short trip on a horse. Fortunately, I only had to stay with the guide till we reached the Treasury which took us 40 minutes and then I discovered Petra on my own. It's a great place to visit but those who watched Indiana Jones movie might be a bit disappointed as the caves are empty inside. Nevertheless I would recommend this trip and have given the highest rate because the organization was perfect it's not agency's fault that Petra has such an awful guides. My driver was a great companion and I got to know from him lots about Jordan. I am sure I will be back there for longer and will see Petra by night.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Patricia G, United Kingdom, November 2008

The driver was at the hotel on time and the car was clean. The driver was polite and easy to speak to. The drive from Amman is long but well worth it in order to see Petra. We did not feel rushed in any way.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Gill W, United Kingdom, November 2008

Fantastic!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Antonius R, November 2008

It was an amazing experience to visit Petra. We had a very friendly driver who took us down and back. The tour operator contacted us when we arrived in Amman. We wish to thank her for help.

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