Hey! Here are the 5 (actually 6 and a half) things to be aware of when you go to Petra. I will soon upload my Jordan vlog, with my honest and genuine admiration of the country.
Just visited the place today. Scams.... I could count about 20. First of all there are a lot of children who are misused to sell stuff - means the parents have stopped them from school - Shame on the parents and on the local community allowing this. 2nd scam - customer service in the cafés. Especially Ahmed, the owner (manager?)of the café located between the Treasury and the Theater.... Oh, man. This guy was yelling at me when I told him to remove those cats from my child (not afraid of anything obviously). Then he said he doesn't care about Indians, Saudi Arabian people or anyone. What he is actually using these cats for is to make customers buy more food from him and feed the poor animals. Because he said he loved those cats I asked him when was the last time he brought them to the vet... Bottom line - donkeys, horses, camels, cats, dogs and CHILDREN are misused in a horrible way just to bring money (aggressively!) to the local "manager" of the complex - the government gets its money but there is also Mr.Big who is is getting a big tranche of the money. Jordan is country nr . 58 on my list and I'm truly disappointed by Petra specifically. Expected more for the huge amount of money I paid to support Jordan and Petra local communit... UN/ESCO wake up! Or else I'll start thinking the head of this snake is you....
true the ahmad guy who owns the shesha shop he is aterrible dangerous scammer and all his friends have been in jail and rape tourist. i hate jordan and those people dangeros
It is so funny...i was there Oct. 2019. I greeted a person sweeping the path then i asked if the Treasury is already near and i didn't even understand his answer....after that, he asked for 2USD for a pay for asking....i kept on laughing about this....
Thank you very much for the video. It is so true what you have said. Most people will talk about the beauty of Petra but ignore the scams. As a consequence tourists quickly became preys as soon as they enter the site. Bedouins including their children are too money oriented and they will rip you out off as much money as they could on the expense sometimes of the suffering of their animals. It is funny that they even try to sell you small stones that you can easily collect yourself during your walk. It is a shame that the Jordanian Government does not intervene, makes you pay a huge sum to visit and then you are left subject to the harassment from Bedouin in every corner. Sometimes they can even become rude when you refuse their 'services'.
Don’t be weird. This reeks of western entitlement, you are a guest in their home, THEIR ancestors built these structures. You came to enjoy Petra, do so by exploring the place and not buying from them if you’re so pressed about their prices.
@@StuckInThe80ssss That is not right. You are telling that it is normal for Jordanians to prey on tourists and that tourists have to be so tolerant and accept it. That is really more than only a little bit racist.
When I went alone to the better view of Treasury I have heard: "fuck you" :) from a so called local guide. A friend asked me what they want from us and I explained her : We are walking ATM for them... and then everything was clear.
Just so everyone watching this video knows, the people working in Petra are actually not bedouins, they are a gypsy tribe that migrated to Jordan about 1000 years ago from India and now pretend to be bedouins to get respect from the tourists. Nothing against gypsies, but do be aware that they are in no way indigenous to Petra and have zero ancestral claim to the site. The Bedouin in Wadi Rum however are in fact from true ancient arab tribes and lineages.
The natural scenery/landscape in Jordan is beautiful. But I noticed locals do not take care of their treasure- it's dirty. I feel like most of the greetings, the smiles are all for interest. Genuine? Some, not everyone. It's all about what they can get from you. I leave with a bad taste. The animals. OMG, poor creatures may some of their people step up to help them. They are abused beyond belief. Will I ever come back to Jordan? I doubt it.
This is not true. The worst is in Petra but in other places, where are less tourists people are nicer. And local people are very helpful. We have broken car and they help us not for money etc. In every country are scamers in tourists places. But there are also normal very friendly people.
Giving free gifts is how they pull solo female travelers legs , as the said “ nothing for free “ Then what about being in every single square and climbed every step there , do you really figure out how big is Petra mam!!!? I can take you to places where no tourists go , it is about 264 sq km , cam you imagine that .
Why would people downvote this so much? I stayed in Petra for 4 days and I’ve encountered all of them except the last one. It doesn’t matter how the bedouins live. If they are scammers, fuck them. Not every Bedouin is a scammer. My tour guide inside told me to be careful of the scammers and taxi who charge more than 1 JD.
I been to Petra many times (Parants hold Jordanian passport) but I prefer Jerash anyday over Petra. One thing I can’t figure out these Bedouin’s does not matter if your in Jordan or in the West Bank. If you ever come across there tent (home) you will see expensive things like rugs, Mercedes Benz. Etc. that tells me they are loaded with money but they prefer to live in tents. How do they pay there taxes?
I am wanting to go to Petra and visit the monastery and exit through the Northgate turk maniyya back road entrance on the first day. Have you heard about this? Are there cars or taxis or transportation at this entrance?
I wish I told my family do not fall in the scam. But they did, I went to visit my in-laws in Jordan for the first time. Thank God my father-in-law was with me and he took me everywhere, I feel sorry for the people who have to be spending on their money with the lies
The ticket includes riding a horse for 800 metres . What they do is to ask for money, like tips after. Is wrong saying that is not included. Beduins are very nice people and also Jordanians are very friendly polite and offer hospitality! Children yes they sell cards but they sell them they dont ask just for money so is good to help the children and families! Who says they dont go to school? They have many schools for the beduins in all the villages. If you ask for a guide at the tickets they will give you a guide with licence . If it is expensive you can go without guide because they dont oblige you to take one! The guide told us that the gipsied aske for money and do things that are not ok with tourists.Not the beduins.The beduins are working and living there in Petra and they need to earn money for their families so is good to help them I believe and not think negative about them. I had 8 days in Jordan have been everywhere and is a wonderful people and a wonderful country which offers us so much to see and i appreciated a lot Jordanian people! Thank you for the video !
Wherever you go you need to be careful of the scammers not only in Petra, anyway I think I need to correct the tour guides point in your video, because I think the tour guide that you had in Petra wasn't an official tour guide, obviously he was one of the people that walking around Petra all the time and trying to make money at any way and he ended up being your tour guide, so next time when you come to Petra you can ask for an official tour guide in Petra visitors center, a guide who has a guiding license from the ministry of tourism and antiquetes to guide tourists and you'll see the huge difference by then..
@@brookeb7646 I'm not a scammer and I've never been!! I'm sorry if you had a bad experience in Petra, but keep in mind that some people don't represent the whole community, and even though you cursed in your comment, I'm more than happy to help you to return back in a legal way what people have scammed you.
she is incorrect. horse riding IS INCLUDED IN TICKET. The amount of a tip should be no more than 2 j.d. since the Garbadge men & car mechanics in Amman only make 1 j.d. an hour!! The horse leaders will fuss at you...but remind them of those workers in Amman and it settles them right down!!🤭 My 5 tips are:1. Buy the Jordan expert visa and take 3 full days in Petra. 2.buy your postcards from the little boys in the SiQ... no, their Parents don't send them down...those are the little adhd boys who flunk out of kindergarten and first grade and this is their saving grace. #3. buy your gifts for friends back home in Petra. Same $ as the shops in Amman but I guarantee you the exchange you can have with the women in those shops is well worth it and sitting and drinking tea with them- skip Starbucks. The Bedu need the money way more than the execs in Seattle. As for prices, I've had the women give me extra silver rings and things when they thought I overpaid them. So that I ended up with the deal. They are Muslims and Islam believes in fairness in trade. I try to buy from several different people. Likewise, don't take your lunch unless you get it from the little falafel shop next to the ChiffChaff..your not going to be saving so much. Its worth it to stop and take tea and snacks from the smaller shops along the way. 4. Camels are a nice way to get down by the coliseum or to the " church" or the fancy restaurant (nice buffet expensive but excellent , worthwhile quality ..)but from there if only 2 days - Walk to the Monastery Ad Deir and then the top of the world- but take a donkey back. #4.5 regarding the picture she's flashing, Yes the steps are open and free to the top of Jubal Hubth, but you might not go far enough around the back to find them. ..( the opposite way of how she's gesturing, I might add, you must go round the back of the Kings tombs.) Again, pleasant tea spots along the top way with amazing views and charming young Bedu. ( handle yourself the same way as you would in a big city.) One thing she did get right was agree on prices before hand. The Indian Jones way to the high place of sacrifice is cool.. (but very far) and then you can walk down the stairs in front that take you down to the Amphitheater. 5. basically don't pay more than 5 -10jd for anything! but a camel ride and that -pay no more than 15. ( and shes wrong, the more you dont take the animals, the less money for them to feed them.) Any time anyone troubles you about the prices, very sweetly remind them of the workers in Amman. On the third Day, you can go the back way into the Monastery Ad Deir -arrange a taxi from your hotel.(5-7 jd) If you have bonded with the/a Beduoin they can meet you and guide you but again agree on a price before hand and don't pay more than 15jd unless there's more of you and you can each chip in. If there is camels or mules involved then obviously thats going to be more 20j.d maybe even 30. Thats the way to do Petra right and if you are wealthy and you have more than by all means give more freely. Now this is not touching on the lovely frontway through the tunnel and around the back to the stairs at Jubal Hubth or the Lion &snake tombs or hiking Oum Biyhara ...that would require guides and at least two.more Days minimum!!
i am so angry about those people they are not even from petra!! ... horse riding will cost you only 2 JODs and the entrance as far as i remember will cost you like 15JODs ... don't ever give your money to someone without a uniform !!!
Husam, hahaha good save !! Yeah she is incorrect. horse riding IS INCLUDED IN TICKET. The amount of a tip should be no more than 2 j.d. since the Garbadge men & car mechanics in Amman only make 1 j.d. an hour!! The horse leaders will fuss at you...but remind them of those workers in Amman and it settles them right down!!🤭 My 5 tips are:1. Buy the Jordan expert visa and take 3 full days in Petra. 2.buy your postcards from the little boys in the SiQ... no, their Parents don't send them down...those are the little adhd boys who flunk out of kindergarten and first grade and this is their saving grace. #3. buy your gifts for friends back home in Petra. Same $ as the shops in Amman but I guarantee you the exchange you can have with the women in those shops is well worth it and sitting and drinking tea with them- skip Starbucks. The Bedu need the money way more than the execs in Seattle. As for prices, I've had the women give me extra silver rings and things when they thought I overpaid them. So that I ended up with the deal. They are Muslims and Islam believes in fairness in trade. I try to buy from several different people. Likewise, don't take your lunch unless you get it from the little falafel shop next to the ChiffChaff..your not going to be saving so much. Its worth it to stop and take tea and snacks from the smaller shops along the way. 4. Camels are a nice way to get down by the coliseum or to the " church" or the fancy restaurant (nice buffet expensive but excellent , worthwhile quality ..)but from there if only 2 days - Walk to the Monastery Ad Deir and then the top of the world- but take a donkey back. #4.5 regarding the picture she's flashing, Yes the steps are open and free to the top of Jubal Hubth, but you might not go far enough around the back to find them. ..( the opposite way of how she's gesturing, I might add, you must go round the back of the Kings tombs.) Again, pleasant tea spots along the top way with amazing views and charming young Bedu. ( handle yourself the same way as you would in a big city.) One thing she did get right was agree on prices before hand. The Indian Jones way to the high place of sacrifice is cool.. (but very far) and then you can walk down the stairs in front that take you down to the Amphitheater. 5. basically don't pay more than 5 -10jd for anything! but a camel ride and that -pay no more than 15. ( and shes wrong, the more you dont take the animals, the less money for them to feed them.) Any time anyone troubles you about the prices, very sweetly remind them of the workers in Amman. On the third Day, you can go the back way into the Monastery Ad Deir -arrange a taxi from your hotel.(5-7 jd) If you have bonded with the/a Beduoin they can meet you and guide you but again agree on a price before hand and don't pay more than 15jd unless there's more of you and you can each chip in. If there is camels or mules involved then obviously thats going to be more 20j.d maybe even 30. Thats the way to do Petra right and if you are wealthy and you have more than by all means give more freely. Now this is not touching on the lovely frontway through the tunnel and around the back to the stairs at Jubal Hubth or the Lion &snake tombs or hiking Oum Biyhara ...that would require guides and at least two.more Days minimum!!
R u serious DIDNT understand anything in this video try alittle better next time and at least move away from all the surrounding sounds around u and focus so we can understand what u r trying to say
Is that only me who is distracted by her restless hand motion? I could not concentrate on anything else but to think 2/3 of the screen is covered my her hands and nails :D
@@aymanv6525 she surely meant the main sites, the centre. The entire archeological part of Petra covers about 102 Km2, while the city centre encompasses an area of only 2.3 Km2
@@peterhandke3936 i have spent 26 full days inside of Petra and found some new mountain Vista, or tunnel or columnes or caves -amazing and beautiful every time. You are a fool.
Not all Jordanian bad people unfortunately ... government will punish those people just report them....lot of Love from USA... I'm Jordanian man.forced to immigrants from Jordan go visit my city madaba...... much better...... you are beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️
almost all videos talk about scams in Jordan, especially in Petra and Wadi Rum... I am not going to Jordan... I prefer going to spent my money in other country.
Petra it's worth it. Every where you go as a tourist it going to be that risk. They have different scams but they all have them. We were there 4 days, we have an amazing time. So much history; so interesting. We watch many documentaries before going, we read a lot and watch videos from many different people, they all tell you about the scams. So, by the time we were there we knew what to do. It's not hard as it seems. We actually enjoy the company of a local guide. I didn't want to hire a guide from the center because I want to do walk at my pace, with out rushing, or having some talking constantly and enjoy such a beautiful place. We got the Jordan pass so could go back. We did the "Indiana Jones walk" That was the walk of my life. Almost 5 hrs. But it was so fun, relaxing, beautiful sites/views, so quite... Just amazing. I recommend you go some day. If you love history and nature; I am sure you'll enjoy. ❤️
Thank you... i really want to visit and this video scared me. But i hope and pray i dont get scammed or mistreated when my sister and i visit next year
Exactly there is a scam,also "budol " in filipino terms,they are selling the souvinirs at first they will tel you 10 pcs for 1 dinar then when you will pay they will tel you 5 dinar for 10 pcs ,really they are budol budol😂
Couldn’t you find better spot to do the vlog instead of sitting next to other people talking. I couldn’t continue watching because it was very annoying!
You seem like your are on something but bad quality...... That is why in a foreign country you need to take with you a professional licensed guide to guide you and to protect you against these scams. Anyway the pleasure of Petra outweighs these petty scams.
What you are doing is just disrespectful for the whole bedouin community! You stayed there 2 days and you think you are able to know everything? Girl you are accusing people to try to work. the bedouins as you said have no other option but working in Petra. They dont get any help from the government and it's their only way to feed their family! I live in Petra since 2 years and you just need to set boudaries when people insist to sell you sonmething. Last thing, the way you dress is way inapropriated for this place so don't be surprised if people look judgemental when they see you, you are in middle east not in ibiza!
Well In fact she is right they try to scam you the moment you start a conversation. Well if they are poor it doesn't mean it's right to use tricks and manipulation to be paid Free horse ride included in your ticket. They will tell you it's free once you arrive they will force u to pay and if you refuse they threaten you Inside Petra as she said they will kindly offer to help you taking pictures and telss you it's for free at the end they ask for 10 jd Its the government issue to solve. I understand their need to make money but they are not allowing the government to even help them You lived their for 2 years will am Jordanian and unfortunately its a shame
People there are rude and disrespectful to women, don't visit Petra...the tour guide was saying bad words to the American women , and these women didn't do anything...just because they said they where from U.S the jordanians started hating...that's very disrespectful, these women are not Muslim...very bad place to visit...people there don't help unless you pay them , they don't willingly from heart help you...they want something in return...that's bad manners ...
You are full of it. All the pluggers enjoyed Petra and talked good about other than you. No wonder why you don’t have many followers. Your are there just to down grade Jordan
Just visited the place today. Scams.... I could count about 20. First of all there are a lot of children who are misused to sell stuff - means the parents have stopped them from school - Shame on the parents and on the local community allowing this. 2nd scam - customer service in the cafés. Especially Ahmed, the owner (manager?)of the café located between the Treasury and the Theater.... Oh, man. This guy was yelling at me when I told him to remove those cats from my child (not afraid of anything obviously). Then he said he doesn't care about Indians, Saudi Arabian people or anyone. What he is actually using these cats for is to make customers buy more food from him and feed the poor animals. Because he said he loved those cats I asked him when was the last time he brought them to the vet... Bottom line - donkeys, horses, camels, cats, dogs and CHILDREN are misused in a horrible way just to bring money (aggressively!) to the local "manager" of the complex - the government gets its money but there is also Mr.Big who is is getting a big tranche of the money. Jordan is country nr . 58 on my list and I'm truly disappointed by Petra specifically. Expected more for the huge amount of money I paid to support Jordan and Petra local communit... UN/ESCO wake up! Or else I'll start thinking the head of this snake is you....
true the ahmad guy who owns the shesha shop he is aterrible dangerous scammer and all his friends have been in jail and rape tourist. i hate jordan and those people dangeros
It is so funny...i was there Oct. 2019. I greeted a person sweeping the path then i asked if the Treasury is already near and i didn't even understand his answer....after that, he asked for 2USD for a pay for asking....i kept on laughing about this....
Thank you very much for the video. It is so true what you have said. Most people will talk about the beauty of Petra but ignore the scams. As a consequence tourists quickly became preys as soon as they enter the site. Bedouins including their children are too money oriented and they will rip you out off as much money as they could on the expense sometimes of the suffering of their animals. It is funny that they even try to sell you small stones that you can easily collect yourself during your walk. It is a shame that the Jordanian Government does not intervene, makes you pay a huge sum to visit and then you are left subject to the harassment from Bedouin in every corner. Sometimes they can even become rude when you refuse their 'services'.
Don’t be weird. This reeks of western entitlement, you are a guest in their home, THEIR ancestors built these structures. You came to enjoy Petra, do so by exploring the place and not buying from them if you’re so pressed about their prices.
@@StuckInThe80ssss That is not right. You are telling that it is normal for Jordanians to prey on tourists and that tourists have to be so tolerant and accept it. That is really more than only a little bit racist.
When I went alone to the better view of Treasury I have heard: "fuck you" :) from a so called local guide. A friend asked me what they want from us and I explained her : We are walking ATM for them... and then everything was clear.
This is by far the best video I’ve seen with the information that someone like me really really sppreciate to know. Thank you darling.🙏
Just so everyone watching this video knows, the people working in Petra are actually not bedouins, they are a gypsy tribe that migrated to Jordan about 1000 years ago from India and now pretend to be bedouins to get respect from the tourists. Nothing against gypsies, but do be aware that they are in no way indigenous to Petra and have zero ancestral claim to the site. The Bedouin in Wadi Rum however are in fact from true ancient arab tribes and lineages.
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The natural scenery/landscape in Jordan is beautiful. But I noticed locals do not take care of their treasure- it's dirty. I feel like most of the greetings, the smiles are all for interest. Genuine? Some, not everyone. It's all about what they can get from you. I leave with a bad taste. The animals. OMG, poor creatures may some of their people step up to help them. They are abused beyond belief. Will I ever come back to Jordan? I doubt it.
This is not true. The worst is in Petra but in other places, where are less tourists people are nicer. And local people are very helpful. We have broken car and they help us not for money etc. In every country are scamers in tourists places. But there are also normal very friendly people.
*Writes down every tip cause you never know when you'll end up in Petra*
Giving free gifts is how they pull solo female travelers legs , as the said “ nothing for free “
Then what about being in every single square and climbed every step there , do you really figure out how big is Petra mam!!!? I can take you to places where no tourists go , it is about 264 sq km , cam you imagine that .
Btw- I tried to talk to a police officer inside Petra... No luck - No English. So in case you get an issue in there - that will be your own issue. 👏
You could ask the other jordanians to translate, and be sure you will get your issue solved
I think thats not a real police, some of them pretend to be police as well 😅
I HAVE BEEN WAITING!!!!!!!
Informative. Thank you
Why would people downvote this so much? I stayed in Petra for 4 days and I’ve encountered all of them except the last one. It doesn’t matter how the bedouins live. If they are scammers, fuck them. Not every Bedouin is a scammer. My tour guide inside told me to be careful of the scammers and taxi who charge more than 1 JD.
Hello - My mother might be currently targeted by one of these sinister Romance scams - do you have any resources or advice to get her out of this!?
I been to Petra many times (Parants hold Jordanian passport) but I prefer Jerash anyday over Petra. One thing I can’t figure out these Bedouin’s does not matter if your in Jordan or in the West Bank. If you ever come across there tent (home) you will see expensive things like rugs, Mercedes Benz. Etc. that tells me they are loaded with money but they prefer to live in tents. How do they pay there taxes?
I am wanting to go to Petra and visit the monastery and exit through the Northgate turk maniyya back road entrance on the first day. Have you heard about this? Are there cars or taxis or transportation at this entrance?
Thank you!
I also was devastated by the animal abuse. It was terrific to see how donkeys where taking some fat ass tourists up to Monastery.
I wish I told my family do not fall in the scam. But they did, I went to visit my in-laws in Jordan for the first time. Thank God my father-in-law was with me and he took me everywhere, I feel sorry for the people who have to be spending on their money with the lies
The ticket includes riding a horse for 800 metres . What they do is to ask for money, like tips after. Is wrong saying that is not included. Beduins are very nice people and also Jordanians are very friendly polite and offer hospitality! Children yes they sell cards but they sell them they dont ask just for money so is good to help the children and families! Who says they dont go to school? They have many schools for the beduins in all the villages. If you ask for a guide at the tickets they will give you a guide with licence . If it is expensive you can go without guide because they dont oblige you to take one! The guide told us that the gipsied aske for money and do things that are not ok with tourists.Not the beduins.The beduins are working and living there in Petra and they need to earn money for their families so is good to help them I believe and not think negative about them. I had 8 days in Jordan have been everywhere and is a wonderful people and a wonderful country which offers us so much to see and i appreciated a lot Jordanian people! Thank you for the video !
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Wherever you go you need to be careful of the scammers not only in Petra, anyway I think I need to correct the tour guides point in your video, because I think the tour guide that you had in Petra wasn't an official tour guide, obviously he was one of the people that walking around Petra all the time and trying to make money at any way and he ended up being your tour guide, so next time when you come to Petra you can ask for an official tour guide in Petra visitors center, a guide who has a guiding license from the ministry of tourism and antiquetes to guide tourists and you'll see the huge difference by then..
fuck u jordan scammer man
@@brookeb7646 I'm not a scammer and I've never been!! I'm sorry if you had a bad experience in Petra, but keep in mind that some people don't represent the whole community, and even though you cursed in your comment, I'm more than happy to help you to return back in a legal way what people have scammed you.
@@petrajordan4198 bullshit all arabs u cant trust them i lived there and know
@@brookeb7646 so they should trust us running their countries. If we just leave them alone they will be way better off!
Thanks for educating us about how to avoid the few bad apples.. By the way, you are SO CUTE.
she is incorrect. horse riding IS INCLUDED IN TICKET. The amount of a tip should be no more than 2 j.d. since the Garbadge men & car mechanics in Amman only make 1 j.d. an hour!!
The horse leaders will fuss at you...but remind them of those workers in Amman and it settles them right down!!🤭
My 5 tips are:1. Buy the Jordan expert visa and take 3 full days in Petra.
2.buy your postcards from the little boys in the SiQ... no, their Parents don't send them down...those are the little adhd boys who flunk out of kindergarten and first grade and this is their saving grace.
#3. buy your gifts for friends back home in Petra. Same $ as the shops in Amman but I guarantee you the exchange you can have with the women in those shops is well worth it and sitting and drinking tea with them- skip Starbucks. The Bedu need the money way more than the execs in Seattle.
As for prices, I've had the women give me extra silver rings and things when they thought I overpaid them. So that I ended up with the deal. They are Muslims and Islam believes in fairness in trade. I try to buy from several different people. Likewise, don't take your lunch unless you get it from the little falafel shop next to the ChiffChaff..your not going to be saving so much. Its worth it to stop and take tea and snacks from the smaller shops along the way.
4. Camels are a nice way to get down by the coliseum or to the " church" or the fancy restaurant (nice buffet expensive but excellent , worthwhile quality ..)but from there if only 2 days - Walk to the Monastery Ad Deir and then the top of the world- but take a donkey back.
#4.5 regarding the picture she's flashing,
Yes the steps are open and free to the top of Jubal Hubth, but you might not go far enough around the back to find them. ..( the opposite way of how she's gesturing, I might add, you must go round the back of the Kings tombs.)
Again, pleasant tea spots along the top way with amazing views and charming young Bedu. ( handle yourself the same way as you would in a big city.)
One thing she did get right was agree on prices before hand.
The Indian Jones way to the high place of sacrifice is cool.. (but very far) and then you can walk down the stairs in front that take you down to the Amphitheater.
5. basically don't pay more than 5 -10jd for anything! but a camel ride and that -pay no more than 15. ( and shes wrong, the more you dont take the animals, the less money for them to feed them.) Any time anyone troubles you about the prices, very sweetly remind them of the workers in Amman.
On the third Day, you can go the back way into the Monastery Ad Deir -arrange a taxi from your hotel.(5-7 jd) If you have bonded with the/a Beduoin they can meet you and guide you but again agree on a price before hand and don't pay more than 15jd unless there's more of you and you can each chip in. If there is camels or mules involved then obviously thats going to be more 20j.d maybe even 30.
Thats the way to do Petra right and if you are wealthy and you have more than by all means give more freely. Now this is not touching on the lovely frontway through the tunnel and around the back to the stairs at Jubal Hubth or the Lion &snake tombs or hiking Oum Biyhara ...that would require guides and at least two.more Days minimum!!
i am so angry about those people they are not even from petra!! ... horse riding will cost you only 2 JODs and the entrance as far as i remember will cost you like 15JODs ... don't ever give your money to someone without a uniform !!!
I live in jordan and if iwant to rude horse i will not pay more that 0.5dollars 2 is too much
Husam, hahaha good save !! Yeah she is incorrect. horse riding IS INCLUDED IN TICKET. The amount of a tip should be no more than 2 j.d. since the Garbadge men & car mechanics in Amman only make 1 j.d. an hour!!
The horse leaders will fuss at you...but remind them of those workers in Amman and it settles them right down!!🤭
My 5 tips are:1. Buy the Jordan expert visa and take 3 full days in Petra.
2.buy your postcards from the little boys in the SiQ... no, their Parents don't send them down...those are the little adhd boys who flunk out of kindergarten and first grade and this is their saving grace.
#3. buy your gifts for friends back home in Petra. Same $ as the shops in Amman but I guarantee you the exchange you can have with the women in those shops is well worth it and sitting and drinking tea with them- skip Starbucks. The Bedu need the money way more than the execs in Seattle.
As for prices, I've had the women give me extra silver rings and things when they thought I overpaid them. So that I ended up with the deal. They are Muslims and Islam believes in fairness in trade. I try to buy from several different people. Likewise, don't take your lunch unless you get it from the little falafel shop next to the ChiffChaff..your not going to be saving so much. Its worth it to stop and take tea and snacks from the smaller shops along the way.
4. Camels are a nice way to get down by the coliseum or to the " church" or the fancy restaurant (nice buffet expensive but excellent , worthwhile quality ..)but from there if only 2 days - Walk to the Monastery Ad Deir and then the top of the world- but take a donkey back.
#4.5 regarding the picture she's flashing,
Yes the steps are open and free to the top of Jubal Hubth, but you might not go far enough around the back to find them. ..( the opposite way of how she's gesturing, I might add, you must go round the back of the Kings tombs.)
Again, pleasant tea spots along the top way with amazing views and charming young Bedu. ( handle yourself the same way as you would in a big city.)
One thing she did get right was agree on prices before hand.
The Indian Jones way to the high place of sacrifice is cool.. (but very far) and then you can walk down the stairs in front that take you down to the Amphitheater.
5. basically don't pay more than 5 -10jd for anything! but a camel ride and that -pay no more than 15. ( and shes wrong, the more you dont take the animals, the less money for them to feed them.) Any time anyone troubles you about the prices, very sweetly remind them of the workers in Amman.
On the third Day, you can go the back way into the Monastery Ad Deir -arrange a taxi from your hotel.(5-7 jd) If you have bonded with the/a Beduoin they can meet you and guide you but again agree on a price before hand and don't pay more than 15jd unless there's more of you and you can each chip in. If there is camels or mules involved then obviously thats going to be more 20j.d maybe even 30.
Thats the way to do Petra right and if you are wealthy and you have more than by all means give more freely. Now this is not touching on the lovely frontway through the tunnel and around the back to the stairs at Jubal Hubth or the Lion &snake tombs or hiking Oum Biyhara ...that would require guides and at least two.more Days minimum!!
It was really annoying. But when I learned the backstory of Bedouins in Petra my reaction changed
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R u serious DIDNT understand anything in this video try alittle better next time and at least move away from all the surrounding sounds around u and focus so we can understand what u r trying to say
Is that only me who is distracted by her restless hand motion? I could not concentrate on anything else but to think 2/3 of the screen is covered my her hands and nails :D
Then you have concentration problems. Should visit your doctor.
I wanna let y’all know they charge 1JD for Jordanian citizens but for tourists it’s 40jd
Doesn’t sound like it’s worth it to me if I’m being honest. I’d rather not have to feel like a bad person just because I don’t want to get scammed.
Hi..great trip..u can join with me in Indonesia if u have time for visit.
A place to be
Joder parles angles tope be si no es per la correcio de “regatear” hagues pensat que eres anglesa/americana...
Every single square !it's 45 squared km !!!
There is more and more to explore so many places that you haven't seen
It takes 2 hours to see it all
@@aymanv6525 she surely meant the main sites, the centre. The entire archeological part of Petra covers about 102 Km2, while the city centre encompasses an area of only 2.3 Km2
@@peterhandke3936 i have spent 26 full days inside of Petra and found some new mountain Vista, or tunnel or columnes or caves -amazing and beautiful every time. You are a fool.
@@birgitmitchell5648 go spend another 260 days, if you wish. And then call other people fools, so we can laugh even more.
Not all Jordanian bad people unfortunately ... government will punish those people just report them....lot of Love from USA... I'm Jordanian man.forced to immigrants from Jordan go visit my city madaba...... much better...... you are beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very nice vlog
almost all videos talk about scams in Jordan, especially in Petra and Wadi Rum... I am not going to Jordan... I prefer going to spent my money in other country.
Where there are tourists there are scammers
Petra it's worth it. Every where you go as a tourist it going to be that risk. They have different scams but they all have them. We were there 4 days, we have an amazing time. So much history; so interesting. We watch many documentaries before going, we read a lot and watch videos from many different people, they all tell you about the scams. So, by the time we were there we knew what to do. It's not hard as it seems. We actually enjoy the company of a local guide. I didn't want to hire a guide from the center because I want to do walk at my pace, with out rushing, or having some talking constantly and enjoy such a beautiful place. We got the Jordan pass so could go back. We did the "Indiana Jones walk" That was the walk of my life. Almost 5 hrs. But it was so fun, relaxing, beautiful sites/views, so quite... Just amazing. I recommend you go some day. If you love history and nature; I am sure you'll enjoy. ❤️
how are these scams? dont make yourself a target, and you will be fine.
if you could speak slower and clearer maybe we could understand you
You can slow the video. Go to CZcams setting in the video. Just learn a bit
she’s actually speaking quite good a little stutter but it’s understandable
Horrible person you are genuinely I don’t like you what a nasty comment to say no respect at all o
Those are fake their not real guides that lived there for ages. The real ones don’t do that
Just say what you wanna say get over with it....the necklace stopped her lol.
She is super cute!
You make people scared to visit petra! .. we are welcoming generous peaceful people
Thank you... i really want to visit and this video scared me. But i hope and pray i dont get scammed or mistreated when my sister and i visit next year
@@setarita you are welcome any time for any recommendation OR advice dont be shy to ask , hope you have a great time
@@hasanmonther1100 thank you so much Hasan 🫶 can’t wait to visit your country soon. Peace and love from Australia ☺️
@@setarita ❤❤❤
not really jordanian people a trash, liars and scammers
Sorry, but every where its like this, try Asia, South America....
Exactly there is a scam,also "budol " in filipino terms,they are selling the souvinirs at first they will tel you 10 pcs for 1 dinar then when you will pay they will tel you 5 dinar for 10 pcs ,really they are budol budol😂
It's a bit hard to follow your narration....🙂
It is not that expensive its like 2 JD to get in you got scammed hard
Slow down
could not watch, what did you do to the Audio and editing, very bad, waste of time to try and watch
Couldn’t you find better spot to do the vlog instead of sitting next to other people talking. I couldn’t continue watching because it was very annoying!
You seem like your are on something but bad quality......
That is why in a foreign country you need to take with you a professional licensed guide to guide you and to protect you against these scams. Anyway the pleasure of Petra outweighs these petty scams.
I would love to use a donkey or horse, Indiana Jones did!
What you are doing is just disrespectful for the whole bedouin community! You stayed there 2 days and you think you are able to know everything? Girl you are accusing people to try to work. the bedouins as you said have no other option but working in Petra. They dont get any help from the government and it's their only way to feed their family! I live in Petra since 2 years and you just need to set boudaries when people insist to sell you sonmething. Last thing, the way you dress is way inapropriated for this place so don't be surprised if people look judgemental when they see you, you are in middle east not in ibiza!
I agree. Lydia knows what she's talking about. P.s. she doesn't like me. But that's ok. It doesn't change that what she says is factual.
Well
In fact she is right they try to scam you the moment you start a conversation.
Well if they are poor it doesn't mean it's right to use tricks and manipulation to be paid
Free horse ride included in your ticket. They will tell you it's free once you arrive they will force u to pay and if you refuse they threaten you
Inside Petra as she said they will kindly offer to help you taking pictures and telss you it's for free at the end they ask for 10 jd
Its the government issue to solve. I understand their need to make money but they are not allowing the government to even help them
You lived their for 2 years will am Jordanian and unfortunately its a shame
People there are rude and disrespectful to women, don't visit Petra...the tour guide was saying bad words to the American women , and these women didn't do anything...just because they said they where from U.S the jordanians started hating...that's very disrespectful, these women are not Muslim...very bad place to visit...people there don't help unless you pay them , they don't willingly from heart help you...they want something in return...that's bad manners ...
You are full of it. All the pluggers enjoyed Petra and talked good about other than you. No wonder why you don’t have many followers. Your are there just to down grade Jordan
But she is right ..foreigners pay 50 jd for entrance ..locals there will tray everything to scamm u I have been scammed with my foreign friends..