Jordan Expert is the three-day Petra option. It suits visitors who want Petra to take a substantial place in their trip, with time to divide the site into separate walks. “Expert” is the package name; the admission does not include a guide or require you to be an experienced hiker.
Jordan Expert costs JOD 80 and covers 3 consecutive days at Petra. It is a sightseeing package with a conditional tourist entry visa fee waiver. For immigration requirements covering your whole visit, use our Jordan visa and residence guide.
Jordan Expert at a glance
| What you are buying | Details |
|---|---|
| Package price | JOD 80 |
| Petra daytime admission | 3 consecutive days |
| Other participating attractions | The same 40+ attraction collection as the other Jordan Pass packages |
| Tourist visa fee waiver | Conditional on eligibility, purchase before arrival and at least two nights in Jordan |
| Guides, accommodation and travel | Budget separately |
Official package prices and Jordan Pass benefits. The Petra day allowance is the reason to choose between packages; the names do not describe separate visa classes.
Who should choose this package?
Choose Expert if you can keep three consecutive dates available and expect to use them. A third admission day can be useful for a slower pace or another route, but it also needs accommodation time and room in the rest of your Jordan itinerary.
Expert costs JOD 5 more than Explorer and JOD 10 more than Wanderer. Those differences cover extra Petra admission days, not a higher service level. If your plans leave only two dates at the site, Explorer gives you the admission you can actually use.
What admission includes
| Included places | How to use them in your plans |
|---|---|
| Petra | Use the package’s daytime allowance for the site visits described below. |
| Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre | Consider these for the Amman part of your trip. |
| Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Umm Qays | Choose northern stops that fit your route. |
| Wadi Rum and Karak Castle | Plan these around your journey south; desert activities require their own bookings. |
These are examples from the official participating attraction list. Included entry does not reserve accommodation or make travel between places part of the pass. Choose the stops you want to visit before deciding whether the package is good value.
Does Jordan Expert save you money?
For an adult international visitor paying the standard accommodated-visitor Petra rate and the ordinary single-entry visa fee, the comparison is:
| Purchase | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3-day Petra ticket on its own | JOD 60 |
| Ordinary single-entry visa on its own | JOD 40 |
| Those two items bought separately | JOD 100 |
| Jordan Expert | JOD 80 |
| Difference if the visa waiver applies | JOD 20 less with the pass |
The ticket rates come from Petra’s official ticket service; the entry charge comes from the Ministry visa fee schedule. The difference is a calculation using those charges and the package price, before transport or other services.
If you are exempt from the visa fee, that JOD 40 is not a saving you can claim. Against the corresponding Petra ticket alone, this package costs JOD 20 more. You would then need to value the other included visits to decide whether buying the pass suits your trip. Special resident, child or nationality ticket rates also require a different comparison.
The comparison uses Petra’s accommodated-visitor category, which applies to visitors staying at least one night in Jordan. That ticket category is separate from the pass’s two-night visa-waiver condition. Source: Petra ticket categories.
Visa eligibility and the minimum stay
For the tourist fee waiver, buy before arrival and stay at least two nights, or three days, in Jordan. The pass does not remove nationality approval requirements. Source: visa waiver conditions.
Some passports require prior approval; a qualifying residence permit or other exception may affect the route. A pass purchase should follow the entry route for the passport you will present. Source: Ministry nationality rules. Our main visa guide explains the nationality categories, documents and longer-stay procedures.
Arab nationality holders cannot purchase Jordan Pass. Its waiver covers only a single tourist entry. Source: eligibility FAQ.
Expert is easier to use if you stay near Petra throughout the three-day block and move to the next destination afterwards. If your group has different walking interests, agree on meeting points and return plans before each visit; everyone still needs their own valid admission arrangements.
What you must budget for separately
- Transport, hotels, food and services you arrange for the trip.
- Petra by Night, guides and ground transport are excluded.
- Each attraction normally permits one visit; the extra Petra dates are the multi-day exception.
- Packages cannot be upgraded or downgraded after purchase.
Source: admission limits and exclusions. Guided visits and temporary exhibitions are excluded; tickets are personal and non-refundable. Children under 12 enter attractions free with parents; their visa rules remain separate. Closures and unused entries do not trigger refunds. Source: ticket terms.
How to buy and keep the documents
- Select Jordan Expert through the official Jordan Pass purchase page. Review the package before paying.
- Use an email account you can access during the trip, complete the traveller information carefully and save the payment confirmation.
- Keep the emailed pass available offline and print a copy. Keep the separate e-visa with your passport.
- Present the pass for scanning at participating sites. Carry your ID and keep the documents until your trip is finished.
The issuer explains the emailed pass and attraction scans on its how-to-use page. Treat purchase, border entry and attraction admission as separate moments when you may need your documents.
Pass dates, visa dates and delayed travel
Eligible purchasers receive an emailed e-visa valid three months from purchase. Before expiry, request a free three-month Tourism Ministry extension if delayed. After that extension expires, visa fees apply; the sightseeing ticket remains valid for three months from entry. Source: checkout notice.
Attraction use expires one month after the first site visit. Source: attraction validity. Put both the issued visa expiry and the attraction-use deadline in your travel notes. The extra Petra days must also fit the package’s own consecutive-day allowance.
A suggested Petra plan for Jordan Expert
| Stage | Suggested plan |
|---|---|
| Before Petra | Reserve a three-day block. For example, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday fit the consecutive-day rule; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday do not. |
| Day one | Use the main approach through the Siq to the Treasury, then explore a manageable stretch of the main route. Notice which places you would like more time for. |
| Day two | Set aside a separate walk, such as the conventional Monastery route. Ask about current access and the amount of uphill walking before committing. |
| Day three | Choose a further approved route or return to the monuments that interested you. Leave room for fatigue, photography or a shorter final visit instead of assuming every day must be a long hike. |
Treat this as a suggested way to divide your time. Three days of admission do not make every route accessible or suitable for every visitor. For a guided trail or the Monastery back route, organise the required guide and transport separately.
The Tourism Ministry describes the main route through the Siq and Treasury, continuing to the Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street and Qasr al-Bint. Its conventional Monastery route climbs beyond that main route. Source: official Petra route descriptions. The Petra trail guide distinguishes separate guided routes and their charges.
Carry water and wear shoes you are comfortable walking in. Discuss route access at the Visitor Centre, set a turn-back time and keep the transport out of Wadi Musa realistic. These are planning suggestions, not a fixed tour schedule or an assurance that every route is open.
Compare all three Jordan Pass packages
| Package | Price | Petra allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wanderer | JOD 70 | One day |
| Jordan Explorer | JOD 75 | 2 consecutive days |
| Jordan Expert | JOD 80 | 3 consecutive days |
Keep the Petra dates on the calendar while comparing. The lowest useful package is the one that covers the visits you intend to make. Buying more days will not reduce your hotel or transfer costs.
Does “Expert” include premium access or tours?
The package gives you the longest Petra admission option in the Jordan Pass range. It does not promise a private tour, special opening hours, transport or priority access to every trail. Choose it for the extra visit days, then book any services you want as separate arrangements.
Before paying
- Confirm the entry route for your passport and the nights you will actually spend in Jordan.
- Reserve the Petra dates you can use and match them to the package.
- Check whether a visa exemption, resident rate or child admission changes the cost comparison.
- Add the services you need to the budget and keep the pass and e-visa documents available.
Continue with Jordan Wanderer, Jordan Explorer, or return to the Jordan visa guide for entry, study and residence requirements.
Planning your stay in Amman
If your Petra visit fits around an assignment, our apartments for rent in Amman for NGO workers offer room and whole-apartment options in Jabal Amman. Confirm the dates, costs and inclusions for your stay.
For a practical arrival plan, use your first week in Amman. Students can also read the German Jordanian University (GJU) Jabal Amman campus guide.
