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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,171 contributions
Sep 2022
What a lovely highway to drive on but only during the day time. Ensure you minimize driving at night as it is very challenging (the last bit down into the Dead Sea was done at night, and wow the difficulty).
Ensure you know how to move the rental car into low gear and up/down shift between first and second gear. The scenic spots are phenomenal and ensure you allot a full day, sunrise to sunset, if you plan to do it all in one day.
Ensure you know how to move the rental car into low gear and up/down shift between first and second gear. The scenic spots are phenomenal and ensure you allot a full day, sunrise to sunset, if you plan to do it all in one day.
Written October 7, 2022
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PAQUITO-VIAJERO
Valencia, Spain370 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Just the typical highway to go from Amman to Petra for example. Good to take to visit Dead Sea or Karak Castle as well.
Be careful, I found some fuel stations only accepting cash, always ask if they accept Visa card before refulling
Be careful, I found some fuel stations only accepting cash, always ask if they accept Visa card before refulling
Written February 24, 2023
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,826 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Had no idea just how much I would enjoy driving around Jordan... It is wonderful... And the Kings' Highway full of such beautiful vistas...
Written April 10, 2023
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Sarah S
Basel, Switzerland20 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
I have traveled in august as woman alone to Jordan.
at jordan beauty tours I have booked a 14-day round trip. We spent several days in amman among others, traveled for a trekking tour further into the wadi, dana, several days petra, dan a jeep tour to Wadi Rum, Aqaba for snorkelling and statements nor to the dead sea to relax. It was a wonderful trip! super organized!
During these 14 days ali Hasanat was my guide. He took care of everything and always depended on me. I have no moment felt uncomfortable or unsafe.
I know alli very friendly, open people and appreciate. He has a very good empathy. he always took great care of me, even when I was sick two days. He speaks very good English. I would recommend him to anyone (women traveling alone insbesonderem) well!
at jordan beauty tours I have booked a 14-day round trip. We spent several days in amman among others, traveled for a trekking tour further into the wadi, dana, several days petra, dan a jeep tour to Wadi Rum, Aqaba for snorkelling and statements nor to the dead sea to relax. It was a wonderful trip! super organized!
During these 14 days ali Hasanat was my guide. He took care of everything and always depended on me. I have no moment felt uncomfortable or unsafe.
I know alli very friendly, open people and appreciate. He has a very good empathy. he always took great care of me, even when I was sick two days. He speaks very good English. I would recommend him to anyone (women traveling alone insbesonderem) well!
Written September 4, 2013
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,744 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
We loved this route even though its longer. You get to stop in many villages and see people go about daily lives. We stopped in shops to buy fresh fruit. The people around us were kind and helpful. We drove to two castles which my little one enjoyed kerak and shobak and ended up in petra at wadi musa.
Written June 5, 2018
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otilia_piano
Singapore, Singapore199 contributions
We have rented a car for 4 days and made Petra - Madaba on Kings Highway. It was a very good choice, the views are amazing, the road is good and safe, with lots of options to stop, take pictures and drive between 1500m (Dana Natural Reserve) to -400m (Dead Sea)
We would highly recommend this road.
We would highly recommend this road.
Written January 30, 2015
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trailofcrumbs15
London, UK189 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
I booked the Amman to Petra via King's Highway with Jordan Beauty Tours (Ali Hasanat). This route was the longer option, but the views were breathtaking! I only had 5 full days in Jordan, and doing this route probably took more time that I would have liked, but it was worth it. The driver was a bit enthusiatic, but nice.
As a female travelling on my own, I had some reservations. But people are very friendly and I felt safe. Ali has been very patient and helpful with all my queries. He went out of his way a few times to help me for which I am very grateful.
I highly recommend Jordan Beauty Tours / Ali H for the services provided!
As a female travelling on my own, I had some reservations. But people are very friendly and I felt safe. Ali has been very patient and helpful with all my queries. He went out of his way a few times to help me for which I am very grateful.
I highly recommend Jordan Beauty Tours / Ali H for the services provided!
Written April 4, 2014
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SL T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates7 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
I appreciate the excellent service and also the professionalism by Ali from Jordan Beauty Tours. Thank you very much.
I was on a 4 days trip to Jordan on week 13 December 2013.
It was snowing and my delayed luggage also impacted the trip.
I am grateful for the help that Ali provided especially on my departing airport transfer.
He has helped to arrange for a hotel nearer to the airport to avoid possible delay due to snowing and has managed a difficult driver.
However, it is unfortunate that I encountered a less than desired driver.
It is sometimes inevitable that we have some frustrations and conflict during a vacation.
However, his behaviour is not what I expect in the circumstances.
I belive this driver is working for a company which partners with Ali.
Overall, I am happy with the service of Jordan Beauty Tours and will not hesitate to recommend it to another traveller. I wish Ali all the best in his career in tourism:)
I was on a 4 days trip to Jordan on week 13 December 2013.
It was snowing and my delayed luggage also impacted the trip.
I am grateful for the help that Ali provided especially on my departing airport transfer.
He has helped to arrange for a hotel nearer to the airport to avoid possible delay due to snowing and has managed a difficult driver.
However, it is unfortunate that I encountered a less than desired driver.
It is sometimes inevitable that we have some frustrations and conflict during a vacation.
However, his behaviour is not what I expect in the circumstances.
I belive this driver is working for a company which partners with Ali.
Overall, I am happy with the service of Jordan Beauty Tours and will not hesitate to recommend it to another traveller. I wish Ali all the best in his career in tourism:)
Written December 22, 2013
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Karen M
Chicago, IL180 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
If you're brave enough to drive in Jordan, this is a beautiful road, full of scenic overpasses, and twists and turns. We had some difficulties as non-Arabic readers, but felt we got an amazing oversight into life in Jordan, as we passed through smaller towns, after starting out in Madaba. We stopped at Karak Castle and Shobak Castle, before ending up in Wadi Musa. At one point, we were stopped by a herd of sheep on the road. There's tremendous history in this road, and you really feel it. And it sure beats the Desert Highway for scenery. It takes twice as long as the Desert Highway, but it's an attraction in its own right.
Written May 24, 2017
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Amouage1399
Melbourne, Australia395 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Hired a private taxi driver from Amman to Petra over a 2 day period. First day we visited Mount Nebo and Madaba church.
Day two we visited Um Rasas, Karak castle the town of Mazar, Mujib reserve,Dana park and finally to Wadi Musa.
Over 4000 years of history is engrained in this highway.
Day two we visited Um Rasas, Karak castle the town of Mazar, Mujib reserve,Dana park and finally to Wadi Musa.
Over 4000 years of history is engrained in this highway.
Written December 19, 2016
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Buonasera, vorrei un consiglio. Dal momento che viaggerò in auto da Amman a Petra e vorrei percorrere la strada dei re almeno parzialmente. C'è un tratto di strada che merita più di altri? Ad esempio da Amman fino a Karak? Sarebbe intelligente percorrere la Strada dei Re fino a Karak per poi immettersi nella Desert Highway fini a Petra se voglio risparmiare del tempo utile? Grazie
Written January 30, 2023
Hello,
How can i use the King’s highway from Amman for the GPS?
Thanks
Written November 24, 2019
Depends on your GPS. Follow highway 35, or punch in the cities, that is what I did. So form Amman tot Madaba, tot Dibah.
It is well worth the extra time in my opinion.
Have a nice trip!
Written November 24, 2019
Are there any tours or private drivers that you can hire to start in Petra/Wadi Musa and do the King's Highway tour to end in Amman?
Written October 6, 2019
Yes of course... You have the following options:
1- Rent a car
2-Contact me and I'll give you a phone number if a driver to take you for a private tour.
3- Contact one of the tour operators in Petra, and they will arrange tour for you.
I hope you receive this answer intime, because I just saw it...
With Best Regards,
Mohammed
+962.788.699.699
079.570.570.8
Written November 25, 2019
Will we be able to find any good restaurants or cafes along the way? Plan on driving from the Dead Sea to Kerak down to Petra.
Written February 12, 2017
To the best of my knowledge there arnt any good ones.
Written February 21, 2017
Are there safe places to stop on the Kings highways to take pictures?
Written September 28, 2016
This highway has an amazing array of scenery and there are numerous places to stop and take photos. Enjoy your trip to Jordan, we had a fabulous time.
Written September 29, 2016
How long does it take from Amman to Wadi Rum via King's Highway?
Written September 17, 2016
King's Highway does not go all the way to Wadi Rum. It is about 300km from Amman to Petra(Wadi Musa) along the King's Highway. Then it is about 45 minutes more along the King's Highway to get to the Desert Highway intersection....from here along the Desert Highway to Wadi Rum Village is about 70 km.
Written September 29, 2016
Is December a good time to travel to Petra? If it snows is it even doable?
Written June 9, 2015
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