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Siq

Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
5.0 of 5 stars 191 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Hiking Trails
Description: The main entrance into Petra is this narrow gorge bordered by cliffs over 300 feet high.
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Palm Harbor, Florida
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is one of the lovliest walks in the world. Not only is there natural beauty along the way, but there are sculptural elements remaining as well, where humans have clearly been. I would recommend walking in during the cooler morning hours. It is roughly 1.5 miles. Enjoy the Treasury, etc. Then, if you choose, ride back through. The appropriate... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Walking through the towering sandstone gorge with every colour of the rainbow present in the rock face was amazing - it is so narow and then, when it finishes after a mile or so to emerge onto the Treasury is unforgettable More

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Somerset
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Amazing time was had in Petra. However they say that the horse ride to or from is free ie all you have to pay for is the tip. we were told it should be about £3 hwever when we got on they wanted £10 and bringing them down was frankly embarassing - put a downer on the day really:( More

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Merida, Mexico
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

i have visited Petra several times while living and working in Palestine. This is a must. reaching the Khazane at the end of the Siq is a dream come true. If you have 10 destinations in the world this is a bucket list one. More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Great start to your visit to Petra, it is truly a natural marvel. Also, the carvings etc give you an early view of the complexity of the ancient society that lived there. More

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Moscow, Russia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

You have 2 options to pass the Siq while visiting Petra. One is to use horses either for ride or carriage run and the second is just to walk. Don't miss the opportunity to walk the Siq at least one way because beleive me it has something to show. Magnificent rocks with beautiful colors will hang over your pathway, remnants... More

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Nottingham
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

A wonderful enchanting experience that cannot prepare you for the breathtaking sites that follow. More

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St. John's, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It's amazing to see the height of the Siq, makes you feel like an ant going through the narrow canyon. Seeing the treasury come into view at the end is also an amazing sight! More

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Hickory, North Carolina
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

About .5 km in length, easy walking on smooth dirt or paving stones. The sandstone formations on either side were gorgeous, and the tombs and carvings were incredible More

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Rexburg, Idaho
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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The walk into Petra is beautiful. Be sure to take the time to look up and all around you. I beleive it is about 1 mile. It can be hot. There are many ancient things built into the Siq along the way including a water system, alcoves for lamps and stairs. The colors of the rocks are magnificent. It is... More

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