The three versions of the Jordan Pass
| Version | Price | Petra | Included in all versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderer | 70 JD | 1 day | Visa (with conditions) and entry to more than 40 sites |
| Explorer | 75 JD | 2 consecutive days | Same |
| Expert | 80 JD | 3 consecutive days | Same |
In every version, Petra entry is the biggest part of the value. The official site also lists Jerash and Wadi Rum among the included sites.
The visa: conditions
The visa is waived provided you buy the Jordan Pass before arriving in Jordan and spend a minimum number of nights in the country. The official site says "at least two nights (3 days)"; some guides still say three nights, but the official rule (checked on 23 October 2026) is two consecutive nights. The visa alone costs about 40 JD: check the price and your nationality before leaving, see the Jordan visa.
What is not included
- Petra by Night (30 JD): separate ticket, see the page.
- Tours, 4x4 and camps in the Wadi Rum desert; the pass only covers site entry.
- Transport, meals, guides.
- Some sites are extras: the official site offers, for example, Bethany (baptism site) at 8 JD instead of 12 JD.
Worked example: does it pay off?
Independent traveller, 4 nights in Jordan, Petra for one day, Jerash and Wadi Rum. The Jerash (about 10 JD) and Wadi Rum (about 5 JD) fees are recorded figures to confirm before you leave.
| Item | Without Jordan Pass | With Jordan Pass Wanderer |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 40 JD | 0 (included) |
| Petra, 1 day | 50 JD | 0 (included) |
| Jerash | about 10 JD | 0 (included) |
| Wadi Rum (entry) | about 5 JD | 0 (included) |
| Total | about 105 JD | 70 JD |
Saving: about 35 JD per person. Other cases, same calculations:
- Petra only, 1 day: 40 (visa) + 50 (Petra) = 90 JD without the pass, against 70 JD: about 20 JD saved.
- Petra 2 days: 40 + 55 = 95 JD against 75 JD: about 20 JD saved.
- Petra 3 days: 40 + 60 = 100 JD against 80 JD: about 20 JD saved.
When the Jordan Pass is not worth it
- You do not need to pay for the visa (exempt nationality, or visa already included in an organised trip): the pass costs 70 JD for 50 JD of Petra, so you need at least 20 JD of extra visits to break even.
- You stay less than the minimum number of nights: the visa is not waived and the saving almost disappears.
- You visit only a few sites and not Petra: the pass has no point.
- You take a trip with no night in Jordan: the pass is not designed for that; see the one-day visit.
- You join an organised tour: ask the operator what is already included.
How to buy and use it
Buy the pass online before you leave: it is the condition for the free visa. If Petra is your priority, choose the version that matches your days on site: see how to visit Petra. The Petra days are consecutive.
Going further
The Petra page, the Jordan visa and the one-day trip from Amman.
The Jordan Authority editorial team
