Jordan · Hiking

Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Amman. Moderate pace

Marvel at Petra's incredible ancient monuments

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Petra on a private full-day trip from Amman
02 Follow the back trail from Little Petra to the Monastery
03 See key Petra landmarks including the Byzantine Church, Royal Tombs, Theater, and Treasury
04 Walk through Wadi Farasa and admire Petra’s varied stone colours and caves
05 Exit through the Siq for a different perspective on the ancient city
06 Travel with private transport, an English-speaking driver, and a local Petra guide

Discover Petra from a different perspective on this private full-day journey from Amman, following the lesser-travelled back trail that begins near Little Petra and leads to some of the site’s most remarkable monuments. With private transport, an English-speaking driver, and a local guide for the back-end trail visit, this experience combines scenic hiking, archaeology, and history in one unforgettable day.

Walk through dramatic mountain landscapes to admire the Monastery, then continue past the Byzantine Church, Qasr el Bint, Wadi Farasa, the Lion Fountain, the Theater, and the Royal Tombs before reaching Petra’s iconic Treasury. Your visit ends through the Siq, giving you the chance to experience Petra from end to beginning while learning about the Nabateans and enjoying time to take in the atmosphere of this extraordinary UNESCO-listed site.

Discover Petra from a different perspective on this private full-day journey from Amman, following the lesser-travelled back trail that begins near Little Petra and leads to some of the site’s most remarkable monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amman, Petra

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

1. Petra - Wadi Musa

You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive south to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, from the back end visit of Petra, a city 245 kilometers from the capital city of Amman, carved in stone more than 2000 years ago in order to dominate the trade silk and spice routes of ancient Arabia.

2. Little Petra - Al-Baydha

First, you will walk thru the back end from Little Petra (Beida) – Siq Albarid to the farming village going up the mountains for an exceptional breath-taking view of the Monastery, then descend to the Byzantine Church and Qasr el Bint. Proceed to walk thru Wadi Farasa to see the Lion Fountain, Garden Triclinium, and the Roman Soldiers Tomb. You will enjoy the different stone colors and caves. Witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater and the Royal Tombs.

3. Al-Khazneh

Return to the Treasury “El - Khazneh”, which is the main monument of Petra. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera.

4. Siq

This tour ends by returning thru the “siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers. As you explore, listen as your guide describes how the Nabateans sculpted the buildings, and learn how they mastered the harsh desert conditions to make their lives here. Enjoy free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver. Then, journey back to Amman, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a sunhat for this unforgettable adventure. Come and explore one of the world’s wonders of architectural engineering combined with the ingenuity of carving for an unforgettable adventure just like that of the Indiana Jones and the Transformers!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Amman. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
English-Speaking Driver
Local English-Speaking Guide for Petra back-end trail visit (Spanish-French by request-availability)
One day Entrance Fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Horse ride before the “Siq”
On board WI-FI

What's Not Included

All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
All type of beverages
All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, Local Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Contact your local operator a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us. (Tours with Lunch)
For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.