Jordan · Hiking

3-Hour Petra Main Trail Hike through the Siq to the Treasury

3 Hours Round trip from Wadi Musa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the World Heritage Site of Petra
  • 02 Walk through the Siq to reach the Treasury
  • 03 See the Royal Tombs and the ancient Theater
  • 04 Discover Petra's rock formations, carvings, and tombs with your guide

Join this 3-hour hike along Petra's main trail, starting at the Petra Visitor Centre, the gateway to the Petra Archaeological Park. Walk through the Siq, the narrow canyon leading to the Treasury, then continue to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and the ancient Theater. Along the way, discover rock formations, carvings, tombs, and some of Petra's most iconic monuments with your guide.

Walk through the Siq, a narrow, winding canyon that leads to Petra's main attraction, the Treasury.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Petra Main Trail Hike Through the Siq and Treasury

  • Meet your tour guide and start at the Petra Visitor Centre, the entrance to the Petra Archaeological Park.

  • Walk through the Siq, a narrow, winding canyon that leads to Petra's main attraction, the Treasury. The Siq is about 1.2 km long and takes about 30-40 minutes to walk through. Along the way, you will see rock formations, ancient carvings, and tombs.

  • Explore the Treasury, one of the most famous attractions in Petra. It is a stunning, ornate building carved into the rock face. Take your time exploring the area and admiring the intricate details.

  • Walk to the Street of Facades and visit the Royal Tombs. The Royal Tombs are a series of large, ornate tombs located high up on the cliff face. They offer a stunning view of the surrounding area.

  • Later, walk to the Theater. The Theater is an ancient amphitheatre that could seat up to 8,000 people. Take a moment to sit and admire the view.

  • Return to the Petra Visitor Centre to end the trip.

Petra Visitor Centre, the Siq, the Treasury

Where this trip takes you

Petra Visitor Centre, the Siq, the Treasury

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Wadi Musa 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Entrance ticket
  • Anything not included in the tour price

Know before you go

  • Please note that a club car is accessible inside the site.
  • The preferred starting time of the tour is 6:00 a.m. However, it is subject to change according to the travellers' preference.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Petra Visitor Centre, Wadi Musa, Jordan
Tour start
Wadi Musa, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Wadi Musa.

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