🏨 Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery Activity

Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Amman, Amman

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the marvelous rock-cut city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESO – listed Red Rose City of the Nabateans, on a full-day private trip from Amman that combines an expert-led guided tour of the site with time to explore on your own. This full-day trip to Petra from Amman is different from the known classic visits as you start from the end to the beginning visiting the Monastery, the Byzantine Church, The Royal Tombs, the Theater, the Treasury “El- Khazneh” then walk the narrow path known as the “Siq”; the entranceway between stone walls, to the main entrance. Experience this ancient splendid and marvelous place of fascinating history with a different taste! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your Amman hotel, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, English- Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and a well-informed local guide for the adventure!

What's Included

English-Speaking Driver

Horse ride before the “Siq”

Hotel pick up and drop off

Local English-Speaking Guide for the back-end visit of Petra(Spanish-French by request-availability)

On board WI-FI

One day Entrance Fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected

Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants

What's Not Included

Admission fees to additional sites

All type of beverages, and water

Any other servicesÂ not mentioned

Gratuities

Personal Expenses

Tip for local guide and horse boys

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 15 - 70

Additional Info

Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Contact your local operator (phone number, emergency mobile number, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant please contact us.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Order of visits may change for day tours with more than one visit as long as all sites completed.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
There is no time on the guided tour to a climb up to Petra Monastery. If time allows, clients may opt to do it on their own as Ministry of Tourism and Guide Association rules do not permitÂ guides to climb to the monastery withÂ clients
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
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Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Mobile SIM cards including internet bundle are available with assistance of our team upon request and can be subject to a small additional charge approximately: 15 USD. (Prices subject to change by the communication company).
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German) by request.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Royal Tombs

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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