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Petra Beyond the Siq
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Petra Beyond the Siq
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Highlights
- Enter Petra through the scenic “Back Door,” with views of Wadi Ghurab, sandstone mountains, and a dramatic first sight of the Monastery.
- Explore Petra’s major highlights, including the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, theatre, temples, and colonnaded streets.
- Hike the challenging Um Al Biyara Trail and exit via Um Sayhoun backtrail through a local Bedouin village.
Drive times:
Amman → Little Petra: ~3 hours
Petra → Amman: ~3 hours
Itinerary
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Day 1: Amman - Hike from Little Petra to Petra - Madras Trail
Begin in Little Petra and enter Petra via the “Back Door,” passing Wadi Ghurab and reaching the Monastery before descending through Nabataean steps and continuing along the Madras Trail to Wadi Musa for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Petra - Siq trail - Um Al Biyara mountain - Um Sayhoum – Amman
The next day, walk through the Siq and explore Petra’s key monuments before hiking the steep Um Al Biyara Trail. Exit via the Um Sayhoun backtrail through a Bedouin village and return to Amman.
Booking
Group Size: Price per Person
2: $490
3: $390
4: $310
5: $260
6: $230
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FAQs
- Transportation throughout the tour (from/to Amman)
- Fully guided 2-day tour of Petra
- 1 night accommodation in Petra (twin/double room, BB basis)
- Accommodation in Amman
- Entrance fees in Petra (2-day ticket)
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Tips & gratuities
- Water and snacks
- Personal hiking equipment
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Daypack + overnight bag
- Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip (ankle support recommended)
- 3–4 liters of water per day + reusable water bottle
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Camera
- Personal medications & hygiene kit
- Insect repellent
- Optional: walking stick, flip-flops for after the hike
- Snacks (dates, nuts, energy bars)
- ID or passport (required at checkpoints)
- Jordan Pass: Recommended; covers visa cost and Petra entrance fees.
- Hiking Terrain: Expect steep sections, rocky paths, and long distances (18 km on Day 1, 13 km on Day 2).
- Clothing: Dry-fit shirts; hiking pants/shorts; sports socks; trim toenails before hiking to avoid discomfort.
- Prohibited Items: Drones and high-powered optics without permits. Avoid souvenirs that are restricted (antiquities, natural items, protected flora/fauna).
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