Top Petra Outdoor Activities

With a personal guide to lead the way, you can venture beyond popular main sites at Petra. Set out on a private hike along the Al Khubtha trail, through the Siq Canyon, to see top sites like the Roman Amphitheater and Royal Tombs. Then continue along a secret staircase to the top of the mountain for unparalleled views of the Treasury. Experience a side of Petra many visitors miss without getting lost in a maze of unmarked trails.

Bedouin experience in Petra Petra was the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom, whose monarchs made it prosper due to its location on the caravan route. Its name derives from the Greek πέτρα (stone), because it is a city literally excavated and sculpted in stone. Numerous buildings, whose facades are directly sculpted in the rock, form a unique monumental ensemble in the world. My name is Abu Noura, and I want to introduce you to my people, the Bedouins, who inhabited the city of Petra until in 1984, when we moved to protect the archaeological heritage. Many of us keep the caves where our parents and grandparents were born and grew up. They are caves with carved facades, with classic lintels, similar to those that can be seen along the tourist itineraries. A camel ride around Petra, climb the mountains, a bedouin dinner and a tea, sleep in one of our caves and a breakfast at dawn and see how illuminates Petra Mountains in pink, is a unique experience can I offer to you.

When your cruise ship docks in Aqaba, take a private full-day shore excursion to Petra. Traveling past Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains by air-conditioned car or minivan, arrive at this rose-red city, carved by the Nabataeans some 2,000 years ago. Tour the highlights with a local guide; walking through the Siq canyon to witness the Treasury, tombs, amphitheater and Roman street. Learn about Petra’s history, and afterward, savor lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, with the opportunity to customize your sightseeing to your interests.

I am a knowledgeable expert tour guide who know the secrets trails and mysterious of Petra , we Usually make you see Petra in a different way than others do . - Enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience of one of the New7Wonders of the World. - Discover the ancient history of the site's tombs , terraced hills, and temples . - Capture photos from prime vantage points .

After exploring the UNESCO World Heritage listed wonders of Petra, escape the beaten track and discover the wild desert and mountains around Jordan. Saddle up for a thrilling 2-hour horseback ride, following ancient desert trails once used by the Nabateans, Romans, and Bedouins. Visit the high place of sacrifice, part of the Petra archeological site, and enjoy fantastic views over the ancient city.

Private walking & hiking tours crafted to offer our guests an unfiltered authentic connection into Petra. Walking past ancient castles, burial chambers,churches and top down views over the magical sandstone mountains Led by local guides who know the most scenic trails and local secrets that elevate the tour to once in a lifetime experience.

Explore the hidden treasures of ancient Little Petra on a 3-hour afternoon trip from Petra. Traveling by 4x4, drive to the Little Petra area, once a trading outpost of the ancient, main Petra. Head through the entrance canyon to see caves and buildings once used by visiting traders, and view other highlights including an age-old cistern, Neolithic ruins, and Crusader fort. Tea, snacks, transport, and hotel or camp pickup and drop-off in Petra included.

Apart from any other similar tours this tour gives you the opportunity to discover Mars on earth (Wadi Rum desert) and the lost city of Petra in one day. Privately driven from your pickup point to the city of Wadi Musa, you will meet with your guide who already has your entry tickets to begin your journey with Seven wonders city of petra where he will guide you around the highlights of this beautiful city and leave you to discover it by your own for while. Once you're done with discovery your driver will be waiting for you to drive you where you will experience the traditional dishes of Wadi Musa. After your meal you will be driven along the beautiful views of Petra's mountains to land on Mars (Wadi Rum desert) here you will be taken around the desert with a professional off-road driver guiding you around the elements of the beautiful desert, and at the end of the tour you will experience a unique sunset where the sun will be falling behind the mountains of the red Mars desert.

The only practical way to experience the red sands and Martian landscapes of the Wadi Rum is on a tour. Rather than wait around for other guests to be collected and bounce around the desert in a Jeep with strangers, opt for this private door-to-door that includes a camel safari, a Jeep tour of rock inscriptions, sand dunes, and a natural bridge, and lunch at a desert camp.

This is the only place you can sleep inside the protected area of Petra Jordan. Sleeping in an ancient cave with the locals is an experience like no other. See Petra outside of just the touristy areas and see what life is really like there. Make new friends, enjoy amazing music, food and shisha for an unforgettable cultural experience.

The guests will have the lunch in one of Petra caves with a local people family and exploring their traditions, the tour covers the whole site of Petra and it would save time for visitors due it would be for one way instead of the regular tour which needs to do it back and forth for full day. The view of Wadi Araba desert and quietness is very unique.

Made for travelers willing to visit the desert of Wadi Rum from their hotel in Petra. Driven by a private vehicle along to Wadi Rum desert, 4x4 Jeep will be awaiting you to begin your adventure! Head deep into the desert where you will Enjoy the natural beauty and unique landscape, climb red sand dunes, view stunning rock formations and visit ancient sites. This is a 4 hour tour visiting the sites Lawrence Spring, Red Sand Dune, Khazali Canyon, Small Arch, and Abu Khashaba Canyon During this tour, you will have plenty of opportunities to get out down from the jeep, explore the area on foot, take photography and do short walks on the sand. to be driven to Petra city again OR other organized points (Not included in Price)

The High Place of Sacrifice is located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. It is named after its high location perched on top of the Jebel Madbah Mountain. Also known as al-Madhbah in Arabic, it was mainly used for the sacrifice of animals to the Nabatean God Dushara. At 170 meters high, the High Place of Sacrifice is one of the tallest locations in Petra. As well as being an important historical site, the ridge also offers dazzling views of the ancient city of Petra. • Choose a private tour for personalized service • Great photo opportunity from above the Treasury and at the High Place of Sacrifice • Leave crowds behind in narrow rock canyons • Enjoy an active and adventurous time hiking inside Petra

This is the best local experience in South Jordan. Experiencing the best spots and enjoying them as the locals do. See how the Bedouins live and learn how to be a nomad in the desert. Sleeping in the cave inside Petra is a very unique experience and the only place you can sleep inside a 7 wonder of the world. Enjoy shesha, tea and make new friends with the locals.

Hike to Feinan following the Wadi’s riverbed (involves crossing water), and pass through the spectacular siq entrance to Wadi Ghuweir. See breathtaking scenery and many different plants and trees along the way, including palm trees and Oleander flowers. This is one of the most impressive trails in Jordan, thanks to the water flowing in the Wadi, the steep sided rock canyons, and the varied flora and different microclimates you will experience on the way. The path starts near a small village, where the Wadi begins and quickly becomes a narrow canyon with a small stream running through it. The rocks you will see on the way are beautifully varied in shades of red, yellow and orange, and the pink oleander flowers and abundant green foliage make it a really dreamlike landscape. Our hiking guides are all local to the area, and have knowledge of the animals and plants you will see in the Dana Nature Reserve.

Enjoy a float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea. A buffet lunch at a Dead Sea Amman Tourist Beach, entrance fees, and private round-trip transportation included At 431m below sea level – the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea is a body of intense blue water, polished smooth like oiled skin on a windless day in winter and ruffled into whitecaps by the summer winds.

This trail (Distance: 8km ) begins at the end of the Main Trail (the most visited trail in Petra, the trail starts from the visitor center of Petra through The siq to The Treasury, then The royal tombs, The colonnaded street, and finally The Girl's Palace (Qasr Al Bint)) , from there which the museum inside Petra, which is located next to The Basin restaurant. It leads you northwards up ancient steps and after a short walk you reach the Lion Triclinium, which is set in a small side wadi on the left. Continue past this up the carved stairway to reach a hermitage with chambers excavated in the rock and decorated with many carved crosses. You then move on upwards to reach Ad Deir, which lies a short way beyond and offers a fantastic view over the area.

Arranging an independent day trip from Aqaba that covers both Petra and Wadi Rum can be a headache. Skip the effort and make it easy on a private tour that includes return transportation and hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off. Journey to Petra to take in its Treasury, tombs, and other sights; and then continue to Wadi Rum to explore its canyons, mountains, and dunes on a 4WD tour.

This trail is in Little Petra , it is approx. 04 hrs . You can start from Petra where we will drive you to Little Petra or if you are staying in Little Petra . Little Petra is a ten-minutes drive north of Petra is Siq Al-Barid, which is also referred to as 'Little Petra' due to similarities with the main site.

Enjoy seeing the highlights of Petra while riding a golf cart and hear the story of the site from a local professional tour guide .

The Trail of Wadi Mudhluim - an alternative to the Siq, through the Nabatean Tunnel and a winding narrow canyon. The Siq is the best-known and most spectacular entrance to Petra, and is used by the majority of visitors to the ruins. However, there are a number of alternative entrances to the ruins, which see far fewer visitors and which are well worth exploring, especially if you plan more than 1 or 2 days in Petra.

Petra has many things to offer visitors who come to explore its dramatic tomb facades and the many ancient temples and buildings situated along the city’s main colonnaded thoroughfare. Petra’s beauty and grandeur, however, can only be fully appreciated from above, especially when seen from one of the scenic trails that ascend to the summits of the surrounding mountains. The most well-known hikes are those to Ed-Deir (the Monastery) and the High Place of Sacrifice. But if you’re looking for a less frequented and secluded hike, the one to the top of Umm Al-Biyara is for you.

Pick up :Aqaba  Port Drop off : Aqaba Port Pick up time : As soon as ship arrival Tour Duration : 10 hours

Sheq Al-Reesh is a stunning gorge in the centre of the Dana Nature Reserve. Hike through extraordinary landscapes (including a siq) and explore small archaeological sites. See juniper and wild pistachio trees, lavender and sage, and natural wells. Though this trail is shorter than some others, it doesn’t fail to deliver in terms of interesting terrain. This is an area of unique limestone rock formations, which you can see from Dana, on the south side of the valley. Specifically Shaq Al Reesh means ‘crevice of feathers’, which refers to a large geological fissure of the limestone rocks, in which you will find many bird feathers - as it’s a natural habitat for many species in the Nature Reserve. The trail takes you over around and among the rocks, and you will be charmed by its unique character. Our local guides are professionally trained, local, and members of the Dana Cooperative, choosing to hike with us helps support local community owned sustainable tourism.