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Private Petra Back Trail Hike to the Monastery with Local Guide

By Petra & Jordan Private Tours by Local Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is P 18,425 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Start your Petra adventure at the Petra Visitor Center and take the free 7 AM shuttle (earlier tours may need a JOD 15 taxi).

*Pass Little Petra and take the short truck transfer (JOD 5) to begin the scenic Back Trail, a quieter route ideal for families, seniors, and international travelers.

  • Explore Petra with a licensed local guide, uncovering history, legends, and hidden gems not in guidebooks.

This private tour follows a gentle scenic route to the Monastery (Ad Deir), avoiding the long uphill climb while enjoying stunning desert views and Petra’s iconic landmarks.

Tour Highlights:
• Visit Petra’s Monastery via the Back Door
• Pass the Royal Tombs, Theatre, and finish at the Treasury
• Private licensed local guide
• Minimal walking, maximum sightseeing
• Ideal for families, seniors, and comfort-focused travelers
• Return through the Siq at your own pace or by golf cart
Perfect for visitors seeking maximum sights with minimal effort and an unforgettable Petra experience.

Activity location

  • Monastery (Al Dayr)
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Nabatean cultural village
    • لواء البتراء, محافظة معان, Jordan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Petra back door Private tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Petra back door tour: Petra Back Door Adventure – Private Tour to the Monastery

Price details
P 18,425.28 x 1 TravelerP 18,425.28
Total
Price is P 18,425.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation, free WIFI, Botteld Water for the tour from Amman Option only
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guiding Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Animals Ride
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    4X4 truck ride to the stairs of the trail.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any thing not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Monastery (Al Dayr)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
**What to Expect** **The Scenic Back Approach:** Enjoy a 20-minute ride to Petra Heritage Village near Little Petra. The free shuttle runs every 30 minutes starting at 7:30 AM (earlier starts require a taxi costing 15 JD per car). From there, we take a local 4x4 to the trailhead (5 JD per person). **The Wilderness Hike:** Begin a spectacular trek toward the Monastery along dramatic mountain trails. * Experience wild landscapes and panoramic vistas over the Wadi Araba desert on a quiet path far from the crowds. *The Majestic Monastery (Ad Deir): ** Arrive at the breathtaking Monastery, one of Petra’s largest and most impressive rock-cut monuments, revealing itself at the end of the trail. * **Hidden Caves & Viewpoints: ** Explore Nabataean caves. Your guide will show you the best spots for photos, including the iconic shots framed by the cave opposite the monument.

Qasr al-Bint - Temple of Dushara (Pass by)

After enjoying the Monastery and the surrounding, The tour will then take us down where we may have buffet lunch at the Basin restaurant or a bite somewhere else. Afterwards we will be seeing Qaser Albent and enjoy the views overlooking the colonnaded street and the great temple.

The Colonnaded Street (Pass by)

The street represents an original Nabataean creation, later refurbished during the period of Roman occupation. It would have been one of the principal shopping streets of ancient Petra. The street was rebuilt in 106 BC with a width of 6 meters.

The Royal Tombs (Pass by)

Perched above Petra's heart, the "Royal Tombs" stand tall, a majestic collection of grand mausoleums carved into the western face of the Jabal al-Khubtha rock massif, their stunning facades a testament to ancient craftsmanship.

Roman Theater (nabataean Theater) (Pass by)

Thereafter to the theater which was carved into th e side of the mountain at the foot of the High Place of Sacrifice, the theatre consists of three rows of seats separated by passageways. Seven stairways ascend the audi torium and it can accommodate 4000 spectators. the monument was carved in the mountainside during the reign of King Aretas IV (4BC-AD27) the Romans rebuilt the stage back wall.

Al-Khazneh

  • 30m
Final Stop: The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) & Main Siq Exit **Description:** Our journey culminates at Petra's most iconic masterpiece: The Treasury (Al-Khazna). Standing nearly 40 meters high, this breathtaking monument is intricately carved directly into the rose-red cliffside, adorned with Corinthian capitals, detailed friezes, and mythological figures. Constructed in the 1st century BC, the Treasury's true original function remains shrouded in mystery, though historians believe it served as a royal memorial. Your guide will unpack the fascinating engineering marvels of the Nabataeans and separate fact from fiction—including the famous local legend of the Pharaoh’s treasure hidden inside the stone funerary urn crowning the structure. Take your final photos in front of this world wonder before we say goodbye. From here, your guide will direct you through the dramatic, winding main Siq toward the visitor center exit, leaving you with unforgettable memories of history, nature, and wonder.

Location

Activity location

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    Monastery (Al Dayr)
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Nabatean cultural village
    • لواء البتراء, محافظة معان, Jordan
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    Petra Visitor Center
    • 28
    • Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate, Jordan

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