Petra Secret Backdoor Tour
When you explore Petra with me, you will not be just visiting a world wonder; you’re diving into its history, legends, and hidden gems through the eyes of a local expert. Here’s why my tours stand out:
Exclusive Backdoor Entry – Avoid the Crowds Travel through a lesser-known trail to the Monastery (Ad Deir), bypassing the crowded Siq entrance. Experience Petra in a peaceful, intimate way.
Adventure & Stunning Views Hike through hidden canyons, stunning landscapes, and panoramic viewpoints. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Local Expertise & Authentic Experience Discover Bedouin secrets, hidden caves, and ancient landmarks with a local guide. Gain exclusive stories and insights that bring Petra to life.
Best Photography Spots – Capture Petra at sunrise, sunset, and scenic spots. Flexible Adventures – a relaxed walk or a thrilling hike.
Book now and Experience Petra through the eyes of a local in a journey beyond the guidebooks
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Petra back door group tour
Duration: 6 hours
What's included in Petra Secret Backdoor Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Monastery (Al Dayr)
So, what's tickling your fancy today? looking for the road less traveled in Petra, are we? Fancy a sneak peek at what that hidden path looks like? An experience led by a local guide. This tour begins from the Petra visitors center. An experience led by a local guide. This tour begins from the Petra visitors center and includes a 20-minute car drive to the back entrance into Petra located in the vicinity of Al Bayda. From there we will begin walk & hike to the Monastery. With wild landscapes and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, you will feel as if you have Petra all to yourself. Once we reach the Monastery there are many Nabatean caves, tombs, and carvings to explore surrounding the monument. If you climb off the ground level, the views are breath-taking and gives an opportunity to take beautiful photos in the iconic cave door opposite the Monastery.
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 StreetPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Guiding Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Gratuities
- Animals Ride
- Meals
- 4X4 truck ride to the stairs of the trail.
- Any thing not mentioned in the inclusions
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point and time can always be discussed to suite your schedule and interests
End Points
- The trail starts at Petra Visitor Center, passes Little Petra, the Back Trail, Wadi al-Khayl, the Monastery, Petra Basin, Qasr al-Bint, the Colonnaded Street, the Great Temple, and ends at the Treasury, where you can choose to either walk back or take a golf cart ride to the Visitor Center.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This ticket for the guiding service only. The site entry ticket is different which need to be either purchased at the Petra tickets office and if a Jordan pass to be exchanged at the same place too.
