Petra Adventure: Scenic Back Trail Exploration

Unlock Petra’s secrets with exclusive backdoor tours. Avoid crowds, explore hidden trails, and capture stunning views with a local expert.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monastery (Al Dayr) - Curious about exploring the less-traveled paths of Petra? Interested in a glimpse of the hidden trails? This adventure, guided by a local expert, starts at the Petra visitors center. It includes a 20-minute drive to the back entrance near Al Bayda. From there, the journey continues with a walk and hike to the Monastery….
What's Included
  • Transportation, free WIFI, Botteld Water for the tour from Amman Option only
  • Guiding Fees
  • English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Gratuities
  • Animals Ride
  • Meals
  • 4X4 truck ride to the stairs of the trail.
  • Any thing not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information
  • Begin your Petra journey at the Petra Visitor Center and catch the complimentary 7 AM shuttle (earlier tours may require a JOD 15 taxi).
  • Pass by Little Petra and take a brief truck transfer (JOD 5) to start the picturesque Back Trail, a quieter path perfect for families, seniors, and international visitors.
  • Discover Petra with a licensed local…
Location
Petra Visitor Center
Meeting point and time can be arranged to suit your schedule. The free shuttle starts at 7 AM. For tours starting earlier than that, a taxi (JOD 15) is needed. From Little Petra, a truck ticket (JOD 5 per person) is required too
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nicole_l
Nov 19, 2025
Highly recommend - Lovely experience! Anas was knowledgeable, kind and patient. We learned so much and he took so many pictures for us. He does a great job giving you a heads up before you enter a crowded area that you’ll be given an option to shop, go to a picture spot, ride donkeys, etc. so that we could make a choice without feeling pressured. Going through the back was definitely the move. Others going through the front have to climb 800+ stairs in the heat to reach the Monastery. Felt like it was worth it to have a guide to navigate from the hotel to all the spots and learn along the way.
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Alice
Nov 15, 2025
Highly Recommend Backdoor Tour! - Our back door tour of Petra was AMAZING ! Definite 12 out of 10! We visited in early November and there were 4 of us- Our guide, Ahmed, was born and raised in the area and is very knowledgeable, explaining the sites along the way and answering all our questions. Ahmed met with us the evening before to set up our plan for the morning of our hike. He arranged an early ride (15JD) to the starting point bypassing the shuttle from the visitor’s center. The hike itself was moderate for us with uneven terrain and a bit of a climb nearing the Monastery. Hiking Petra is spectacular! So much to see and this secret back door tour is the way to go! Well worth the cost -Thanks Jihad and Ahmed for such a memorable experience!
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Navigator802915
Nov 1, 2025
A great way to see Petra - Excellent guide (Nayim). We learned so much about the history, geography, geology and culture. It was a beautiful hike of about 90 minutes to reach the Monastery and then we could walk slowly back through the Petra towards the front. Highly recommended.
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Yvesn986
Oct 30, 2025
Great Tour! - Great experience! The tour was very well organized, and the Back Trail route was absolutely stunning. Our guide Ahmad provided lots of interesting information about all the sites and, of course, knew all the best photo spots. I can highly recommend this tour without any hesitation.
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963daves963
Oct 24, 2025
Excellent tour - We were taken care of right from the start with a short drive (JOD10) to the ticket office and then on to the back entrance. The walk from there was excellent and mostly in the shade. There were few tourists which was nice! Our guide was excellent and it was a great experience, we would definitely recommend. Hotel to the Treasury was about 4 hours so there was plenty of time to explore on our own after the tour.
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Excursion38901491408
Oct 8, 2025
Petra tour guide - Ahmed is an amazing guide and great photographer👍 He can speak several languages by providing an informative tour all around the Petra... İ enjoyed a lot this experience and recommend Ahmed anyone who is looking for exploring the magic of Petra💯
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Lellydiva
Sep 11, 2025
An adventure to remember - Ahmad was a very knowledgeable and informative guide. The opportunity to experience all aspects of the site was an unforgettable experience which wouldn't be half as enjoyable without all of the information we received. Wear your comfiest shoes, because you're going to do a lot of walking, but it is absolutely worth it. What an incredible adventure!
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A1502aotatianac
Sep 6, 2025
Great walk through Petra - It was a very good decision to see Petra from the back door - we were able to see so much more and do not repeat the same attractions twice. The guide Ahmad was bilingual and it was perfect for our mixed group of friends: he explained the things both in English and Spanish to us.
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Sabeen_s
Aug 23, 2025
Absolutely Incredible - I really enjoyed this tour to Petra— it was a well planned itinerary with a fantastic guide as company! By starting our tour from the back door, we didn’t have to go back through the trail once we were done and were able to enjoy the other landmarks before taking our time at the main treasury attraction at the very end. I’m so grateful to have had Adnan as a tour guide, and would highly recommend him!! As I was traveling with someone who needed a slower pace, I really appreciated his patience and enthusiasm as he explained the history of each landmark to us and took lots of incredible photos. Thank you so much for an incredible time!
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Yousef_e
Aug 17, 2025
An amazing tour with amazing guide - Jihad was outstanding . An excellent communication before the tour so every detailed step is planned right. He showed on time and has the itinerary ready . He arranged all the activities that we want . His knowledge about Petra is amazing , he told the story of Petra during the tour as you live in it . We visited every place we want , he ensure we are safe and protected . He even took amazing pictures for us in the icon spots . I highly recommend this tour or any tour with jihad.
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From $260 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).