Highlights
Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
This is an optional tour you can add it to your tour while you are in Jordan , check its description below
Itinerary
Tour/Trail Details:
Trail Name: Classic /Main Trail till Qasr Al Bint
Trail Duration: 03 Hours (approximately 2 hours into Petra from the Visitors Centre and 1 hour back)
Trail Distance: 04km (one way)
Grade/Level: Easy
Start location: Main Gate / Visitors Center
End Location: Qasr Al Bint / Basin Restaurant
Trail/Tour Itinerary:
You will meet your guide at the Visitors Centre near the ticketing office. You will purchase your entrance ticket (or we can purchase/arrange it if it is included with our package). You enter the Petra Archaeological Park (PAP) from the main gate in Wadi Musa. The walk from this gate to the entrance of the Siq, Bab al- Siq, takes 15 minutes at a gentle pace (downhill) and perhaps an extra 10 minutes returning (because it is uphill) i.e., 25 minutes. So, remember to add 40 minutes to your total time to get there and back. From the entrance to the Siq. The walk itself typically takes just about 10 minutes, and you will pass the Obelisk Tomb and Bab As-Siq Triclinium. Walking through the Siq itself at a leisurely pace will take ½ an hour. Don’t forget to look out for the Nabataean water channel on your left and the Nabataean ceramic water pipes on your right. Keep your eyes open for the Cameleer carving on the left side of the Siq as you walk towards the Treasury (Al Khazanah). If you look more carefully just beyond, you will see another set of camels heading upwards. Notice the many niches all along the Siq representing the different deities. Give yourself another 10-20 min to explore the Treasury (Al Khazanah) itself, take lots of photos, and prepare yourself to discover a lot more. After having walked through the Siq and explored the Treasury (Al Khazanah), carry on towards the Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the (Royal) court, then walk down the Colonnaded Street towards Qasr al Bint, passing by the Paradises, the Great Temple the Roman shops, & Temenos Gate on your way. Your guided tour will finish here unless you would like to walk back with the guide to the Visitors Centre. Or you are free to explore Petra further on your own.
Important Notes
Regarding the ticket, if you have already booked a tour package to Jordan which includes Petra entry, then the ticket is included. Otherwise, you will need to purchase your entrance ticket yourself.
The Rate for this trail includes a guide only.
*We endeavour to utilise the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors centre. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors centre should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.
Tour Booking Conditions
: 1-Minimum time for booking Day Trips of in Jordan, last minute booking and Availability of JHT team. DT
-(A). For day tours in Jordan, we will accept reservation requests up to 48 hour before tour commencement date (Please consider weekends, official holidays and office hours indicated below). -(B). Our tour consultants are typically reachable during office hours only: Sun – Thu 10:00-18:00 (Jordan Time: GMT+3). In cases of emergencies, you can reach our team through our main mobile contact shown on our website anytime any day, (or if in contact with you a tour consultant already, you would have their specific contact info directly). -(C). Please consider Weekend in Jordan is Fri-Sat. Official National Holidays & Religious Holidays include but not limited to: Easter, Eids, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve…etc. - (D). Knowledge and recommendations: Booking last minute can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to travel. While the spontaneity can add an exciting edge to your plans, it's important to consider that the availability of services might be limited and the quality of services can be compromised. While we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences, it's worth keeping in mind that securing the most sought-after services may be a bit more challenging. Planning in advance not only secures the best options but also ensures a smoother and more enjoyable journey, allowing you to make the most of your travel experience without the constraints that last-minute bookings might bring.
: 2. Quotation and Rates for This Tour (Day Trip in Jordan)
Please review the quoted rates for these day tours, which have been calculated accordingly. For detailed pricing, refer to Pricing – View Full Pricing under the General section of our website, or contact us directly to receive the rate for the requested tour.
Please note that “Without hotel accommodation” refers specifically to day trip rates, as overnight accommodation is not required.
: 3. Online Booking and How to Book This Tour (Day Trip in Jordan)
(A) You may book this tour online through our website or contact us by email for assistance.
(B) Online Bookings: When booking online, full payment is required at the time of booking, regardless of the travel date. An automated email will be sent immediately after payment to confirm receipt.
Please note that online bookings are not confirmed until a personalized confirmation email is sent by a member of our reservations team, typically within 24–48 hours of receiving the booking. While we strive to display accurate availability, in rare cases simultaneous bookings may occur and the website may not reflect real-time availability.
: 4. Amendments or Cancellation by JHT
In very rare circumstances, Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT) reserves the right to amend or cancel a booking in the following cases:
(A) Last-minute bookings made within less than 24 hours of the requested travel date.
(B) When a personalized written confirmation email has not been issued by a member of our reservations team. This may occur if contact is made outside working hours, during weekends, national, religious, or other applicable holidays (including Easter, Eid holidays, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve).
(C) In cases of missing or incomplete guest information, where certain details are required to process or operate the booking.
(D) JHT also reserves the right to amend or cancel the tour or itinerary due to service requirements, road or weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Any significant amendment or cancellation will be communicated to customers in writing. JHT cannot be held responsible for services that cannot be provided due to the unavailability of a specific component caused by such circumstances.
(E) Please note that refunds will be applied where applicable if JHT exercises its right to cancel a booking as outlined above.
: 1. Excursions and Activities – Terms, Conditions & Payments
(A) Before and during your tour with Jordan Horizons Tours (JHT), we may provide information about optional activities and excursions in Jordan offered by third-party operators. As these services are operated by independent suppliers, JHT is not involved in their operation and cannot guarantee the accuracy of information relating to such activities beyond our control.
(B) JHT does not guarantee the availability or operation of any optional excursion or activity provided by an independent third party, nor that it will operate as advertised. JHT disclaims any liability in relation to such activities or excursions.
(C) All optional excursions and activities are subject to the supplier’s own terms and conditions and to circumstances such as service requirements, road or weather conditions, or other unforeseen events.
(D) If you choose to include an optional excursion within your Jordan tour package booked with us, it will be added to your original booking, and payment may be made directly to JHT.
(E) If the supplier is unable to operate the excursion for any reason (including service requirements, road or weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances), you will receive a refund for that specific excursion.
: 2. When These Tours Can Be Booked or Added to Your Jordan Tour Package
(A) These tours are only available for booking if a Jordan tour package has already been booked or is being booked with us, and the tour is added to that package. Standalone booking of these tours is not available unless you have already booked, or are in the process of booking, a Jordan tour package.
(B) If you are traveling independently in Jordan (for example, with a rental car and without a tour package), you may contact the local suppliers directly to arrange these tours on your own.
: 3. Booking in Advance or Booking Once You Are in Jordan
(A) Some optional tours cannot be booked in advance and are available only upon arrival in Jordan. Examples include camel riding in Petra and Wadi Rum, golf carts in Petra, Petra by Night, Petra Kitchen, Beit Sitti, and certain optional tours in Aqaba. These activities can be arranged by your driver or guide, and payment is made directly to the driver or the service supplier.
(B) Other optional tours must be booked in advance, such as hot air balloon rides, horse riding in Petra or Wadi Rum, guided tours in Petra, jeep tours or trekking in Wadi Rum, and hiking tours with guides in Dana. These activities are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions, as well as availability, service requirements, road or weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Pro Tip: Some activities and excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Even if an excursion is provisionally confirmed well in advance, it may be cancelled by the supplier closer to the date if the minimum number is not met or if weather or safety conditions make it unsafe to operate.
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