Little Petra: a half-day by car.
Little Petra, the Nabataean site at Siq al-Barid, is about twenty minutes by car from Edom Hotel. The driver waits while you walk it and brings you back, or drops you there for the back trail to the Monastery. The price is fixed per car before you go.
On the road.
Where we meet you
At the hotel door. Morning is the quietest time at Little Petra.
What you see
North out of Wadi Musa on the mountain road, past the Bedouin village of Umm Sayhoun and the Neolithic site at Beidha, to the narrow canyon of Siq al-Barid with its carved houses and the painted ceiling of the Biclinium.
Door to door
The driver takes you to the door of your hotel, camp meeting point, terminal or site, and helps with the bags.
- Private car, only your party
- Licensed Jordanian driver
- Air conditioning
- Fuel and road costs
- Waiting time for airport arrivals
- Help with the luggage
- A short stop on the way
Tell us where and when.
About this route.
How long do people spend at Little Petra?
About an hour to walk the canyon and see the painted ceiling; longer if you hike further.
Can you drop us for the back trail to the Monastery?
Yes. The trail from Little Petra into Petra takes about two to three hours and needs a valid Petra ticket. Many walkers hire a local guide.
Is Little Petra included in the Petra ticket?
No ticket is needed for Little Petra itself.
Will the driver wait?
Yes, for the round trip the driver waits while you walk.
Can we add Beidha?
Yes, it is on the way. Add a note.
