Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Petra
Ever heard about the Dana to Petra trek? This route follows old Bedouin paths, covering serious ground daily through the Wadi Araba desert landscape. You're trekking through canyons and desert valleys before ending up at Petra, which is literally carved right into rose-red rock. The hiking's challenging but totally doable. Ancient paths meeting one of the world's most incredible archaeological sites.
10 best hiking & trekking Petra tours
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MelissaPetra travel expert at TourRadar
- Jordan Experience 5D/4N
- Wadi Rum Experience and Petra Tour (02 Days in Wadi Rum ) from Aqaba City (AQ-JHT-008)
- Wadi Rum Experience (2 days Wadi Rum) with Petra for 03 Days - 02 Nights From Eilat Border (ELT-JHT-008)
- Petra to Wadi Rum Trek
- Trek Jordan - 7 days
- Dana to Petra Trek - 8 Days
- Lawrence of Arabia Footsteps (Desert Trek)
- Trekking in Petra & Wadi Rum 8 Days
- Walk Jordan's Highlights (8 days)
- Jordan - Hiking the Nabataean Empire (11 days)
The rugged trails wind through both hidden corners and iconic monuments of Petra, where Bedouin paths and ancient processional routes create an unforgettable hiking experience.
Duration 5 days Destinations Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum Age Range Ages 10+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 378 mi Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$1,863
Duration 3 days Destinations Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Jabal Umm ad Dami, Petra Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian Physical Rating Moderate Distance 176 mi Operator Jordan Horizons Tours From
- US$790
Duration 3 days Destinations Eilat, Wadi Rum, Petra Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian Physical Rating Moderate Distance 140 mi Operator Jordan Horizons Tours From
- US$837
Rocky valleys and mountain passes stretch ahead on this challenging expedition, covering distances up to 24km daily while providing authentic encounters with Bedouin culture.
Duration 6 days Destinations Petra, Wadi Rum Age Range Ages 18+ Distance 50 mi Operator Experience Jordan From
- US$995
Duration 7 days Destinations Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Dana, Al Beidha, Petra Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Moderate Distance 246 mi Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$1,540
Duration 8 days Destinations Madaba, Dana, Wādī Faynān, Petra, Al Beidha, Amman Age Range Ages 15+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 228 mi Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$2,000
History enthusiasts aged 18+ will appreciate this blend of cultural immersion and moderate hiking, where expert-led tours balance guided exploration with independent discovery time.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra Age Range Ages 18-60 Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Distance 217 mi Operator Plaza Tours - Jordan 
Hike through the Siq el Barrah canyon in Wadi Rum with local Bedouin guides, climbing sandstone mountains and crossing jagged rock formations along the way. You'll use ropes to climb up to the Jebel Burdah natural rock bridge, where you can see views across the desert, then continue hiking to the Umm Fruth Rock Bridge before reaching the old ruins of Lawrence House. The trip wraps up on the Back Trail to UNESCO-listed Petra, where you'll climb up to El Deir Monastery carved into rose-red cliffs, then head down through the Siq to see the famous Treasury and the well-preserved Roman amphitheater.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 334 mi Operator ASI Reisen 
Trek the Nawatef Trail through Dana Nature Reserve's rugged terrain with 350m of ascent across 9.5km, then hike ancient oak forests on the Rock Rose Trail in Ajloun Nature Reserve covering 6km. Navigate Wadi Rum's sandstone canyons on a 9km trek reaching elevated viewpoints, and pick between the Wadi Mujib Trail or Ibex Trail with Dead Sea views spanning 7km.
Duration 8 days Destinations Amman, Ajloun, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Wadi Mujib Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 484 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$2,681
Wade through warm water in Wadi Mujib's deeply cut canyons, using ladders and ropes to reach waterfalls at the lowest point on earth. Then hike 12km across Wadi Rum's sand dunes and sandstone formations, climbing 450m to viewpoints over the desert, before walking through Petra's Siq gorge to the Treasury and up 350m to Ed Deir monastery.
Duration 11 days Destinations Amman, Madaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dana, Dead Sea, Jerash, Wadi Mujib Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 517 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$4,710
