The 14 Best Little Petra Tours & Siq al-Barid Trips

1.Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $186Our pick

Leave Amman at 7:00 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Petra, where a local guide leads a two-hour visit through the Siq to the Treasury, Theatre, Royal Tombs, and more. You also get free time, an included horse ride before the Siq, and a stop at Little Petra, though the long return drive makes this a demanding day.

“This was the trip of a lifetime! A great value for the time and money. Our driver arrived on time and though his English was limited, he took great care of us. An English speaking guide was available by phone during the drive and then met us at the gate to take us through Petra. Read more”

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2.3-Hour 4×4 Safari in Little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $95Top rated

Take a private three-hour 4x4 trip from your Petra hotel or camp to Little Petra, Al Wu'ayra Fort, Siq Al-Barid, and Beir Al-Aris. You’ll see caravan caves, frescoes, Neolithic remains, and Nabataean waterworks before sunset tea and snacks. Ask for Aref if available, especially if you value lively local insight.

“Our tour guide was Aref who went above and beyond. The love he has for his city his passion for educating tourists is so genuine. If you book this experience (or any experience with Jordan Inspiration Tours) ask for Aref and you will not be disappointed!”

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3.Private Tour: Petra and Little Petra Day Trip from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $186

Travel from Aqaba to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then walk the Siq with a local guide to the Treasury, Theater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church. You also visit Little Petra, receive a horse ride before the Siq, and have free time to explore. Drivers such as Osama and Saleh are praised for being punctual and helpful.

“An unique experience to visit Petra. A very old and very well preserved historical place. Petra was a very important city of the famous Silk Road. One may have a precise idea how the people leave and how the habitants manage the caravanas on the way to China. It is important to bring water and to be prepared to walk 2.5 miles - both ways. It is worthwhile.”

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4.Petra And Little Petra Full Day Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $115

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Fadi, Osama, Hani, or Omar. Spend about four hours at Petra, then visit quiet Little Petra before returning. Entry tickets, lunch, and a local guide are not included unless you select the ticket option.

“it was quiet, charming, and a perfect warm-up before entering the main Petra site. Our driver Fadi made sure we had water and snacks and gave us some local stories on the way. Petra itself was everything we hoped and more. The day ran smoothly from start to finish.”

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5.2 Day Trip to Petra and Little Petra From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $199

You’ll travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver, stop at Mt. Nebo, Dana, Shobak Castle, and Little Petra, then spend eight hours at Petra after staying overnight in Wadi Musa. The package excludes your hotel, meals, entry tickets, and local guides, but gives you control over where you stay and how you use your Petra day.

“It was an amazing experience. Ahmed Habibi went all out for me with this wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend this lad to anyone who wants to experience what I have had. Great service and memorable moments”

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6.Private Petra and Little Petra Round-Trip Transfers from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $135

Travel from Amman to Petra and Little Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You get about two hours at Little Petra and four hours at Petra, including the Siq, Treasury, theater, royal tombs, and possible Monastery visit. Qutaibah is one named driver praised for punctuality and useful site tips.

“The care from the guides toward us. They went beyond the call of duty in each and everyone of the tours.”

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7.Petra, Little Petra and Shobak Castle – Private Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129

Travel from Amman to Petra, Little Petra, and Shobak Castle in a private Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle. Enter Petra through the Siq, see the Treasury, tombs, temples, and amphitheater, then visit the quieter Siq al-Barid at Little Petra. Choose a local guide or explore independently. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English-speaking driver are included.

“It was a good time. Little Petra is quite underwhelming after Petra. I am still glad I got to see both!”

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8.Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50Best value

Spend about five hours cooking Jordanian Bedouin food outside a cave in Little Petra. Your hosts, including Hesham, Fiona, or guide Jimmy, show you how the meal is prepared, then serve it beside a fire under the stars. Pickup is offered, and the experience runs from 5 PM to 10 PM.

“The food was really good and Hesham and Fiona were great hosts. The dinner site was right along the road. It ended up being windy and a little rainy on the night I had the dinner, so we didn’t stay out as long as anticipated, but Hesham and Fiona invited me to their house for tea and snacks to make up for it.”

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9.Private full Day Tour to Petra & little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $132

Travel from Amman to Petra with a private English-speaking driver, then walk through the Siq to the Treasury, tombs, theatre, and Roman street. You also visit Little Petra, a former Nabataean customs point. Safwat has been praised for helpful country tips, comfortable service, Wi-Fi, water, and charging sockets. A local guide is not included.

“Mr. Safwat, il nostro conducente, è stato molto cordiale e ci ha fornito molte informazioni utili per l'escursione a Petra e Little Petra. L'auto era confortevole, dotata di WiFi e tante attenzioni per rendere confortevole il viaggio: acqua, succhi di frutta, prese per caricare i cellulari, caramelle e cuscini per dormire. Consigliato!”

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10.Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $300

Travel from Aqaba port to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theater, and Byzantine Church with a local English-speaking guide. You also visit Little Petra, with time for the Petra Museum or a longer walk if the schedule allows. Guide Abdullah Ahmad Mousa and driver Osama have received especially strong praise.

“The trip to Petra was amazing. The only complaint was that the driver, though a really nice guy, was not really English proficient!”

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11.2-Day Petra, Little Petra and Dana Nature Reserve Tour From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $284

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Mount Nebo, Dana Nature Reserve, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, and Petra. You get a full eight-hour Petra visit, overnight accommodation in Wadi Musa, breakfast, and hotel pickup. Local site guides, entrance fees, meals, and non-Amman transfers are not included.

“Mount Nebo for the mosaics. Little Petra for the original ceiling blue fresco. Petra for all its wonderful and amazing timeless sites.”

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12.Petra and Little Petra Full-Day Guided Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $459

Travel south from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, water, and an English-speaking driver. Spend about three hours at Petra, then visit Little Petra for one hour before returning to Amman or the airport. Driver Emad has earned special praise for fluent English and thoughtful trip planning.

“I booked a last minute solo trip to Petra from Amman and the driver Emad was simply amazing. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

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13.Petra and Little Petra Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $79

Travel from Amman or the airport to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Roman Theater, and Royal Tombs with a site guide. Add Little Petra, a smaller Nabataean center with rock-cut chambers, water channels, and old frescoes. Admission is extra.

“i had a relly short time, becuse i was going to jordan for work, but on the day i arrived i had a free day so i decided to visit petra and i booked with them, when mosa meet me at airport he make me feel i know him from years, on the way to petra we did'nt stop talking, anRead more”

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14.2 Hour Trail Ride to Little Petra-Morning or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $70

Ride for about two hours from Mountain Horse Stables toward Little Petra and the Jordan Trail. After helmet fitting and a safety briefing, your guide matches you with a suitable horse. Expect Bedouin backroads, glamping camps, Nabatean water channels, carved steps, and optional stops at Neolithic and Little Petra sites.

“Hands down the best experience in Petra. It couldn’t have been better. The horses were great and the hospitality made us leave feeling so in awe of how lovely Jordanian people are. I would spend everyday at Mountain Horse Stables if I could and it’s clear how loved and cared for the horses are. 100% recommend!!”

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