604: Little Petra to Petra

Petra via ‘The Back Door’! Good tracks go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains guarding the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirting round the final mountain on a natural rock terrace which has been ‘improved’ by the PAP for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. Just beyond, carved into the cliff face, ‘The Monastery’ suddenly comes into view. (Bedouin café). Nabataean steps then lead down into ancient Petra, through which the route goes before exiting past ‘The Treasury’ and though the famous ‘Petra Siq’ to the shops, cafés and hotels of Wadi Musa.

• ID and/or passport 
• Water (3 liters per person)
• Around 25 L backpack to carry the belongings you need for the day 
• Trail snacks, such as chocolate, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc. 
• Personal mug (important!) Let’s try to reduce waste!
• Comfortable hiking/walking clothes 
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Warm layer (fleece, wind breaker, or a down jacket)
• Flip flops/sandals to wear around the campsite 
• Sunglasses
• Buff/cap/head cover/bandana
• Hiking pole(s) (optional)
• Your favorite coffee or tea for the morning
• Sun protection - SPF 30 or more 

We have the TREKS store that sells and rents out hiking/camping equipment. So if you need equipment please let us know, and we'll be more than happy to help!

The following services can be added upon request, (please contact us at: [email protected]): 

• Certified TREKS guide (Geology, flora, fauna, history, culture, wilderness first aid) 
• Transportation
• Meals