3-Hour 4x4 Safari in Little Petra

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Summary

Leave your Petra (Wadi Musa) hotel or camp in the afternoon, and travel northward by air-conditioned 4x4. After soaking in magnificent panoramas over the main Petra site from a viewpoint, drive on to Al Wu'ayra, a crumbled Crusader fort built by King Baldwin I during the 1100s. Then, pass through a Bedouin village as you continue into Little Petra, an age-old valley and area dotted with rock-cut buildings hewn by the ancient Nabataeans. Head off-road to see a Neolithic village dating from between 7,200 and 6,500 BC; one of the world’s oldest discovered settlements. Then, continue to Beir Al-Aris, a well-preserved Nabataean cistern. Composed of rock chambers and staircases, the cistern served as a well and is still used by locals for irrigation. Next, head through the Siq Al-Barid, the narrow canyon that opens to many of Little Petra’s monuments. See the carved porticos and caves used as caravan stations and dining spots by long-ago traders, and view the 1st-century ceiling frescoes in one of the caverns. Finally, visit a vantage point to experience awe-inspiring sunset views over Little Petra, admiring the scenery over a campfire-brewed tea and snacks. Your trip then finishes back at the original departure point.

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3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Private 4x4 safari in Little Petra exploring the unique scenery. Petra’s best views over the ancient city, with many of the monuments in view, dwarfed by the mountains. Explore a Neolithic village dated (7200 BC – 6500 BC) which makes it one of the first settled villages in human history. Stop at Beir Al Aris, which is considered one of the most amazing examples of Nabataean water systems. Visit the ancient caves in Little Petra which were used as caravans stations for the traders who use to pass through Petra. Here we will also explore one of the caves containing one of the best fresco paintings in the region. About this time, the day is drawing to a close so we will drive higher into the mountains of Little Petra where we will reach a nice spot to view one of the most stunning sunsets in the world while enjoying tea over the fire along with a light snack. Afterwards, you will be returned to your hotel or camp in Wadi Musa

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What’s included?

  • Pick-up and drop-off at hotel or camp in Petra

  • 3 hour 4x4 tour with professional driver

  • Tea and light snack

  • Gratuities

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Jordan Inspiration Tours

About operator:

Jordan Inspiration Tours (JIT) offers customized tours throughout Jordan. From jeep and camel safaris in Wadi Rum to horse riding and sight seeing in the mystical Nabataean city of Petra to a luxurious spa experience at the Dead Sea or a morning hiking the famous Siq Trail in Wadi Mujib, you are sure to find an adventure to satisfy your inner explorer!

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