These three Petra options each suit a different pace: one combines Petra with a second-day desert extension, and the other two focus on guided walking tours inside Petra. Use the comparison below to match the route style, time commitment, and included services to the kind of day you want.
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How these Petra options compare
Use this comparison to match the itinerary, traveler feedback, duration, and key features to your preferred travel day.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2-day Petra and desert trip | Travelers who want Petra combined with an overnight-style, two-day private route and private transportation. | ★ 5.0/5 | 22 reviews | Approx. 48 hr | Private transportation is included. | View on Viator |
 Back entrance guided walk | Travelers who want a longer, private guided Petra visit with hotel pickup and a route that uses the back entrance. | ★ 5.0/5 | 22 reviews | Approx. 5 hr–7 hr | Hotel pickup is included. | View on Viator |
 Short trail tour | Travelers who want a shorter private Petra tour with a different approach to the site and bottled water included. | ★ 5.0/5 | 18 reviews | Approx. 2 hr–3 hr | Bottled water is included. | View on Viator |
Three Petra experiences compared
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
Longer trip with Petra plus Wadirum
2 Days Private Tour in Jordan from Wadi Musa
Best for: Travelers who want Petra combined with an overnight-style, two-day private route and private transportation.
This private tour is the most time-intensive of the three and is set up as a two-day trip from Wadi Musa. The supplied data points to a split itinerary that includes Petra as well as Wadirum, with private transportation included. It is less about a single guided circuit and more about combining major sights into one private plan. The listing also mentions an air-conditioned minivan for groups of three or more travelers in one option, but the core confirmed inclusion is private transportation. Choose it if you want a broader trip format rather than a single-site visit.
Two-day private itinerary from Wadi Musa
- Private transportation is included.
- The itinerary is built around two places rather than one walking route.
- The listed option describes a full day in Petra and a second day to Wadirum.
Longest guided Petra walk in this set
Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .
Best for: Travelers who want a longer, private guided Petra visit with hotel pickup and a route that uses the back entrance.
This private guided tour is built around entering Petra through the back entrance rather than the main approach. The route includes a number of named Petra sights and ends at the Treasury, where you can either spend free time or walk back to the Visitor Centre on your own. Confirmed inclusions include hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a 4×4 ride to the bottom of the Monastery stairs. The listing excludes the Petra entry ticket and hotel drop-off. It suits travelers who want a fuller guided day in Petra with transport help and a route designed around a less crowded start.
Private Petra tour using the back entrance
- Hotel pickup is included.
- An English-speaking guide is included.
- A 4×4 ride to the bottom of the Monastery stairs is included.
Shortest Petra-focused option
Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour
Best for: Travelers who want a shorter private Petra tour with a different approach to the site and bottled water included.
This private tour is the shortest of the three and is centered on entering Petra by a different trail instead of the main Al Siq route. The description says you can then explore Al Siq on the way back, and it highlights a broad look at archaeological areas within a shorter time frame. Bottled water is the only confirmed inclusion. The itinerary notes also mention meeting at the horse riding point and following a route that passes caves and several named areas in Petra. It fits travelers who want a compact guided visit and a different entry experience rather than a long all-day walk.
Private Indiana-Jones archaeological trail tour
- Bottled water is included.
- The tour uses a different trail rather than the main Al Siq on the way in.
- It is a shorter private option than the other two experiences.
Choosing a Petra itinerary style
If you want the widest trip, pick the two-day private option that pairs Petra with Wadirum. If you want a single-day Petra visit, compare the guided back-entrance walk with the shorter archaeological trail based on how much time you want to spend on foot.
Multi-day route
The route is described as one day in Petra and one day to Wadirum, with a private transfer element.
Back-entrance route
The route starts with pickup, then moves through the back entrance area and continues on foot through multiple Petra landmarks before ending at the Treasury.
Alternate trail route
The route begins at a meeting point, follows a different entrance path into Petra, and can include Al Siq on the return.
Before you book in Petra
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Petra booking checklist
- Confirm what is included before booking, especially where entry tickets, pickup, and drop-off are not listed as included.
- These are private experiences, but the route style and amount of walking differ a lot, so check the itinerary length before choosing.
- Treat the rating and review snapshots as changeable, since they can change over time.
Before booking a Petra tour
Which option is the shortest?
The Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour is the shortest, with an approximate duration of 2 to 3 hours.
Which option includes transportation?
The 2 Days Private Tour in Jordan from Wadi Musa includes private transportation. The back-entrance tour includes hotel pickup and a 4×4 ride to the bottom of the Monastery stairs.
Which tour is best if I want more time in Petra itself?
The Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide is the most clearly structured longer Petra-only visit in this set, while the two-day tour splits time between Petra and Wadirum.