Petra tour from Arava Border: Treasury, Siq and Obelisk Tomb

A day inside Petra's carved canyons: the Siq, the Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy

A full-day tour from the Arava Border crossing into Petra, Jordan's most visited archaeological site, with a local guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch and entrance fees. You walk the Siq canyon to the Treasury, then explore the Obelisk Tomb and Calligraphy sites carved into the red rock by the Nabataeans over two thousand years ago.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Petra archaeological site

• Walk through Siq
• Visit Obelisk Tomb
• See Calligraphy
• Explore Treasury

The experience

If you're staying near the border and want to see Petra without arranging the crossing yourself, this tour handles the meet-and-assist at Arava and drives you 120 km south to Wadi Musa. The Nabataean city sits 240 km south of Amman and was carved into reddish rock as the capital of a trade empire that grew rich on frankincense, myrrh and spices starting in the 1st century BC. The site was lost to the outside world for centuries before its rediscovery, and it's now one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The day centers on four main sites: the Siq, a narrow canyon that opens into the Treasury facade; the Obelisk Tomb, a monumental carved structure; and the Calligraphy inscriptions. A local guide leads groups of fewer than five people directly at the site. Larger groups have a guide from the border onward. You'll walk through the carved passages and stand in front of monuments cut straight from the stone, with time to take in each one. Lunch is included partway through the day, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits between stops.

The full day runs 10 to 12 hours from the border crossing, so you're moving at a pace that lets you see the main attractions without rushing through them. Entrance fees to Petra are covered, and the tour is wheelchair accessible if you need it.

What’s included

• Meet and assist at the Arava Border crossing.
• air-conditioned transport to and from Petra.
• entrance fees to the archaeological site.
• a local guide in English or Russian.
• lunch during the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (1 year): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 75

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aqaba Moments Travel

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Russian, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably in your language. Groups of five or fewer have a guide at the site itself. Larger groups have a guide from the border onward, so the experience is scaled to your group size.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (1 year): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Siq at Petra?

The Siq is a narrow canyon carved through red rock that leads into the site's most famous monument, the Treasury. You walk through it to reach the main attractions.

How far is it from the Arava Border to Petra?

Petra is 120 km south of the Arava Border crossing, roughly a two-hour drive in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price and served during the day at Wadi Musa.