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Petra by Night Trip from Amman, with Optional Day Visit

Petra & Wadi Rum, JordanAbout 12–14 hours (longer with the day visit)Guided in English

Walk through the candlelit Siq to the Treasury for Petra by Night, travelling from Amman by private transport. Add a daytime visit to see the rose-red city by daylight too.

About 12–14 hours (longer with the day visit)Explore at your own pace
Private transport for your groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The candlelit Siq and Treasury
  • Music and storytelling at Petra by Night
  • Return transport from Amman
  • Option to explore Petra by day too
  • Travel by road via the Desert Highway

Full description

Petra by Night turns the walk into the ancient city into something magical. The Siq, the narrow canyon that leads into Petra, is lined with candles in paper lanterns, and at its end the Treasury glows in the light of hundreds more. Visitors sit on mats in front of the facade for Bedouin music and storytelling before walking back through the canyon.

This trip brings you from Amman to Petra, about three hours each way by road, with transport arranged for your group. You can choose a night-only visit, or arrive earlier for a daytime visit to the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs before the evening programme. Petra by Night runs only on certain evenings each week.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Leave Amman by road for the three-hour drive south.

  2. Optional day visit

    If chosen, explore the Siq, the Treasury and the Royal Tombs in daylight.

  3. Petra by Night

    Walk the candlelit Siq to the Treasury for music and storytelling.

  4. Return

    Drive back to Amman, arriving late at night.

Included

  • Return transport from Amman in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver
  • Petra by Night ticket
  • Petra day entry if you choose the day-visit option

Not included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Local guide inside Petra (available on request)
  • Tips

Meeting point

Pickup from your hotel in Amman; the time depends on whether you add the day visit.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Petra by Night runs only on some evenings each week (usually Monday, Wednesday and Thursday); we confirm the date with your quote.
  • Holders of the Jordan Pass can use it for Petra day entry; the night ticket is separate.
  • It is about 2 km on foot each way through the Siq; wear comfortable shoes and bring a light.
  • Expect a late return to Amman.

Frequently asked questions

Is the night visit enough to see Petra?

It shows the Siq and the Treasury only; add the day visit to see more of the city.

How long is the walk?

About 2 km each way from the visitor centre to the Treasury.

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