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Description
Distance: About 8km to the Monastery. An additional 4km if you go all the way back to the Visitors Centre.
Time: 1.5 -2 hours (3-4 hours if you walk back to Wadi Musa).
Difficulty: Easy - moderate. The path is in good condition all the way and the first half is flat. But it does get a little steeper towards the end. The exposed trail and heat in the summer months can make this track pretty tiring.
Travel Information
You can take a free shuttle from a visitor centre or a taxi. A free shuttle goes form Petra Bus parking. The first bus will leave between 7 and 7:30 am* from the bus parking. The bus will wait maximum half an hour before it leaves. The last one leaves around 3 pm*. Be aware that these times are subject to change.
A ticket for Petra is needed when you take the back road hike! You can also buy your Petra ticket or exchange your Jordan Pass for your Petra ticket at the ticket booth in Little Petra, if you do this hike on your first Petra day. And bring your passport as they will check if it’s really you!