Experiences

Bedouin hospitality at camp, adventures arranged by our team, and the wonders of Petra and Little Petra on your doorstep.

Your time around Petra

Three ways to spend your days

To keep things clear, each experience below is marked as at the camp, arranged by the camp or nearby. Nearby sites are run independently and have their own tickets and opening hours.

At the camp

Evenings and hospitality at camp

Sunset over the tents of Petra Wassaif Camp in the hills of Little Petra

Sunset views

The camp faces the sunset over the Petra mountains, so the evening show comes to you.

Sunsets & stargazing

Stone archway at Petra Wassaif Camp under a bright moon at night

Stargazing

Away from town, clear nights at camp are quiet and dark, and the sky fills with stars.

Traditional Arabic coffee pot beside the lobby fireplace

Traditional food & tea

Complimentary breakfast, a traditional dinner buffet and Bedouin tea with a view of the mountains.

Life at the camp

Guests relaxing in the camp's lobby and dining area in the evening

Fireside evenings

Music, a warm fireplace in winter and games like chess, Scrabble and ludo in the lobby.

Arranged by the camp

Adventures with our team

Our team can arrange these activities for you. Availability depends on the season and the weather, and prices are confirmed when you book, so just ask us.

Horse riding

Ride out into the hills and valleys around Little Petra.

Camel riding

A classic desert experience at a gentle pace.

Jeep tours

Cover more ground and reach viewpoints across the mountains.

Hiking & climbing

Mountain climbing and tours on foot between the mountains.

Airport transfers

Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at an extra charge.

Help planning your visit

Ask us about the best times to visit Petra and Little Petra.

Ask about activities

Nearby

Destinations around the camp

These places are operated independently of Petra Wassaif Camp. Drive times are Google Maps estimates and vary with traffic and road conditions.

The rock-cut facade of Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, in Petra

About 19 min drive

Petra Archaeological Park

The Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs and the Monastery.

The narrow canyon at Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)

About 7 min drive

Little Petra

Siq al-Barid: carved facades, the Painted House and free entry.

Discover Little Petra

The Treasury at Petra lit by hundreds of candles during Petra by Night

In Petra, selected evenings

Petra by Night

The Siq and the Treasury lit by candles. Check dates with the Petra Visitor Centre.

About Petra by Night

Beidha Neolithic village

One of the oldest known settlements in the region, next to Little Petra.

Shobak Castle

Hilltop Crusader castle from the 1100s, about 40 minutes by car.

Wadi Musa

The town beside Petra, with the Visitor Centre, shops and restaurants.

Plan your stay

Stay Near Petra. Experience Jordan Differently.

Tell us your dates and we will confirm availability and price directly with you. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach our team.