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Overview Middle East
Horseback riding tours
Israel
Jordan
Northern Africa
Morocco
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Horseback riding vacations in
Jordan
Jordan is a land of romantic associations – from
Lawrence of Arabia to the hidden city of Petra. Hidden Trails offers a
fantastic opportunity to discover the treasures of Jordan on a horseback riding
holiday – away from the tourist hordes, in some deeply stunning locations.
Whether you bask in the glory of the hidden city of Petra, spend a lazy day
bathing in the Dead Sea, or follow in the footsteps of that great equestrian,
Lawrence of Arabia, Jordan promises a mystical holiday experience. Jordan is
one of the most welcoming hospitable and countries in the world. You will find
the locals eager to talk to you, and welcome you into their homes.
Horse Riding in Jordan
The Wadi Rum mirrors a moonscape of ancient valleys and towering, weathered
sandstone mountains rising out of the white and pink colored sands. A scene
right out of the exploits of Lawrence of Arabia and the authentic setting of the
film, the Wadi Rum presents many opportunities for long canters across high
plateaus. Traveling along old caravan roads offers an encounter with an
altogether different world, complete with possible personal invites from the
desert dwelling Bedouins. Live the life of the Bedouins all the way down to the
Saudi Arabian border and the Disi mountains and discover the spectacular rock
formations, Jordan's answer to the Grand Canyon and undoubtedly the largest and
most magnificent of Jordan's desert landscapes - a horseback riding holiday you
will not forget.
The highlight of this horse riding trip is a visit to Petra – the Hidden City.
Petra, the jewel in the crown of Jordan's antiquities, has been declared by
popular ballot one of the 'new' Seven Wonders of the World. The magnificent
rock-hewn city of the Nabateans hardly needed further billing (since Jean Louis
Burckhardt discovered it in the 19th century, it has been a favorite destination
for Europeans) but at sunset on a winter's day, when the rose-pink city catches
alight, it's easy to see why it has charmed a new generation of visitors.
Jordan Weather and Climate
Jordan is blessed with a Mediterranean climate for pleasurable year-round
travel. Amman is sunny and cloudless from May to early November, with average
temperatures around 23° C (73 F). Springtime brings optimal weather, lush with
greenery, and autumn is equally mild and pleasant. July and August are hot and
dry but not oppressive. Because of the capital city’s elevation, evenings are
cool.
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Below is a list of our trips in this area with video clips.
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Jordan
Travel restrictions
Airports in Jordan opened with limited routes on September 8th, 2020.
Starting January 20th, 2021, the Civil Aviation Authority announced the cancellation of the “gateway2jordan” arrivals platform for air arrivals (the platform is still in effect for land arrivals). Instead of this platform, travelers will be required to fill out a form prior to boarding their flight to Jordan.
Effective January 26th, 2021, passengers arriving into Jordan no longer have to self-quarantine for 7 days.
A valid negative PCR test is required (taken within 72 hours of departure) and another mandatory PCR test will be given upon arrival in Jordan. This test is at passengers’ own expense and costs JD28 / US$40 which is currently collected by the airline upon checking in at passengers' point of departure.
The following is to be applied on inbound flights:
- Airlines are responsible to ensure that before boarding each passenger has a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure from the first embarkation airport, health insurance for Non-Jordanians, and install (AMAN Mobile App).
- PCR test is required upon arrival, each passenger has to pay 28 JOD via electronic payment. Each passenger has to obtain a payment bill to show at the check in counter before boarding, passenger who cannot pay through the links, the airline is responsible to collect the amount as EMD.
- Submit Passenger Health Declaration and Locator Form at the counter before boarding
- Passengers travelling out of Jordan can use their PCR test certificate (If required by destination station) to travel back to Jordan provided that PCR test is conducted within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure of their travel back flight.
Measures taken by the government
There is airport testing upon arrival in Jordan. A payment by the citizen of 40 JOD is required online in advance. Please expect to wait 2 to 3 hours at the airport for results to process. If there is a positive PCR result, passengers will be denied entry into Jordan and returned to their departure city.
On June 4th, 2020, the Government of Jordan announced the launch of a website which provides updates and FAQs about the COVID-19 situation in Jordan and explains the re-opening of the country’s various sectors: https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en
On October 1st, restaurants?and other businesses?reopened?operations but will be subject to the scheduled comprehensive curfew.
The Government of Jordan continues to implement social distancing regulations and mandatory mask wearing in business establishments, public transportation, and government facilities due to COVID-19.
On February 24th 2021, the Government of Jordan announced the resumption of the Friday comprehensive curfew starting on February 26th.
On March 10th 2021, the Government of Jordan announced significant changes in COVID-19-related restrictions.
- Beginning Saturday, March 13th 2021, the daily curfew will now begin at 6 p.m. for businesses and 7 p.m. for individuals and will extend until 6 a.m. the following morning. Delivery services for food will remain available until midnight. The comprehensive Friday curfews will continue and will now begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday and end at 6 a.m. on Saturday.
- Starting March 10th 2021, all schools are closed. Students in all grades, including students in universities, cultural centers, and vocational training institutes, will conduct remote learning until further notice. Nurseries remain open.
- The following sectors will be closed until March 31st 2021: nightclubs, bars, discos, and counters that serve alcoholic drinks, swimming pools, sports centers, academies, and clubs, oriental baths, equestrian clubs, and public parks. Public transportation services will be reduced.
On March 31st 2021, the government will review these restrictions based on the epidemiological situation.
Testing
The cost of COVID-19 testing in Jordan is 28 JD. Individuals are responsible for the cost of the test.
Most labs in Jordan communicate the initial test results through PDF sent by text message. However, some labs require individuals to pick up a hard copy of the results. Each lab will clarify the process of obtaining results after conducting the COVID-19 test.
The Ministry of Health provides a list (in Arabic) of 33 laboratories in Jordan authorized to perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing: https://corona.moh.gov.jo/ar/page/1057/Laboratories
Some of these labs include: Biolabs,?Alsultan?Laboratories, Precision Medical Laboratories, Med Laboratories, The Specialty Hospital, Mega Labs, Quest Labs, and Geno Labs.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Ministry of Health (MoH) Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) hotline: +962 77 8410186 (mobile) for English speakers or +962 6 500 4545 (landline) or 111.
Source:
US Embassy in Jordan https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on March 11th 2021 (checked on April 7th 2021)
Jordan Tourism Board: COVID-19 Update https://www.myjordanjourney.com/coronavirus-update
Published on March 19th 2021 (checked on April 7th 2021)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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