From Petra to the Desert Jordan Jordan Discover some of Jordan's most beautiful sights from the saddle! Your riding adventure starts in little Petra, a beautiful archeological site built by the Nabateans. You will then head south to the Wadi Rum, where you will ride from camp to camp, exploring this beautiful red-sand desert and its interesting rock formations. Depending on the package you choose, you might also discover the beautiful Red Sea, float on the incredible Dead Sea and roam through the impressive Shobak castle! Camping Ride with vehicle support Progressive Ride (no camping) Meeting: Madaba Airport: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) Transfer: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) Riders: Min 2 riders Max 10 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Pick-up/ drop-off for this trip is from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman. Transfers from/to the airport is included and flexible in time.

Important note: The Beidha Ride is subject to weather conditions. In case this ride is not possible, it will be replaced by an extra day of riding in the Wadi Rum Desert.

Sample Itinerary: 10-day program (April to June) - subject to changes

This program includes 6 riding days.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Arrive in Amman, pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Madaba.
Meals included: none
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 2 (Sunday): Petra
After breakfast (around 8am), transfer to Petra (3.5 hours’ drive) to visit this legendary site. Through the narrow gorge (the "Siq"), we walk up to the central temple, which was carved into a mighty rock face.
From the time of the Romans there are still some pillars left, the countless caves are still much older. An impressive play of shapes and colors awaits you.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel near Petra

Day 3 (Monday): Beidha Ride
After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses. Today, we discover "Little Petra", Baidah from the saddle.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Bedouin Camp

Day 4 & 5 (Tuesday-Wednesday): Trade Route
On Tuesday morning, we start our ride on a mountain track to reach Hishe forest with an overview of Wadi Araba valley and the West Bank. During the 2 following days, we will enjoy fresh air and meet local Bedouins. We will also visit Shobak castle on Wednesday. The castle is located on a round hilltop site that is separated from the rest of the plateau of Edom, which along with the Moab formed the core of Oultrejordain. 
Overnight in Shobak
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 6 (Thursday): Canyons Ride
As we arrive in the Wadi Rum desert, horses are waiting for us. We ride south, towards Barrah canyon. This canyon provides lovely shade for horses and riders.
In the afternoon, we ride in the Um Zerga red sand area, going through sinuous canyons.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 7 (Friday): Burdha Bridge Ride
Today, we will ride to the Burdha bridge on some of the most beautiful horse tracks. We might see some Bedouins family in the afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 8 (Saturday): Anafishia Ride
After an early breakfast, we ride through nice valleys and canyons to the spectacular sand dune of Anafishia.
After our ride, transfer to the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel near Dead Sea

Day 9 (Sunday): DeadSea
You have the entire day to enjoy the Dead Sea from your hotel. At 430.5 metres (1,412 ft) below sea level, its shores are the lowest land-based elevation on Earth. With a salinity of 342 g/kg, or 34.2% (in 2011), it is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water – 9.6 times as salty as the ocean – and has a density of 1.24 kg/litre, which makes swimming similar to floating.
In the afternoon, check out from your hotel and transfer to Madaba, Dinner Included at one of the oldest Restaurants in town 120 years old (10-min walk from the Hotel).
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 10 (Monday): Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Amman Airport for flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: 10-day program (July & August) - subject to changes

This program includes 6 riding days.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Arrive in Amman, pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Madaba.
Meals included: none
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 2 (Sunday): Petra
After breakfast (around 8am), transfer to Petra (3.5 hours’ drive) to visit this legendary site. Through the narrow gorge (the "Siq"), we walk up to the central temple, which was carved into a mighty rock face.
From the time of the Romans there are still some pillars left, the countless caves are still much older. An impressive play of shapes and colors awaits you.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel near Petra

Day 3 (Monday): Beidha Ride
After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses. Today, we discover "Little Petra", Baidah from the saddle.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Bedouin Camp

Day 4 & 5 (Tuesday-Wednesday): Trade Route
On Tuesday morning, we start our ride on a mountain track to reach Hishe forest with an overview of Wadi Araba valley and the West Bank. During the 2 following days, we will enjoy fresh air and meet local Bedouins. We will also visit Shobak castle on Wednesday. The castle is located on a round hilltop site that is separated from the rest of the plateau of Edom, which along with the Moab formed the core of Oultrejordain. 
Overnight in Shobak
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 6 (Thursday): Canyons Ride
As we arrive in the Wadi Rum desert, horses are waiting for us. We ride south, towards Barrah canyon.This canyon provides lovely shade for horses and riders.
In the afternoon, we ride in the Um Zerga red sand area, going through sinuous canyons.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 7 (Friday): Burdha Bridge Ride
Today, we will ride to the Burdha bridge on some of the most beautiful horse tracks. We might see some Bedouins family in the afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 8 (Saturday): Anafishia Ride
After an early breakfast, we ride through nice valleys and canyons to the spectacular sand dune of Anafishia.
After our ride, transfer to Aqaba for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Aqaba

Day 9 (Sunday): Aqaba
Free morning in Aqaba. You decided to explore the Red Sea (Swimming, Snorkeling, diving. Etc. - activities not included) or go for a walk around the city (Old Souk, Restaurants, Beach Cafes...).
In the afternoon, check out from your hotel and transfer to Madaba, Dinner Included at one of the oldest Restaurants in town 120 years old (10-min walk from the Hotel).
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 10 (Monday): Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Amman Airport for flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast



Sample Itinerary: 9-day program (Jan-May & Sep-Dec) - subject to changes

This program includes 5 riding days.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Arrive in Amman, pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Madaba.
Meals included: none
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 2 (Sunday): Petra
After breakfast (around 8am), transfer to Petra (3.5 hours’ drive) to visit this legendary site. Through the narrow gorge (the "Siq"), we walk up to the central temple, which was carved into a mighty rock face.
From the time of the Romans there are still some pillars left, the countless caves are still much older. An impressive play of shapes and colors awaits you.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel near Petra

Day 3 (Monday): Beidha Ride
After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses. Today, we discover "Little Petra", Baidah from the saddle.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Bedouin Camp

Day 4 (Tuesday): Um Ishrin Valley Ride
After breakfast, Set off south to the Wadi Rum. We will ride south via Um Ishrin Valley to reach our comfort camp for lunch (2 hours ride). In the afternoon, our ride includes a visit to Lawrence's house and Anafishia red sand dunes. Evening is spent at our camp near Barrah canyon, surrounded by high cliffs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 5 (Wednesday): Burdha Bridge Ride
Breakfast in camp, and then ride towards Burdha arch. On our way, we will see the magic mushroom stones and sand canyons. We stop for lunch at the foot of Burdha Mountain. After the break, we ride on nice tracks with beautiful views on the Wadi Rum red mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 6 (Saturday): Southern Desert Ride
Today, we set off for a riding excursion south of the desert. During the 2 following days, we will see the Barrah canyons, Um frouth natural arch, Ghazaly canyon, Lawrence well, and much more.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 7 (Sunday): Last Ride
At the end of our beautiful ride throught the Wadi Rum, we are transferred back to Madaba, where we spend the night. 
Our dinner is at one of the oldest Restaurants in Town (7 to 10 minutes’ Walk from Hotel).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 8 (Saturday): Dead Sea
After breakfast (around 9 am), transfer to the Dead Sea where you can swim & float in the lowest Spot-on Earth till sunset.
In the evening,transfer back to Madaba.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 9 (Sunday): Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Amman Airport for flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: 8-day program (Jan-May & Sep-Dec) - subject to changes

This program includes 5 riding days.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Arrive in Amman, pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Madaba.
Meals included: none
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 2 (Sunday): Petra
After breakfast (around 8am), transfer to Petra (3.5 hours’ drive) to visit this legendary site. Through the narrow gorge (the "Siq"), we walk up to the central temple, which was carved into a mighty rock face.
From the time of the Romans there are still some pillars left, the countless caves are still much older. An impressive play of shapes and colors awaits you.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel near Petra

Day 3 (Monday): Beidha Ride
After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses. Today, we discover "Little Petra", Baidah from the saddle.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Bedouin Camp

Day 4 (Tuesday): Um Ishrin Valley Ride
After breakfast, Set off south to the Wadi Rum. We will ride south via Um Ishrin Valley to reach our comfort camp for lunch (2 hours ride). In the afternoon, our ride includes a visit to Lawrence's house and Anafishia red sand dunes. Evening is spent at our camp near Barrah canyon, surrounded by high cliffs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 5 (Wednesday): Burdha Bridge Ride
Breakfast in camp, and then ride towards Burdha arch. On our way, we will see the magic mushroom stones and sand canyons. We stop for lunch at the foot of Burdha Mountain. After the break, we ride on nice tracks with beautiful views on the Wadi Rum red mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 6 (Thursday): Southern Desert Ride
Today, we set off for a riding excursion south of the desert. During the 2 following days, we will see the Barrah canyons, Um frouth natural arch, Ghazaly canyon, Lawrence well, and much more.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camping

Day 7 (Friday): Last Ride
At the end of our beautiful ride throught the Wadi Rum, we are transferred back to Madaba, where we spend the night. 
Our dinner is at one of the oldest Restaurants in Town (7 to 10 minutes’ Walk from Hotel).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Madaba

Day 8 (Saturday): Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Amman Airport for flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast


Non-Riders
Non-riding guests can join this trip on request. Hiking activities and camel rides can be arranged.

                                            Wadi Rum area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	58	62	68	77	85	90	93	92	87	79	69	60
Average Low Temperature (°F)	37	40	45	52	59	64	68	68	64	58	48	40
Average High Temperature (°C)	14	16	20	25	29	32	34	33	30	26	21	16
Average Low Temperature (°C)	3	4	7	11	15	18	20	20	18	14	9	5

Source: NOAA
 

Seasons
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). Rain falls in many areas across the country on higher ground between October and March.

Summer (June to August)
Amman and most areas around the country are not excessively hot, chiefly due to the moderating influence of altitude. Although days in summer can be hot, nights are often rather chilly. The Jordan Valley, the Red Sea Coast and the Eastern Desert can be extremely hot in summer however.

Autumn (September to November)
This time of year usually sees mild temperatures and pleasant weather.

Winter (December to February)
The Jordan Valley and the Red Sea Coast is warm during winter while most of the country can get quite chilly at times. The Eastern Desert can get bitterly cold and dry.

Spring (March to May)
Springtime brings optimal weather and landscape is generally lush with greenery due to the wintery rains.

Note: Jordan is an Islamic country, so in order to suit local behavior, one should keep shoulders and knees covered.

All luggage is transported for you by vehicle.

Clothing
- Riding equipment such as riding pants, helmet, boots, and half leg chaps
- Long sleeved shirts to protect against the sun
- Fleece/warm pullover for camp
- Broad rimmed hat
- Swimsuit
- Sandals for camp
- Light riding trousers

Equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Flash light with spare batteries
- Personal medications
- Sunglasses
- Small towel
- Soap and shampoo
- Sunblock
- Bum bags to protect items from sand
- Hat and light scarf
- Towels (for camp)
- Toilet paper (or just tissues) and a lighter 
- Solar batteries for camp as there is no electricity

Nice to have extras
- Seat saver to put on the saddle
- Lightweight camera with spare batteries
- Riding gloves
- Face cloth
 

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Accommodations
This is a wilderness ride, so nights are spent in a mixture of hotels and camping.

Description
You'll enjoy private bathrooms in the hotels and shared facilities while camping. Hotels are subject to change based on availability.

Please, note that the 10-day tour includes various camp locations in the Wadi Rum desert while the 9-day and 8-day options include all nights at a fixed camp while in the Wadi Rum desert.

10-day Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel in Madaba
Night 2: Hotel near Petra
Night 3: Bedouin Camp
Night 4-7: Camping
Night 8: Hotel in Aqaba or near Dead Sea
Night 9: Hotel in Madaba

9-day Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel in Madaba
Night 2: Hotel near Petra
Night 3: Bedouin Camp
Night 4-6: Camping
Night 7-8: Hotel in Madaba (standard) or Dead Sea (upgrade)

8-day Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel in Madaba
Night 2: Hotel near Petra
Night 3: Bedouin Camp
Night 4-6: Camping
Night 7: Hotel in Madaba

Hotel in Madaba
This small hotel offers modern ensuite bedrooms, all equipped with a TV, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guests can relax in the small garden or go for a swim in the pool. 

Hotel near Petra
This beautiful hotel provides guests with comfortable bedrooms featuring air conditioning, private facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel has a rooftop offering great views over the surrounding.

Bedouin Camp
This lovely Bedouin Camp is located in Little Petra. It is equipped with private tents with real beds as well as shared shower facilities. Wi-Fi access is available.
It is possible to upgrade to a tent with private bathroom for an extra fee.

Camping
While camping, you sleep in tents with a mattress or under the stars (you choose). You need to bring our own sleeping bag as nights can be cold in the desert.
Water and shower tents can be provided on request. Toilets are outdoors.

Hotel in Aqaba
This luxury hotel offers beautiful views over the Red Sea. All the rooms include Wi-Fi internet, coffee and tea facilities, satellite TV, climate control and a private bathroom.
The hotel also has several outdoor pools and a gym.

Hotel near Dead Sea (standard option)
This modern hotel has comfortable bedrooms that come equipped with a safe, flat-screen TV, free Internet access and an ensuite bathroom. The hotel has its own outdoor pool and a private beach.

Hotel near Dead Sea (upgrade option)
This 5-star hotel provides beautiful bedrooms with a balcony or a terrace. The rooms all feature a TV, a safe, ensuite facilities, a mini fridge and a phone. The resort also has an outdoor pool.

Room Occupancy
The single supplement fee is mandatory if we are unable to find another person willing to share a room with you.



Meals
If you choose the 10-day tour, all meals are included except for dinner on Day 1 and lunches on Day 2 & 9.
If you choose the 9-day or 8-day tour, all meals are included except for dinner on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2.

The meals often feature traditional dishes with goat, sheep or chicken, often served with rice and vegetables. Hummus, local bred and fruits are also very common.
Soft drinks (water, tea and instant coffee) are included with meals but not in hotels.

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to dietary restrictions if given prior notice.

Tack:		English with saddlebag
Horses:		Pure-bred Arabs & Anglo-Arabs
Pace:		4-7 hours in the saddle per riding day Going forward at all gaits | Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop |
Level:		(3 to 5 out of 5)    Intermediate
Age:		Min 10
Weight:		Max 199 lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 10 riders

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