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.