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9 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Horse Riding Tour in Jordan
Aitch Boutique Hotel - an LIH Hotel, Aisha Um Al Mu'meen, Madaba, Madaba Governorate, Jordan
Jordan Horseback Riding Tour
Luxury Travel & Tours invites you to come and join this fantastic horse riding tour to explore Madaba, Petra, Little Petra, Dead Sea, and Mount Nebo as well as Petra and Wadi Rum on horseback for five days of riding. The horse guides are local Jordanian English speaking fluent. French horse guide certified on request English/French.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 85 kg
- Tack type: English synthetics and leather saddles. Western saddles are available on request
- Horse breed: Arabian and Anglo Arabs gelding and mares
Highlights
- 5 days of horse riding
- Ride through canyons, valleys, arch areas, and mountains
- Stunning landscapes
- 8 nights accommodation
- Water, tea, and coffee during horse riding days
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction
Airport transfer available:
Queen Alia International Airport (US$ 25 per person)
Queen Alia International Airport (US$ 25 per person)
Accommodation
You will stay in Aitch Hotel on the first, seventh, and last nights; Edom Hotel on the second night; Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp on the third night; and Wadi Rum Camp for the rest of the tour. Your accommodations are twin or double rooms at hotels and comfort standard camps in Wadi Rum and Baidah. You can choose to upgrade your tents to a luxury tent with a private bathroom in Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp or a panoramic tent in Wadi Rum Camp.
Program
Day 1 (Saturday): Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) - Madaba
Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) and transfer to the hotel in Madaba. Night at the Aitch Hotel or a similar hotel.
Day 2 (Sunday): Petra on foot
Early departure for Petra (two and a half to three hours' drive). On your arrival, you leave your luggage at the hotel and then have the opportunity to visit this legendary site, accompanied at the beginning by a Jordanian guide (most of the time English-speaking) until the exit of the Siq at Khazneh (the treasure). Then you are free to explore this majestic site on your own until nightfall. Night at Edom Hotel or similar. Breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 3 (Monday): "Little Petra" on horseback
After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses according to the level of each. You ride for your first day in one of the most beautiful places in the world to discover "Little Petra", Baidah. Night at the camp. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Days 4 - 7 (Tuesday - Friday): Comfort camp
Main attractions during the ride: Barrah Canyon, Lawrence House, Um Ishrin Canyon, Burdha Bridge, Um Fruth, Khazaly Canyon, Sand Dune, Anafishia Inscriptions, and Lawrence Spring. All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included.
1. Riding day 2
- Four to five hours ride - 20 kilometers
Meeting horses and team in Diseh which is a small village located east part of Wadi Rum protected area, you will ride south in the direction of Barrah Canyon and Open Valley. You will reach your camp for lunch, take a break of two to three hours according to the weather, and have a lovely afternoon ride looking at the famous red Um Twiguy rock and Thamudic inscriptions. Dinner and stay overnight at the camp.
2. Riding day 3: Barrah Canyon - Red sand dune
You will ride through Barrah, another spectacular canyon in Wadi Rum surrounded by high cliffs where you often see climbers. At the end of the canyon, you reach your lunch place. Your guide will find the best ways to cross secret canyons to reach the camp before sunset. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
3. Riding day 4: Burdha Arch - Mushroom Rock - Al Manghour Mountain
Breakfast in camp and then ride towards Burdha Arch area. Crossing nice sandy red and magic mushroom stone sand canyons having lunch at the bottom of Burdha Mountain. Afternoon ride on a nice track with a beautiful view of the Wadi Rum red mountains. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
4. Riding day 5: Djebel Ghazaly - Lawrence house - Wadi Rum
Last riding excursions in the heart of Wadi Rum, Ghazaly Canyon, and Lawrence Wale. End of riding days, say goodbye to your horses and the team. Transfer to Madaba Aitch Hotel with a farewell dinner at one of the oldest restaurants in town Adonis (seven to 10 minutes walk from the hotel).
Day 8 (Saturday): Dead Sea swim and lunch
After breakfast, at 9:00 a.m., transfer to the Dead Sea Holiday Inn Five-Star Hotel or similar to enjoy swimming and floating in the lowest spot-on Earth till sunset. Lunch, back to Madaba with a stop at Mount Nebo to explore the historic site, check in at Aitch Hotel Madaba or similar, and dinner. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 9 (Sunday): Departure
You will transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) after including breakfast.
Please note
The program in Jordan is given for information only. They may be subject to change; climatic conditions, winds, the changing nature of the terrain, the physical condition of the riders, etc. daily determine the itinerary. This is under the sole responsibility of the guide, in charge of the group. Baidah's ride depends on the weather condition, road conditions, and any other emergencies that might come up without any prior notice, incase of any emergencies Luxury Travel & Tours will cancel Baidah's ride and do the five riding days in Wadi Rum only.
Location
The tour will take place in Jordan.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, tea, and coffee during horse riding days as well as four breakfasts and three dinners at hotels included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Airport Transfer USD 25 Per person per way (Madaba/Amman)
What's included
- 5 days of horseback riding
- 8 nights accommodation
- Full board meals during horse riding days
- 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners at hotels
- Water, tea, and coffee during horse riding days
- Jordan pass (Petra entrance fee and visa waiver)
- Swim and lunch package at a 5-star hotel in Dead Sea including transfers between Madaba and Dead Sea
- Financial guarantee of your payments by Luxury Travel & Tours' travel operator surety
What's not included
- Airfare
- Lunch in Petra on day 2
- Airport Transfer
- Alcohol drinks and drinks off riding days
- Assistance insurance, repatriation, and cancellation
- Tips
- Any service not mentioned as included
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AMM
Queen Alia International Airport
18 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 25 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Airport transfer is available for 25 USD per person per way.
Airport: Queen Alia International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Queen Alia International Airport (US$ 25 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 25 days before arrival.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookHorseRidingHolidays.com. All major credit cards supported.
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