Horse Riding Holidays and Equestrian Breaks - beginner or experienced rider, we have a Horse Riding Holiday for you. Horse Riding Holidays and Equestrian Breaks - beginner or experienced rider, we have a Horse Riding Holiday for you.

Jordan Explorer

10 days - Amman to Amman

Have you ever dreamed of galloping through the unspoiled valleys of the biblical land of Jordan, of experiencing the mystical, dream-like landscape of Lawrence's Arabia from the back of an Arab steed, of riding through the canyons and gorges travelled by the Bedouins over the centuries and sleeping under the star-filled desert sky?

This fabulous ride starts with a visit to the King's Highway and Petra 'the rose red city, half as old as time', before following in the footsteps of Laurence of Arabia across the desert on fine Arabian mares. You will experience stunning scenery, deep sand dunes and stony plains. You will pass towering wind sculpted rock formations that rise vertically from the desert floor, visit Bedouin tribes and spend your nights under the stars. The trip finishes at Aqaba where you have a day free to swim or just relax after the ride.

The pace varies depending on the terrain but you will need to be a fit and confident rider prepared to cover up to 45 kilometres in a day. A vehicle carries all your luggage and the camp equipment and you move camp every one or two nights.

You will stay in good three-star hotels whilst in Amman, Petra and Aqaba - if you would like to upgrade to 4 star properties please let us know and we can arrange an upgrade supplement for you. Whilst riding in the desert, camps are set up in wilderness areas. Two person tents, mattresses and sleeping bags are provided but on warm nights you may prefer to sleep out under the stars. Washing facilities are extremely basic. However, eating delicious local dishes prepared over an open fire while watching the sand turn to deep orange as the sun sets is a magical way to end a day on horseback.

Day 1
You will be met on arrival in Amman and transferred to your hotel for overnight accommodation.
Day 2
After breakfast depart the hotel for Petra. On the way you will visit Mount Nebo to tour of the site of the Tomb of Moses and the ruins of 4th and 6th century churches, whose floors are still covered with marvellous mosaic. Continue on to Madaba, famous as a land of mosaics, and along the Kings Highway, one of the oldest roads in Jordan, on a spectacular drive through wadi Al wala a tributary of the Mojib. Continue to Kerak for lunch. After lunch take a guided tour of Karak Castle before continuing via the desert highway to Petra. (B,L,D)
Day 3
After breakfast explore Petra. After lunch walk back to the hotel for a chance to freshen up before driving to the campsite at Wadi Rum. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Breakfast at the camp. After breakfast you will meet your horse and mount up for a full day exploring the desert. Overnight camping in the sand dunes of Wadi Rum. (B,L,D)
Day 5
After breakfast at camp, ride through the dry oasis, down to Jebel Umm Asah, where you can see two temples from the Thamodice Period, the 2nd millenium BC. After lunch continue riding through sand dunes and canyons for a further night camping in Jabel Umm Salab. (B,L,D)
Day 6
After breakfast ride through Siq Al Bareah, the longest canyon in Wadi Rum, to Jebel En Fesheiah, where you can stop at Siq Umm Al Tawakey, a narrow canyon, called by the Bedouin, "the prison". It was here that Lawrence of Arabia met King Feisal (the ruler of Hijaz) to discuss the revolt of the Arabs against the Ottoman's. Continue to Jebel Bourdah, the highest rock-bridge in Wadi Rum, and on to Jebel Umm Sapatah, a magnificent spot from which to view the sunset. Dinner and overnight camping in Wadi Umm Saabit. (B,L,D)
Day 7
After breakfast ride along the Saudi border. This is one of the most beautiful sites in Wadi Rum for riders, with lots of inscriptions from the 2nd millenium before Christ. There may be the opportunity to visit some of the Bedouin tribes who inhabit this area before continuing to Jebel Umm Al Dami at 1884m above sea level. Ride on via Wadi Umm Saham to Wadi Rizgah, where you can see old statues and idols from the Nabatean period. Overnight camping in Wadi Salaada. (B,L,D)
Day 8
After breakfast in camp ride through Wadi Swabit, among the most interesting sand dunes and canyons, passing by Jebel Rum. Continue through Wadi Ruman to Jebel Um al Adaani, and on to Wadi Ramman. Here you will say goodbye to your horse and transfer on to Aqaba where the next two nights will be spent. (B,L,D)
Day 9
Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to explore Aqaba or swim and relax. (B)
Day 10
After breakfast transfer back to Aqaba Airport. (B)
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  • Departure Dates: 10 Apr (Easter Departure), 01 May, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
  • Prices (2009 Land only): £1460 per person
  • Includes: Includes accommodation, meals as indicated and all riding. Please note a local payment of US$50 per person is payable on arrival in Amman to cover tips. Visas will be issued on arrival in Jordan at an approximate cost of US$15.
  • PRICE WITH FLIGHTS FROM LONDON: From £1,880 depending on the season and availability.
  • Single Supplement: You must be willing to share whilst on the ride; however, a supplement of £235 can be paid for a single room whilst at hotels in Amman, Petra and Aqaba.
  • Non-Riders: Not suitable.
  • Children: Aged 15 and upward are accepted if they have the necessary riding skills and are accompanied by an adult rider.
  • Riding ability required: Intermediate
  • Type of ride:
    Trail ride / Expedition Jordan
  • Trip Code: EJJE

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