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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 four-star hotels whilst in Amman, Petra and Aqaba. 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 (B,L,D)
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.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
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.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the camp . After breakfast you will meet your horse and mount up for a full day exploring the desert. Overnight camping
Day 5 (B,L,D)
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.
Day 6 (B,L,D)
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
Day 7 (B,L,D)
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.
Day 8 (B,L,D)
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
Day 9 (B,D)
Day at leisure.
Day 10 (B)
Transfer back to Amman Airport.
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  • Cost per Person:
  • Ride Only: £970
  • Includes: Transfers, accommodation and 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 a cost of US$15.
  • All Inclusive: From £1345 depending on the season.
  • Single Supplement: None as you must be prepared to share. A supplement of £70 may be paid for a single room at the hotels in Amman, Petra and Aqaba.
  • Departure Dates: 22 Feb, 14 Mar, 18 Apr, 02 May, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov, 19 Dec.
  • The Accommodation: Accommodation whilst in Amman, Petra and Aqaba is in 4 star hotels. On all other nights you will be camping in the desert in very comfortable camps. Camps are set up in wilderness areas and it is unusual for the same site to be used twice. Tents (two person), mattresses and sleeping bags are provided, although on a warm evening you may choose to sleep out under the stars, which is an unforgettable experience. Jordan
  • Food & Drink: All meals are provided, except for dinner on day 1 and lunch on the free day in Aqaba. When staying at the hotels, you will generally eat in the hotel and enjoy a selection from the buffet for dinner. In the desert all meals are prepared fresh and cooked over an open fire. You will be pleasantly surprised by the variety and standard of food served to you. Vegetarian meals can also be arranged on request.
  • Laundry: Not available.
  • Children: Children of 15 years and older are welcome but must be accommpanied by an experienced adult rider.
  • Non-Riders: Not suitable.Jordan

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