In this tour you will be amazed by the impressive Nabatean architecture in the rock town of Petra. You will view its splendid temples and rock tombs and explore the unique beauty of Wadi Rum Desert on the back of the horses.
In the desert you will sleep in tents or under the open sky. You will enjoy freedom, adventure and pure nature!
Trip Highlights:
Rock Town of Petra – Wadi Rum Desert by horses – Dead Sea
Day 1: Arrival in Amman
We welcome you at Queen Alia International airport in Amman. Transfer to your hotel in Madaba.
Day 2: Petra
After breakfast transfer to Petra (around 3 hours driving). Today we explore the antique rock town. At the beginning, the trail leads us through the Siq, a 1.5 km long, narrow gorge. Then we stand in front of the most spectacular building of Petra, the »Khazneh«, also called Treasury. We enjoy the amazing sight of the unique Nabatean architecture. We continue right into the valley range to the temple and rock tombs with their unique monumental facades. Hotel in Wadi Musa near the entrance of Petra. (B)
In Wadi Musa you have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional Turkish Hammam, Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening or enjoy a delicious dinner with a local family).
Days 3 – 6: Horse Riding in Wadi Rum
In the morning we drive to the magnificent Wadi Rum Desert which we will explore on horseback for the next 4 days. We ride for about 6 hours per day passing ancient rock drawings, big sand dunes, the ruins of T.E. Lawrence’s House, the Burdah Rockbridge and the big Umm Fruth Rockbridge. At noon we take extensive lunch breaks in the shade of the rocks. In the evening we enjoy the silence and unique landscape around the burning campfire with the mountains lighted up deep-red by the setting sun. (B/L/D)
Day 7: Wadi Rum – Dead Sea
After breakfast we say goodbye to our escort crew and the horses. We transfer to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the earth’s surface, for a free afternoon. Enjoy a well-deserved afternoon of relaxing, floating in the salty waters and wash away all the desert sand. Overnight at the Dead Sea. (B/D)
Day 8: Return Flight
Transfer to the airport of Amman for departure. (B)
Services included:
– All transfers by bus, a/c private car or jeep
– 2 nights in 3-star hotels (upgrade possible upon request)
– 4 nights camping in tents or under the open sky in Wadi Rum desert
– 1 night in a 4-star hotel at the Dead Sea (upgrade possible upon request)
– Horse riding with specialized local English-speaking Bedouin horse guides
– Escort vehicle, camping equipment, cook during the horse riding days
– All meals as noted in the program; B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner)
– Per person 1 horse in Wadi Rum desert and 1 horse for your horse guide
Services not included:
– Flight
– Visa costs and all the entry/user fees for the program and activities as mentioned above. We recommend the Jordan Pass, see www.jordanpass.jo
– Other meals and drinks
– Tips for guide, driver, cook etc.
– Travel and health insurance
Remark: We reserve the right to make program modifications according to weather conditions
Please contact us for more information