Horse riding tour, 10 days in Jordan, 6 days of riding, visit Petra, Dead Sea and ride to Wadi Rum, all in!

Adventurous ride from Petra to Wadi Rum

10 day program

Discover the breathtaking scenery of “Laurence of Arabia”
The nature in Jordan is very diverse, breathtakingly beautiful and rugged. One of its natural wonders is the most impressive desert landscape in the world; Wadi Rum. This vast, echoing and colorful desert is a true paradise for nature lovers. The ride takes you from the mountainous area of Petra to the vast sand plains and steep rock formations of Wadi Rum.

Accommodation:
During this unique trip through Jordan you will stay in several good hotels and in tents during the ride.
The sanitary facilities during the ride will be very basic. Daily you enjoy delicious Arabic dishes like ‘sanniya’ (hot dish with vegetables, potatoes and chicken),
‘maglouba’ (rice with spices and chicken or meat) or barbeque and fresh salads and fresh fruit for dessert.

Horses:
You will mainly ride Arabian horses from Jordan, Syria and Iraq, some are crossbreeds. Riders must be fit, able to trot, canter and gallop at ease and have experience in trail riding. All saddles are English and every horse has a bit according to his temperament. The saddle pads have pockets for small water bottles, camera, sunscreen, etc.

Arrangements: Contact Jezra Travel for the details. www.jezratravel.com

10-day tour with 6 days horse riding:

Day 1: You arrive at the airport in Amman and you are taken to your hotel. Tonight you have dinner with the group and with your guide who will inform you about your journey.

Day 2: A 3 hour drive on the ‘desert highway’ takes you to Petra, a UNESCO world heritage and since 2007 one of the New 7 Wonders. Today you discover this historical city of the Nabateans. Tonight your hosts will meet you in your hotel and you can ask them questions about your tour. You spend the night in a good 3* hotel in Petra.

Day 3: This morning the ride starts from the stables. Beautiful mountain paths take you to the little village of Rajev and the viewpoint of Dlaaga where you spend the night in tents. The pace is set by the experience of the group and by the area where you ride. Today you enjoy beautiful views over Petra, Wadi Araba and the village of Taybet.

Day 4: Today you continue over mountain paths and through valleys where many Bedouin families still live so there is a great possibility that you see their typical tents or that you see them herd their goats and sheep over the mountains. In the course of this day the area becomes flatter so the pace can be raised and from here you can already see the famous Wadi Rum desert. You spend the night close to Abbasyia in tents.

Day 5: This morning you ride to Humayma where you dismount and lead your horse safely to the other side of the highway. You are now in the north part of Wadi Rum; here the excellent sand roads are perfect for relaxed trotting and cantering. You spend the night in the area of the Gharaza Bridge in tents.

Day 6: Today the ride takes you through vast valleys in the direction of the Bedouin village of Disi where irrigation systems keep the area green. You ride through the magnificent Umm Attwagy canyon where you have a good chance of meeting some local Bedouins. You spend the night in this area in tents.

Day 7: Today you ride in the direction of the Burdah Mountains. You ride through Burrah canyon with its spectacular rock faces and Khor Al Ajram; one of the most important valleys in Wadi Rum. You ride to the famous natural Burdah Bridge and in this area you spend the night in tents.

Day 8: Enjoying the view, the bizarre rock formations, the dunes and the numberless colors of the sand you ride through the breathtaking scenery of “Laurence of Arabia”. In the late afternoon you arrive in Disi where you say goodbye to the horses and to the local team.
You spend the night at the Oasis Desert Camp where you can wash away all the dust and the sand of the desert and where you enjoy a nice dinner.

Day 9: After breakfast in the Oasis Desert Camp you have a transfer to the Moevenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea where you enjoy floating in the Dead Sea; the lowest body of water on earth and one of the most spectacular and spiritual landscapes in the world. Tonight you have dinner and you spend the night in this very luxurious 5* hotel. (Based on availability)

Day 10: This is the end of a fantastic holiday. You have a transfer from the hotel to the airport in Amman.

Extra information:
* The amount of riders will be a minimum of 4 riders and maximum of 12 riders.
* A good condition and experience with walk, trot and canter is advised for a trail ride.
* Bring your own sleeping bag for the nights in the tents during the horse tour.
* For the luggage transport is it easier to use a weekend bag, then a big suitcase.
* Riding helmets are not compulsory in Jordan, but not wearing one is at your own risk.
* A good travel insurance including the sport; horse riding is, compulsory
* Sun protection and riding clothes are advised.


Price indication 2009.
10 day horse tour though Jordan, with 6 riding days, 1 day visit Petra and 1 day relaxation at the Dead Sea, with the last night in a 5* Hotel.
Arrival on Friday, horse tour start on Sunday

$ 1.995,00 per persoon in US Dollar

(The price is based on the use of a double room and a minimum of 4 and maximum 12 riders. If you receive a
request for a private group or a different amount of riders then above, please contact us for a tailor made program)

Included:
- All transfers during the whole tour, as described in the program.
- Day 1: Overnight in the 3* Larsa Hotel in Amman, including dinner and breakfast.
- Day 2: Visit to Petra, including entree and a short horse ride from the entrance to the Siq.
- Overnight in the 3* Petra Palace Hotel with swimming pool at a walking distance of Petra, including dinner and breakfast.
- Day 3 t/m 8: 4 days of horse riding from Petra to and in Wadi Rum, (aver. 5-6 hours per day), including all meals, water (bottles), tea, soft drinks, camping (tents & mattresses) materials for the horses, guide per horse, driver/chef, luggage transport and entrée tickets for Wadi Rum.
- Day 8: Transport of the horses back to Petra.
- Day 8: Overnight at the Oasis Desert Camp, with good sanitary facilities, including dinner and breakfast.
- Day 9: Relax and overnight at a 5* Hotel at the Dead Sea, including dinner and breakfast (if available, otherwise 5* Hotel in Amman).
- Day 10: After breakfast transfer to the airport (depending on the flight details)
- Organization- and guidance fee Jezra Travel

If the described hotels stated above are fully booked, we will reserve a similar hotel.

Not included:
- Visa at the airport, 10 JD per person
- Meals not mentioned in the program:
- Day 2: lunch in Petra,
- Day 9: lunch at the Dead Sea
- All other beverages not mentioned in the program
- Alcoholic beverages during the horse tour upon request (Beer 3 JD, wine per bottle 15 JD)
- Tips for the guide(s)/driver, restaurants, etc
- Travel insurance, for horse tours compulsory!
- Sleeping bag for camping during the horse tour, please bring your own.

Single supplement:
- Single room supplement, total for the 3 nights in the hotels mentioned above: $ 125,00 per person

Dates 2009:
10 day Horse tour/ 6 days riding. (Wednesday - Friday)

06/05 – 15/05/09
20/05 – 29/05/09
30/09 – 09/10/09
14/10 –23/10/09