🏜️ Highlights – Summer Program: King’s Road Adventure
- Petra Classical Visit: Explore the rose-red city, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Red Sea – Aqaba: Relax on the golden beaches and enjoy snorkeling or diving in crystal-clear waters.
- Horseback Ride Through Petra: Experience the magic of crossing the ancient Nabataean city on horseback — a truly unforgettable moment.
- Five Riding Days Along the King’s Road: Follow the historic route linking Jordan’s great cities, surrounded by breathtaking desert and mountain landscapes.
- Dead Sea Experience: Float effortlessly in the world’s saltiest body of water and rejuvenate with its mineral-rich mud.
- Madaba – The Mosaic City: Discover intricate Byzantine mosaics, including the famous 6th-century Holy Land map..
Accommodation for 10 days Version (depends on availability):
- Night 1&9 Mariam Hotel Madaba.
- Night 2,3&4 Camping Shobak & Petra.
- Night 5 Edom Hotel Petra.
- Night 6 Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp Petra.
- Night 7 Aqaba Aqua Vista.
- Night 8 Wadi Rum Standard Camp.
Day 1 (Saturday except special date): (No Meals)
Arrive in Jordan and transfer to your hotel in Madaba (Hotel Mariam or similar). Take time to relax and prepare for your summer horse riding holiday in Jordan. Overnight in Madaba.
Day 2 (Sunday except special date) Kings Road – Kerak Castle – Shobak – Hishe Forest Ride:
After breakfast, depart early along the historic King’s Road, following the path of the Crusaders.
Your first stop is the Kerak Castle, located 115 km from Madaba (about 1.5 hours). Explore one of the most important Crusader fortresses, where stories of Renaud de Châtillon and Saladin’s siege come to life through your guide’s narration.
Continue toward Shobak, around one hour away. Visit Shobak Castle (Montreal Krak), dramatically perched on a rocky hill at 900 meters — the first Crusader castle built in Transjordan nearly a thousand years ago..
Lunch at Shobak where the horses and team are waiting for you. Departure on horsebck on the tracks of the national park of the HIshe forest, with a breathtaking view of Israel and the Wadi Araba. Superb sunset over the Wadi Araba.
Night in Bivouac
Day 3 – (Monday except special date):
Wake up to the cool mountain air and a local breakfast. Prepare the horses and set off along gentle mountain trails leading toward Beida.
Enjoy calm riding paths surrounded by highland scenery and traditional Bedouin life.
Overnight in bivouac camp.
Day 4- (Tuesday except special date) Beidha – Little Petra:
Ride along narrow mountain trails toward Beidha, also known as Little Petra. From a distance, admire Jabal Haroun, the mountain said to house the tomb of Moses’s brother.
Cross the Siq al-Barid canyon and enjoy the incredible views from Djebel Haroun.
Overnight in bivouac camp.
Day 5- (Wednesday or special date) Explore Little Petra – Return to Wadi Musa:
Spend the day exploring Little Petra (Beida) on horseback. Take in breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of Jordan before returning to Wadi Musa, the modern gateway to Petra.
Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Wadi Musa.
Day 6 -(Thursday) Crossing Petra on Horseback: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Leave your hotel early at daybreak. Enjoy morning tea with your guide before beginning the crossing of Petra on horseback, ahead of the site’s official opening.
Ride through the famous Siq, hearing your horses’ hooves echo on the ancient stone path. After 1.5 km, you’ll emerge in front of the Khazneh (Treasury) — Petra’s most iconic monument.
Spend the day exploring Petra’s ancient ruins, Roman roads, and temples on horseback.
As night falls, head to the Seven Wonders Camp, where a warm fire, traditional Bedouin music, and a hearty dinner await. Overnight in a comfort camp with modern facilities.
Day 7 -(Friday) Petra Off the Beaten Path – Transfer to Wadi Rum:
After breakfast, explore Petra’s hidden trails on horseback before returning via the main route. Later, take a scenic 4×4 transfer to the Monastery (Ad-Deir) — without climbing the 3,000 steps!
Enjoy a leisurely visit, then continue in the afternoon to Wadi Rum for a magical Bedouin evening with dinner and overnight at Oasis Luxury Camp.
Day 8: (Saturday)Wadi Rum – Aqaba (Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to the Red Sea resort town of Aqaba. Spend a relaxing day at the beach, swim in the clear waters, or explore the seaside markets.
Dinner and overnight at Marina Plaza Hotel.
Day 9 -(Sunday) Dead sea-Madaba:
After breakfast, drive about four hours to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Float in its mineral-rich waters and enjoy lunch at a 5-star beach resort.
Around sunset, return to Madaba (one hour drive).
Dinner at Adonis Restaurant, one of the oldest in Madaba (over 120 years old), just a 10-minute walk from your hotel. Overnight in Madaba.
Day 10-(Monday)
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure.
Your summer horse riding holiday in Jordan comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of adventure, history, and hospitality..
Price-10 days:
2100 USD per person – Single Supplement 235 USD – Airport per way to/from Amman or Madaba 25USD per person.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
– Jordan Pass. (Petra Entrance fee & Visa Waiver)
– 5 days of horseback riding including Petra Site Crossing by Horse.
– Full board During Horse-riding days.
– Accommodation as mentioned above.
– All meals mentioned above.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airline Ticket.
• Airport Transfers
• Lunch in Petra (day 7)/ meals on (day 1)
• Alcohol Drinks and drinks off riding days.
• Assistance insurance, repatriation, cancellation…
• Tips (recommendation: around 20 JOD for the whole team)
• Any service not mentioned as included
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