Highlights:
- Petra Classical Visit.
- Red Sea Aqaba.
- Crossing Magical site of Petra on Horse Back
- 5 riding days kings Road.
- Dead Sea.
- The mosaic City Madaba.
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.
A program designed to enjoy Jordan in the summer period from June to the end of September, riding on the high plateaus which culminate at 1600 meters and more. The high plateaus of the Shobak region in Petra offer the rider superb trails with breathtaking views of Israel and the Wadi Araba. Crossing old villages pastoral life of the mountain Bedouins. Your local team from Petra will introduce you to Jordanian traditions and the rich history of this unique itinerary from Shobak Castle to the pink city Petra 7 wonder of the world! Crossing the site on horseback at daybreak to arrive in front of the Khazneh, let our horses rest and take advantage of this day to pick up your mounts and leave the site in style with the Bedouins who are leaving the site…
Day 1 (Saturday except special date):
Arrival in Jordan, Madaba hotel Mariam or similar.
Day 2 (Sunday except special date):
Early departure for the road of kings in the footsteps of the crusaders. First visit to the castle of Kerak located 1.30 drive from Madaba about 115 km. Visit of the Castle, one of the most important fortresses built by the Crusaders. Renaud de Châtillon and the revenge of Saladin the siege of Kerak a story of more than 1000 that your local guide will tell you!
We continued our road towards Shobak for approximately 1 hour. Shobak Castle or Montreal Krak sits on a rocky outcrop over 900 meters. Perched dramatically like a ship on the crest of a hill, Shobak Castle was the first to be built by the Crusaders in Transjordan. 1000 years ago.
Lunch at Shobak where the horses and team are waiting for you. Departure on horseback 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
Local breakfast, the fresh mountain air is pleasant, we leave quietly after having prepared o Horses on the pleasant paths that lead us to Beida.
Night in bivouac
Day 3 – (Monday except special date):
Local breakfast, the fresh mountain air is pleasant, we leave quietly after having prepared o Horses on the pleasant paths that lead us to Beida.
Night in bivouac
Day 4- (Tuesday except special date):
By narrow mountain paths towards Beidha Little Petra. We can see in the distance the Jabal Haroun Monastery of the brother of Moses. We cross the Siq al Barid and enjoy the Djebel Haroun.
Night in bivouac
Day 5- (Wednesday or special date):
Day on horseback on the site of little Petra Beida and enjoy the view of the Grand Canyon!
Return to Wadi Musa and night at the hotel
Day 6 -(Thursday):
We leave our hotel very early at daybreak, a tea will be offered by your guide. The crossing of Petra on horseback is done before the official opening of the site!
At the pace of our horses which resonate on the cobblestones of sic.. 1.5 km to go before arriving in front of the Khazneh the most famous monument of the ancient city of Petra! Your horses will take you on a mythical day with crossing the Roman road in the early morning and a full day on the site until nightfall when you join the superb Seven Wonder camp!
Evening around the fire and traditional music to end this exceptional hike in style. Comfort camp with sanitary seven wonder
Day 7 -(Friday):
We leave our camp for the Petra tour off the beaten track after returning by the main voice on horseback. The visit of classic Petra with more time on foot is done by the mythical path, one of the most beautiful paths in the world renovated. Leaving in the morning quietly from little Petra, a 4X4 bus takes you to the monastery. In 45 minutes less than an hour you arrive in front of this superb monument. This allows you not to climb the 3000 steps!! that we descend easily. Free day on the site.
Transfer to Aqaba (2hrs&30mnts) check in at city Hotel Aqua vista or similar
Return to Amman for the 8 day version! (Private Transfer 180USD per car up to3 passengers)
(35 USD per person Public Touristic Bus including Transfer from Bus Station to Hotel in Amman)
Day 8: (Saturday) departure or extension 10 days:
After Breakfast take the Shuttle Bus of Berenice Dive Club enjoy Red Sea Beaches, Snorkeling, Diving …. etc Lunch Included.
Afternoon transfer to Wadi Rum to enjoy Bedouin night life including dinner, overnight in the Camp
Day 9 -(Sunday) dead sea-Madaba:
After breakfast early departure to Dead Sea (4hours drive), enjoying Swim & Lunch at one of the 5 Star Beach Resorts.
around sunset we leave to Madaba (1 Hour Drive)
Dinner at one of the oldest restaurants in Madaba 120 years old (Adonis) 10 minutes’ walk from the Hotel.
Overnight in Madaba Hotel.
Day 10-(Monday)
Departure, transfer to Airport.
Price-10 days:
1875 USD per person – Single Supplement 195 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