An economic horseback trail ride in Jordan. Visit Petra, and ride in the Wadi Rum desert. An exceptional horse riding trip in Jordan !
- Visit Petra
Ride a pure Jordan Arabian horse in the Wadi Rum desert
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Our "Lawrence of Arabia" horseback trail ride in Jordan, economic version: 2 nights in a comfortable hotel 1st and last nights, 2 nights in "bedouin" camps, 3 nights camping in tents in the Wadi Rum.
Start your stay in Jordan with a walking tour of Petra. Then, go horseback riding through the spectacular landscape of the Wadi Rum desert: terribly beautiful ! A horseback ride on Arabian horses known for their endurance and speed.
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INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1: Arrival in Jordan. Reception at Amman airport and transfer to the hotel in Madaba. Meeting and presentation of the team. Flight arrivals are generally late: dinner is not included. Night at the hotel in Madaba.
Day 2: Early departure for Petra (2h30 to 3h drive). Visit this mythical site, initially accompanied by a Jordanian guide (most of the time English-speaking) until you reach the exit of the Siq in Khazneh (the treasure). Snack at noon. Then, you are free to explore this majestic site on your own until nightfall. Dinner and overnight in a bedouin camp.
Day 3: After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses according to the level of each. You ride for this first day on horseback, in one of the most beautiful places in the world to discover "Little Petra" and Baidah. Dinner and overnight in a bedouin camp.
Day 4: After breakfast, transfer to the Wadi Rum (1 hour drive) to meet your guide and the horses. You are riding south. You cross the valley of Um Ishrin, then reach your camp for lunch after 2 hours on horseback. In the afternDinner and overnight: camping.
Day 5: You go on horseback in the protected area of Wadi Rum, on beautiful tracks offering long canters. You pass by the natural arch of Um frouth, and the red sand dune with Anafishia inscriptions. Dinner and overnight: camping.
Day 6: Breakfast at the camp, then departure on horseback towards the area of the Um Frouth arch. Crossing beautiful red sand canyons and lunch at the foot of Burdha mountain. Afternoon ride on a beautiful track with a beautiful view of the red mountains of Wadi Rum. Dinner and overnight: camping.
Day 7: Crossing Barrah: another spectacular canyon in Wadi Rum, surrounded by high cliffs, where climbers are often seen. At the end of the canyon, you reach your lunch spot. Return to the village of Wadi Rum and visit Lawrence Wale. At the end of the ride, you say goodbye to our team and your horse. Transfer to the Madaba hotel with farewell dinner in one of the oldest restaurants in town.
Day 8: Departure after breakfast, transfer to Amman airport.
* Indicative itinerary. May be changed: the climatic conditions, the winds, the changing nature of the terrain, the physical condition of the riders ... determine daily the route, and the choice of camp locations. This under the responsibility of the guide, in charge of the group.
MEETING:
Day 1 (usually Saturday) evening at Amman airport. Transfer to your hotel.
DEPARTURE:
Day 8 (usually Saturday) after breakfast. Transfer to Amman airport.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Amman airport transfers: ±20€ per person per way.
Transfers are to be paid on site in cash in € or US$, or by credit card.
FLIGHTS:
It is more interesting to book your ticket, a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or to offer you a transport trip included on request.
Low cost flights (from November to March):
Easyjet to/from Aqaba:
- From/to Geneva on Saturdays
Ryanair to/from Amman:
- From/to Marseille Monday & Thursday
- From/to Paris Beauvais Wednesday & Sunday
- From/to Brussels Tuesday & Saturday
- From/to Munich Monday & Friday
- From/to Madrid on Sundays
- From/to Roma Wednesday & Sunday
RIDING LEVEL: 
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and galop outdoor on open spaces.
WEIGHT:
Maximum 85 kg.
HORSES:
Arabs or crossed, well balanced, trail rides professionals.
TACK:
English "Wintec" saddles.
GUIDE:
Local English speaking guide and assistants, tranfering luggage and preparing meals.
ACCOMMODATION: 
2 nights in a comfortable hotel, 2 nights in comfortable bedouin camps, 3 nights camping.
Bedouin camps: comfortable bedouin tents with beds and duvets. Common sanitary facilities.
Camping: 2-person tents with comfortable foam mattresses, 1-person tents if you are traveling alone. Showers are available, for use with basins.
For more comfort, see our "comfort" selection.
Indicative accommodation:
Nights 1 & 7: Mariam hotel - Madaba
Nights 2 & 3: Comfortable bedouin camps.
Nights 4 to 6: Camping
MEALS:
Dinners are taken at the camps, prepared by the assistance team, or the bedouin camps, or in restaurants the nights in hotel. Lunches, during the horseback ride: picnics are prepared and brought by the assistance team.
LUGGAGE TRANSFER:
Every day, luggage is transported by assistance vehicles.
2024-2025 PRICES / PER PERSON **:
1500 € / person in 2 person bedrooms & tents.
Single beroom supplement (2 nights in hotels): 100 €
Airport transfers (20 € / person / transfer) are to be paid on site in cash in € or US$ or by credit card.
** If you book in shared bedrooms and tents and we do not have a rider registered to share, the “single bedroom/tent” supplement will be charged and refunded if a person registers, also wishing to share.
Booking fee: 15 €
** Prices may vary downwards or upwards depending on exchange rates on the date of your reservation.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- 1 day visit of Petra
- Equipped horse rental
- Horseback rides
- 1 guide and support team
- Full board from night 1 until day 8 breakfast.
- Drinks (water, tea and coffee during the ride)
- Accommodation depending on your choice
- The financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
- Visa to enter in Jordan (Jordan Pass to order including vistit access and visa fees)
- Airport transfers
- 1 lunch in Petra
- First and last day lunch and dinner
- Drinks (other than bottled water and wine included in the camp)
- Insurance assistance, repatriation, cancellation ...
- Tips (recommendation: about 20 JOD for the entire team)
- Single bedroom and tent option
- Booking fees
- All that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES"
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS:
Flights to Jordan are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request.
A ride which turns very well, under control. It is sometimes necessary to ask and clarify some details: type organization of the days / program, the transfers. If not, very nice team, very good horses. To recommend !
Very focused on safety. Nothing to say.
My horse: Amir ! A great horse, which responds to all commands without problems. Some elements of the tack can be renewed. But overall ok.
Very good meals, comfort ok. Always possibilities for improvement, as of running water, sometimes there was no cold water... so washing only with very hot water... difficult
Very nice ride, to do with your eyes closed, but keep them open for the landscapes. ! ;)
Cap Rando services: Very good follow-up, with all the details given on time and even better, having the local contact, to exchange directly. Maybe improve the website with the description of the daily rides: progressive or not. Provide information on local specificities (of the Ramadan type period, etc.).
A ride which turns very well, under control. It is sometimes necessary to ask and clarify some details: type organization of the days / program, the transfers. If not, very nice team, very good horses. To recommend !
Very focused on safety. Nothing to say.
My horse: Amir ! A great horse, which responds to all commands without problems. Some elements of the tack can be renewed. But overall ok.
Very good meals, comfort ok. Always possibilities for improvement, as of running water, sometimes there was no cold water... so washing only with very hot water... difficult
Very nice ride, to do with your eyes closed, but keep them open for the landscapes. ! ;)
Cap Rando services: Very good follow-up, with all the details given on time and even better, having the local contact, to exchange directly. Maybe improve the website with the description of the daily rides: progressive or not. Provide information on local specificities (of the Ramadan type period, etc.).
Very caring welcome, we had nothing to manage, only to let ourselves be carried away.
Marmoud (the guide) and Amhed (his partner) are very welcoming, caring and available. We share real beautiful moments of exchange. Marmoud perfectly manages the safety of riders.
The horses are in very good condition and the guide really takes care of them. We feel that he loves them, that he preserves them as much as possible during the week, that he takes care of them. He is very vigilant about their condition, gives them time to recover, they are well fed and pampered.
Saddle with sheepskin provided, top comfort !
We ate very well. The night under the stars is spartan, but that's exactly what you're looking for in this kind of experience !
Management of my registration by Cap Rando Cheval: Smooth follow-up, perfect travel file, nothing to complain about !
In short: A magical ride, far from everything, where only serenity reigns. A week full of meetings, discoveries, local and gourmet dishes, exchanges, laughter, sensations, freedom. We take full eyes and full heart. Happiness !