Jordan: Petra and Wadi Rum Trail
Styles
• Trail Riding, Point to Point Trails
• Guided tour
• Package program
• Base camp ride
• Solo-riders, families, couples and teens
Key information
• Rider Weight Limit: 90 kilograms / 198 pounds
• Horse Height Range: 15 hands
• Tack Type: English tack
• Horse Breed: Arabian, Local crosses
Highlights
• 5 days with horse riding
• Approximate daily riding time: 3 to 6 hours
• English-speaking guide and local guide assistance
• Mosaic city Madaba, Petra Classical Visit, Little Petra, Wadi Rum
• Group airport transfer
• 3 nights in hotel, 1 night in Wonders Bedouine camp, 3 nights in Wadi Rum camp
CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PLAN YOUR DREAM TRIP!
- You will be requested to confirm your riding skills
- Solo traveler are welcome with the same price
- Main Attractions during the ride (Barrah Canyon, Lawrence House, Um Ishrin Canyon, Burdha Bridge, Um Fruth, Khazaly Canyon, Sand Dune, Anafishia Inscriptions, Lawrence Spring).
- Mosaic city Madaba, Petra Classical Visit with a guide, Little Petra and Wadi Rum
- Visa to Jordan included
- Group transfer included
- You can book excursion to the Dead Sea extra
- For a group of 5+ riders discount and private dates are possible
Petra (Arabic: ٱلْبَتْرَاء, romanized: Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα, «Rock»), originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. It is adjacent to the mountain of Jabal Al-Madbah, in a basin surrounded by mountains forming the eastern flank of the Arabah valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The area around Petra has been inhabited from as early as 7000 BC, and the Nabataeans might have settled in what would become the capital city of their kingdom as early as the 4th century BC. Archaeological work has only discovered evidence of Nabataean presence dating back to the second century BC, by which time Petra had become their capital. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra’s proximity to the incense trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub.
The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The Nabataeans were accustomed to living in the barren deserts, unlike their enemies, and were able to repel attacks by taking advantage of the area’s mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. Petra flourished in the 1st century AD, when its famous Al-Khazneh structure — believed to be the mausoleum of Nabataean king Aretas IV — was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.
Although the Nabataean kingdom became a client state of the Roman Empire in the first century BC, it was only in 106 AD that it lost its independence. Petra fell to the Romans, who annexed Nabataea and renamed it as Arabia Petraea. Petra’s importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after an earthquake in 363 destroyed many structures. In the Byzantine era several Christian churches were built, but the city continued to decline, and by the early Islamic era it was abandoned except for a handful of nomads. It remained unknown until it was rediscovered in 1812 by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.
Access to the city is through a 1.2-kilometre-long gorge called the Siq, which leads directly to the Khazneh. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, Petra is also called the «Red Rose City» because of the colour of the stone from which it is carved. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
Wadi Rum desert is also known for its fantastic views and red sends. And for Hollywood films about Mars shoot there.
We visit both horseback.
You can book excursions to the Dead Sea (+1 day) or Aquaba (+1 day) extra.
Day 1 (Saturday) Airport/Madaba
Arrival at Amman Airport and transfer to hotel in Madaba. Resting time.
Day 2 (Sunday): Petra on foot (Breakfast & Dinner)
Early departure for Petra (2h30 to 3 hours’ drive). On our arrival we leave our luggage at the hotel and then have the opportunity to visit this legendary site, accompanied at the beginning by a Jordanian guide (most of the time English speaking) until the exit of the Siq at Khazneh (the treasure). Then we are free to explore this majestic site on our own until nightfall. Night at Edom Hotel or Similar, dinner included.
Day 3 (Monday): “Little Petra” on horseback (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After breakfast, meeting with the local team and allocation of horses according to the level of the riders. We ride for our first day in one of the most beautiful places in the world to discover “Little Petra”, Baidah. This is full day ride. Night at the Camp, dinner included.
Day 4 / Riding Day 2: Barrah canyon & red Um Twiguy rock
4 to 5 hours ride 20 km
Meeting horses and team in diseh which is a small village located east part of Wadi Rum protected area, we will ride south in direction of Barrah canyon and open valley – We will reach our camp for lunch, take a break of 2 to 3 hours according to weather and have a lovely afternoon ride looking at the famous red Um Twiguy rock and Thamudic inscriptions.
Dinner & Overnight at the camp.
Day 5 / Riding Day 3: Barrah canyon- red sand dune
We will ride Through Barrah, another spectacular canyon in Wadi Rum surrounded by high cliffs where we often see climbers. At the end of the canyon, we reach our lunch place. Your guide will find the best ways to cross secret canyons to reach the camp before sunset!
Dinner overnight at the Camp.
Day 6 / Riding Day 4: Burdha Arch-mushroom rock- Al Manghour mountain
Breakfast in camp, and then ride towards Burdha arch area. Crossing nice sandy red and magic mushroom stone sand canyons having lunch at the bottom of Burdha Mountain. Afternoon ride on a nice track with a beautiful view of the Wadi Rum red mountains.
Dinner & overnight at the Camp.
Day 7 / Riding Day 5 : Djebel Ghazaly- Lawrence house – Wadi rum
Last riding excursions in the heart of wadi rum, Ghazaly canyon, Lawrence wale.
End of riding days, say goodbye to our horses and the team.
Transfer to Madaba Hotel with Farewell dinner at one of the oldest Restaurants in Town Adonis (7 to 10 minutes’ Walk from Hotel).
Day8 (Saturday): Departure Day (Breakfast)
Transfer to Amman International Airport.
NOTE:
Day4-7 (Tuesday to Friday): (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Comfort Camp – not a hotel stay
Main Attractions during the ride: Barrah Canyon, Lawrence House, Um Ishrin Canyon, Burdha Bridge, Um Fruth, Khazaly Canyon, Sand Dune, Anafishia Inscriptions, Lawrence Spring.
The program may be subject to change due to climatic conditions, winds, the changing nature of the terrain, the physical condition of the riders. This under the sole responsibility of the guide, in charge of the group.
Baidah Ride depends on Weather Condition, Road Condition and any other emergencies
that might come up without any prior Notice, in case of any emergencies we will cancel
Baidah ride and do the 5 riding days in Wadi Rum only.
Program not available from 3rd of June up to 16th of September.
- 29 January 2026 – 05 February 2026: SOLD OUT!
- 07 February 2026 – 14 February 2026: Saddles available Confirmed departure!
- 28 February 2026 – 07 March 2026: Saddles available Confirmed departure!
- 11 March 2026 – 18 March 2026: Saddles available Confirmed departure!
- 21 March 2026 – 28 March 2026: Saddles available
- 28 March 2026 – 04 April 2026: Saddles available
- 04 April 2026 – 11 April 2026: Saddles available Confirmed departure!
- 11 April 2026 – 18 April 2026: Saddles available Confirmed departure!
- 18 April 2026 – 25 April 2026: Saddles available
- 25 April 2026 – 02 May 2026: Saddles available
Local English and French speaking guides
Amman airport, Petra, Wadi Rum
Full board During Horse-riding days. Local cuisine. Vegitaruian option available. Breakfast the hotel on the 1st and last day.
Drinks (water, tea and coffee) during the Horse-riding days and extra in the hotels.
– 5 days of horseback riding.
– Airport Transfer (if clients on same flight otherwise extra charge of 25 € applies)
– Full board During Horse-riding days.
– Drinks (water, tea and coffee during the Horse-riding days).
– Accommodation for 2 nights at hotels in a Twin room with Breakfast & Dinner.
– Accommodation for 5 nights at Comfort Standard Camp in Wadi Rum & Baidah.
– Airline Ticket.
– Jordan Pass (Petra Entrance fee & Visa Waiver)
– Dinner on arrival day and lunch in Petra day 2
– 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
= Dead Sea visit
Book the flight to Amman airport
10 days before departure 100% to be charged.
11 – 25 Days before departure 50% to be charged.
26 – 40 Days before departure 25% to be charged.