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4 Days / 3 Nights | Small Group Horse Riding Tour
Discover Jordan from the saddle on an unforgettable 4-day horseback riding adventure through Petra and Wadi Rum. Ride along ancient landscapes, explore hidden trails around Little Petra, cross spectacular desert scenery and experience the legendary Wadi Rum beneath the stars.
This unique small group tour is designed for travelers who want to combine horse riding, archaeology, desert adventure, Bedouin hospitality and authentic Jordanian cuisine in one memorable journey.
Ride through landscapes shaped by thousands of years of history, enjoy carefully prepared local meals and spend nights in mobile desert camps surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Jordanian wilderness.
Whether you are an experienced rider or an active traveler looking for a different way to discover Jordan, this itinerary offers an exciting alternative to conventional sightseeing.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Tour Type: Small Group Horse Riding Tour
Start Point: Petra, Jordan
Main Destinations: Petra – Elgi – Little Petra – Wadi Rum
Travel Style: Horse Riding, Adventure, Culture & Desert Experience
Your adventure begins in the Petra region, one of Jordan’s most spectacular historical landscapes.
Meet your local horse-riding team and receive an introduction to the horses, riding route and safety procedures.
Once everyone is ready, begin your first riding adventure toward Elgi and Little Petra.
Leave the usual tourist routes behind and follow scenic trails through the rugged landscape surrounding Petra.
Ride across ancient pathways surrounded by sandstone cliffs, rocky valleys and dramatic mountain scenery.
The route provides excellent opportunities to experience the Petra region at a slower and more intimate pace.
Your local horse guide will accompany the group and help with the route, horses and riding conditions.
Arrive in the fascinating archaeological area of Little Petra, also known as Siq al-Barid.
Explore the narrow sandstone gorge and discover ancient Nabataean structures carved directly into the rock.
Little Petra was once an important stop along the Nabataean trade routes and provides a fascinating introduction to the civilization that created Petra.
Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.
Take time to relax and prepare for the next day’s journey toward Wadi Rum.
Overnight: Little Petra area / mobile camp according to final arrangements
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Horse riding from Petra area toward Elgi and Little Petra
After breakfast, prepare your horse and continue your journey.
Today’s route takes you from the Petra region toward the spectacular desert environment of Wadi Rum.
Ride through changing landscapes as the rugged mountains gradually give way to the vast desert.
The transition from Petra’s sandstone mountains to Wadi Rum’s open desert is one of the most memorable parts of the adventure.
Along the route, enjoy views of:
The pace will be adjusted according to the group’s riding ability and local conditions.
A supported pick-up vehicle will assist the group where required, helping with equipment and providing additional support during the journey.
Enter the spectacular Wadi Rum Protected Area, famous for its red sand, towering mountains and otherworldly scenery.
After completing the riding section, arrive at your mobile desert camp.
Enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner prepared by the local team.
Relax around the camp and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the desert.
If weather conditions permit, enjoy an unforgettable evening beneath the stars.
Overnight: Wadi Rum mobile camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Horse riding & desert camping
Wake up to the spectacular scenery of Wadi Rum and enjoy breakfast at the camp.
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the desert on horseback.
Prepare your horse and set off across the extraordinary landscape of the Valley of the Moon.
Ride through wide desert valleys and between enormous sandstone formations.
Depending on the final riding route and local conditions, you may experience:
Wadi Rum is one of Jordan’s most spectacular photography destinations.
The changing colors of the mountains and sands create extraordinary scenery throughout the day.
Your riding team will plan suitable stops for rest, photographs and refreshments.
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with the local support team.
After lunch, continue riding through the desert before returning to the camp.
Enjoy dinner and relax around the camp.
Take in the silence of the desert and, if the skies are clear, spend time stargazing.
Overnight: Wadi Rum mobile camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Full riding day in Wadi Rum
Enjoy your final breakfast in the desert.
Prepare for your last riding experience through Wadi Rum.
Spend the morning exploring more of the spectacular Wadi Rum landscape on horseback.
This final riding section provides one last opportunity to experience the desert from the saddle and photograph the extraordinary scenery.
After completing the riding route, say farewell to your horses and local support team.
Meet your professional English-speaking driver and board the supported vehicle for the transfer back toward Petra.
Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you may have time to relax in Petra or continue directly to your next destination.
Your 4-day horseback riding adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of Petra’s ancient mountains, Little Petra’s hidden passages and Wadi Rum’s spectacular desert landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity: Morning horseback riding in Wadi Rum
Transfer: Wadi Rum → Petra
Experience Petra and Wadi Rum from a completely different perspective.
Ride through the landscapes surrounding this fascinating Nabataean archaeological site.
Explore the spectacular Valley of the Moon from the saddle.
Cross wide desert plains, sandstone valleys and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Spend nights in mobile desert camps surrounded by the peaceful Wadi Rum wilderness.
Enjoy freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and dinners throughout the journey.
Meet local support teams and discover traditional desert hospitality.
Capture Petra’s mountains and Wadi Rum’s extraordinary colors and formations.
A dedicated support vehicle is available during the journey to assist riders and transport equipment when required.
This is an active horseback riding adventure combining several days of riding across mountain and desert terrain.
Participants should be comfortable spending extended periods on horseback and should follow the instructions of the local horse guide.
Important: Exact riding distances, durations and routes may change depending on weather, terrain, horse conditions, seasonal factors and the riding ability of the group. The local horse guide may adjust the route whenever necessary for safety and animal welfare.
