3-Night 4-Day Wadi Araba Desert Horseback Experience
This immersive, multi-day horseback adventure takes you deep into the Wadi Araba desert. Ride with Arabian horses across its beautiful and vast natural reserves and enjoy warm Bedouin hospitality. Take in the magic of desert nights and breathtaking views of the sunset and sunrise on the soft golden sand.
Adventurous travelers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of southern Jordan and build a close connection with their horse.
Book or inquire:
This camp runs only in winter and spring, when the desert climate is pleasant for riders and horses alike. Accommodations are simple and authentic: you’ll be staying in a Bedouin camp with only the most basic amenities. While there is no hot water or electricity, Wi-Fi is available.
Duration
3 nights / 4 days
Start time: Check availability and book in advance
Group Size
- Minimum: 2 people
- Maximum: 8 people
- Solo travellers welcome
What You Will Need
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Good physical condition is required.
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Horse riding experience is recommended.
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Beginners are very welcome — we provide guidance and calm horses. Please note that participation is at your own risk if you or we feel that riding may not be suitable.
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Flexible pants, long sleeves, and a hat for sun protection
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Warm sweater or jacket for cool evenings
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Sleeping bag
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A helmet (provided if you don’t have your own)
What Is Included
- Breakfast and light lunch
- Camp fire and authentic Bedouin-style dinner each day
- Bedouin tea and Arabic coffee
- Mineral water (no alcoholic beverages served)
- Horse rides with a personal guide
- Your own dedicated horse for the entire stay
- Helmet and well-trained horse
- Single and double tents for overnight stays
- A small Bedouin camp on our family’s grounds in the heart of the desert
Detailed Description
Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your accommodation, followed by a scenic drive west toward the Wadi Araba desert—about 50 kilometers from Petra. Along the way, you’ll witness the changing colors of the landscape, from the rose-hued mountains of Petra to the open sands of Wadi Araba.
Upon arrival at our desert base, we’ll share a traditional breakfast before setting off on the first morning ride. This two-hour ride introduces you to the landscape and your horse, with breaks along the way for tea and rest. After returning to camp, we enjoy a light lunch and prepare for the evening ride.
In the afternoon, we saddle up again and ride into the golden light of the desert. This is often the most magical part of the day. We’ll stop to take in the views and return to camp for a freshly prepared dinner around the camp fire.
This daily rhythm continues for three days, offering variety in pace, terrain, and perspective. We will adapt the length and route of your rides to suit your wishes.
On the final morning, we enjoy a farewell ride, share one last meal together, and then return transport will take you back to your accommodation.
Price
680 JOD for 4 days per person.
Contact us for booking and special arrangements for groups.
