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Petra - Little Petra - Wadi Namala -
Wadi Araba - Fyenan - Wadi Ghuwair - Wadi Dana - Dana natural reserve
- Dana village
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Introduction
We ride horses
from the rose-red city of Petra and other highlights of the
Jordanian culture and history to amazing landscape of Namala and
down to magnificent desert of Wadi Araba, and ride through a
spectacular red sandstone siq whose lower reaches are garnished by
hanging gardens. We expect you to be an experienced horseman, used
to riding outdoors. The horses are mainly full-bred Arabic horses.
The tour will be guided by expert Bedouin guides, who are familiar
with the treks since childhood. We will cover approximately thirty
to thirty five kilometers daily, depending on the territory. |
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Day by day tour
itinerary
Day 1:
Petra – Little Petra – Ras Namalah
We start early in the morning from Petra, horseback crossing Bedul
village to the sand stone age village (little Petra)
A classical temple stands guard outside the
miniature siq which would appear to have been an important suburb of
the city of Petra, situated at the point where several ancient caravan
routes met, linking Wadi Araba with Gaza, Egypt and the Mediterranean
coast. The narrow file, only some 350 m long, is crammed with
tombs, temples, triclinia, houses, water channels and cisterns, in
brief, a "Little Petra". Of particular note are the remains of painted
frescoes on plaster dating from the 1st century AD, which are to be
found in one of the biclinia. And will continue to Siq Um El-Lda,
which is canyon the road now passing from it, and cross the amazing
cliffs of Ba’aja, we will reach Shkaret Msai’ed and Ras Namala. the
views of the surrounding mountains and down to the desert below are
outstanding. Where we stay at Bedouin tents. (24 KM, 6 hrs). |
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Day 2:
Ras Namala – Wadi Araba – Quraiqara
Today we ride down to Wadi Araba, crossing basalt mountains, and great
views of Wadi Araba from Wadi Namala, through juniper descent and
black mountains, we will get down to Wadi Arabah desert This section
has been known from ancient Biblical times as the Arabah. Beginning at
1292 feet below sea level the valley gradually ascends as it goes
southward for 67 miles to a watershed which rises 660 feet above sea
level. Ride in the middle of no where and will reach a village in the
middle of landscape (Quraiqara village) inhabited by Bedouins,
continue to our campsite with Bedouin family, dinner and overnight (29
KM, 6 hrs). |
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Day 3:
Quraiqara – Copper mines – Wadi Ghuwier – Eco Lodge
Breakfast, short ride to biggest copper mines in the world in ancient
time, and will entre in Wadi Ghuwier small river in the canyon by
horses and ride through a spectacular red sandstone siq whose lower
reaches are garnished by hanging gardens. Its water flow changes with
the season, but even in the summer it is a splendid route. And will
head back to Fainan eco Lodge rooms are unique in design and lit by
candles at night, creating an extraordinary Arabesque atmosphere,
dinner and overnight ( 20 KM, 5 hrs). |
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Day 4:
Eco Lodge – Wadi Dana – Dana Village
Breakfast at the hotel, and ride in Wadi Dana which is truly a world
of natural treasures, where you going to meet some Bedouins and have
tea at their tents, The reserve is a system of Wadies and mountains
that extends from the upper edge of the Rift Valley, we will continue
to Dana village, end of the tour |
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Rates starts at 450 US $ per person |
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Rates included:
Horses
Tour guide
All meals
Jeep accompany
Camping equipment
Entrance fees |
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Rates does not included:
Travel insurance
Drinks
Tips
Any other item not mentioned in our
itinerary |
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Group size: 03 - 20 Pax |
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More information about this tour
Equipment
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Whilst we provide the highest quality tack for our horses, you may
also bring you own saddle with you - just let us know what you wish!
Originally Bedouin
horses were ridden without a bridle-bit for regular activity - the bit
was only for races and battles, or for particularly spirited animals.
Nevertheless, for convenience and to suit our customs we use "olive"
bits, Pelhams or Hackamores with small branches.
Our horses are shod
with full metal shoes for the rough terrain. |
Suggested equipment
and clothes for riders (to be provided by riders):
1.Head protection
from the sun.
2.T-shirt, sweatshirt and pullover.
3.Sunglasses (U-V protective).
4.Fleece or light windproof jacket.
5.Riding trousers, strong but light.
6.Sandals for camp.
7.Short riding boots and chaps. |
Suggested supplies for riders (to be provided by riders)
1.Strong bag.
2.Water bottle 2 liters recommended.
3.Torch (flashlight).
4Knife.
5.Helmet (highly recommended). |
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