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Which airport do I use for my flights ?
Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.
In theory any arrival time is ok on day 1 of the program, but for our sanity we very much appreciate an arrival time before midnight. For arrivals after midnight we charge 50 USD extra.
Any departure time on day 10 is ok, the airport is 25 minutes from your hotel in Madaba.
What horse breeds do you use?
Any horse that is athletic and that loves being out on the trail. Our herd is a mix of local breeds, Arabians, thoroughbreds and Arab mixes ; they are not very tall, about 1.50m at the withers, but they are extremely strong and sturdy and perfectly fit to work in tough conditions.
What is the maximum weight your horses can carry?
Most horses in Jordan are quite small (around 1.50m at the withers) so the weight limit for riders on our trails is 85 kilo, NO exceptions and in doubt we WILL put you on the scale !
Come fit enough to stay off their backs during the long canters and they'll carry you all the way, sit like a sack of potatoes and you might find yourself travelling in the backup truck... your choice.
The well-being of our horses are our first priority - please be accurate about your weight, fitness level and riding ability when filling in our rider information form.
How good a rider do I need to be?
This ride is for good intermediate and experienced riders only; you must be confident at all paces, able to take a light seat in canters and ride with soft, independent hands.
You definitely need to be riding fit, this will benefit both you and your horse, we ride 25 – 30 km a day over rough terrain with some very long canters !
Do you cater for vegetarians ?
We can indeed cater for vegetarians and some dietary exclusions, unfortunately some are too challenging for a “camp” kitchen on the back of a pick-up truck…. please inform us before booking !
What is the difference between the two rides on offer ?
Both 10-day programs are very similar, both itineraries include a visit to Petra on day 2 and a day of relaxing at the Dead Sea on day 9. It’s the 6 riding days that are somewhat different.
One difference is that the Petra - Wadi Rum ride starts in the mountains, then covers the north part of Wadi Rum, then the Protected area so the terrain is more varied. The Wadi Rum starts and ends in Wadi Rum and takes you very deep into the desert, all the way to the Saudi Arabian border.
The biggest difference is probably the pace of the rides, on the Wadi Rum ride the pace of the canters is slower, the Petra - Wadi Rum ride has longer and faster canters. Very experienced riders will probably enjoy the Petra - Wadi Rum ride more because of that, less confident riders, riders who prefer more controlled canters or people who simply prefer a slower pace will do better on the Wadi Rum ride.
What if I need to cancel my trip?
We always try our best to accommodate any eventuality but if we’re unable to fill a saddle at short notice, our Terms and Conditions will apply. We strongly recommend having Travel Insurance for your trip.