The desert between Wadi Rum and Petra is awe inspiring in its beauty and extraordinary moon like landscape.It is a region filled with history, battles and revolutions reaching back as far as the old testament when Solomon and Aaron passed through in their search for the promised land. Its commercial importance peaked during the Nabatean area, when gold silks and perfumes were carried along the same paths we will be treading. Our trek starts from their capital, Petra a symbol to their success and wealth remains one of the wonders of the world and finishes in wadi rum, scene of the Arab uprising in the 1920's championed by Lawrence of Arabia. As we make our way south we cannot but wonder and admire the advanced technology used by this extraordinary trading nation to trap and carry the little rain that falls in this arid desert. A trek you are unlikely ever to repeat or forget.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Our representative will meet and assist upon arrival to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) Amman. Our group coordinator will assist through all costumes and immigration procedures, passport formalities and Visa handling, welcomed by guides followed by bus transfer to Amman (33 km from airport) for check-in and Welcome drink followed by O/N hotel Amman.
Day 2: Jerash/ Dead Sea/ Amman. A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 am departure from hotel for full day excursion. Drive to Jerash 45 Km from Amman, through the pine forests and olive groves until we reach the Greece-Roman city, a fully-guided tour takes in the colonnaded street, of Jerash the Bombay of the east. Visiting the oval plaza area, theaters, colonnaded streets, Temple of Artemis and Zeus and a complex of churches. Afterwards 1.5 hrs transfer to the Dead Sea the lowest point on the earth 409 meters below sea level. Buffet Lunch on arrival at the Dead Sea, followed by free timing for swimming and relaxation, sunset at the Dead Sea beach, afterwards transfer to hotel in Amman, 40 min drive from Dead Sea, freshen-up followed by 7.30 pm transfer to dinner outside the hotel at Tawaheen Al Hawa Rest. Authentic Jordanian restaurant, Thousands Days and Nights, decorated with tents and Special carpets, Special Jordanian dinner with verity of Jordanian and western cousin during dinner a local women bakes the typical Taboun bread after dinner back to hotel for O/N Amman.
Day 3: Mount Nebo/ Madab/ Kings highway/ Kerak Castle/ Wadi Rum O/N camping. A full Buffet breakfast at the hotel. 8.00am check-out for full day excursion. Trip in the way visit Mount Nebo, tour of the site of the Tomb of Moses. From here Moses viewed the promised Land in Canaan, and where he died and was buried in a nearby valley. Here there are ruins of 4th and 6th c.churches whose floors are still covered with marvelous mosaic. Afterwards to Madaba this town has a long history, being first mentioned in the Bible and in the Mesha Stele when it was a Moabite town, visit St. George orthodox Christian church the mosaic Map of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan, Israel & Egypt. Madaba is famous as a land of mosaics followed by transfer via Kings’ Highway one of the oldest roads in Jordan, spectacular drive through wadi Al Wala a tributary of the Mojib and which lower down is named Wadi el Heidan to Dhiban the site attracted the attention of scholars when the Moabite stone, an inscribed steel set up by Mesha, king of Moab about 835 B.C., Dhiban was captured from the Moabites by Sihon king of the Amorites. Next transfer via Wadi Al Mujib or the king’s highway to Kerak for Lunch at the Moujeb restaurant. After lunch Guided tour to Karak Castle - one of the finest examples of Crusader military construction, its walls are strengthened with rectangular projecting towers, long stone vaulted galleries lit only by narrow slits, and a deep moat from the west which completely isolates the site after the visit of the Castle, continue driving via the desert highway to reach Wadi Rum. Upon arrival A jeep transfer to camp site followed by, dinner and O/N WAdi Rum.
Day 4: Breakfast at the camp. 8.00am begin horse preparation and Full day Riding in Wadi Rum. Riding to explore the northern part of Wadi Rum, end the ride with sunset, followed by Special Dinner & O/N Camping In Wadi Rum, under planked of Stars. Camp area Wadi Umm Eshreen. Where it has the most beautiful sand dunes. Includes: (L).
Day 5: After breakfast at camp, we will begin riding through the dry oasis, down to Jebel Umm Asah, where we can see two temples from the Thamodice Period, the 2nd millenium BC. These two temples have been carved in the rock, for the purpose of travelers to pay tribute on their journey. Lunch will be en route, then continuing to enter Wadi Rum via Wadi Umm Ishreen, riding via the canyons and the sand dunes. We will be viewing some old graffiti and inscriptions all the way through end the ride in Wadi Umm Salab, where we began our night of Arabia, feeding our horses, and start preparation for our evening, dinner and O/N camping in Jabel Umm Salab.
Day 6: After breakfast in camp, horse-riding from Wadi Umm Salab through Siq Al Bareah, the longest canyon in Wadi Rum, an easy ride throughout. Next to Jebel En Fesheiah, where we can stop on Siq Umm Al Tawakey, a narrow canyon, called “the prison.” At this canyon there was a meeting between King Feisal (the ruler of Hijaz) and Lawrence of Arabia. The meeting was to discuss the revolt of the Arabs against the Ottoman’s. from this canyon, the Arab revolt started by horsemen, all the way to Aqaba. From there we will continue to Jebel Bourdah, the highest rock-bridge in Wadi Rum and view the rock-bridge. From there we will continue riding up to Jebel Umm Sapatah, a nice spot to view the sunset, followed dinner & O/N camping in Wadi Umm Saabit.
Day 7: After breakfast in camp, riding begins through Wadi Saabat, along the Saudi border. We will view the Saudi area and the Red Sea. This is one of the most beautiful sites in Wadi Rum for riders, it is a flat area with lots of old graffiti and inscriptions from the 2nd millennium before Christ. As well, we will visit some of the tribes, who inhabit this area to view their lifestyles and share a cup of tea. Lunch en route, continuing riding to Jebel Umm Al Dami 1884 m above sea level, the southern part of Wadi Rum. Then via Wadi Umm Saham to Wadi Rizgah, where we can see old statues and idols from the Nabatean period. The most interesting thing is to see the old ruins in the middle of nowhere. Followed by dinner O/N camping in Wadi Salaada.
Day 8: After breakfast in camp, riding from Wadi Salaada through Wadi Swabit, among the most interesting sand dunes and canyons, viewing more and more of Wadi Rum and the Saudi area, following the footsteps of an enceinte civilization from the Napatiean era, passing by Jebel Rum, 1754M above the sea level. Lunch en route, then riding through Wadi Ruman to Jebel Um al Adaani, continuo through Wadi Slaiman, Wadi Ramman, afternoon finishing by the tramway station. Followed by 1:30 hrs bus transfer to Petra, check-in the hotel followed by dinner and O/N at hotel Petra.
Day 9: A full Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. 8:00 am departure from hotel to Petra visitor center, followed by full day guided tour, to explore (the Rose-Red city) including the Siq, the Treasury, city center, the Royal tomb, the theater, the High Place of Sacrifice, Wadi Farasah and the Roman Soldier Tombs. Lunch inside Petra, afternoon Walk back to hotel in Wadi Mousa for freshen- up, followed by privet dinner at Red cave restaurant. Red cave restaurant an authentic place located in Wadi Mousa. A variety of traditional self services Cousin, O/N Petra.
Day 10: Breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for Departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All riding days
- Visa to Jordan when group 5+ pax
- English speaking guide throughout
- 4WD support vehicle for supplies and/or emergencies
- All transfers throughout program
- Accommodation
- All meals F/B
- All cooking and camping equipment
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
Price Excludes:
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Drinks from the bar including canned drinks, beer and wine when in camp.
Camping: We always use spectacular wilderness areas. We decide the exact location, depending on the weather and the season. We never stay at the same camp. We always change camps sites. We provide the following Camping Equipment’s:
- Large tents
- Mattresses
- Carpets
- Candle light
- Firewood
- All cooking supplies
- Washing Facilities
- Sleeping bags.
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Jordan
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Desert Expeditions
Archeology/History
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