Horse Ride inLittle Petra

Full Day Horseback Riding Tour: Wadi Musa to Little Petra | Ride with Local Bedouin Guide*

*From: Any Hotel in Wadi Musa | Duration: 6-7 hours | Private Tour*

Experience Jordan like a Nabataean trader. Ride horseback from Wadi Musa through desert trails to *Little Petra “Siq al-Barid”* with a local Bedouin guide. No tour buses, no roads, just ancient caravan routes, red rock canyons, and 2000 years of history. Perfect add-on for travelers staying at any hotel in Wadi Musa / Petra area.

*Tour Highlights*

1. *Ancient caravan trail*: Follow the same desert paths traders used between Petra and Little Petra 2000 years ago.

2. *Local Bedouin guide*: Ride with a Wadi Musa guide whose family has lived here for 7 generations. English + Arabic.

3. *Horseback entry to Little Petra*: Enter Siq al-Barid on horseback and see the painted Biclinia hall from the saddle.

4. *Bedouin lunch in the desert*: Stop for traditional zarb cooked underground + fresh tea in a shaded valley.

5. *All riding levels*: Calm horses, helmets, safety briefing + 30min lesson for beginners included.

*Detailed Itinerary from Wadi Musa*

*8:00 AM - Pickup from your hotel in Wadi Musa*  

We collect you from any hotel, guesthouse, or camp in Wadi Musa/Petra area. 10-15min transfer to local stables. Meet your horse + Bedouin guide. Safety briefing + helmet fitting. Horses matched to rider height + experience.

*8:30 AM - Ride through Wadi Musa Valley*  

45min warm-up ride through the valley behind Petra. Get comfortable with commands and enjoy mountain views + local farms.

*10:00 AM - Desert trail to Little Petra*  

2hr scenic ride across red sand + sandstone rock formations. Stop at 2 viewpoints over Wadi Araba. Guide shares Bedouin stories and points out wildlife tracks.

*12:30 PM - Arrive at Little Petra Siq al-Barid*  

Dismount and explore Little Petra on foot for 45min with your guide. See the painted ceilings, Nabataean water channels + caves. Take photos with your horse at the siq entrance.

*1:30 PM - Traditional Bedouin Lunch*  

Rest in a shaded valley near Little Petra. Lunch: zarb, fresh bread, hummus, seasonal salad + Bedouin tea. Bottled water included.

*2:30 PM - Return ride via Umm Sayhoun trail*  

2hr ride back to Wadi Musa on a different route. Pass ancient tombs + stop at panoramic viewpoint over Petra basin. Sunset departure available Oct-Mar.

*4:30 PM - Drop-off at your Wadi Musa hotel*  

Back at stables, then transfer to any hotel in Wadi Musa. Tour ends by 5:00 PM.

*What’s Included*

- Private horse + tack matched to rider

- Local Bedouin guide from Wadi Musa, English speaking

- Safety helmet + insurance

- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Wadi Musa / Petra area

- Traditional lunch + Bedouin tea + bottled water

- 30min riding lesson for beginners

*What to Bring*  

Long pants, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen. Helmets provided.

*Why Book This Horse Ride in Wadi Musa*

1. *No long transfers*: Unlike Amman or Aqaba tours, you start riding 15min after leaving your hotel.

2. *Authentic Bedouin guides*: Real locals, not hired staff. They know hidden trails + water wells.

3. *Small groups*: Max 6 riders per guide for safety + better experience.

4. *Support local community*: 70% of tour price goes directly to Wadi Musa families.

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