Horseback Riding around Petra: Arabian Horses & Bedouin Tea

You meet Bedouin herders and share tea in the mountains between rides.

Horseback riding around Petra is a 3-hour guided activity where you saddle an Arabian horse and ride through the backcountry from Kharoubat Al Fajjah to Siq Al Barid, a Neolithic village, with hotel pickup from Wadi Musa, a light lunch stop in the mountains, and time to meet local Bedouin and drink tea. The guide speaks English and children from age 10 are welcome. Transportation to and from the riding site is included.

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel or camp in Wadi Musa and drives you to Little Petra, where the Arabian horses are waiting. The ride itself covers three hours of backcountry terrain, moving from the Kharoubat Al Fajjah area through old houses and mountain landscapes to Siq Ghrab and the Neolithic village of Siq Al Barid. You are not following a paved loop or a tourist corridor: the route traces ancient trails that wind through the region the way they have for centuries.

Midway through the ride, you stop for a light lunch in the mountains. After eating, you meet with local Bedouin herders, share tea with them, and then ride out again as the sun begins to drop. The guide handles the logistics and speaks English throughout, so you can focus on the horse, the landscape and the people you encounter. Once the ride ends, the same driver takes you back to your hotel or camp in Wadi Musa.

What’s included

• An Arabian horse for the full three hours.
• hotel or camp pickup and return transport from Wadi Musa.
• an English-speaking guide.
• a light lunch stop in the mountains.
• and time to meet local Bedouin herders and share tea with them.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Jordan Inspiration Tours

Is this one for you?You ride the horse yourself for the full three hours, not watch from a vehicle, so this suits anyone who wants to move through the landscape under their own control. The shared guide and group format keeps the cost down. If you prefer to ride alone with a private guide, ask about that option at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get to the horses if I'm staying in Wadi Musa?

Your guide picks you up at your hotel or camp in Wadi Musa, drives you to Little Petra where the horses are kept, and brings you back after the ride ends. No separate transport is needed.

What happens during the three hours on horseback?

You ride from Kharoubat Al Fajjah through the backcountry to Siq Ghrab and the Neolithic village of Siq Al Barid, stopping partway for a light lunch in the mountains. After lunch, you meet local Bedouin herders, share tea with them, and ride into the sunset before heading back.

What is included in the price?

The Arabian horse, a light snack during the ride, hotel pickup and return transport, and an English-speaking guide are all included. You also get the tea and time with the Bedouin herders as part of the experience.

Do I need riding experience to book this?

No prior experience is required. The activity suits all physical fitness levels, and the guide will work with you whether you have ridden before or not.