Bike Trails Of Jordan

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Duration

8 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

9 people

Languages

English, Other, عربي

Highlights

Amman: Jordanian capital with the Ancient hilltop citadel, fascinating Archaeological Museum and bustling souqs.
Beidha Little Petra: Discover the 9,000-year-old Neolithic settlement and the lesser - Known site of Little Petra.
Wadi Rum: Spend a night at the vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations under the dazzling desert sky with the blanket of stars.
Aqaba: The most northern point of the eastern arm of the red sea and the perfect location for heath leisure activities “Sunbath, Swim, Diving, Snorkelling,…ect” .
Dana Biosphere Reserve: Trek through four different biosphere zones and look out for the threatened Nubian Ibex.
Dead Sea: Beautiful landscape with the most famous, warm and buoyant mineral-rich waters.

Itinerary

Day 1: BIKE TRAILS OF JORDAN

Day 1 Arrive in Amman Welcome to the Kingdom of Jordan! We meet at the hotel for a welcome dinner and go over the details of our upcoming adventure.

Day 2 Amman - Dead Sea

After breakfast, we see the highlights of the city and visit the ancient citadel and the Roman amphitheater, a 3,000-year-old piece of history built into one of the many hills in downtown Amman. Time to see more of Jordan, so we transfer South to our cycling start point near the village of Fayha avoiding Madaba and its busy traffic. The cycling route starts by heading south on quiet roads across the plains of the Madaba plateau. We have a good mix of terrains today, road, dirt tracks, rocky paths and gravel roads – which makes it an ideal warm-up ride. The cycling route passes by a panorama viewpoint and follows a sweeping road wending its way down to the Jordan Valley. Once we hit the Jordan Valley highway, we'll have an option to keep riding to our overnight location for another 10 km on the road.

Day 3 Dead Sea - Dana

As we are starting below sea level, we have a 1,000-m transfer up the mountainside to the plateau for a visit to Mount Nebo, where Moses looked across at the Promised Land before he died. We continue to the Christian town of Madaba to see the mosaic map of the Holy Land, before we reach our start point. We cycle south on quiet roads across the plains of the Madaba Plateau and through the village of Ma’in. The route then starts a long descent following Wadi Zarqa Ma’in on smooth roads passing the Zarqa Ma’in Dam and continues following the river. This portion of the trail is another scenic highlight with rocky brown mountains on one side and lush green mountains on the other. The terrain includes road, dirt track, rocky paths, and gravel roads. We overnight on the edge of the Dana Biosphere, Jordan’s largest nature reserve and home to a great variety of wildlife. Our hotel is in Dana Village, occupied since about 4,000 BC. Today, Dana is inhabited mostly by clans of the Al Ata’ata, who settled in the area during the Ottoman period, about four hundred years ago, and built the present village. The crumbling village was nearly abandoned, but now 70 of the traditional stone houses have been restored, enabling some families to remain in the village.

Day 4 Dana - Little Petra

This morning, we drive a short distance to visit Shobak Castle. The first of the Crusader Castles built in Jordan, it was constructed by Baldwin I in 1115 and surrendered in 1189 to the Great Salahdin. We will have more climbing today than any other day, and we start with an incline on a paved road, curling around the castle, until we reach the top of the hill. Here, we hit a dirt trail and begin a stunning section, traversing the side of the mountain, overlooking the mountains of Ras Al-Feid, Mount Safaha, and Gbour Wahdat. The jeep width dirt track crosses dry streams and then climbs to a higher elevation giving us our first glimpse of Petra, Wadi Musa, and the small town of Um Sayhoun, with Aaron’s Shrine barely visible in the distance on top of Jebel Haroun. Finish with a slightly technical descent to the entrance of Petra. Then we take a tarmac road to the entrance of Little Petra. We walk through and clamber up to a dining room with 2,000-year-old frescoes recently discovered in 2010. It is a short cycle from here to our Bedouin camp for the night. We are in tents with cots and shared facilities.

Day 5 Petra

Discovery A highlight of any trip to Jordan is to see first-hand the archaeological wonders of Petra. for rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, the Rose City is not to be missed. After breakfast at camp, we drive to the modern visitors’ centre and start our walk to the narrow and famous entrance to the Treasury. Then, you enter the Siq, exploring the ancient rock carved ruins of Facades Street, the theatre, and the court. After lunch, you explore on your own to discover some of the less visited monuments, such as the monastery, the Khubtha Mountain, and the High Place of sacrifice.

Day 6 Rajif - Wadi Rum

A long, gradual downhill takes us through quintessential Middle-Eastern desert landscape on caravan tracks. We transfer uphill to the small town of Rajif where we get on our bikes for the desert descent. After a short section on the King’s Highway, the fun begins with a downhill dirt track through pure countryside. On reaching the desert highway, we transfer to Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. Cut into sandstone and granite rock, it is Jordan's largest Wadi. Scenes of Wadi Rum in “Lawrence of Arabia” kick-started Jordan's tourism industry, but you may also recognize it from “Red Planet” and “The Martian”. We go for a sunset jeep tour to experience a beautiful night under the stars in the desert.

Day 7 Wadi Rum - Aqaba

A morning cycle on the desert salt flats around Wadi Rum will give you yet another perspective on this stark and harsh landscape. Mid-morning, we transfer to Aqaba, Jordan's window to the sea, to enjoy and relax on a well-deserved boat ride on the Red Sea. We have a leisurely lunch onboard and ample opportunity to see the vibrant coral while snorkelling. Meet up for our farewell dinner at the hotel and the last night of the tour.

Day 8 Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, there will be one group drop off at Queen Alia International Airport at approximately 11:30 am. Please schedule your return flight accordingly. If you wish to extend your stay in Jordan, Aqaba is the perfect place to dive or snorkel the Red Sea.

Included/Excluded

Meet & assist on arrival and departure at Airport for more than 5 pax (for less than 5 pax Meet & assist will be after customs area)
Visa all non-restricted nationalities “Guests’ passport details are required 2 weeks before the arrival”.
Free collective entry visa for all groups starting from 5 pax & more upon providing all passport details prior to 10 days of arrival for the non-restricted nationalities, with a minimum of 02 nights stay.
All entrance fees to the sites and museums which listed in itinerary.
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure vehicle with WIFI, according number of participants with experienced assisting, dedicated English-Speaking Driver.
Spot Local guides at the major sites visited.
One-day entrance fees to Petra.
Accommodation on B.B basis sharing double/ twin or triple standard room (Single supplement applies if you want a single room).
Overnight accommodation at a basic Bedouin style camp inside Rum reserve with dinner and breakfast.
1 small mineral water per person per day.
Wadi Rum 2 hours 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes. “Bedouin jeep” are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
All Service charges & local taxes.
One luggage and one handbag (carry on) per person.

Travel Insurance. Highly recommended.
Any kind of Meals, drinks or beverages except if it is clearly mentioned that it is included.
Visas (if applicable). Visa Fees for individuals less than 5pax (JD 40 per person.
Government licensed English speaking professional tour guides. Is available upon your request.
All type of gratuities (Tips for service providers (drivers, guides, camping/ hotel staff, etc.). Highly Recommended.
Carriages in Petra.
Porterages at Airport, hotels.
All personal Miscellaneous expenses.
All items, services not specifically mentioned as included.
option to upgrade one night in Wadi Rum to a Martian Dome Tent - additional supplement applies; subject to availability.

Discount (by Amount)

Bulk discount adult

#	Discount group	From adult	To adult	Value
1	From 3-4 adults discount per person	3	4	$25
2	From 5-6 adults discount per person	5	6	$35
3	From 7-9 adults discount per person	7	9	$40

Overview

Once the stopover for ancient nomadic Bedouins, Jordan is now enthralling a new generation of adventure travellers. Follow in the footsteps of Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Prophet Moses, and Lawrence of Arabia and explore the majestic ruins of bygone civilizations, the uber-salty Dead Sea, and the bare sands of Wadi Rum. Mountain biking on former caravan routes offers a local perspective, getting you up close and personal to the shepherds and perhaps even to a camel or two.

From vibrant and urban Amman, flanked by ancient citadels and Roman ampitheatres, we explore this oasis of the Middle East from north to south. When possible we transfer high and bike down, including a descent to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. Float and cover yourself in mud before heading up to Mount Nebo, where Moses looked across at the Promised Land, from which we descend to the edge of the Dana Nature Reserve, a bird watcher’s paradise. Dirt trails take us along a ridge and eventually above Petra, though the city itself is purposefully difficult to see and will be discovered the next day on foot. Trade ancient civilizations for the stark desert of Wadi Rum, also known as the valley of the moon. We re-hydrate at the Red Sea, our last stop in southern Jordan.

Jordan will be unveiled to you in a myriad of layers, from ancient ruins, vibrant culture, unique overnights to exquisite cuisine and all while biking the length of the country.

Price and Availability

Minimum number of travelers must be (2 adults) to confirm the booking with these rates.
Prices above are per person in USD ($), based on two people sharing a twin-room.
Single supplement & Solo Traveller available upon request. please check “Extras” field.
Prices depend on availability at the time of confirmation.
Rates are based on standard rooms.
Hotels may vary depending on the availability Flexible Prices & Itineraries.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. One child per room.
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
Check-in time at hotels is 14:00, check-out time at hotels 12:00 noon.

Looking to book in a group of 10 traveler or more?

Deals, savings and exclusive private touring options available plus if you need a different date or itinerary change we can create a custom trip. Contact us for more details.

You can also design your own package and service with a short visit to our Tailor made page.

For entry visa and passport requirements see our post Jordan Visa Information.

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes.
Sunscreen.
Sun hat.
Sunglasses.
Swimwear.
Towel.
Your medicine if you use.

It is not allowed to bring drones or telescopes without permission into Jordan.

Accessibility can use

Wheelchair accessible. (your own).
Stroller accessible infant. (your own).
Infant seats available. (upon request).
Transportation is wheelchair accessible.

Terms and Conditions

All terms apply to this package and can be identified by visiting the terms and conditions page.
Please review the cancellation policy mentioned in the terms and conditions page carefully.

Cancellation Policy

Package is non-refunded if canceled 30 days before the date of arrival.
Package is 50 % refunded if canceled 31 to 50 days “lows Season” or before 65 days “High Season” before the date of arrival. Upon confirmation, the client receives the reservation voucher stating the cancellation fee.

Additional Information

The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
For more information or to make a booking, please send an email enquiry. or you can contact us from your page account access.
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards, or to tailor this itinerary, please Call us (+962) 797312513 or WhatsApp or send an email enquiry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend the purchase of adequate travel insurance for all overseas travel. It is currently a prerequisite to have medical travel insurance.

You'll be staying in comfortable, modern (3-star, 4-star) hotels. We've chosen well-located properties that offer all the amenities you need, perfect after a day exploring. In Petra and the Dead Sea the hotels have a swimming pool where you can cool off after a day in the heat. At Wadi Rum we use a deluxe permanent desert camp with proper bathroom facilities.

yes. You don’t have to be married to share a room with your girlfriend or boyfriend.

Map Tours offers programs that combine visits to neighbouring countries. It is very simple to arrange extensions to the Holy Land, Lebanon and Egypt. Border formalities are usually swift and trouble-free.

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Tristen Mcknight

04/13/2022

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beautifully tour.

What an amazing, memorable trip. our driver was lovely and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Jordan. It was all great but Petra and Wadi Rum was amazing spectacular sites and incredible history. Dana was a unique experience.

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