Jordan Cycling Adventure

Welcome to Jordan! Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport and transfer from QAIA to your hotel in Amman. The transfer can take 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your arrival time and traffic.

Today, you are free to explore the city on your own.

Begin your day with a short transfer south to Madaba to visit Mount Nebo, where Moses gazed upon the Promised Land beyond the Jordan River.

After the visit, take another short transfer, approximately 10 minutes, to a nearby village of Fayha to avoid the traffic of Madaba. Here, the cycling route begins by heading south on quiet roads through the Madaba plateau's plains. The terrain includes a mix of off-road and on-road, including dirt tracks, rocky paths, and gravel roads. As you descend towards the Dead Sea Highway, you'll reach the lowest point on earth.

Later today, you can choose to relax by the pool, float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea, or indulge in the comforts of your hotel. 

Cycling Info: 24.23 miles/39 km, Ascent 410m, Descent 1570m. 48% off-road.
Driving distance from Amman to Madaba: Approximately 45 mins
Multiple cycling routes are available depending on the fitness level, please discuss with your Trip Planner your cycling preferences

Begin today with a long transfer to visit Shobak Castle, the first of the series of Crusader Castles built in Jordan. It was constructed by Baldwin I back in 1115 and surrendered in 1189 to the Great Salahdin. After exploring Shobak, you'll have the opportunity to cycle off-road on a variety of dirt tracks and roads to reach Little Petra. This stage of the Jordan Bike Trail is considered one of the most epic routes, as it contours around the mountains of Dana and Petra, offering stunning views across the Jordan Valley. If time permits, we can also explore Little Petra before concluding the ride.

Cycling Info: Approximately 24.85 miles/40 km, Ascent 839m
Multiple cycling routes are available depending on the fitness level

After breakfast, you can start your hike and enter Petra via 'The Back Door' to avoid most of the tourists. The tracks are good and go pleasantly down Wadi Ghurab amidst sandstone mountains that guard the approaches to Petra. This way follows a Nabataean route out of the valley and skirts around the final mountain on a natural rock terrace. The terrace has been improved for the safety of walkers. Even so, it still narrows slightly before reaching a hidden plateau high above the impressive chasm of Wadi Siyyagh.

Just ahead, you'll spot 'The Monastery'. It's a stunning sight, carved into the cliff face. If you want to take a break, there's a Bedouin café here where you can grab refreshments and enjoy the view. From here, you can follow the Nabataean steps down into the ancient city of Petra, and on your way out, you'll pass by 'The Treasury' and through the famous 'Petra Siq' before reaching the shops, cafés, and hotels of Wadi Musa.

Hiking Distance: 8.69 miles/14 km - 9.94 miles/16 km, Ascent 496m, Descent 519m
Hiking: 4-6 Hours (Depending on the time spent inside the site of Petra)

After breakfast, take a 40-minute transfer out of Wadi Musa following the King's Way.

Starting at approximately 1600 meters, the cycling trail winds down a pleasant descent towards the village of Toghra, where the pavement meets the dirt. As the journey progresses towards the south, the trail gradually flattens as it approaches Wadi Rum. You can take a break and enjoy a cup of tea with a local Bedouin family along the way to learn more about their unique culture. After the break, the cycling continues towards Wadi Rum, crossing some sandy segments and mud flats.

After the ride is over, you can take a jeep safari to explore the World Heritage Site of Wadi Rum. The safari takes you through valleys, canyons, dunes, and deserts, where you can discover rock inscriptions and enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, landscapes, and narrow gorges. You can also hike, scramble, and explore on your own at each stop along the way.

Cycling Info: 37.28 miles/60 km; Ascent 350m; Descent 1200m; 45% off-road
Multiple cycling routes are available depending on the fitness level

A jeep transfer takes you out of the camp today to spend a couple of hours cycling on the desert mud flats around Wadi Rum. Afterward, take a transfer to Aqaba, Jordan's window of the Sea. You can spend some well-deserved time by the Red Sea while in Aqaba.

Cycling Info: 22.99 miles/37 km; Ascent 330m; Descent 395m
Transfer time from Wadi Rum to Aqaba:  Approximately 1:30hr

After enjoying your breakfast, head north to Amman to explore the city. Start by visiting the Citadel a historic site where King David from the Old Testament arranged the murder of his lover's husband. The citadel overlooks the amphitheater and the old downtown.

Then drive to the 1st Circle and start the walking tour on Rainbow Street, lined with cafes. Stop by local restaurants to sample falafel, hummus, and the Arab delicacy, Kenafah, eaten at times of celebration. Continue exploring the streets and markets, and visit King Abdullah Mosque, time permitting.

Driving distance from Aqaba to Amman: Approximately 4 hours

Today, you are picked up from your hotel in Amman and then transferred to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight.

Transfer time from Amman to QAIA : Approximately 30 mins, 1 hour depending on the traffic