Name: Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike
Brand: Exodus Travels
SKU: MXW
Price: 2550 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.6 (109 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Visit Jordan’s highlights by bike, the most immersive way to explore this kingdom of culture
Cycle through ever-changing landscapes: olive groves, villages and desert roads
Sleep under the stars in our private Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum
Explore the unmissable site of Petra, a New Wonder of the World
Swim, snorkel or relax at a beach on the Red Sea

What's this trip about?

The Kingdom of Jordan is the perfect place to combine a cycling tour with some of the best sites in the Middle East. This biking trip takes us through olive groves and hilltop villages in the north, while further south we head along desert roads where the communities are sparse and nomadic and the landscape vast and spectacular. If the cycling alone isn’t enough to entice you, perhaps the Unesco-badged Petra, a night under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert, or a float in the Dead Sea will tempt you to visit this fascinating country.Discover the highlights of Jordan by bike

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max

Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17

Flights and transport

Start CityAmman

End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

All breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Arrival and departure transfers
Local bike hire

Itinerary

Day 1 Start Amman

Welcome to Amman, the capital of Jordan, where our adventure begins. There are free transfers to the hotel from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) for all customers today. Please note, transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts. Accommodation: Larsa Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Visit Jerash; ride/drive through olive groves and villages to Madaba

After an initial briefing, we transfer by bus for approximately 45 minutes to the ancient city of Jerash. Known in Roman times as Gerasa, Jerash is one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman provincial town in the Middle East. It is a vast site with incredible ruin...

Day 3 Petra via Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea

This morning we will wake up in Madaba, the City of the Mosaics. Madaba is the most important Christian centre in Jordan and best-known for its Byzantine mosaics. The most important of these is the sixth-century mosaic of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, which covers the ...

Day 4 Explore the fascinating Unesco-listed city of Petra

The so-called Red Rose City was hidden for centuries until the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. It was founded by the Nabateans, an Arab tribe that arrived here in the sixth century BCE. Building at Petra began in the third century BCE ...

Day 5 Cycle to Little Petra

In the morning we cycle to the north of the main city to Little Petra and the Siq Al-Barid. A classical temple stands guard outside the miniature siq, which is believed to have been an important suburb to the city of Petra itself. The narrow file, only some 1,148ft (3...

Day 6 Ride via Wadi Araba to Aqaba on the Red Sea

It's an early start today to avoid the heat for our first real desert experience. After a short transfer to Tayba village, we begin riding mostly on paved surfaces to Ar-Rajif. The road cuts through traditional Bedouin territory and is a seasonal stop for the nomadic ...

Day 7 Free morning; drive/ride to Wadi Rum

This morning we have free time to lounge on the beach, swim, or snorkel. The transport and entrance to one of the private beaches is included in your trip. The hire of snorkelling equipment is extra to be paid on the day. In the early afternoon, we will transfer out o...

Day 8 Jeep safari; drive to Amman

After breakfast we take a 4x4 into the desert for around two hours. Following lunch, surrounded by the vastness of the desert and towering rocky outcrops, we transfer back to Amman, a journey of approximately four hours with a stop en route. Accommodation: Larsa Hotel (or similar)

Day 9 End Amman

Breakfast marks our final meal, an excellent chance to reminisce about an adventure packed with excitement. To make your return journey home easier, there’s a free shared transfer back to the airport.

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Aug 2016

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PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Wonderful 9 days with lots of fun! Cycling to the Dead Sea. The way to the Dead Sea was very hot and challenging. But when I reached to the Sea, I felt very glad. An...

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Aug 2016

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Touring like a VIP

I watched the camel running alongside me for a while before my attention returned to the climb ahead. It looked steep, but I could see the top so I wasn't worried. S...

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Aug 2016

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PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TRIP.  Amazing country, a wide variety of things to please everyone (history, culture, adventure, people watching, sunshine), great cycl...

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Aug 2016

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PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

There were a lot of great moments and so it’s hard to choose one. Panoramic, soul-expanding descents on Days 2 and 4. The dramatic contrast of living in close commun...

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Aug 2016

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PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I had to use my annual leave by the end of the year, I'd always wanted to read a paper in the Dead Sea and to see Petra and I don't like sitting still - so a week bi...

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Accommodation:

On this cycling adventure in Jordan, we use a range of hotels and spend one night in a private Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum – an unforgettable experience. Below are the accommodations we typically use. Amman: Larsa Hotel (nights 1 and 8) Our first and final accommodation is usually the Larsa Hotel, around a 30-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport. Locally rated as a three-star, it has some welcome amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. There’s also a restaurant, where we eat breakfast, plus a bar. Madaba: Black Iris Hotel (night 2) Run by the Al Sawalha family, the two-star Black Iris is our base in Madaba, well located as it’s just a short walk from the town centre. If you do explore, consider visiting St George's Church, home to a historically significant sixth-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. It's less than 10 minutes' walk away. Wadi Musa, near Petra: Hotel (nights 3-5) We spend three nights in Wadi Musa, the town adjacent to Petra. Demand for rooms near Petra is very high; over the years, we have built relationships with several accommodations, which allows us to secure spots even during peak season. The hotels are well located. Some are within walking distance of the main entrance to the Red Rose City, others are no more than a 10-minute transfer away. Places we stay include Edom Hotel, Petra Plaza, Petra Palace, Amra Palace (above) and La Maison among others. Aqaba: Lacosta Hotel (night 6) In the heart of modern Aqaba, the four-star Lacosta Hotel is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and the Red Sea. The rooms come with furniture and beds from the Middle East, while the hotel also has a gym and restaurant. Wadi Rum: Private Bedouin camp (night 7) Used exclusively by our groups, this permanent Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum is a highlight for many travellers. We sleep in traditional tents sheltered by rugged stone cliffs and enjoy the warm hospitality of our Bedouin hosts. In the evening, they serve us a zarb dinner, cooked underground in the traditional manner, while the rest of the night is typically spent around the campfire, chatting and sharing an unforgettable experience. Worth knowing Single supplements are available for this trip; however, they cannot be guaranteed at Wadi Rum. Please enquire at the time of booking for details and up-to-date prices. Demand for accommodation in Wadi Musa (Petra) is high; this can create problems with hot water and plumbing. In general, the accommodation is more basic compared to the rest of Jordan. The star rating in Jordan is quite different to what you may expect at home. Sometimes we use less centrally located hotels in the interests of comfort.

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

18

Trip Excludes:

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

Meals included:

All breakfast, two lunches, and one dinner in Wadi Rum are included. While staying in hotels we usually eat in local restaurants and on some occasions the leader will take those who wish to a restaurant for a meze-style meal. A meze is made of lots of small dishes, eaten as a starter before a larger main course – a great way to taste lots of different regional foods in one sitting. These allow fast service and a good quality of food for the group and usually cost 10-15 Jordanian dinars per person. If you are vegetarian, please note that main meals are limited in choice; however meze is almost always available in restaurants and is a good, filling option. There is also a good choice of seafood available at the Red Sea. Meals are nearly always served with bread or in wraps so we recommend bringing some of your own snacks if your diet is more limited. Alcohol is available in Jordan, but not widely. Many hotels do not sell alcohol but will often allow it to be brought in from elsewhere. It is best to plan ahead if you’ll want a drink, your tour leader will be able to tell you what’s possible and may be able to arrange a stop at a supermarket or liquor store (depending on location). In Petra, the unique Cave Bar in Petra Guesthouse is open to the public. A less expensive option is the bar in the Petra Palace Hotel which is also open to all.

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