Jordan Cycling / Bike Package
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Itinerary information
Day 1: Arrival in Amman (Welcome to Jordan)
Arrival in Amman (Welcome to Jordan)
Upon your arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, our representative will be there to greet you, holding a sign with your name[cite: 150]. They will assist you with all necessary airport procedures, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience[cite: 151]. Once everything is complete, you will be introduced to your driver/guide who will escort you to your hotel in Amman[cite: 152].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Transfer: Queen Alia Airport – Amman
- Distance: 35 KM
- Duration: Approximately 40 Minutes
Accommodation
Amman Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 2 : Amman – Jerash with Cycling – Amman
Amman – Jerash with Cycling – Amman
In the morning, meet your guide at the hotel and transfer to North Jordan to see one of the spectacular ancient Decapolis cities, Jerash[cite: 155]. Testimony to the grandeur of its Greco-Roman builders, you will explore its famous oval plaza, the Cardo Maximus, the Nymphaeum, and majestic temples[cite: 164]. Meet your cycling team and embark on an exciting 17.5 KM off-road mountain biking loop through the peaceful olive groves and quiet villages of the Tal Al Rumman forest down the Jordan Rift Valley before transferring back to Amman[cite: 171, 172].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Transfer: Hotel – Jerash
- Distance: 40 KM
- Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
- Visit Duration: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Cycling: Tal Al Rumman Forest Loop (Off-Road)
- Distance: 17.5 KM
- Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Accommodation
Amman Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 3 : Amman – Madaba & Mount Nebo – Dead Sea – Petra
Amman – Madaba & Mount Nebo – Dead Sea – Petra
Explore Madaba, the "City of Mosaics," and marvel at the historic 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map of Palestine inside St. George's Church[cite: 178, 187, 197]. Rejoin your bikes for a climb up to Mount Nebo, the sacred spiritual landmark believed to be where Moses spent his final days looking out over the Promised Land[cite: 178, 215, 217]. Enjoy a 36 KM scenic on-road cycling descent down the Jordan Valley to the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, for an effortless float in its mineral-rich waters[cite: 179, 218]. Afterward, catch a 3-hour vehicle transfer along the historic King's Highway to Petra[cite: 180].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Transfer: Amman – Madaba
- Distance: 40 KM
- Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
- Visit Duration: 45 Minutes
- Transfer: Madaba – Mount Nebo
- Distance: 10 KM
- Duration: Approximately 15 Minutes
- Visit Duration: 45 Minutes
- Cycling Route: Mount Nebo Descent – Dead Sea
- Distance: 36 KM
- Duration: Approximately 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Transfer: Dead Sea – Petra
- Distance: 270 KM
- Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Accommodation
Petra Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 4 : Petra Exploration Day
Petra Exploration Day
Dedicate your entire day to discovering the breathtaking wonders of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's greatest wonders carved out of rose-red sandstone by the industrious Nabataeans[cite: 57, 58, 59]. Enter the site through the dramatic, towering narrow gorge known as the Siq to reveal the iconic Treasury building coming into view[cite: 60, 61]. Hike further into the mountains to explore the street of facades, the massive royal tombs, ancient temples, museums, and hidden mountain staircases[cite: 62].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Activity: Guided Walking Tour of Petra Historic Site
- Distance: Up to 10 KM (Walking)
- Visit Duration: Full Day Exploration
Accommodation
Petra Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 5 : Petra – Cycling to Little Petra
Petra – Cycling to Little Petra
Mount your bikes for a beautiful 17.3 KM cycling route winding north out of Petra through the mountain terrains of Um Sayhoon[cite: 63]. Arrive at Siq al-Barid, famously known as Little Petra, an ancient commercial suburb where wealthy Nabatæan merchants historically hosted traveling traders arriving from the Silk Road[cite: 63, 66, 70]. Explore its remarkably preserved cool narrow canyon canyons, ancient water channels, and painted triclinia dining rooms before completing the bike circuit back[cite: 63, 67].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Cycling Route: Petra – Um Sayhoon – Little Petra Loop (On Road)
- Distance: 17.3 KM
- Duration: Approximately 2-3 Hours
- Visit Duration: 1-2 Hours
Accommodation
Petra Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 6 : Petra – Desert Crossing (Wadi Araba) – Aqaba
Petra – Desert Crossing (Wadi Araba) – Aqaba
Transfer early to Tayba village to begin your longest, most exhilarating cycling challenge[cite: 71, 72]. Start at the high mountain pass of Al Rajef, cruising through the pastoral Bedouin hamlet of Dlagha and navigating down into the expansive desert terrain of Wadi Araba[cite: 71, 72]. Cycle along sand-scattered roads surrounded by pristine desert scenery and rugged rocks before taking a short vehicle transfer into the seaside resort city of Aqaba on the Red Sea to relax along the beach promenade[cite: 72, 73, 75].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Cycling Route: Al Rajef – Dlagha – Wadi Araba Desert Highway (On Road)
- Distance: 50.8 KM
- Duration: Approximately 4-5 Hours
- Transfer: Wadi Araba Road Intersection – Aqaba Coast
- Duration: Approximately 30 Minutes
Accommodation
Aqaba Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 7 : Aqaba Beach Morning – Cycle to Wadi Rum
Aqaba Beach Morning – Cycle to Wadi Rum
Enjoy a beautifully relaxing free morning at a private beach resort in Aqaba, taking time to swim, snorkel among spectacular coral reefs, or soak up the sun[cite: 76, 78, 79]. In the early afternoon, escape the coast and begin an incredible cycling journey across flat desert terrain towards the majestic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum[cite: 80, 85]. Conclude the ride with a short 3 KM off-road stretch leading to Disi mud flats and settle into your authentic Bedouin desert camp for dinner under the stars[cite: 81].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Leisure: Private Beach Experience in Aqaba
- Duration: Free Morning
- Cycling Route: Aqaba Desert Approach – Wadi Rum / Disi Plain
- Distance: 58.1 KM (Mix of On & Off-Road)
- Duration: Approximately 3-4 Hours
Accommodation
Wadi Rum Camp
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 8 : Wadi Rum Jeep Safari – Amman
Wadi Rum Jeep Safari – Amman
Immerse yourself in the spectacular wilderness of Wadi Rum, the legendary "Valley of the Moon"[cite: 85]. Board an open 4x4 vehicle for a thrilling desert safari cutting through jaw-dropping red sand dunes, sheer sandstone valleys, and imposing granite cliffs[cite: 86, 87]. Spot key historical landmarks including Lawrence's Spring, natural stone rock bridges, and ancient Thamudic rock carvings[cite: 88, 90, 91]. Following your desert adventure, embark on a comfortable 340 KM private transfer back north to Amman[cite: 92].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Activity: 4x4 Desert Jeep Safari Tour
- Visit Duration: 2–3 Hours
- Transfer: Wadi Rum Desert Camp – Amman Hotel
- Distance: 340 KM
- Duration: Approximately 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
Accommodation
Amman Hotel
Meal Plan
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 9 : Amman – Departure via Q. Alia Airport
Amman – Departure via Q. Alia Airport
Savor your final morning breakfast at the hotel[cite: 94]. At your scheduled time, coordinate with your driver and guide for your private transfer from the hotel back to Queen Alia International Airport for your final departure flight home[cite: 94].
Day Schedule (Estimated Timing)
- Transfer: Amman Hotel – Queen Alia Airport
- Distance: 35 KM
- Duration: Approximately 40 Minutes
Accommodation
Departure (No hotel night included)
Meal Plan
Breakfast