10 Days – 09 Nights Bike Tour Jordan Madaba – Machaerus – Kerak – Dana – Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba

Overview

Embark on a 10-day, 9-night bike tour through the enchanting landscapes of Jordan, cycling from Madaba to Machaerus, Kerak, Dana, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, experiencing the rich history, diverse terrain, and Bedouin hospitality along the way. This adventure seamlessly blends cultural exploration with the thrill of biking through Jordan's iconic sites.

Included

  • Meet & assist upon arrival at amman airport.
  • Free entry visa upon arrival (passport data are needed in advance).
  • Transfers in private, air conditioned, new vehicle.
  • 1 airport transfer on arrival.
  • 1 airport transfer on departure.
  • 2 nights at hotel with breakfast in madaba.
  • 1 night at campsite with breakfast and dinner*.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner* in kerak.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner* in dana.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner* in petra.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast in petra.
  • 1 night at hotel with breakfast and dinner* in aqaba.
  • 1 night wild camping in wadi rum with breakfast and dinner*.
  • 6 lunch meals.
  • Bike rental for 6 days (scott sub cross 30 model).
  • Safety helmet.
  • Support vehicle.
  • English speaking biking guide.
  • Licensed tour guide in petra.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
  • Dead sea beach use.

Excluded

  • Airfare.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Meals and beverage not stated.
  • Mandatory new years gala dinner if any.
  • Electric golf cart or camel ride in petra.
  • Tips, porterage and personal expenses.

Itinerary

  •  Welcome to Jordan! Meet representative at the airport.
  •  Transfer to Madaba hotel, check-in.
  •  Overnight in Madaba.
     

  • Ride to Mt Nebo, enjoy views of Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Holy Land.
  •  Visit remains of early Christian monastery.
  •  Cycle through Madaba plain, reach Machaerus.
  •  Overnight at camp.
  • Distance: 46 km, Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Ascent: +656m, Descent: -733m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  •  Descend to the Dead Sea, cycle along the shore.
  •  Float in the salty waters.
  •  Ascent (25 km) to reach Kerak, visit Crusader castle.
  •  Overnight at a hotel in Kerak.
  • Distance: 83 km, Difficulty: Moderate
  • Ascent: +1904m, Descent: -1600m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  •  Travel on back roads to Wadi Al Hasa.
  •  Cycle through small villages, enjoy views.
  •  Reach the village of Dana for an overnight stay.
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Ascent: +821m, Descent: -1394m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

  •  Bike to Shobak Castle, descend to small villages.
  •  Use an off-road track to reach Little Petra.
  •  Overnight at hotel in Petra.
  • Distance: 72 km, Difficulty: Advanced
  • Ascent: +1869m, Descent: -2118m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
     

  •  Explore Petra, the red rose city.
  •  Visit the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, Pharaoh's Castle.
  • Overnight in Petra.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
     

  •  Transfer to Rajif, start biking through Dlagha village.
  •  Off-road track to Humaimah, continue to Wadi Rum.
  •  Wild camping in Wadi Rum.
  • Distance: 74 km, Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Ascent: +415m, Descent: -999m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  •  Bike on soft desert sand, join a tarmac road to Aqaba.
  •  Check in at the hotel, free afternoon.
  • Distance: 58 km, Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Ascent: +227m, Descent: -1174m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
     

  • Drive by bus back to Madaba.
  • Meals: Breakfast

  •  Transfer to Amman Airport for departure.
  • Farewell to Jordan!
  • Meals: Breakfast
     
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