Cycle Jordan 9 days 8 nights

Day by day Itinerary:

 

Day 1 : Arrival to Amman

Our adventure begins today , Upon our arrival in Amman we transfer 30 Min  to Madaba  City . Here we are introduced to our local team and get to know each other over a welcome cub of Bedouin Tea. 

Overnight Standard hotel.

 

Day 2 : Madaba – The Dead Sea – Madaba                45KM

This morning after breakfast we have  our bike fitting before getting into the saddle. We then transfer with our bikes  to explore the town of Madaba, including the Madaba Church , from her we start   cycling  to  Mount Nebo. Cycling from Madaba is  downhill to the edge of the the Dead Sea. At 423m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth and the world’s most salty body of water.  We arrive at its shores in time to enjoy a refreshing ‘float’ and relax around the beach until sunset. We return to our hotel for a second night in Madaba.

Overnight Standard hotel. Included meals: Breakfast

Day3  The Dead Sea–Wadi Mujib– Shobak castle                                       32KM

Today begins with a short transfer to pick up the cycling where we left off the previous day.  The route is mainly flat, explore the Mai'n mountains, amazing views across the water and the Arabain  Desert visible on the far shores to the west. Then Join the the main road to Wadi Mujib famous waterfall canyon. End of the ride, afterwards bus transfer to  the 12th century Crusader Castle of Shobak  .  Check in at a hotel near the Castle,  O/N  Shobak 

Overnight Standard hotel. Included meals: Breakfast ,

 

Day4:   Shobak-Little Petra –Wadi Mousa 46 KM

 A short steep hill first thing in the morning!  to visit Shobak Castle.

The Castle over the ancient Edom (red) plateau and is a spectacular blend of mountain and desert landscape with an extraordinary botanical diversity.  We continue through the cliffs while enjoying views below of the Araba Valley and the Dead Sea Rift,  then climbing gently from 1320m to a view-point at 1750m above little Petra for a picnic lunch before continuing down a spectacular downhill stretch to reach the mysterious Nabatean city of Baidah ( also known as little Petra). The final leg of our journey today is to Wadi Musa, the modern day town located by the entrance to the ancient city of Petra.

Overnight Standard hotel. Included meals: Breakfast

 

Day5: Petra    NO cycling this day

Just a short walk from the hotel we arrive at the Gate of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra where we spend the whole day. The rock carved city is hidden in a valley behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains. This was once the centre for Nabataean caravan trade. We enter the site through the famous Siq, the narrow and colourful sandstone canyon, at the end of which we find the famous “Treasury”, a huge rock carved facade. This ancient Nabataean capital built more than 2000 years ago, was the cultural and strategic centre for the old spice trading routes. After visiting all the main sites we spend the day at leisure either exploring the city or visiting a “Hamam” – the local bathhouse. We return to our hotel in Petra this evening to relax and get an early night before we get back in the saddle the following morning. 

Overnight Standard hotel. Included meals: Breakfast,

Day6:Petra – Dilagha – Robert’s rock  60 KM

After Breakfast drive to the top of hill above Wadi Musa and start riding there. The wild uplands along the Kings Highway undulating roads with some long gentle uphill drags.

From Rajeif Town  we begin a fantastic cycle into the Arava valley, downhill along a narrow winding road passing  Bedouin camps. A steep uphill climb brings us to our lunch stop where we are rewarded with views across the Arava Valley. After a picnic lunch there is a very steep descent winding into the valley amongst striking desert scenery.Our destination is our Bedouin camp at Roberts Rock – a real highlight of the trip and a once in a lifetime experience with a BBQ dinner, campfire under the stars, before retiring to our traditional Bedouin Tents.

 

Overnight Basic Camping. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day7 :   Robert’s rock – Aqaba                108 KM

From “Roberts Rock” we cycle 108km to the road that intersects the Araba valley north to south. Heading south we follow a tarmac road to Jordan’s southern most city and only seaside resort, Aqaba. The Araba is part of the Great Rift Valley, a huge fault that runs from Turkey and Syria in the North to the great lakes of Kenya in the South. Our route takes us through the lowest part of the valley with the granite mountains of Edom to the east and the limestone hills of Israel to the west. We know our challenge is nearly complete when the shimmering Red Sea comes into view up ahead. Tonight we toast our achievement at a celebratory dinner.                            

Overnight Standard hotel. Included meals: Breakfast .

 

Day 8 :  Free day in Aqaba

Today we have a free morning to swim, snorkel, sleep or shop, O/N Aqaba.

Overnight Standard hotel. Included meals: Breakfast

 

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, early transfer to Amman QAIA to catch your  return flight home .

Included meals: Breakfast

 

Dates : 

24 OCT 2020 

21NOV 2020

19 DEC 2020

27 FEB 2021

27 MAR 2021

24 APR 2021

15 MAY 2021

25 SEP 2021

23 OCT 2021

20 NOV 2021

25 DEC 2021

Maximum 10 cyclists per tour

Minimum number of cyclist  per date for guaranteed departure  3 person

Prices  per Person in DBL or twin Room

In USD Per Person   1550.00   , 

Single supplement USD 210.00