Cycle the Jordan Trail to Petra
Pedal through vast desert landscapes and remote nature reserves, pausing at Wadi Rum for a snooze under the Milky Way
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides and bike mechanicsAll Accommodation
3 nights in a hotel, 2 nights wild camping and 2 nights glamping in a Bedouin desert campMeals
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 traditional Arabic dinners, plus snacks to keep you going while cyclingTransfers & Support Vehicle
Airport transfers and everything in between, including a support vehicle to carry your kit or hop into if your legs need a restEquipment, Permits & Fees
Scott Aspect 740 bikes; all your desert camping equipment; cycling permits and entry feesSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 14 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
What's it like?
Take on sections of the pioneering Jordan Bike Trail, all the way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra
Cycle ancient camel caravan paths to the majestic Wadi Rum, hopping in a desert Jeep in search of the sunset
Swim, or float, in the Dead Sea. The lowest point on earth, famous for its healing properties
Key Information
Day 1
Arrive in Amman
The start point for today is your hotel in central Madaba. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to Madaba and are free to check in after 2pm.
Day 2
And we're off!
Cycling
Heading south, you’ll jump on the bus and head to Dana Nature Reserve where you’ll get set up with your bike before hitting the road. Cycling through this biosphere reserve is pretty spectacular - you’ll start at the Wadi Dana viewpoint before continuing on the ancient trade route known as the King’s Highway all the way to Shobak, home to one of the few Crusader castles remaining in Jordan. You'll head to a small hamlet for your first night camping, hosted by a local Bedouin family.
Day 3
The long and winding road
Cycling
After a substantial hummus-based breakfast, you’ll cycle straight from the camp, tackling a brief climb out of Shobak. Today is one of the most epic stages of the Jordan Bike Trail; you’ll follow the upper rim of the Araba Valley and gaze towards the mountains of Petra, proper wilderness riding on a mixture of dirt tracks and roads. Your reward is The Little Petra Bedouin Camp, scattered with fire torches and carpet through the desert, this is a deserving slice of luxury after a good day on the saddle.
Day 4
To the rose red city of Petra
Hiking
Cycling
An extra early start today for a spectacular hike to Petra. You’ll enter the ancient city via the 'backdoor' and will have a little time to explore the sites and learn all about its ancient past with a local specialist guide before leaving the same way, usually in the early afternoon. Following a short jeep transfer to the hilltop village of Rajif, you’ll pedal off-road for the long descent towards Wadi Rum. Your overnight spot is a remote wild campsite set up by a local Bedouin family who will cook some traditional fodder. Time to hit the hay - either climb into your tent or grab your mattress and sleep ‘open-air’ - highly recommended for star-gazing fans.
Day 5
Cross the 'Desert Highway' to Wadi Rum
Cycling
You’ll get a true taste of Middle-Eastern desert landscape today as you make your way through isolated caravan tracks, crossing the desert highway and marvelling at how ancient navigation worked in such vast spaces. Having made it to Wadi Rum, you’ll jump in a desert Jeep to explore the many valleys, canyons, gorges and vistas that make up this desert playground - hiking and scrambling is the only way to do it! Bed down in an established Bedouin camp with shared luxurious tents, this is basically glamping in the desert.
Day 6
To the Red Sea
Cycling
Driving
Last day on the bike today. A Jeep transfer will take you out of camp and then you’ll spend a couple of hours cycling on the desert mudflats around Wadi Rum continuing your journey south. Later on, you’ll hop on the bus for a short ride to Aqaba, Jordan’s ‘window to the sea’. You’ll have a bit of time to kick back and relax or grab a snorkel and marvel at the underwater life that the Red Sea offers.
Day 7
Float away...
Driving
Having made it to the very south of the country, you’ll spend today road-tripping your way back up north. You’ll stop at a few points of interest and get to the Dead Sea for lunchtime. Enjoy the sunshine at the lowest point on earth, give yourself a mud bath, gaze towards Jerusalem or simply spend the afternoon trying to keep your balance in the Dead Sea's salty waters. You'll then continue on to Amman for the night.
Day 8
Back to the airport
Driving
After breakfast and final goodbyes with your team, you'll be returned to the airport in time for your flight home. Or if you choose to extend your stay, enjoy a wander around the many sites of bustling Amman.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6 – Day 7
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
For breakfast at the hotels expect a buffet typical of 3-star hotel breakfasts all over the world. Lunches will generally be buffet style at local cafes and will cost approx $10pp. Dinner (where not included) will be at local restaurants and will cost approx $15-$20pp. Your guide will be with you to make suggestions of where to eat and to arrange group meals.
For dinner while camping, you'll experience traditional Arabic food - typical dishes are Magloobah (rice with vegetables and chicken prepared in a traditional way with local spices) or Mansaf (rice served with lamb and yoghurt). All these dishes come with the classic Hummus, Mtabbal (fried eggplant) and salad. Dinner at Wadi Rum at the Bedouin camp is a real experience. Here they serve the famous Zarb - rice, veggies, lamb and chicken cooked for 4-5 hours under the ground on coal and served with salads and side dishes.
Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for - please just let your host know on booking.
What is the accommodation like?
Madaba, Aqaba and Amman
During your overnight stays in Madaba, Aqaba and Amman you will be tucked up in cosy local 3* hotels. The exact hotel you stay in will be confirmed nearer the time based on group size and availability, but all are chosen for their excellent reputation, location and welcoming service. Some examples are the Mosaic City Hotel in Madaba, My Hotel in Aqaba and the Toledo Hotel in Amman.
Rainbow Camp and Little Petra Camp
You will spend two nights in Bedouin camps nestled into the vast expanse of Little Petra and Wadi Rum. Each tent is equipped with beds, mattresses, blankets and pillows, with showers and toilets available also. You'll be treated to traditional Bedouin cuisine cooked on an open fire and both camps are the perfect place for a spot of star-gazing and to watch the sun rise the next morning.
Wild Camping
You will spend one night totally in the wild and one camping in the garden of a Bedouin family. Your crew will set up the campsite for you, as well as a 'washroom' for a quick spruce with some hot water and a toilet tent. A local Bedouin family will also be at the campsite to prepare some delicious meals for you to enjoy under the stars. Solo travellers will get their own tent by default for a little more privacy.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, your host will provide private tents as standard while wild camping on Days 2 and 4 (without additional charge). However, if you'd like your own space for every night of the tour, an optional solo upgrade can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).
This trip has been rated as Moderate
The terrain might be undulating and astonishing, but this trip is designed for cyclists of average fitness able to cover around 45km (average) each on back-to-back days. There are sections of smooth tarmac on deserted roads that are a joy to ride, but also some prime gravel tracks that carve through the majestic desert.
No technical skill is required, just some strong legs and a sense of adventure! There will also be a desert truck to transport your overnight stuff, so if the going gets too tough or too hot, you can always jump in for a bit of respite.
Cycling Terrain The cycling terrain is approximately 60% on gravel/dirt tracks, 10% on packed sand and about 30% on roads. There is also a mixture of gradients, including undulating rides, flats, downhill and uphill sections.
What will I need to carry?
Your main luggage will be transported in the cycling support truck so you'll only need to keep personal items needed for that day with you.
Jordan has a characterised by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan’s location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area.
The optimal seasons to explore Jordan by bike are March to April and September to November, when the temperature is comfortably warm but not scorching! The daytimes are around 23-27°C approximately and the nights are cooler but not cold.
Travelling in December will be cooler but it also means that the main sites (such as Petra) are far quieter. While the days are usually sunny and around 15-20°C, the nights can be very cold in the desert and on occasion drop to near zero. Your reward is crisp, clear, desert night skies!
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
Catch any flight to arrive on Day 1
Ends
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
Depart any time on Day 8
Transfers
Arrival transfers from Amman airport to the hotel in Madaba are included for any time you choose to arrive on Day 1 or Day 2 of the tour (some flights arrive after midnight so fall in the early hours of Day 2). Departure transfers from the final hotel to Amman airport are included for any time you choose to depart on Day 8. If you need a transfer on other days then your host can arrange a private transfer for you, at additional cost. See the Optional Extras section for prices.
Travel options
There are frequent flights to Amman from airports in the UK and Europe. Choose any flight to arrive on Day 1 and depart on Day 8 - or extend your stay if you wish. Some flights arrive shortly after midnight - if you arrive in Amman in the early hours of day 2 then your room will be ready and waiting for you but if your flight arrives in the early hours of Day 1, you will need to book an extra night's accommodation before the tour as rooms are not usually available for check-in until the mid-afternoon. Your host can arrange an additional night of accommodation, subject to availability. See the Optional Extras section for more prices.
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What do I need to bring?
SLEEPING
3-season sleeping bag (Apr-May or Sep-Oct) or 4-season sleeping bag (Nov-Mar) (optional - mattresses, bedding and pillows are provided while camping)
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
CYCLE KIT
Helmet (required)
Pedals and saddle, if you would rather use your own (these will be fitted to the bike for you)
CLOTHES
Padded cycling shorts
Sports top or cycling jersey
Fleece jacket or similar jacket for the evenings
Rain and windproof lightweight jacket
Trousers/leggings for the evenings
Cycling gloves
Buff or neck scarf
T-shirts
Underwear and socks
Sunglasses and sunhat
Pyjamas/something to sleep in
Cycling shoes/trainers (bring your own pedals if using cleats)
Sandals
Hiking shoes or boots for hike into Petra
FOR NOV-MAR TRIPS ONLY
A down jacket
Set of thermals (merino wool is best)
Hat
Gloves
OTHER
Swimwear (for hotels/beach)
Bumbag or small handlebar bag for riding
Quick-dry travel towel
Universal travel adapter
Power bank or solar charger
Passports (and visas)
Travel insurance documents
Earplugs
Suncream
Personal first-aid kit (including blister treatment)
Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
Alcohol hand-gel
Reusable water bottle
Energy bars and snacks
Small torch
Post-trip Accommodation in Amman (Single)
Payable Before Departure
Post-trip Accommodation in Amman (Single)
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Post-trip Accommodation in Amman (Twin or Double)
Payable Before Departure
Post-trip Accommodation in Amman (Twin or Double)
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Pre-trip accommodation in Madaba (Single)
Payable Before Departure
Pre-trip accommodation in Madaba (Single)
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Pre-trip accommodation in Madaba (Twin or Double)
Payable Before Departure
Pre-trip accommodation in Madaba (Twin or Double)
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Optional Private Room and Tent Upgrade
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room and Tent Upgrade
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Private Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Madaba Hotel (one way)
Payable Before Departure
Private Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Madaba Hotel (one way)
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Amazing trip with a great
Amazing trip with a great team on the ground. Informative and enthusiastic guides, with unique accommodation that you’d struggle to find elsewhere. Trip logistics are really smooth as you dance across camping, biking, hiking, swimming and chilling out.
We did the trip in December and by day, a windproof was a great option for riding (and sun avoidance) and down jacket essential in the cool evenings.
If you like riding clipless, take pedals along but beware, there is plenty of sand!
Beautiful country, kindest people & lovely adventure
This was one of a kind! Such a great holiday: a perfect blend of a beautiful country, an impressive history and the kindest people. The guide was amazing, helpful & knowledgeable. Thanks a lot for this experience!!
What an adventure!
An amazing adventure more than I could have wished for.
About guide Furat is a star. I especially enjoyed learning the history and culture of where we travelled.
Special memories was tea with the Bedouin and the dawn camel ride.
Fantastic trip in a beautiful country!
Such a fantastic trip! I cannot believe how many incredible experiences we had in the space of a week. Jordan is a beautiful and varied country and cycling was an amazing way to see it. Furat is such a knowledgeable and engaging guide. Highlights included stargazing, cycling across desert mudflats, Wadi Rum, Petra, snorkelling at the Red Sea and floating in the Dead Sea (and of course the delicious food and snacks!) If you are in any doubt, book this trip - you won’t regret it!
A great way to experience Jordan
Excellent trip! Very well organised, great guide and support staff! Nice balance between cycling and other activities. The itinirary and activities gave a good impression of a very beautiful country. I would highly recommend this trip!
The best trip I've ever been on
Loved every second of it. Easily my favourite trip and country I've ever been to.
I'm so glad I bit the bullet and just went for it. Jordan is an unbelievably stunning country, and doing it by bike makes it so much more rewarding.
Furat was a top-tier guide. He loves his job and is so informative about everything around Jordan.
There where also things we done that weren't on the initial intinery, which made the camel ride and the resorts at the end so much more exciting.
11/10
The perfect adventure in beautiful
The perfect adventure in beautiful nature, with delicious food and all kinds of snacks, amazing guides, much knowledge and fun rides, with downtime to relax at Red Sea and Dead Sea.
Incredible Jordan
What an amazing trip - unbelievably beautiful country with incredibly warm and friendly people. Words dont cover the Scenery Pre trip comms was great from MBA The team on the ground (Anton & Furat) we’re fantastic and really made the experience. Would highly recommend this trip. Bikes were of high quality, new and clearly well maintained. Take me back….
Just book it - you will have a great trip!
Fantastic trip from start to finish! Guides Furat and Anton were superb and really made the experience exceptional. Delicious and plentiful food. Amazing landscapes and riding and a well thought out itinerary to give variety in riding, sightseeing and relaxing. Highly recommend this trip.
I have just returned from
I have just returned from this trip. A fabulous trip made all the better by our guide Furat and his team, who could not do enough for us. I highly recommend this trip not just for the challenge but to see and be educated about another part of the world and its people.
Fantastic Trip
Superb trip ... absolutely amazing, with great fellow travellers.
Some stunning views and experiences, all brilliantly led by Furat who was a truly gracious, funny and very knowledgeable guide who clearly has great passion for Jordan and all it has to offer.
The obvious highlights of Wadi Rum and Petra were fantastic ... but the peripheral activities (e.g Bedouin camps, snorkeling in the Red Sea, floating in the Dead Sea) were amazing as well.
Wish I could do it all over again next week!
First Class Trip
Just back from this trip and it far exceeded expectations. Cycling was harder in parts than envisaged, but in my case at least in part due to a lack of pre trip ability to train. Organisation was excellent, as facilitated through our excellent guide Furat, who really couldn't have delivered a better service. His knowledge, communication and willingness to assist with any requests was first class. I would highly recommend both Furat and MBA to others. Elements of the last two days allowing some R&R really were the icing on the cake in the locations around the Red Sea and Dead Sea after days in the saddle!
Superb cycling in a magical country
Fantastic guide and amazing support in the van with delicious snacks. Cycling through wadi rum in the sand was an immense experience and the descent into little Petra was incredible. Hiking in the back door to Petra was like walking through a film set!! Great organisation with a fab beach club ending and the chance to experience the Dead Sea!! The glamping spots were a real highlight with camp fires and great company. Overall Jordan has fab cycling, amazing scenery, yummy food and the friendliest and most helpful people ever.
Epic amazing trip
It's difficult to put into words what an amazing experience this trip was. From the organisation at point of booking, to our guide and support crew in Jordan, it was faultless. Further our guide, was knowledgeable, funny, supportive, helping us cycle some tough terrains off road, steep uphill and downs. The support crew were always there with waters abd snacks to keep us going. We stayed in some fantastic places with delicious food experiencing Jordan as it should be. How many people can say they've cycled across a desert (Wadi Rum)? One of the most memorable trips I've made (even with an epic 'dismount' off my bike!!) Thank you MBA, already looking for my next trip.
Great trip, guides Farat and
Great trip, guides Farat and Anas were fantastic, full of fun and knowledge, amazing landscapes, group were great, food and snacks good, never hungry or thirsty. Bikes were great and cycling wasn’t technical, no cars on roads , very safe.
Trip of a lifetime - adventure, awesome biking, food for the soul
A trip of a lifetime - adventure, dramatic scenery, awesome biking and like-minded people.
Every single view in Jordan was breathtaking. The non-stop mix of biking and hiking was spot on - uphills, downhills, mudflats, deserted highway and sand. And there's nothing quite like walking into the main Petra site - a truly spectacular place, as was every inch of Wadi Rum.
On top of this, our guide Furat was an absolute fountain of knowledge. We all came away a lot more educated on Jordan culture and history than when we arrived. He and our driver Anas couldn't have looked after us better, nor made us smile more. They made the trip 5-star.
Put simply - I left Jordan wanting to go back and do it all over again.
An amazing trip, very well
An amazing trip, very well organised and masterfully guided by Farat with Annas assistance,
Mindblowing landscapes, great food and spectacular cycling.
Incredible desert adventure
Had an incredible time cycling across the Jordanian desert, the views were stunning, the terrain was varied and the bikes were top quality. For a regular cyclist the cycling is quite relaxed and with frequent stops for snacks. The camps and the food were all fantastic. The group and our tour guide Furat made the experience all the better. This was the best MBA trip I've been on (and I've done a few!).
Cycle jordan
Cycle Jordan was an amazing experience. Made all the more better from a guide furat mai and Anas. They were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Informed us of what we were doing with evening briefs. Made sure we saw all the sights that we needed to and made sure we hit the best views as a group.
Jordan adventure!
A brilliant MBA trip with a little bit of everything! The beautiful views and scenery reward your cycling efforts! An adventure that put a smile on my face every day! Our guides Furat and Anas were organised, knowledgeable and both had a great sense of humour. From the Petra hike, Wadi Rum bike, snorkeling in the red sea to floating in the dead sea! None stop fun! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience with an excellent
Fantastic experience with an excellent balance of biking and other activities. Many amazing and unscripted moments, unique accomodation, superb local food and knowledgeable guides. The local hosts have really put the effort into making the best experience. December was a lovely time, cool and sunny (might have got lucky but it only rained once at night and during a transfer). Top tips..If you are going to ride your own clipless pedals, you'll want some experience riding on sand! Do take decent earplugs. Phones, we managed the trip without needing a local sim or roaming, you'll come across WiFi 2-3 times on the trip to check in at a home, don't be wasting any time scrolling. Do stay an extra night in Amman, the hotel booked by MBA is well located. Cash, look for Arab bank, expect a 5 JOD fee, there is one as you leave the entrance to Petra. Favourite bit of kit, patagonia houdini air, ideal for blocking the sun and cool enough for riding in. Do take a buff.
Amazing country, beautiful scenery and
Amazing country, beautiful scenery and historically rich culture.
One of my favourite holidays I've been on!
Overall this was one of
Overall this was one of the most stunning MBA trips I've been on.
As an experienced road cyclist with no off-road experience I was definitely out of my depth. I would recommend training off-road before coming. I struggled with the pace and difficulty but think some of that was down to it being a small group (4 people) and my preferred pace being a bit slower.
The camps, food, tours, sights, scenery, stories, laughs, stories from our guides - all made up for the difficult days of cycling.
I found the kit list spot on, maybe pack a evening outfit for when you get to Aqaba and Amman as we all felt pretty scruffy by then!
Big shout out to Mohamood for his amazing knowledge, Anas for his flawless support, Abed for keeping our spirits high and Anton for bringing snacks when we were in need!
Truly exceptional and recommended to anyone with some off-road cycling experience.
This was our second trip with MBA and continued to deliver a fantastic way to see a country. From being collected at the airport to being dropped back on teh final day we were supported throughout the whole journey. The guides Anton and Suleiman supported and provided great information about the country of Jordan. No better way of seeing the country when on a bicycle!
This is an amazing trip and has the perfect balance of physical efforts and then amazing rewards at the destinations. The first day cycling is the hardest due to the hills and then generally gets slightly easier each day. The views and scenery are amazing and Furat our guide was so knowledgeable and very well organised. Loved every minute of it!!
Amazing guides, awesome route and stunning landscape. Even though I couldn't complete the entire tour due to an accident, the guides took great care of me. I will be back!
I went on this trip with my partner and we've been lucky enough to do a few amazing trips now, but this one is firmly at the top and will take some beating. The amount of cycling and the mix of terrain was just right - challenging enough without being exhausting and leaving enough time in the day to pack in other things such as camel rides, sunrise/sunset viewing etc. The food provided was amazing and plentiful, the accommodation was a good mix of wild camping, glamping and nice hotels and all good value for money. Our host Furat (and his team) was fantastic - enthusiastic, inclusive, passionate and it was a pleasure to learn about this amazing country and the culture in a pretty unique way. Highly recommended!
A great experience throughout. Our guide Furat was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of the country and shared so much with us through the trip. Both he and our support driver Anas were friendly, cheerful and welcoming. I have little mountain biking experience and found the more technical off road sections challenging but very doable. Jordan is a beautiful, welcoming country and seeing it by bike is the way to go.
The trip was the most amazing experience. Our guide was excellent and packed in so many activities. Scenery was fabulous, the local people were very friendly, the country felt very safe and and the food was excellent. I cannot speak highly enough of every aspect of it.
Wow! Wow! Wow! If you are not sure which adventure to book stop looking and book this one. I felt sorry when I saw people touring Jordan by bus when we jumped on our bikes. The itinerary was jam packed and the cycling was outstanding…desert, road, mud flats, off road and some fantastic long, scenic downhills. Don’t worry about your ability…you can easily jump on support truck if you are too tired/don’t fancy the uphill parts. Bikes great condition. You don’t actually have to carry anything as the truck is with you at all times. It is great to end the trip with a float and mud rub at the Dead Sea. Finally, this trip was made by two outstanding and fun guides Furat and Anas. They were fun and looked after us all. A real credit to MBA.
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 367kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
It's no secret that we love cycling and many of us at HQ think it's the best way to see a country, however, we realise that organising your own trip can be a total faff. On our cycling trips, we've found a local guide who has put together a perfect route and will navigate for you all the way. We even send a van that transports your overnight luggage and provide high-quality bikes and delicious snacks to keep you going. Faff eliminated! All you have to do is turn up, pedal and take in the landscape with your fellow tourers. You don't need to be a lycra-clad 'roadie' although they're welcome too!
You'll be riding Scott Aspect 740 bikes. These are light hardtail aluminium mountain bikes - perfect for riding on-road and for the gravel tracks over the desert. They all come with standard flat pedals and male/standard saddles. If you would rather pack your own saddle and pedals (including SPD's), please do and these will be fitted for you.
We recommend booking more than 31 days in advance to guarantee your spot on the trip. However, if requesting to book between 31 and 15 days in advance your host will need to check accommodation availability before accepting your booking (please do not book flights until your booking has been confirmed by the host). Unfortunately it is not possible to book this particular tour within 14 days of departure as your host has to register a final list of passenger details for the required permit at this stage (this is a legal requirement of the Jordanian authorities and cannot be flexed).
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice however, we suggest the below as a guideline per person:
Cycling guide: $5+ per person per day Support vehicle driver: $4+ per person per day Wilderness camping support team: $3+ per person per day Local guides: $3+ per person per guide Hotel porters: $2 per person per day Restaurants: £1 per person Jeep drivers: $2 per person
Of course, you are free to tip more or less and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - while often expected, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.
Ramadan will take place from 22nd March to 20th April 2023 and 10th March to 8th April 2024. The national holiday of Eid ul-Fitr will follow for 2-3 days. Ramadan is an Islamic festival where the religious do not eat or drink during daylight hours. While this is a really interesting time to travel, you can expect some business hours will be shortened, alcohol is not permitted during daylight hours and some restaurants will be closed during this festival period. Activities for local people tend to be limited during the day and the nights are very active in cities with lots of different foods being sold and consumed. However in hotel restaurants and tourist areas food and drink are served as normal and Ramadan will not affect the inclusions on your trip. Liquor stores are likely to be closed for the month but in tourist enclaves bars stay open (although some may not allow alcohol outdoors - but inside is generally okay).
The transfer vehicle will have a large vat of water that you are able to top your water bottles up with. Most hotels will also provide safe drinking water so single-use water bottles should not be needed.
We are monitoring the UK government travel advice closely in response to the conflict over the border in Israel and Palestine. In addition, we are in close contact with our local hosts in Jordan in relation to the situation. Trips in Jordan remain unaffected and are running as scheduled.
For current advice about travelling in Jordan, have a read of the FCO pages here.
Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.
Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.
We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.
All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.
Our team of Adventure Hunters create exclusive adventures with highly vetted, specialist hosts. We only work with independent, local in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
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You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together. Full details
DEPARTURE DATES
Saturday • 21st September 2024
to Saturday • 28th September 2024
Saturday • 28th September 2024
to Saturday • 5th October 2024
