• Bike from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea
• Spectacular desert tracks and scenic backroads 
• 6 days cycling with 100% vehicle support 
• Free day to explore Petra 
• Camp out Bedouin style in Wadi Rum
• Ride down to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth
• Group size 2 to 14

Rendezvous at the group hotel in Madaba.

Two group transfers will be arranged from Amman Airport to the hotel in Madaba. These transfers will meet the arrival of the Royal Jordanian and British Airways flights from the UK and will normally depart from the airport at around 23:00 on Day 1 of the trip itinerary and 01:00 on Day 2 of the trip itinerary.

Our representative will accompany the group on the 30-minute journey to the hotel.

• Distance / Duration: 68km (42 miles) / 6 to 7 hours riding including stops
• Total Ascent / Descent: 1090m / 1070m
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, there is time to assemble the bikes before starting the first stage of the mountain biking journey. Bike bags and boxes will be left in storage at the hotel for those bringing their own bikes.

Riding straight from the hotel, the route follows quiet back roads westwards to Mount Nebo, reputedly the place from which Moses viewed the “promised land”. Mount Nebo offers a fantastic view across the Dead Sea and the Jordan River to the West Bank, and on a clear day it is possible to see Jerusalem, around 45 kilometres away.

Heading south from Mount Nebo, the ride follows a minor road between isolated farms to the village of Main, then joins the “King’s Highway” (an ancient route linking Madaba with Petra, now a little-used local road). After a few kilometres, the route turns onto a dirt track to Libb, then follows a narrow, hilly road westwards to the ruins of King Herod’s palace, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded.

Stop at the viewpoint to enjoy a striking panorama across the Dead Sea, before finishing the day in the nearby village of Mukawir. Overnight is in simple homestay accommodation run by the village cooperative. Facilities are basic but include a hot shower, and there are four sleeping rooms shared appropriately by the group. Dinner with a local family offers a fascinating glimpse into Jordanian household life.

• Distance / Duration: 89km (56 miles) / 9 hours riding including stops
• Total Ascent / Descent: 1890m / 1620m
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mukawir sits at around 800 metres, and today’s ride begins with a rapid descent to the lowest point on earth, on the banks of the Dead Sea, at 400 metres below sea level. An early start allows this descent on a minor road with little traffic.

Cycling along the Dead Sea shoreline, the group arrives at the Mujib Nature Reserve, with the opportunity to swim and experience the remarkable buoyancy of the salty water (around 10 times as salty as normal seawater). The Jordan River flows into this inland sea, but it has no outlet, and combined with high evaporation this creates extreme salinity and very limited plant or animal life.

After a shower, the ride continues south beside the sea for around 20 kilometres. At a junction, the route turns off to begin the challenging 25-kilometre climb back up onto the Eastern Plateau to over 900 metres. If you prefer not to tackle the 1300-metre ascent, the support vehicle is available.

Arriving in Karak, there is time to visit the magnificent Crusader fortress before checking in to the hotel. The fort’s commanding position on the King’s Highway makes it an excellent example of 12th-century Crusader architecture.

• Distance / Duration: 87km (55 miles) / 9 hours riding including stops
• Total Ascent / Descent: 1830m / 1750m
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s ride continues south along the Eastern Plateau. After a short transfer away from traffic in central Karak, the route follows the quiet King’s Highway again, passing agricultural fields, ruins, and small villages until reaching the edge of the Al Hassa Canyon.

After stopping to admire the views, the route descends into this impressive rocky chasm. Then comes the climb back out: an 800-metre ascent, made easier by the thought of the picnic lunch and the rest once the 22-kilometre climb is complete.

After lunch, riding continues south. The route avoids Tafila by contouring around its east side on minor farm roads, steadily gaining height to around 1600 metres near the rocky summit of Jabal Ata’ta.

A final 400-metre descent leads to Dana village (1250m) and a basic but friendly hotel. Dana sits on the edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan’s largest reserve area, featuring spectacular mountains and wadis along the face of the Great Rift Valley.

• Distance / Duration: 69km (43 miles) / 8 hours riding including stops
• Total Ascent / Descent: 1435m / 1670m
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dana village has been home to the Al Ata’ata tribe for 400 years. This morning, there is time to look around the tranquil settlement before setting off towards Shobak Castle, another Crusader fortress in Jordan’s historic chain, built in 1115.

Beyond the castle, a steep climb through small villages leads to an excellent off-road track contouring the edge of the Eastern Plateau, with magnificent views down to the desert of Wadi Araba.

Rejoining the King’s Road, the ride descends to Wadi Musa (“Valley of Moses”), the gateway town to Petra, the “Rose-Red City”. Check in to a comfortable hotel for two nights.

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day off the bikes to explore ancient Petra. In the morning (2–3 hours), an expert English-speaking guide will accompany the group, and afterwards you are free to explore independently.

An early start helps you get ahead of the crowds and walk through the atmospheric Siq to the city. After the long twilight of the Siq, the sunlit façade of the Treasury is a stunning sight.

Petra is a vast archaeological site, much of it still unexcavated. Built by the Nabataeans, it reflects a rich blend of influences from Egypt, Babylon, and the Greek Mediterranean. Highlights include the Temple of the Winged Lions, the High Place of Sacrifice, the Roman theatre, the Garden Tomb, and the Byzantine church.

A packed lunch is provided. Spend a second night at the hotel in Wadi Musa.

• Distance / Duration: 91km (57 miles) / 9 hours riding including stops
• Total Ascent / Descent: 600m / 1160m
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, a short transfer south on the King’s Highway leads to Rajif (1565m), where the ride begins with a swift descent to Delagha. From there, an off-road track heads south-east through dramatic desert scenery, passing scattered Bedouin camps, to Al Humaimah, an old stopping place on the historic “Spice Route”.

After lunch and a rest, the route crosses the Desert Highway and continues toward Wadi Rum. The landscape changes as sandstone mountains grow larger and more colourful. Cross the 5-kilometre dry mud flats of Disieh, surrounded by sandstone formations, before arriving at Rum Village (950m) between Jebel Rum and Jebel Um Ishrin.

Meet the Bedouin host and transfer by 4WD into the heart of the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Overnight is in a traditional Bedouin camp, with time to watch the desert sunset and enjoy a well-deserved “zarb”, a Bedouin dish of meat and vegetables cooked beneath the embers.

Wadi Rum was described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and god-like”, and parts of Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here. The camp is simple but comfortable, with proper toilets and showers, and shaded areas for relaxing and dining.

• Distance / Duration: 52km (32 miles) / 3 to 4 hours riding including stops
• Total Ascent / Descent: 95m / 10200m
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and time to enjoy the desert morning, begin the final ride at the foot of Al Qattar. Cross the western edge of the Wadi Rum reserve on hard desert trails, with some soft sand sections that can be challenging.

After a couple of hours, reach a tarmac road that connects to the main road into Aqaba. Ride to the edge of the sea to mark the completion of the journey.

Enjoy a quick lunch at a popular local hangout, then head to Aqaba’s South Beach for a couple of hours at a beach resort by the Red Sea. Swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach with a cold drink.

After a shower and change, transfer back to the group hotel in Madaba in the late afternoon to repack bikes for the journey home.

• Meals Included: Breakfast

A transfer will be provided from your hotel to AMM Airport (approximately 30 minutes).

If you wish to extend your trip (for example, enjoy an extra day or two in Aqaba), please let us know and we will be glad to assist.

We wish you a safe homeward journey and hope to see you again in Jordan soon.

• A locally based English speaking bike guide
• Visas
• Timed Amman Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the trip
• One or more support vehicles and drivers
• A specialist local guide in Petra
• Entrance fees to Karak Castle / Petra / Wadi Rum / Aqaba beach
• All accommodation as detailed under ‘trip details’
• All meals
• Complimentary water, juice and snacks throughout the rides

• Flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips for the guide and local support crew
• Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc
• Bike hire in case you are not bringing your own bike: available upon availability for US$120
• Tents single accommodation: not available
• Hotels single accommodation: available on request for a supplement of US$245 - includes 6 nights hotel