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Introduction
Originally designed as a 10 days
trip and still run each year as a training expedition for who would
be in real adventures. We redesigned this trip for the whom in love
with the nature and sightseeing. Spend 10 days exploring North and
South of Jordan, while mountain, desert biking and hiking.
Experience magnificent mountains, lime stones, abundant wildlife and
much more. We've selected biking routes and hiking trails which
offer incredible vistas, geological wonders and historically famous
trails. Welcome to Jordan! |
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Day by day tour itinerary
B: Breakfast, L: Lunch,
D: Dinner
Day 1:
Arrival
Flight to
Amman and transfer to Azraq Guesthouse for dinner and overnight stay |
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Day 2:
Qasr Al-Azraq/Shumari
natural reserve/Azraq Guesthouse
Your cycling tour will start with a visit of
Qasr
al-Azraq.
This Islamic castle was built in black
basalt and has been in continuous use since Roman times. During the
Arab revolt
it functioned as the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia. You will
cycle in the
beautiful scenery of the
Azraq Oasis
and the
Shaumari Nature
Reserve.
The Shaumari Nature
Reserve is set up as a breeding centre for endangered or locally
extinct
wildlife. With a bit of luck you can see the oryxes, ostriches and
gazelles. You
will have dinner in the Azraq guesthouse and spend the night
there.(B,L,D) |
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Day 3:
Umm Qais/Jerash
To Umm Qais will visit
Umm Qais,
which was built mainly out of black basalt. Here you can enjoy the
impressive view over Lake Tiberias and the Golan Heights and ride your
cycles down to Jerash, check in at Olive Branch hotel, dinner and
overnight. (L,D) |
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Day 4:
Visit
Jerash – Wadi
Shayib – Dead Sea
After breakfast we
ride our cycles to Jerash (2 miles) and we will visit
Jerash: , the
Pompeii of the East. You will enter
Jerash
through the monumental South Gate and find yourself wandering around
in a Roman city. You will walk in the Oval Plaza surrounded by
colonnades, visit the Roman theatre and Byzantine churches with
mosaic-covered floors. Enjoy a stroll along Jerash’ main road the
Cardo and pass by the Nymphaeum. Jerash has been covered by sand for
centuries, the main reason why it is still so well-preserved. You may
experience the marvelous acoustics of the theatre, the stage of the
Jerash music festival which takes place every year. And see for
yourself how the Romans built the earthquake-proof columns of the
colonnaded streets. And then we drive down via Wadi Shayib the greenly
canyon, where the prophet Shuyaib located, the best green part in
Jordan we travel down to Dead Sea, , the lowest spot on earth. The
Dead Sea is believed to have healing powers, because of the super
salty water. Sodom and Gomorrah, the site where Lot’s wife was turned
into a pillar of salt, is believed to have been located close to the
Dead Sea. Enjoy the afternoon floating around in the sea water,
bathing in the sun, or undergo one of the relaxing mud treatments. We
check in at RSCN campsite, dinner and overnight (B,L,D) |
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Day 5:Dead
Sea- Kerak-Petra
After breakfast at
Dead Sea beach, we travel up by bus to Kerak castle : will be a visit
to the castle of
Karak,
where Saladin and Richard Lionheart fought during the crusades. You
will continue along the King’s Highway, passing several ravines. To
Petra, check in at Hotel, dinner and overnight (B,L,D) |
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Day 6:
Petra Full Day
In the morning a local
guide will escort you into
Petra
and show you the highlights of the Nabatean city. You will enter the
city through the Siq, the narrow gorge and be rewarded with the most
astonishing and dramatic monument in Jordan: the Treasury. You will
also visit the theatre, the tombs and façades and the colonnaded
street. Afternoon climb up to the Monastery, enjoy the great view of
Wadi Araba, and evening back to your Hotel in Petra. (B,L,D) |
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Day 7:
Petra/Wadi
Rum/South border
In the morning cycling
to Little Petra, stone age area, afternoon we drive you by busses to
top of Ras Al-Neqeb the great view of Wadi Rum and all South of
Jordan, then ride your cycles to Wadi Rum passing the new Bedouin
villages, to the moon Valley (Wadi Rum) Famously described by T. E.
Lawrence as "vast, echoing and God-like," and acclaimed by many as one
of the most stunning deserts capes in the world, Wadi Rum is a
nature-lover's paradise. Serious mountaineers relish its challenging
climbs (some 1,750 meters up sheer granite and sandstone cliffs),
while casual hikers enjoy the peace and tranquility of its sweeping
vistas, towering rock faces and boundless empty spaces. Evening we
drive you in the Middle of the desert where we going to camp at
Bedouin tents, we will have Bedouin Folklore, all equipments are
available for overnight. (B,L,D). |
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Day 8:
Wadi Rum/Aqaba
In the morning one
hour cycling to Aqaba, check in at Hotel, private beach, swimming and
snorkeling, relax, and stay at the beach, overnight. (B,L,D) |
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Day 9:
Aqaba/Wadi Arava/Amman
Active day, cycling
via flate desert, Wadi Arava, 150 Km, and continue by Bus to Amman,
enjoy the highlights of Amman, city tour in Amman. shopping in Old
Souq, dinner and overnight.(B,L,D) |
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Day 10: Departure
Breakfast, transfer to
Airport, assist with departure, back home
to South border,
departure. (B,L) |
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Rates starts at : 850 US $ per person |
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Minimum of participants: 3 Pax
Maximum of participants: 6 Pax
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Average Daily Mileage : 75 Km a day |
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Total Trip Mileage : 300 Km |
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Overall Difficulty Rating : Intermediate |
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People of Jordan: Family Friendly |
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Age of Participants : 18 – 55 years old |
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Language : English, French, Dutch, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic,
Hebrew. |
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Prices included:
Meets and assist at Sheik Hussein Bridge
Professional tour guide
Full Van Support
All Suppliers and carry languages
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned
Campsites at Dead Sea beach
Hotel accommodation
Daily route directions and maps
Sightseeing and cultural activities
All meals
Busses (A/C, WC)
Soft drinks (mineral water, tee, coffee) |
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Services not included: Departure tax, Personal Expenses, travel
insurance |
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Daily Cycling Times: 2-7 hours. |
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For this tour a 27-speed Avanti Pioneer hybrid cycle with front
suspension is available. The hybrid provides a more upright cycle
position which can be more restful. | |