Bike Trails of Jordan

We ride a total of 222 km over five cycling days. Our route takes in some of the best riding on the Jordan Bike Trail, a network of mixed-surface tracks that spans the entire length of the country. In the process, we connect the dots of the Kingdom’s top attractions including, of course, the world-famous rock-hewn city of Petra, the spectacular desert of Wadi Rum, and the salty expanse of the Dead Sea. By bike we can go beyond the hits and immerse ourselves in the natural and cultural splendours of Jordan on a much deeper level. With several vehicle transfers before and/or after our rides, we avoid busy main roads and focus on the most enjoyable routes.

The trip is fully supported, and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of water and refreshments along the way.

Suitability: This is an active-level tour, and riders can expect to be challenged by both the route and terrain in various ways. Jordan’s rugged geography of highs and lows involves steady ascents and descents, though the route has been specifically designed to capitalise on more of the latter! As an adventure designed for mountain biking, you should have experience cycling on rough surfaces and off-road trails. This requires confident bike handling skills, particularly on the descents. A 4x4 vehicle follows the group at all times to carry supplies and provide a refuge for weary riders. However, please note that the 4x4 may occasionally need to deviate for a short period depending on the conditions of the trail, which can vary according to the season.

Biking Conditions: Riders can expect approximately 75% of the route to consist of vehicle-width dirt and gravel tracks, alongside sections of singletrack and off-road riding. The remaining 25% is made up of paved surfaces, ranging from high-quality tarmac to broken, bumpy, and cratered roads. The non-paved portions of this trip offer fantastic riding for mountain bikers, though it is important to remember that some sections consist of loose gravel and sandy patches that require careful navigation. Additionally, several descents are quite rocky and demand extra caution. While traffic on the paved sections is generally minimal, be prepared to share the road with cars, motorcycles, and buses, particularly when approaching towns and major attractions. Jordan can be windy, which may work for or against our favour depending on the direction, but you will certainly need a buff to protect your mouth and nose from the dust. Rainfall is not common at the time we schedule our tours, but it is possible; conditions can become slippery, and flash floods can occasionally impact the trails. It is all part of the adventure, and your expert guide will ensure you are safe at all times!

Accommodations: In Amman (Day 1), Petra (Day 4), and Aqaba (Day 6), we stay in modern, centrally located hotels at the 3–4 star level. In Dana (Day 2), we stay in a boutique guesthouse blending in with the stone architecture of the village. In the desert (Days 3 & 5), we sleep under the stars at bespoke tented camps with Bedouin décor. And at the Dead Sea, we stay at an elegant beach resort with all the bells and whistles. While all selected accommodations on this tour offer clean private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, and AC/heating, please note that extras like a swimming pool or a lift are only available at some of the properties. Our chosen hotels also feature hygienic restaurants offering a mix of Jordanian and Western options. Please be aware that some older properties, while charming, may show signs of wear and tear. Room sizes may vary, and beds can be firmer than you are used to. For larger groups, we may need to use more than one accommodation and, in case of limited availability, switch to an alternative property of a similar standard to those listed in the itinerary.

Bikes

Because some people can't imagine going on a trip without their own beloved bicycle, we do not provide them as part of this tour. However, you can hire bikes locally for the price listed in the tour pricing section. We provide high-quality hardtail mountain bikes manufactured by Scott or similar. If you bring your own bike, please make sure it is a mountain bike with front suspension in good mechanical order. We also have E-Bikes available for hire, but they are limited in number & size - please send an email to us to check on availability.

Bike Repairs

Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee having spares for every conceivable problem. Carrying a basic tool kit, a spare tube and a pump while riding is recommended.

Safety

Wearing a helmet is required on all our biking adventures and is non negotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.

Guides

You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route.

If this is the tour for you here's what you need to do to confirm your place:

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CONFIRMING YOUR BOOKING

Just complete our online booking form or send your booking details offline (email or post), and we will confirm your participation. No deposit is needed to confirm your place on a SpiceRoads tour.

You are advised to read our Booking Conditions in full before you make your payment and should you require further clarifications of any of the conditions below, please email us or call our office.

TRIP STATUS

There is a minimum number of participants (usually 2) required to enable the trip to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to Depart'. Once a trip is guaranteed to depart you are free to book your flights and make other travel arrangements. If the trip status is ‘Limited’ will mean we have only a small number of spaces available for booking. If you are unsure about the trip status, please email us or call our office.

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From the tour page, click the 'Book Now' link. All departures for this tour will appear, just select the date you'd like to travel. For the next steps, you'll need to know the names of the people travelling. If you wish you can also provide extra details such as passport numbers, height (for bike hire), or you can add that later by logging into Manage My Trip (we'll set up an account for you automatically if you don't already have one). Our system will contact you from time to time to fill in the missing information, as it will be required before departure. However, if the trip that you are booking offers a child discount, you will have to fill out the date of birth of each rider (so we can calculate the appropriate discount).

If you are having any problems please send us an email, or give us a call (+66 026 3295) and one of our travel specialists will assist you with your booking.

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DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS

We do not require a deposit or full payment to book a place for you on a tour.

The balance of the tour’s cost (final invoice) will need to be paid 60 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights.

In the case where a booking is made when there are less than 60 days until the tour departure date, the tour’s cost should be paid in full within 72 hours of receiving an invoice from SpiceRoads. Payment can be made by credit card using our online payment gateway or by bank transfer. When making payment online you will need to confirm that you have read these booking conditions during the "checkout" process, which equates to agreeing to the terms of services and stipulations as indicated in this document.

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The exception can be made for last-minute miscellaneous fees that can be paid locally (visas, additional local hotel bookings, etc.) can be settled on the day of arrival.

FULL FLEXIBILITY FOR TOUR CANCELATIONS

If the tour is cancelled or postponed by SpiceRoads because we didn't make the trip numbers and the tour can’t run, we will make a full cash refund (by bank transfer or on your credit card).

If the tour is cancelled for any other reason, including due to Covid related travel restrictions, we will give you a full credit (with no deductions for admin or any other small-print item) to use on any SpiceRoads tour with no time limit. (Exceptions being flights, special permits and other non-refundable items and these will be advised when booking the trip).

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