Cycling Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike – 9 Days
Madaba, the Dead Sea, Petra, Aqaba and Wadi Rum by bike, in a group of up to sixteen.
Tour overview
This 9-day cycling holiday crosses Jordan from the northern hills to the Red Sea by bike, with support vehicles. A tour leader rides with the group, which numbers between five and sixteen. You stay eight nights in hotels and a Bedouin camp, with breakfast daily, two lunches and a dinner.
After visiting Jerash you ride through olive groves and villages to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, then pass Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea on the way to Petra.
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You explore Petra on foot and cycle to Little Petra, then ride through the Wadi Araba down to Aqaba on the Red Sea. A night in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum and a jeep safari complete the trip.
The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits cyclists who want an adventurous way to see Jordan.
Trip highlights
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Jerash (Day 2)
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Riding through olive groves to Madaba (Day 2)
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Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea (Day 3)
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Petra (Day 4)
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The Wadi Araba to Aqaba (Day 6)
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A Wadi Rum jeep safari (Day 8)
Your route
11 stops from Amman to Amman
- Amman Day 1
- Jerash Day 2
- Madaba Day 2
- Mount Nebo Day 3
- Dead Sea Day 3
- Petra Days 3–5
- Little Petra Day 5
- Gharandal Day 6
- Aqaba Day 6
- Wadi Rum Day 7
- Amman Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
Jordan by bike, with support. From the hills to the Red Sea.
Best suited to
- Cyclists
- Active travellers
- Adventure seekers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Amman, Jordan to Amman, Jordan
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Day 1 · Amman Amman
Welcome to Jordan.
- Hotel
- Larsa Hotel
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Day 2 · Jerash, Madaba Madaba
Olive groves.
- Hotel
- Black Iris Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Mount Nebo, Dead Sea, Petra Petra
Down to the Dead Sea.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Petra Petra
The Rose City.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Little Petra Little Petra
A ride north.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Wadi Araba, Aqaba Aqaba
To the Red Sea.
- Hotel
- Lacosta Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Aqaba, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum
A desert night.
- Hotel
- Bedouin camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Wadi Rum, Amman Amman
A jeep safari.
- Hotel
- Larsa Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Amman Amman
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Amman (1 night) Larsa Hotel
- Madaba (1 night) Black Iris Hotel
- Wadi Musa (3 nights) Hotel
- Aqaba (1 night) Lacosta Hotel
- Wadi Rum (1 night) Bedouin camp
- Amman (1 night) Larsa Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights in hotels and a Bedouin camp
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Hybrid bike hire and support vehicles
- Petra entry
- Wadi Rum jeep safari
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 5 lunches and 7 dinners
- Jordan visa
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are new to cycling
- You dislike heat
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,372 per person, twin share, tour only. 26 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £1,604 (single supplement from £232).
Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa, usually covered by the Jordan Pass or bought on arrival.
How hard is the cycling?
Moderate daily rides, with some long climbs and heat; a support vehicle is always on hand.
What is the Wadi Rum camp like?
A permanent Bedouin camp with beds and shared or private facilities, not camping in your own tent.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, two lunches and a dinner.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
Between five and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary