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PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

One of the best trips I’ve done.  Jordans a great country to visit – lots to see, the people are welcoming, and yes it is safe!  You don’t need to be super fit and the cycling is well organised with high levels of support

Most Inspirational Moment

I had a great time in Aqaba.  Its a great place to people watch and gave me the only real opportunity to meet the locals - don't forget to visit the mosque - they are so welcoming there!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zohair was a great leader, who could think on his feet and make adjustments to the programme where necessary. He kept us well entertained during the longer bus rides and arranged fantastic lunches and snacks for us on the road

Advice for Potential Travellers

Buy a cheap gel seat cover before you go - my saddle appeared to be covered in petrol - but I didnt realise until I'd ruined a pair of shorts!If you're a vegetarian, don't rely on exodus to book your in-flight meal!Don't pack too much! There's plenty of time to do laundry in Petra, if needed 

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TRIP.  Amazing country, a wide variety of things to please everyone (history, culture, adventure, people watching, sunshine), great cycling support and a fantastic guide.  Would recommend to anyone of any cycling ability.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking down on the Treasury in Petra after a beautiful hike; getting up higher to the monastery in Petra; and a great boat trip on New Year's Day in Aqaba.  But mainly I have lovely memories of spending time with our guide, learning about Jordanian people, practising Arabic! and whizzing down windy roads perfect for cycling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sounds like a cliche but Zuhair was a brilliant guide.  He spent time with us explaining Jordanian history, explaining about the people of Jordan. He was open, kind and warm, and provided a lot of entertainment, teaching us to speak Arabic (habibi), dancing at safe stopping points on the route.  He went the extra mile wherever he could, enabling us to pack in lots of extras like the boat trip on New Year's day; arranging for us to eat Jordanian specialities at dinner and amazing local snacks throughout; or providing a surprise little treat around the bonfire at the camp in the desert.  He definitely made our trip special, as did our bike team, tourist police and bus driver - all of whom were super helpful and supportive if you couldn't make it up a hill, they were there to pick you up!! Speical note of thanks to Zuhair who made sure we had a taxi waiting for us after the desert trip, as we left the group to spend a few days in Aqaba before we went home.  Thanks again for everything.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take more warm clothes than you think you need - in December / Jan anyway was our experience.  I failed miserably to pack anything appropriate!! - would have really appreciated some fleeces, some bike gloves, a few hats; and more trousers. We also would have taken a bit more local currency for tips etc, as kept having to withdraw cash to top up the tip purse.  We were both pleased that we hadn't bothered to bring bike shoes - we didn't feel we were on the bikes long enough to need them.  It is also worth noting that you shouldn't expect amazing hotels throughout the trip - they were definitely clean, comfortable and well located but don't expect luxury!!!

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

This is a brilliant trip, a beautiful country seen an an exceptional way.

Most Inspirational Moment

We climbed up the mountainside oposite Petra's "Treasury" and saw it from above.  Looking down on the famous site, with all the tourists looking like ants was amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was fantastic.  Very attentive, very knowlegable, and he gave us a lot of colorful information about the country, the history, the people, and the culture of Jordan.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you travel in the winter months be prepared for dramatic temperature swings, quite cold in the north and the mountains, quite warm at the Red Sea and Dead Sea.  Layers are a must!  Also, there is some trekking (well worth doing) so if you prefer to hike with poles, bring them along.

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

What a great way to see Jordan and what an amazing trip – Loved it!

Most Inspirational Moment

We did this trip to see Petra - and it did not disappoint!However, we also loved all the trip and the Jordanian people were just so friendly.  The stay in Wadi Rum on Christmas Eve was rather a special way to celebrate Christmas. Go for it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader, Danny Haddad, was superb. His knowledge was boundless and he was a great organiser. What a lovely person! However, the Jordanian culture is rather male dominated, even though they don't think so. Danny had some problems with the very high-powered women in our group. I think he was the best leader we have ever had. Truly inspirational!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go to Jordan with an open mind. The country is amazing and the people just lovely. It is a great way to see the country - just remember to have a good basic fitness level for this sort of trip, and you will get a lot out of it.Some modest dress is required. Be thoughtful to other cultures and you will have a ball.

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

So much seen and done without feeling rushed.  Great balance of activities.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a shooting star, making a wish and ...  watch this space!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zahier was very knowledgable and his English exceptional.  He quickly got to know the group and assisted us in any way he could.I knew my food choices would be limited being vegetarian and not eating bread, but once he understood this, he went out of his way to make sure I was catered for.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ask to see the Citadel if you have spare time on the last day back in Amman - I did it on my own as I flew out early, but well worth the visit...  Check weather at time of travel - don't assume because it's in the desert it's hot all the time in the day!!

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

The holiday exceeded expectation, it was a lot more varied than I anticipated.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moment was cycling through the desert, some amazing views and colours seen in the sandstone hills.  You were able to lose yourself in the beauty.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was great. He had some wierd and wonderful stories to keep us entertained and was good at keeping us on track :)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Layers are a good idea, it's cold in the hills & desert at night (I think both in winter and summer months), and the temperature varies a lot during the day as you travel from high ground to low, i.e. above 1000M to below 400M where he dead sea is.

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

A very enjoyable trip which was well organised and provided a great opportunity to experience much of what Jordan has to offer in a short space of time.

Most Inspirational Moment

There was so much that I really enjoyed about this trip that it is hard to think of one moment.... The best thing about this trip was that you get to experience so much in just over one week. There is the cycling, a bit of culture and history, hiking in Petra, the camp in Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea, snorkelling in the Red Sea, experiencing a Turkish bath..... a really good trip if you want to see as much of Jordan as possible and only have a week to spare.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader, Zuhair, was very enthusiastic, knowledgable and full of weird and wonderful stories. He also provided much entertainment showing off his Arabic dance moves at lunch stops. Very good fun but also took his job seriously at the same time, ie if there was a problem he would do his best to solve it for you.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There was not as much cycling as I had expected, ie. there were four days where you only cycle for a couple of hours (and the cycling is pretty easy with just a couple of hills) and only one 'proper' day's cycling.    There are a few climbs and one fairly steep descent on a rough road, but nothing that would challenge an experienced cyclist.   This was not a massive problem for me personally as my motivation for booking this trip was to explore Jordan and the cycling was more of an added bonus, and there are plenty of other activities as well as the cycling.  However anyone who's priority is to do lots of cycling might be a bit disappointed - for example in Petra you spend much more time hiking than cycling.  If you are going as a couple make sure you specify if you want double beds - the couples in our group only got a double bed for one of the eight nights and twin beds the rest of the time.  It is cold in November, take lots of layers and definitely take a sleeping bag for the Wadi Rum camp. Take a torch as well!  

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

An exciting trip spent cycling with an excellent group of people through hills and deserts. We booked our holiday to Jordan at short notice with the minimum of preparation, although we are regular cyclists.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing at the top of Mount Nebo looking out over JordanThe long walk and climb up to the Monastery in Petra and the impressive view.  Petra really is extraordinary. The exciting cycling downhill and sense of achievement every time I managed to get to the top of a hill Cycling and camping in the desert at Wadi Rum and the best breakfast of the whole holiday.  The Wadi Rum camp was much less basic than I expected.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair really made the holiday special.  His English was excellent.  There were a couple of issues but he dealt with them before we even mentioned them.  What more could you want from a tour leader!

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is really hilly and this is reflected in the distance cycled each day.  However no-one was put under pressure to keep cycling so if you can't make it up the hill the team are quite amenable to giving you a lift. Don't let this put you off - just practise a few hills before you go.Also, the weather was perfect for cycling in early October and the nights warm but still did not really need a thick sleeping bag in Wadi Rum.   

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

A fantastic trip! Through some fantastic landscapes and with some wonderful historical sites this is amazing cycling terrain. I know that had I not cycled through this country I would not have enjoyed the trip half as much, its the only way to do it. Good/Moderate fitness will help to enjoy this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many, every day there was a highlight but for me the desert was fantastic, an incredible part of the journey, I cetainly didn't expect it to rank so highly. Petra is superb, do try to do it by night, its a very different experience to going there by day, i'd recommend it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair was lovely, a very kind man with all of his guests well being as his priority. Humourous and knowledgable - excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you're going in September it will be very very hot, however its a very dry heat so quite bearable. Do not take a sleeping bag as it will save space to take a liner instead. It was 20 degrees at the coldest part of the night in Mid September. Take sterling - its as easy as dollars to change but less faff before you go. Just get it booked - this is a fantastic trip!

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

An action packed full holiday with great people an dhoisted by a great guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a few:Petra; Stunning and the climb up the mountain with a cup tea with Bedouin was classic and the rewar of the ice cream at the end of the day was a real moment of joy!! The frightening desecnt down the mountian with my brakes red hot!!The weird feeling of the deadsea.  

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair was brilliant, his stories made the trip and the history come alive.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you do a lot of cycling beforehand and get some mountain biking in!!