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Petra & Wadi Rum by bike

They say variety is the spice of life and this trip has just about everything the ruins of Jerash second only to Pompeii, Petra a world heritage site, cycling through the desert on a deserted road probably saw 4 cars in 4 hours and snokerling on a coral reef (an extra). An activity based holiday split 50/50 between sightseeing and cycling so never a dull moment except when on the coach but the rest was welcome. I went end of November and it was COLD in Wadi Rum so be prepared

Most Inspirational Moment

When Tommy turtle swam under our glass bottom boat, so unexpected, other than that the trip was a series of highlights, something new everyday

Thoughts on Group Leader

Weal the group leader was a mine of information as well as a fixer sorting out problems and patching up those that fell off their bikes

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you take some warm cloths and a windproof if going late in the year as although the sun shines all day it can get cold, also I am told November is the rainy season but we didn't see a drop

A busy and interesting trip

You’ll be on the go for much of the time, as this trip packs a lot into a week. It’s a great introduction to the country, which feels a million miles away from the troubles of its neighbours.

Most Inspirational Moment

It has to be Petra. It is so much more then The Treasury, which of course is fabulous by itself. However sleeping under the stars in the Wadi Rum and waking up to an amazing sunset was pretty fantastic too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wael is an extremely knowledgeable guy, and has a huge amount of information in his head that he is only too happy to impart. It's a busy schedule and he made sure we were all where we should be when needed!

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was warmer than I'd expected for November, but it's still worth having layers (maybe arm warmers) as one or two mornings/descents were a little cool. A 3 season sleeping bag was perfectly ok for sleeping under the stars at Wadi Rum, although there were a few mozzies, so take some repellant (you won't need it anywhere else). Petra covers a much bigger area than I'd expected, take comfy trainers for walking as the footpaths and steps have gravel and sand in places. You'll be walking further than you expect. Petra by Night (candlelight and music) was very atmospheric if you like that kind of thing - and it gave us the chance to walk the Siq in the dark (the candles light it up just enough). The Cave Bar by the entrance to Petra offers beer and cocktails and a chance to sit down after all the walking, it's part of the Crowne Plaza hotel so not cheap. Take a warm jacket to the Cave Dinner, it got quite chilly after a while. Try the Jordanian ice cream, ours were multi-flavour/colour and served up as a flower with petal-like shapes. Have a drink on the rooftop bar of the Doubletree Hilton in Aqaba, great views over the port to the Red Sea. It also has a bar area that serves food at lunchtimes with an open air hot tub. In fact, their room prices were pretty much the same as the hotel we were in so I wonder if Exodus could swap to provide a little more luxury for that night! The Wadi Rum camp has a fridge, as does the bus, if you want to have chilled drinks. And the main tent has electricity for charging gadgets.

Petra & Wadi Rum cycling

Good trip but hampered by the weather of very strong winds. This curtailed the cycling but remaining safe was a priority & taken seriously by our guide. It also made it colder than I was expecting however very dry with no rain

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra, being able to take time exploring on our own

Thoughts on Group Leader

Weal was very knowledgable & looked after all the needs of the group admirably. Also keen for us to have fun & enjoy our holiday

Advice for Potential Travellers

The cycling is not that flat several hills & some wonderful descents

Petra and Wadi Rum by Bike

A varied and interesting holiday – just the right balance of activity, culture and fun, and all in a country that is welcoming, safe and friendly. Great scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra. It's so much more than I expected having read about it and seen pictures of it. Ok, it can get a bit crowded with other tourists and tacky with all the touts but with not too much effort you find quieter places.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Among the best. Wael was efficient, helpful, extremely knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. Our cycling leader was also excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Your hands will be gripping those bars on those downhills (which are great if you like that kind of thing), so take a decent, padded pair of summer cycling mitts. Allow for a generous budget - enjoy yourself!

Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike holiday - 10th September 2016

A brilliant holiday experience made all the better by a great guide and very enjoyable fellow travellers

Most Inspirational Moment

The visit to Petra was the highlight of the holiday. Out guide, Zahair, lined us up in the siq - the narrow canyon leading to the ancient city, and with two paces to the left the wonderful iconic Treasury building was revealed in brilliant sunshine, in stark contrast to the dim and dark siq.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - wore his heart on his sleeve when it came to Jordanian history and the country of Jordan

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go and enjoy it. It's a busy trip with little rest but very enjoyable

Jordan cycle

Amazing trip. Petra was so interesting and our guide helped us understand all the history. Jordan was very welcoming and not the dangerous place everyone, including me, thought it would be.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sleeping in the desert and taking early morning shower in middle of such an amazing place.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was so well informed and made sure we had all we needed - including good advise re how to cope with the hot temperatures. "Warm water not cold!"

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not be put off by where Jordan is - close to the troubles. You get absolutely no sense of this when u r there.

Amazingly well put together and supported holiday

An amazing trip from end to end. It had everything!

Great food, great biking, great people and most of all great scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through the canyon at Petra and slowly having the treasury revealed to us. It's stunning every time you walk past it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wael was an amazing guide! Friendly with an infectious laugh. A lot of local and historical knowledge and he knew exactly how to get the most out of our trip. He even gave us great advice about visiting the capital (which we did on our own time outside of this trip). I was genuinely sad to say goodbye to him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Talk to people! We didn't meet a single unfriendly person in Jordan. Everyone was wonderful and happy to talk.

Great holiday - but more of a sightseeing tour than a cycling trip

As I’ve come to expect from Exodus, this is a full-on, very busy trip. We were exceptionally well looked after from being collected at the airport to being dropped off again at the end of the week. Jordan is a beautiful, fascinating country and the people were extraordinarily friendly.

Most Inspirational Moment

A few highlights - seeing the Treasury at Petra for the first time, cycling through breathtaking desert landscapes, sleeping outside in the desert, and an encounter with a camel...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair was wonderful. He had an astonishing depth of knowledge and a real passion for the history of his country. He was kind, thoughtful, well organised and had a never-ending bank of stories to draw on. He introduced himself to us as a storyteller and he certainly proved himself on that front! His sense of humour was infectious and most of all he really seemed to care deeply that we should have the best time possible while he was looking after us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes say that the cycling is mainly flat; I'd say this is wildly inaccurate! The distances are short but those hills are steep. Having been on other trips graded the same as this one I would say this one could be graded higher, if the distances were slightly longer (for me, there wasn't quite enough cycling and a bit too much stopping and starting). Jordan was more expensive than I thought it would be. I took the amount of money suggested in the trip notes and had to be very careful I didn't overspend. I bought nothing extra beyond food and drinks and only just had enough money. The trip notes also advise not to wear lycra but everyone in our group, including the bike leader, wore lycra and this was not a problem at all.

What a way to see Jordan!

Tourism by bike proved to be my favourite kind of touring a country, I feel like we all got so much done and seen so much of Jordan than we would have, had we been taking normal transport, as we were always on the move and we covered MOST of the country.
Jordan is such a beautiful country, full of history and holly sites, good food, lovely friendly people.
Seeing it by bike makes it even more special as you get to appreciate the beautiful nature and whizz past villages and towns, say hello to the locals, who encourage you and all the kids who try to high-five you along the way.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are so many inspirational moments in Jordan, -Visiting the ancient roman city of Jerash was such a treat for the group after which we got on our bikes.... -The cycle to Mount Nebo was a lovely ride, spotting Jerusalem and the dome of the rock was very special. -Visiting the city of Petra was an incredible moment (long one – we spend the whole day walking the ruin city) -Cycling to the dead sea and floating about it was another highlight -Petra by night is probably the highlight of this trip and a must do (although not included you can pay for your ticket 17JD) -Spending the day in Aqaba on the boat was another highlight organised for us by our leader, after which you cycle to Wadi rum and take a camel ride to see the sunset or sunrise (by choice). -Spending the night in the desert camp in Wadi rum (out of this world) with the beautiful and generous Bedouins who are such proud people. The desert of Wadi rum is like out of another planet and the 4x4 drive was so much fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group Leader Zuhair was a big highlight for us, the whole group really loved him, he was so funny and very attentive to our needs, cared for us and looked after us like his babies. He has so much knowledge of his country and was full of stories. Zuhair went above and beyond to make the trip comfortable fun, entertaining and educational for all of us. Thank you Zuhair

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice is to pack properly, this trip is truly a multi activity one, so packing well is essential (Cycling, walking/hiking (in Petra), evening wear for dinner and walking around, swim/beachwear for the Dead sea, Red sea and hotel pools, also a good idea to pack clothes for generally hanging out like in the desert of Wadi Rum). Also, I didn't pack my sleeping bag and I never needed it.

Petra and Wadi Rum by Bike -

Excellent biking. More km would have been even better

Most Inspirational Moment

Aproaching the 'first dessert of my live' on a bike

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sammy has a great sense of humor. He also has a great way of collecting extra money for himself ; he asks 50euro per person for 'snacks' on the way. In this way he earns 30 euro per person. 30x16members = 480euro in a week. Comes with an extra 30euro 'tips' per person. Camel ride in the dessert was 4 times!! more expensive that was is seen as official. Guess who's getting the profit. Exotical : Sammy is a great fan of the sharia and explains this with passion why the istallation of this system shouls happen as quickly as possible. The walking led by Sammy in Petra, was perfect and impossible without him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Follow the leader , but don't be afraid to take own initiative. Going to the center of the capital for exemple. Instead of going to 'the best restaurant of jordan' , where Sammy gets some ....