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Why book this trip?Why book this trip?

Cycle through some of the most spectacular scenery and sites of Jordan. Float in the Dead Sea at the

lowest place on earth and camp in Wadi Rum desert under a blanket of stars. Visit the ancient city of

Petra - a world class UNESCO site.

Madaba and Mount Nebo - Discover Jordan's biblical heritage as we ride in the footsteps of Moses

Wadi Rum desert camp - A night under the stars in our Bedouin camp in a secluded spot

Red Sea - Relax on the beaches and swim among the coral and fish.

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ItineraryItinerary

Itineraries on some departure dates may differ, please select the itinerary that you wish to explore.

Arrive in Madaba, an interesting market town known for its Byzantine-era mosaics.

There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Madaba at any time. If you would like to

receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Queen Alia International

Airport (AMM), which is a 30 minute drive from the hotel. You will meet your Tour Leader at the

welcome meeting at 8.30am tomorrow.

If your flight arrives earlier in the day, perhaps you might choose visit the Madaba Museum, Visitors

Centre or one of the many fascinating churches or you may wish to go to a café for a coffee and soak up

the atmosphere of this market town.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N :

Madaba 1880 Hotel (or similar)

Grade: Comfortable Hotel

SI N G L E R O O M AVA I L A B L E

M E A L S PR O V I D E D : N O N E

I N C L U D E DM E A L S

Breakfast: 8Lunch: 4

Dinner: 1

T R I P STA F F

Explore TourLeader / Cycle

guideDriver(s)

Local Guide(s)

T R A N SPO R T

BusBicycle

A C C O M M O D AT I O N

7 nightscomfortable hotel

1 nights simpletented camp

C Y C L I N GG R A D E :

Moderate

G R O U P SI ZE :

10 - 16

DAY 1DAY 1 - Join trip in Madaba - Join trip in Madaba

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After the welcome meeting we visit the spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics of Madaba including

the famous 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. We then start cycling toward Mt Nebo, reputedly

the burial place of Moses and certainly the site for a spectacular view over the valley below. We will stop

en route for our included picnic lunch. Freewheeling down the stunning series of switchbacks towards

the unique setting of the saline waters of the Dead Sea, at nearly 400m below sea level the lowest point

on earth is a great way to start this trip! Surrounded by barren hills, this unparalleled body of water has

an amazingly high salt content (33%), resulting in the absence of any form of animal life and creating an

almost impossible propensity to sink. We will have the opportunity to 'swim' in its buoyant waters and

enjoy the therapeutic properties of its mineral rich mud before continuing on up to Shobak by bus for

our overnight stop.

On all of the rides you will be provided with filtered water, tea and seasonal fruit and veg for snacks

(included).

Our total cycling distance today is approximately 36 kilometres (total 82 metres asent and 1273 meters

descent).


Montreal Hotel (or similar)



M E A L S PR O V I D E D : B R E A KFA ST & L U N C H

This morning, we drive the short distance across the valley to Shobak Castle. The first of the series of

Crusader Castles built in Jordan, it was constructed by Baldwin I in 1115 and only surrendered in 1189

to the Great Salahdin. After our visit to this isolated stronghold we will continue on our journey on the

Kings Highway. An ancient road that once carried the treasure laden caravan's of Solomon, to the fabled

Nabatean city of Petra, one of the highlights of our journey and surely one of the most spectacular

archeaological sites on earth. We cycle the undulating landscape through the fabled land of the Edomites,

once home to the largest of the three Transjordanian Iron Age kingdoms that inhabited these wild upland

regions. Descendents of Lot's brother-inlaw Esau, the Edomites went on to become rich from trade in

copper and luxury goods, before making way to the emerging Nabatean kingdom that went on to create

the majesty that is Petra. We will stop en route for our included picnic lunch before continuing

southwards as our route takes us from an elevation of some 1700m down to about 1000m and we skirt

the lower slopes of the mountains that lead the way to Petra. Tonight there is the opportunity to visit

Petra lit by candlelight, a majestic experience.

DAY 2DAY 2 - Visit Madaba and cycle to Mt Nebo and descend to Dead Sea - Visit Madaba and cycle to Mt Nebo and descend to Dead Sea

DAY 3DAY 3 - Cycle from Shobak Crusader Castle to Petra - Cycle from Shobak Crusader Castle to Petra

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Our total cycling distance today is approximately 42 kilometres (total 800 metres asent and 1014 metres

descent).


Edom Hotel (or similar)




Abandoned centuries ago Petra was the rock cut stronghold of the Nabateans, a fortress city built to

protect the lucrative levies its citizens imposed on the rich caravans heading north. Surrounded by

imposing mountains and approached through a deep, narrow cleft in the rocks, known as the Siq, it is a

unique and unforgettable place and, enhanced by the play of light and shadow, an altogether

overwhelming experience. Approaching on horseback this morning, we then enter the Siq on foot,

following its towering sandstone walls towards the site of the captivating and iconic splendour of the

beautiful Khazneh (The famous Treasury). A guided walking tour will take us to some of the key parts of

this remarkable and ancient site, one of the most impressive and exciting anywhere in the world. We'll

take in the Colonnaded Street and the Royal Tombs, enjoy the site of its amazing theatre, with its 8,000

seats carved from the solid rock. A free afternoon affords the possibly of climbing the steep track up to

the magnificent sacrificial 'High Places' (altars) and the top of Jebel Harin (1396m) for a stunning view

over Wadi Araba and the Negev Desert. Here we find the Monastery, the largest of Petra's monuments

and certainly a highlight to any visit to the city. Towering to a height of 40m its doorway alone measures

8m in height, dwarfing anyone framed within it and it is certainly worth the steep climb up to it. This

evening you have the opportunity to enjoy a Bedouin cookery demonstration and meal at a nearby

restaurant, learning how to make a traditional Makloubah (upside down) dish, with meat, rice and fried

vegetables, followed by Um Ali, a creamy Arabic dessert with croissant pieces, raisins and nuts (No

cycling today).




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M E A L S PR O V I D E D : B R E A KFA ST

We have a free morning to revisit the Petra site, relax or shop in Wadi Musa. After a traditional Bedouin

meal for lunch we take to our bicycles again and ride to Little Petra - a satellite of the main site. We can

also visit the important Neolithic site at nearby El Beidha to view an excavated Stone Age village where

the remains of houses, fireplaces and workshops that date back to around 6000 BC have been excavated,

providing visitors with access to one of oldest excavated Neolithic sites on earth. On return to Wadi

Musa what better way to relax this evening than with a traditional Ottoman Bath (optional).

Our total cycling distance today is approximately 20 kilometres (total 399 metres ascent and 414 metres

descent).






Returning to the Kings Highway we pedal south over undulating upland pastures including a few long but

gentle ascents and finally, the five-mile freewheel down to the southern desert. Today's picnic lunch spot

offers views over Arava and Israel beyond. Cycling along the Old Desert Highway and negotiating sand

drifts across the road, we then transfer by bus the remaining kilometres to Wadi Rum. A place that seems

more akin to the surface of a distant planet than to anything on earth. The combination of its immensity,

colour and awe-inspiring shapes creates an atmosphere that is almost supernatural. Lawrence of Arabia,

who held Wadi Rum in high esteem, wrote: 'Our little caravan grew quite self-conscious, and fell dead

quiet, afraid and ashamed to flaunt it's smallness in the presence of the stupendous hills. Landscapes in

childhood's dreams were so vast and silent'. We have the opportunity this afternoon for an optional

camel ride to enjoy the stunning sunset as we ride or walk through a landscape of sandstone mountains

and white and pink coloured sands. The private campsite we use is intimate and for Explore's exclusive

use. The camp is located away from the main road and tourist centre and within the Wadi Rum protected

DAY 5DAY 5 - Free time in Petra. Cycle to Little Petra and El Beidha - Free time in Petra. Cycle to Little Petra and El Beidha

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area with great views over the desert. This evening presents the opportunity to experience traditional

Bedouin living arrangements in a large communal style goat hair tent, which provides the best protection

against typical desert extremes of hot and cold weather. The tent is laid out with rugs, mattresses, pillows

and blankets and is where each tribe would commune to eat, sleep and socialise. Another Explore group

may be at the campsite this evening if the itineraries coincide. After time to settle in and have dinner, we

learn to prepare Bedouin coffee in the traditional way. Coffee beans and cardamom pods are roasted

over an open fire, before brewing the coffee and enjoying its flavour. The rest of the evening is normally

spent around a campfire, with spectacular desert stars overhead. A toilet and wash block with limited

washing facilities is also available during our stay.

Our total cycling distance today is approximately 58 kilometres (total 770 metres asent and 1240 metres

descent).


Muhammed Mutlak Wadi Rum Camp (or similar)

Grade: Simple Tented Camp

M E A L S PR O V I D E D : B R E A KFA ST, L U N C H & D I N N E R

On our final day of cycling, we cross the Hejaz railway line and tour the desolate parts of Wadi Rum

riding on the 'Jelada' the hard dried mud left from the rare rains. Few other visitors venture to these

areas but for cyclists it is an easy riding surface and perfectly flat! A strange world of bleached bones and

mirages turn the surrounding hills into towering islands. We will stop for a picnic lunch in a remote

shady spot before making our way out of the desert and by afternoon transfer by bus to take us to Aqaba

and Jordan's only seaport. As we take our last views out across the Jordan Valley we reach Jordan's

southern borders, leaving behind the desert and entering a landscape of palm groves and coral reefs,

warm glistening waters and the impressive backdrop of the Jordanian Heights.

Our total cycling distance today is approximately 35 kilometres (total 181 metres asecent and 210 metres

descent).


My Hotel (or similar)



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We have a free day to relax or perhaps enjoy some more of the 17km of sandy beaches, splendid coral

reefs and clear warm waters for which Aqaba is famed. You may like to take the opportunity to swim or

snorkel in the Red Sea, or view the coral and marine life from a special reef-viewing boat. Late afternoon

we depart the coast and return to Amman.


Toledo Hotel (or similar)



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The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Amman.

There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Amman at any time. If your flight is

departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive

a complimentary airport transfer today, you need to depart from Queen Alia International Airport

(AMM), which is a 40-minute drive from the hotel.


DAY 8DAY 8 - Free day to relax by the Red Sea before returning to Amman - Free day to relax by the Red Sea before returning to Amman

DAY 9DAY 9 - Trip ends - Trip ends

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Trip informationTrip information

Jordan

Climate

During April to November days are generally sunny and hot without rain with temperatures around

32°C. In spring and autumn evenings can be cool and night temperatures can drop suddenly especially

in the desert. Expect cold nights in winter (December to February) when temperatures can drop to

around 0 degrees. Some rain should also be expected at this time of year.

Time difference to GMT

+2

Plugs

2 Pin Round

Religion

Islam

Language

Arabic

Optional activities

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated

costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may

depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were

originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities

are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract.

Petra - Petra by night JD17.00 pp; Ottoman bath JD25.00 pp; Cookery demonstration and meal JD25.00

pp

Wadi Rum - Camel trek JD20.00 pp.

Aqaba - Snorkelling on coral reef including lunch and snorkelling kit JD35.00 pp; Snorkelling from Boat

(snorkelling equipment included) JD35.00 pp; Berenice Private Beach club - entrance fee JD10.00 pp.

Clothing

When cycling: quick drying cycle tops, padded cycle shorts, lightweight wind and water proof jacket and

warmer breathable layers where local conditions require.

General: Pack essentially for hot, cold or mild weather depending on the time of the year.

Footwear

If you are not bringing cycle shoes then try to bring stiff-soled shoes as these are better for cycling -

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transmitting your energy into the pedals more efficiently. This becomes more relevant and recommended

the more demanding the grade and distances to cover. SPD cycle shoes are not well suited to trips that

combine sightseeing with cycling.

Comfortable shoes, trainers, sandals or flip flops are useful when not on the bike.

Luggage

20kg

Luggage: On tour

We recommend you bring a daypack and one main piece of luggage (total allowance: 44lb/20kg) which

will be transported between hotels while you cycle. Check the bike details section to see if a pannier or

handlebar bag is provided on the bike. Hotel porters are not always available, so don't overload yourself.

Please note you will only carry what you need to the camp in Wadi Rum and main luggage will be

transported directly from Petra to Aqaba.

Equipment

On all Explore cycle holidays we strongly recommend you bring along and wear your cycle helmet. It is a

legal requirement in Jordan to wear a helmet that meets current safety criteria. In case of an accident

resulting in personal injury, certain insurance policies are invalidated in cases where a helmet was not

being worn.

Cycle glasses to protect against dust, pollen and the sun, padded cycle gloves and a water bottle or water

delivery system (e.g. camelback or platypus) are also useful. You may choose to bring your own gel seat

cover for added comfort. If a handle bar bag or pannier is not provided (check bike details) then you may

like to bring a small rucksack to wear while cycling. Other items to consider bringing are a sunhat and sun

cream, torch, earplugs and insect repellent. Please carry some or all of your cycling equipment e.g. helmet

as part of your hand luggage.

Tipping

Explore leader

Tipping isn't compulsory, and we work hard to ensure that our leaders all receive a fair wage. However,

you might want to recognise a leader that's done a great job or really added to your trip by giving them a

tip. We're often asked about the recommended amount. It's a tricky one, and down to personal

preference, but we'd recommend between £15 to £20 per person per week as a guideline.

Local crew

Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this region of the world. Some local

staff will look to members of the group for personal recognition of particular services provided. In order

to make things easier for you, your leader may organise a group's tips kitty for included activities and

meals and if this is the case, they will account for it throughout the tour.

Accordingly, you should allow JD20.00 (Jordanian Dinar) per person for group tipping.

International Departure Taxes

The Jordanian government levies on all travellers a departure tax of JD8.00 per person. For travellers

departing by air this is usually included in the taxes on the airline ticket and thus nothing will be

collected from you at the point of departure. For those travellers departing by land, this will be collected

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by the immigration authorities at the port of departure from Jordan.

Jordan

Food and drink

The costs for meals may vary depending upon location, type of restaurant and number of courses

eaten and so the prices given are an average guide. Local restaurants located off the beaten track

may be less expensive, whereas an upmarket restaurant located in the centre of a major city may

charge more.

Lunch price

£10

Dinner price

£15

Beer price

£4

Water price

£1.5

Foreign Exchange

Local currency

Jordanian Dinar

Recommended Currency For Exchange

Sterling and US$ are widely exchangeable though exchange rates tend to favour the US$. It is

worth taking some money in cash. You may be able to order Dinars from your bank although

the rate will usually be lower than purchasing currency in country.

Where To Exchange

Banks or 'Forex' offices in main towns/cities.

ATM Availability

ATMs are widely available, but do not always work.

Credit Card Acceptance

In hotels and some larger shops/restaurants.

Travellers Cheques

Travellers Cheques, although still the safest way of carrying money, are difficult to cash in

Jordan. There are high commission charges on Travellers Cheques on a per cheque basis so if

using them we suggest you take high denomination cheques. Proof of purchase may be

necessary for encashment of Travellers Cheques.

Transport Information

Bus, Bicycle

Accommodation notes

Comfortable - Our mid-range accommodation offers a good level of service often with other amenities

such as a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Generally rooms will be comfortable with en-suite

facilities.

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Simple - We stay one night in a simple Beduin campsite, private for Explore travellers. The large

communal tent is laid out with rugs, mattresses, pillows and blankets. There are limited washing facilities

and separate WC tents.

Jordan's tourism infrastructure is well developed and standards are generally good. However, due to the

recent considerable rise in tourism in Jordan, hotels are experiencing very high demand for rooms',

particularly in and around Petra. This high demand can lead to lower levels of service and quality, as well

as occurrences of overbookings, which are often notified to us at a late stage. For this reason, we would

like to emphasise that hotel accommodation, including the standard of, is subject to change and facilities

are often simple. However, we are confident that these issues are vastly outweighed by our close

proximity to historical Petra perfect for exploring.

Please note that some hotel swimming pools in Jordan may operate separate timetables for men and

women.

Government Travel Safety Advice

We strongly recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for up-to-date information

and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and

customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice.

Please refer to our COVID-19 entry requirements page for any country-specific conditions of entry.

Whilst we strive to update this on a regular basis we recommend you also check the FCDO website for

the latest advice on entry requirements in this fast-evolving situation. Information can change at any

time.

Under 18 immigration guidance

Please note that some countries require proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under

18s. Please check requirements with the relevant embassy or consular office well in advance of travel if

this applies to your party.

Price Guarantee

Once your booking has been confirmed we guarantee the price will not increase, whatever the

circumstances. Before booking please ensure you have read our important tour pricing

information.Booking Conditions

Visa and Passport Information

Jordan: The Jordanian government have announced that from 01 June 2015, all visa fees will be waivered

for tourists of British, American, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian nationalities on arrival at an

international Jordanian airport. There are however, certain conditions that each tourist of these

nationalities must meet in order to gain the free visa. Most of these are already met by Explore trips;

however flight information, passport details and arrival date into Jordan all have an effect on qualifying

for the free visa. Please see below for the category that is applicable to your flight arrangements:

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The following information relates to the above nationalities travelling on flights to Jordan arranged by

Explore arriving on the first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, the above nationalities

must advise their passport details at least 14 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be

met by a representative who will assist with the visa process, this is already arranged by Explore as part

of the transfer arrangements from the airport to the start of the tour.

The following information relates to the above nationalities with Land Only arrangements arriving on the

first day of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, these tourists must advise their passport details

at least 14 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a representative who will

assist with the visa process. Land Only customers of the above nationalities arranging their own flights to

arrive in Jordan on the first day of the tour must advise their full flight details to Explore at least 7 days

prior to your departure date. We will then arrange for the representative to meet you as part of the

transfer arrangements from the airport to the start of the tour.

The following information relates to the above nationalities arriving in Jordan prior or after the first day

of the tour: In order to qualify for the free visa, tourists of the above nationalities must advise their

passport details at least 14 days prior to your departure date to Explore and must be met by a

representative who will assist with the visa process. To qualify for the free visa, you must contact Explore

at least 7 days prior to your departure date to arrange and purchase a private transfer. We will then

arrange for the representative to meet you as part of the transfer arrangements.

Please Note: For all tourists of the above nationalities that do not advise their passport details and for all

above nationalities that arrange their own travel arrangements and do not advise their flight details to

Explore within the above specified timelines, the Jordanian visa fee of JD40.00 (approximately £45) will

be applicable. This must be paid on arrival at an international Jordanian airport in order for individuals

to gain a visa to enter the country.

All other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate to determine if they are applicable for the

above free visa on arrival or must gain a visa prior to departure.

If you do require assistance in obtaining a visa then you may be able to apply through Explore's

recommended visa service in the UK, Travcour. See www.travcour.com to download the relevant visa

application for your trip, if applicable (UK citizens only), along with details of how to apply for your visa

through Travcour. The Team at Travcour will be happy to answer specific questions relating to visa

applications, please call them directly on 0208 5431846.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity

for your chosen destination.

Booking conditions

Before booking your Explore trip, please ensure that you read both our Essential Information and

Booking Conditions.

Transfers

Find out more about Trip Transfer Terms and Conditions before you book.

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Booking a land only package with Explore

Customers who have chosen to book on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements of our tour, please ensure that you

have checked your tour specific ‘Joining Instructions’ prior to booking your own travel arrangements.

Your joining instructions can be found below in the dates and prices information.

You may also be eligible for the Free Explore Transfer.

Joining Tour Abroad

Customers booked on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements will receive a Free Transfer, provided you arrive and

depart on the tour only itinerary start and end dates. The complimentary transfers will be arranged from

the Explore designated airport or train station to your trips joining point, and then back from the ending

point to the designated airport or train station. Generally the airport or station that Explore have

selected will be the one that is closest to the town or city where the trip starts, or the one nearest to the

joining point. It will be either an airport or train station but not both.

The exception to this rule is customers who are booked on a tour where the joining and ending point is at

the designated airport or train station.

Free transfers are not available for Self-Guided, Polar, Tailormade or Tours for Churches customers.

If you are not eligible for the Free Transfer then you will need to make your own way through to the

joining and ending point. On a majority of our tours Explore will be able to provide a private transfer at

an additional cost. Please ask for a quote at the time of booking.

For more information regarding the Explore Free Transfer click here

Insurance

It is a condition of booking with Explore that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your

responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full

terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you

intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities. Your Insurance Policy must fully

cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country. Please ensure your

policy includes medical emergency helicopter evacuation in the event of illness or injury and covers the

entire duration of your holiday. If you are trekking at altitude please ensure that there is no upper

altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip. The cost of many of our Polar Voyages will

exceed the capped amount covered by standard insurance premiums and you will be required to pay an

additional premium to cover the full value of your trip. Please ensure that you are covered for the full

amount of your holiday cost, as insufficient cover could invalidate a claim under the policy. Medical and

repatriation insurance cover is not mandatory for UK residents who are travelling on trips within the

United Kingdom.

Read more information about what travel insurance is required.

Flight information

Explore offers a wide range of flexible flying options to make joining and leaving our trips easy. Read

more about them here.

Flight Information

You are able to book this tour on a 'land only' basis or as a ‘flight inclusive’ package. Your flight inclusive

package will be fully protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ATOL protection scheme.

Booking a flight inclusive package with Explore

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We have a good selection of flights not only from London but from many regional airports around the UK

allowing us to compare fares between scheduled carriers as well as low cost and charter airlines. Our

dedicated flights team will match the best flight options to your arrival and departure airport.

On our website we display a UK flight inclusive package guide price which is generally based on a London

departure. To avoid paying supplements or to secure your preferred flight option, we recommend

booking as early as possible, especially for peak travel dates.

Ability to swim

An ability to swim is essential for your safe enjoyment of the water based activities on this trip. If you

wish to participate in these activities then we insist that you are able to swim.

Jordan

Vaccinations

Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against malaria, typhoid, tetanus infectious hepatitis

and polio. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria.

Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is

not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found

by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare

provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you

before travelling.

General cycling information

On this trip we cycle 191 km over five days (an average of 38 km per day). We travel mainly on

good tarmac roads (80% tarmac, 20% cycle paths) except for a section of day 7 on hard-packed

mud or 'jelada'. The terrain is generally flat or gently undulating with some ascents and long

descents. A support vehicle accompanies all rides, providing transfers between cycling points. We

have graded the route as moderate.

Bike included

21 gear Trek 7.1 FX or Trek 7.2 FX hybrid bike

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Bike information

Your included bike is a 21 gear Trek 7.1 FX or Trek 7.2 FX hybrid bike and will be the correct frame

size for your height. A water bottle holder is included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals

or saddle if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour

and can transport your day bag if you prefer to cycle without this. We provide spare parts and take

care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet.

Cycling grade

Moderate

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Why book this tripOn this trip we use locally-graded and centrally-located 3 star hotels that are close to

restaurants, shops and main sites of interest. Our desert camp lends for a better

experience as it is a private camp in the heart of Wadi Rum, 20 km deep inside the desert

rather than a shared camp by the main road. You can spend a breath-taking night under a

blanket of stars amid sand dunes and desert scenery. Unlike many other operators we

visit the Crusader castle of Shobak with stunning views over the Jordan valley. Our

fantastic back up crew look after you while cycling and the major highlight of Petra is

brought to life by an expert local guide.

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