Jordan Multi-Sport 8Days

Overview

Hike, cycle, and swim your way through Jordan!

Tour Highlights:

  • Cycle along the best sections of the Jordan Bike Trail
  • Summit Jordan’s highest Peak
Day1: Queen Alia International Airport
Welcome to Jordan!

Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport. Your driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals lobby to transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight in Amman.

Driving time:
QAIA to Amman – Approx. 45 minutes.
Day2: Amman - Dana Village - Hike Shag AL Reesh Trail
You’ll have an early morning breakfast then you will be transferred to Dana Biosphere Reserve to start your hike.

Today’s hike will pass through one of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in the whole region. The Shaq Al Reesh trail is a circular hike going from Al-Barrah – walking through a breathtaking siq (gorge) – all the way to Shaq al Reesh.

Overnight in Dana.



*The hike is rated moderate to difficult and is about 12 km long (5+ hours). But can be shortened depending on group’s ability.

Driving distance:

Amman to Dana – Approx. 2:30 hours.
Day3: Dana - Shoubak - Cycle Shoubak to Little Petra - Little Petra
A short transfer out of Dana and on to visit Shobak Castle, the first of the series of Crusader Castles built in Jordan; which was constructed by Baldwin I in 1115 and only surrendered in 1189 to the Great Salahdin. From Shobak and then we cycle off-road on a mixture of dirt tracks and roads to Little Petra.

This stage of Jordan Bike Trail is stated as one of the most epic ones. The route contours around the mountains of Dana and Petra with great views across the Jordan valley.

Finish the ride with a visit to Little Petra. Then cycle to your overnight camp hidden in the rocks and enjoy the hospitality of the Bedouins.

Overnight in Little Petra



Cycling Info:

46,2 Km;

+945m; -1255m;

Max grade: 16,4%;

Avg grade: 1,1%.
Day4: Full Day Petra Visit
After breakfast, you will leave Little Petra and head to the red rose city Petra. Enter the city through 1 Km long narrow gorge which is flanked either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks, then continue to the stunning Treasury carved into the sandstone rock. Proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The site is massive and contains hundreds of elaborated rock-cut tombs, Treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.

Overnight in Petra.
Day5: Cycling from Petra to Wadi Rum - Sunset Jeep Tour
After breakfast, take a short transfer to just past the small town of Rajif at the top of the large hill after Petra. Today’s ride is a long descent off-road towards Wadi Rum.

Upon arrival your guide will take you for a 2-Hour sunset Jeep tour through the desert.

Enjoy dinner & the hospitality of the Bedouins.

Overnight in Wadi Rum.



Cycling Info:

48,7 Km;

+335m; -1029m;

Max grade: 14,0%;

Avg grade: -1,4%.
Day6:Wadi Rum - Hike Jabel Um AD Dami ( Jordan's Highest Peak ) - Aqaba
Today we go on a hike to the highest peak in Jordan. Jabal Umm ad Dami (1854m) is 35km south-east from Wadi Rum Village on the border with Saudi Arabia. Jabal Umm ad-Dami is a moderate hike/scramble from the foot of the mountain, about 2-3 hour to the top. There are stunning desert views from this mountain!

From the desert we head to the south, to the Gulf of Aqaba overlooking the Red Sea.

Overnight in Aqaba.



Hiking Distance: 5Km

Ascent 500m

Decent 500m

Driving distance:

Wadi Rum to Aqaba – Approx. 1 hour.
Day7: Aqaba - Boat Ride with Snorkeling & Lunch - Dead Sea
After your breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Aqaba to enjoy a boat ride with views across Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Time to swim and snorkel from the boat, over coral and view the fantastic range of tropical fish. The ride will give you the opportunity to see the fascinating view of the underwater world.

Lunch will be served on board or after the boat ride.

**Diving is available (weather permitting & suppliments apply).

By the end, transfer to the lowest point on Earth – The Dead Sea.

Overnight in Dead Sea.

Driving distance:

Aqaba to Dead Sea – Approx. 4 hours.
Day8: Departure to Airport
Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye but return home with wonderful memories.

(You will need to be at the airport 3 hours prior your flight.)

Driving time:
Dead Sea to QAIA – Approx. 45 minutes.