Archives: Trips

Intermediate-level cycling tour from Faynan to Wadi Araba mixing both on-road and off-road trails.

Starting at The castle of Shaubak which was built on a summit of a conical hill by Crusader king Baldwin the First in AD.1115 with the dual purpose of extending the area of Frankish settlement east of the Dead sea and of controlling the desert road, by which caravans moved between Syria in the north and the Red Sea and Egypt in the. going south to Little Petra in al Beidha. an intermediate-level Mountain biking tour.

Intermediate-level cycling trail from the castle in Al Shobak down to Little Petra, Al Beidha.

Hiking from Dana to Petra is at the top of many adventure seekers’ bucket lists. The 73-kilometer trek, voted one of the best 15 hikes in the world by National Geographic, will expose you to Jordan’s diverse ecosystems and historic sights, in parallel to the hiking route This advanced-level cycling route brings you from the green biosphere reserve in Dana to Little Petra, passing by the unique castle in Shobak.

The ride is perfect for the intermediate to advanced-level cyclist. From Karak Castle, we will go mainly over off-roads, passing by farms leading us to the edge of Wadi al Hasaa. The mountainous area provides stunning panoramic views, including the Dead Sea’s salt pools on the far end. After a fair share of uphills and downhills, we will arrive at a major descent leading us to the Tannur Dam, next to the King’s Highway. From there, we will take the bus to Dana Village, where we will stay the night.

Easy cycling route leading from the Dead Sea hotel area South to Wadi al Mujib.

intermediate-level cycling route over paved roads from the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba to the idyllic Dead Sea.

Intermediate-level cycling route flowing over on- and off-road trails, starting from Mount Nebo, through the eyes of the wolf (Uyun al Dhib) to the Dead Sea.

It was here, at this hilltop fortified palace, overlooking the Dead Sea region and the distant hills of Palestine that Herod imprisoned and beheaded John the Baptist after Salome’s fateful dance. “he was beheaded after Salome’s fateful dance” Mathew 14:3-11
An intermediate-level cycling route from Mount Nebo to Mukawer, overlooking the Jordan valley and the Dead Sea.

Intermediate-level cycling route that flows over paved roads from Jordan’s capital, Amman, to the biblical site of Mount Nebo near Madaba.