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145 Reviews

4.5 out of 5

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Varied and fascinating trip, well organised and well led, though with some lowlights (see below). But it was the great group of people who really made it special

Most Inspirational Moment

1. A great group of people - fun, interesting, friendly, relaxed, and patient2. Seeing Petra - awesome3. Camel ride at Wadi Rum - lots of laughs!4. Boat trip from Aqaba - great relaxation and great boat (and facilities)5. Long cycle ride to Aqaba - hard work but some great stretches of quiet road and stunning scenery6. The food - great everywhere we went (even lunches en route) except the Bedouin camp dinner (see below)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair spoke very good English, was very well organised, arranged some excellent lunches, and led the group effectively. He was a bundle of energy, making things happen, and leading us on interesting hiking expeditions when we weren't cycling. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He provided good information on the history and culture of Jordan, but sometimes the facts got lost in an overenthusiastic and verbose delivery! Some information on the geology of what we saw would have been a helpful and valuable additional resource.Habib was a very nice and capable bike leader, though his English was limited. However he did not allow for sufficient breaks for a drink and/or for laggards (like me!) to catch up. One day we cycled for 16km/80 mins in 30 degrees+ and into a headwind without stopping! To be fair, when questioned, Habib apologised and there were more frequent breaks after that.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go!....it is a great experience and a good way to see Jordan.

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

This trip was so well organised. Everything was like clockwork, leaving us to just turn up and have a great time. It is action packed, fast paced and so many activities and sights crammed in such a short time.

Most Inspirational Moment

The remote trek through the hills to get to look down at the Treasury in Petra, and the scenery in Wadi Rum is spectacular

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khalid was our group leader, and it was because of him that the trip was so well organised and ran so smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble for him, and he posseses great knowledge of the history and culture of the region

Advice for Potential Travellers

Khalid provided food snacks, lunches and drinks while we were on the road, including unlimited water. You have to pay, but it is well worth it. The cycling is not excessive, and the coach is always close by for people that might struggle with some of the hills

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I chose this trip (my first with Exodus) because I really wanted to see Petra. However, I also enjoy exercising and keeping fit, so the combination of cycling and sightseeing appealed greatly.

Most Inspirational Moment

1. My first sighting of The Treasury at Petra, awesome! 2. Swimming in The Dead Sea. 3. Spending a night in the Wadi Rum desert, very special indeed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Khalid was personable, knowledgable and gave us more of his time than he was scheduled to do, I'm sure. He kept the group well informed at all times, arranged extra excursions with no problems, and generally entertained us all very well. I always felt safe and confident that we were being well looked after. Thanks to his efforts all seemed to run very smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep hydrated! It's fine to wear Lycra/tight cycling gear on the bikes. Our cycle guide was in Lycra every day.

Reviewed March 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

I wanted a multi activity week to re-charge my soul and I wasn’t disppointed.. Great cycling and walking in stunning scenery. Throw in the amazing experience of floating in the Dead Sea and gazing up to a magical star studded sky in the desert of Wadi Rum with a great bunch of like minded people. Wonderful.

Most Inspirational Moment

It was great to have completed the cycling without having to get in the bus! All the group were supportive and eveven though there were different levels of cyclists it didn't feel too competitive - everyone wanted to take time to smell the flowers so to speak, Petra was truly stunning and seeing the Treasury fromr a high up vantage point with just three of the group and the guide Zahaire was a fabulous memory,

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zahaire was great - very knowledgeabe and likeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Have fun and savour it all . A trip to awake all your senses, Reasd the trip notes before you go. Also do sleep out under the stars, all you need is a decent sleeping bag and perhaps a hat!

Reviewed March 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

We had a wonderful time. A great mixture of sightseeing and cycling, including some amazing rides and archaelogical sites which really should be better known (Jerash in particular).

Most Inspirational Moment

I never thought I'd say it (not being the world's most confident cyclist), but the long bike ride through desert mountains with just the odd Bedouin, camel or goat for company. I also loved swimming in the Dead Sea and camping in the Wadi Rum, with a camel ride as a contrast to the cycling - true wilderness. However, my real highlight was when Khaled, our wonderful guide, took us to have dinner in a cave in Petra with Bedouin friends of his who had lived there for generations: not on the itinerary but not a surprise given everyone's friendliness and his huge knowledge.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled was fantastic. He had a vast knowledge of the archaelogical sites and everything about the country. He was friendly and more than able to cope with any awkwardnesses in the group. Whenever anyone needed anything, he sorted it out, and I was really sorry to say goodbye. We also had the support of a team of three cyclists, who made sure the bikes were safe, fixed any little problems and even offered lifts to those who preferred to avoid the steep uphills. One of them, Fahad, had a permanent grin on his face and had us dancing to Jordanian pop music every time we stopped for a break.

Advice for Potential Travellers

February is not cold in Jordan! We were kitted out with all our woollies, which were useful for the night in the Wadi Rum but useless otherwise. We really missed having summer cycling gloves, suncream and sunglasses. Most of the time we were cycling in shorts and T-shirts during the day, though jumpers were needed at night. The bikes are heavy but felt very safe on the unfamiliar roads. I didn't regret not bringing my own bike, especially as the team sorted out any problems. Next time I would probably bring my SPD pedals and my own saddle, though.

Reviewed March 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

My first ever organised tour of any kind (at 61yrs old) I thoroghly enjoyed it. A good mix of people who got on well so that was lucky and good for all of us. Always wanted to see Petra and knew little of the other regional visits which were also interesting, Roman city of Jerash, Dead sea resort, the Red sea at Aquaba (never done snorkling on a coral reef, brill) and a camp site at Wadi rum all very different.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra was clearly the highlight of my tour and I can now see it was very easy to spend two days in and aroud the area walking, and a little cycling.Long periods of cycling down hill, prepare your hands for braking!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Danny was very good at communicating and organising us. He repeated most of the basic information enough times to ensure we knew what was going on, where and when we should be at all critical times. During the guided tours he gave us plenty of the regional history but never too much. For me he judged it well.I'd like more options on the last night, in Amman, one of our group said it was beautiful and she was the only one that saw it!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes.

Reviewed February 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Great trip through such an amazing country, packed into an area filled with thousands of years of history. The sights, smells and sounds were amazing, Jordan is a gem of a place to visit. The cycling element was equally great, I don’t know if I’ll ever forget cycling down from Mt. Nebo in the warm sun, whizzing around hairpins and check points.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on top of Mt. Nebo, and looking out over the valley of the River Jordan, an area with thousands of years of history. In the far distance one can make out Jerusalem, and below it Jericho. I'd only heard of Wadi Rum and Petra before embarking on the trip, but found Jerash to be mind blowing. So much well preserved, and you can almost imagine life back in Roman times.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khalid was great, funny, witty and well informed. He can also just about ride a bike.

Advice for Potential Travellers

February can be cold, apart from the Red Sea/Dead Sea. I wore long sleeve quick wick fabric t-shirts for most of the riding, and a wind-proof raincoat for most of the rest of the time. The desert was bitterly cold around sunset, and you will need a torch, preferably a head torch. Most hotel rooms had British and European plug sockets and free wifi in the rooms or reception areas. There were all ages on the trip, from mid 20s up to 70s. Apart from a few hills, everyone completed all the cycling with no accidents. You're heavily advised to wear a helmet, but I hate them and signed a piece of paper to the effect I absolve the tour company of any liability due to absence of helmet. So you have the option.

Reviewed January 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Well-organized trip. Hotel was good. Food was good. We had many opportunities to try the local dishes

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through the desert with not a soul in sight except for the cycling team. Wind in your hair and breath-taking panaromic view.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He and his team did a good job to guide us through rough patches

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep in mind the local culture when selecting dress items

Reviewed January 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

OUSTANDIND SCENERY AND CULTURE , PETRA DEFINETELY A WONDER OF THE WORLD

Most Inspirational Moment

Sleeping in the desert cycling the rift valley

Thoughts on Group Leader

our Jordanian tour leader Khaled was very knowledgable,caring, opend minded and in love with his country ... really excellent and very professionnal

Advice for Potential Travellers

lets yourselfbe surprised by the desert ...the time of the year was perfect (just right temperature,...)

Reviewed January 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE

Wonderful 9 days with lots of fun!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling to the Dead Sea. The way to the Dead Sea was very hot and challenging. But when I reached to the Sea, I felt very glad. And, finally I floated on the water, which was one of my dreams.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He always thinks of tour members and how he tells the history of Jordan.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Drink a lot of water and have fun.

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