Mountain Biking - Dead 2 Red: 9-Day Supported Cycling Expedition
Engineered for cycling tour operators, mountain biking clubs, & active adventure series, this 9-day Saturday departure expedition traverses Jordan from The Dead Sea 2 The Red Sea. Combining paved mountain passes, farm roads, off-road desert tracks, steep elevation ascents, and full support vehicle logistics, this program delivers a thrilling physical challenge.
Trip Summary
Duration:
Theme:
9 Days / 8 Nights
Mountain Bike Clubs, Advanced Cyclists, Extreme Sports Operators
Target Segment:
Pacing:
Mountain Bike Clubs, Advanced Cyclists, Extreme Sports Operators
Strenuous / Physical (6–9 hours daily in the saddle including elevation climbs up to 1,300m)
Departure Day:
Sites Visited:
Weekly Saturday Guaranteed Departure
Madaba, Mount Nebo, Mukawir, Dead Sea, Kerak, Dana Reserve, Shobak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba
Overnight Stops:
Madaba (1N) Mukawir Homestay (1N) Kerak (1N) Dana (1N) Petra/Wadi Musa (2N) Wadi Rum Camp (1N) Madaba (1N)
Day - by - Day Itinerary in Detail
Day 1 (Sat): Arrival at QAIA – Madaba Base
Arrival in Jordan: Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Full meet-and-assist by our airport team through customs. Private transfer to hotel in Madaba.
Overnight: Madaba.
Day 2 (Sun): Road & Off-Road Cycle to Mukawir (6–7 Hours Riding)
Activity: Road cycle to Mount Nebo, then transition to off-road trails toward Mukawir.
Overnight: Mukawir Village Homestay.
Day 3 (Mon): 1,200m Descent to Dead Sea & 1,300m Ascent to Kerak (9 Hours)
Activity: Descend 1,200m on road to the Dead Sea for a float. Tackle a steep 1,300m elevation climb (25km uphill stage) with support vehicle backup up to Kerak.
Overnight: Kerak.
Day 4 (Tue): Countryside & Farm Road Cycling to Dana Reserve (9 Hours)
Activity: Ride a mix of paved roads, farm tracks, and off-road trails with 800m of elevation climbs across countryside to Dana Nature Reserve.
Overnight: Dana Village Hotel.
Day 5 (Wed): Cycle Shobak Crusader Castle to Petra (Wadi Musa)
Activity: Cycle to Shobak Castle, then tackle steep climbs followed by an off-road downhill descent into Wadi Musa.
Overnight: Petra (Wadi Musa).
Day 6 (Thu): Non-Cycling Rest Day – Full-Day Guided Petra Tour
Activity: Rest legs from cycling. Full-day guided walking tour of Petra via the Siq to the Treasury, Royal Tombs, and city center.
Overnight: Petra (Wadi Musa).
Day 7 (Fri): Off-Road Desert Track Cycling to Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp
Activity: Short vehicle transfer, then full-day off-road desert track cycling through red-sand wilderness toward Wadi Rum. 4x4 transfer to desert camp.
Overnight: Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp.
Day 8 (Sat): Final Desert Cycling Stage to Aqaba (Red Sea)
Activity: Final cycling stage across desert tracks down to Aqaba on the Red Sea. Enjoy a swim or beach rest before vehicle transfer back to Madaba.
Overnight: Madaba.
