Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike

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  Maurici

  August 9th, 2022
  1.0
  I had an accident due to the faulty maintenance of the bike they left me. I ended up in the hospital and at no time...
  I had an accident due to the faulty maintenance of the bike they left me. I ended up in the hospital and at no time did they show any interest in my state of health. Everything has been aimed at protecting itself in the face of a lawsuit. Untrustworthy company when things don't work out as plannedShow more
  Traveled in April 2022
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  Sharon

  January 9th, 2020
  5.0
  This trip was top notch! Ab, our local guide, was an amazing leader throughout the journey and made sure everyone was...
  This trip was top notch! Ab, our local guide, was an amazing leader throughout the journey and made sure everyone was happy and taken care of. The cycling crew and bikes were perfect. They were well maintained and perfect for the terrain we covered. Accommodations and ground transportation were comfortable. I would definitely do another tour with this company again.Show more
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  Traveled in December 2019
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  Theodore

  December 4th, 2017
  3.5
  The actual tour saw amazing sights with great people. The bikes we used were not the bikes that we were told we’d...
  The actual tour saw amazing sights with great people. The bikes we used were not the bikes that we were told we’d be using by TourRadar. It seems their communications need to be worked on, as the others who booked directly through Exodus had better information and seemed to be treated better.Show more
  Traveled in November 2017
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  Richard

  November 29th, 2016
  4.5
  Exceeded our expectations - plenty of variety, well paced with lots to see and do with a good blend of cycling,...
  Exceeded our expectations - plenty of variety, well paced with lots to see and do with a good blend of cycling, sight-seeing and other activities (e.g. Snorkelling, swimming in Dead Sea). Guide was friendly, informative and worked hard to accommodate the group (who were great companions). Show more
  Traveled in November 2016
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  Jill

  November 18th, 2013
  4.0
  An excellent trip for those who want to have some exercise as well as seeing the sights. What was the most...
  An excellent trip for those who want to have some exercise as well as seeing the sights. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Petra was above expectation, and we needed the 2 days to explore it. Wadi Rum was a wonderful desert experience - I recommend sleeping under the stars and getting up for sunrise. What did you think of your group leader? The group leader was knowledgeable; the cycling leaders (members of the Jordanian Triathlon team) were fun. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Don't bother taking cycling snacks from the UK. We were asked to contribute to a group kitty for purchasing snacks (which were very good). The kitty also covered purchase of bottled water for the entire trip.It's worth taking a gel seat cover in case your saddle isn't comfortable.   Is there anything else you would like to add? Don't even think of taking your expensive road bike with you. One section of road was so poor that the cycle leaders swapped their own road bikes for hire mountain bikes as they didn't want to risk damaging them!The Jordanians didn't seem to be bothered by cyclists on the roads in skin-tight lycra (maybe because we didn't hang around long enough to cause offence), but do keep covered up in towns.Show more
  Traveled in October 2013
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  Raymond

  November 5th, 2013
  5.0
  Amazing trip with some great places and brilliant company, truly stunning sights with some really good cycling thrown...
  Amazing trip with some great places and brilliant company, truly stunning sights with some really good cycling thrown in. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I loved the walking up, down and all over Petra, the cycling was great with the roads mainly in very good condition, getting chased by camels down the highway. But my top moment was camping in wadi rum and sleeping in the desert. What did you think of your group leader? Zahir was a fantastic guide showing us the best of his country, with humour, patience with a real pride in his country and his job. Also cannot praise the cycling team high enough Firas and Abeed were absolutely brilliant, really good fun. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? The nights can be a little bit colder than I was expecting so a jumper is worth taking. Also this trip is very busy without much time to just sit about which I like but some people may prefer a little more down time. But book this trip I thought it was amazing. Is there anything else you would like to add? Also don't dive into the swimming pool head first because it's bloody freezing.Show more
  Traveled in October 2013
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  Sarah

  October 22nd, 2013
  5.0
  An amazing week - such a wide variety of experiences with a great group of people. What was the most inspirational...
  An amazing week - such a wide variety of experiences with a great group of people. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Too many to list - the unexpected ones were very special - camels racing the bikes along the road, seeing eagles soaring over the valley, a group singing on the top of Mount Nebo ..... but also sleeping under the stars in Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea (and the great cycling down from Mt Nebo to get there), Jerash, Petra and cycling in the desert. What did you think of your group leader? Zuhair went out of his way to ensure we had the best time possible, his organisation made the trip run smoothly so we could relax and enjoy it. The bike team inspired, supported, occsionally pushed us up the hills and led the dancing during breaks! Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Although getting fit for cycling helps you enjoy the more challenging hills, it was good to be able to leave your bike when you had cycled as far as you could and, having walked up the hill, be reunited with it at the top. The cycling really is organised so that everyone can go at their own pace. Is there anything else you would like to add? This trip was recommended to me - it was a great recommendation.Show more
  Traveled in September 2013
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  Dave

  October 7th, 2013
  5.0
  There were a lot of great moments and so it
  Traveled in September 2013
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  Stuart

  March 21st, 2012
  4.0
  One of the best trips I've done. Jordans a great country to visit - lots to see, the people are welcoming, and yes...
  One of the best trips I've done. Jordans a great country to visit - lots to see, the people are welcoming, and yes it is safe! You don't need to be super fit and the cycling is well organised with high levels of support What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I had a great time in Aqaba.  Its a great place to people watch and gave me the only real opportunity to meet the locals - don't forget to visit the mosque - they are so welcoming there! What did you think of your group leader? Zohair was a great leader, who could think on his feet and make adjustments to the programme where necessary. He kept us well entertained during the longer bus rides and arranged fantastic lunches and snacks for us on the road Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Buy a cheap gel seat cover before you go - my saddle appeared to be covered in petrol - but I didnt realise until I'd ruined a pair of shorts!If you're a vegetarian, don't rely on exodus to book your in-flight meal!Don't pack too much! There's plenty of time to do laundry in Petra, if needed Show more
  Traveled in February 2012
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  Emma

  February 25th, 2012
  5.0
  I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TRIP. Amazing country, a wide variety of things to please everyone (history, culture,...
  I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TRIP. Amazing country, a wide variety of things to please everyone (history, culture, adventure, people watching, sunshine), great cycling support and a fantastic guide. Would recommend to anyone of any cycling ability. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Looking down on the Treasury in Petra after a beautiful hike; getting up higher to the monastery in Petra; and a great boat trip on New Year's Day in Aqaba.  But mainly I have lovely memories of spending time with our guide, learning about Jordanian people, practising Arabic! and whizzing down windy roads perfect for cycling. What did you think of your group leader? Sounds like a cliche but Zuhair was a brilliant guide.  He spent time with us explaining Jordanian history, explaining about the people of Jordan. He was open, kind and warm, and provided a lot of entertainment, teaching us to speak Arabic (habibi), dancing at safe stopping points on the route.  He went the extra mile wherever he could, enabling us to pack in lots of extras like the boat trip on New Year's day; arranging for us to eat Jordanian specialities at dinner and amazing local snacks throughout; or providing a surprise little treat around the bonfire at the camp in the desert.  He definitely made our trip special, as did our bike team, tourist police and bus driver - all of whom were super helpful and supportive if you couldn't make it up a hill, they were there to pick you up!! Speical note of thanks to Zuhair who made sure we had a taxi waiting for us after the desert trip, as we left the group to spend a few days in Aqaba before we went home.  Thanks again for everything. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take more warm clothes than you think you need - in December / Jan anyway was our experience.  I failed miserably to pack anything appropriate!! - would have really appreciated some fleeces, some bike gloves, a few hats; and more trousers. We also would have taken a bit more local currency for tips etc, as kept having to withdraw cash to top up the tip purse.  We were both pleased that we hadn't bothered to bring bike shoes - we didn't feel we were on the bikes long enough to need them.  It is also worth noting that you shouldn't expect amazing hotels throughout the trip - they were definitely clean, comfortable and well located but don't expect luxury!!! Is there anything else you would like to add? The cycling gives you an amazing way to see the country adn landscape, but there was a lot of downhill, especially at the beginning; and there was less cycling than I expected (Even though I'd read some of hte reviews on here before leaving which explained that).  It was still a fantastic trip, becuase there was so much else to do other than the cycling, but I probably would have wanted a bit more time on the bike, so you could feel a bit more like you'd truly cycled from one place to another.  That said, there was a real mix of abilities in the group - and it was good to meet lots of different people in one place.  Thanks generally to Exodus for making quite a complex itinery sail by, without us ever feeling any hassle.   Show more
  Traveled in January 2012