An eight-day multi-sport circuit across Jordan that pairs Petra’s back-trail hikes with two major cycling stages, a Wadi Rum jeep and summit day, and a restorative float at the Dead Sea. Expect varied terrain, Bedouin hospitality, and a mix of cultural discovery and off-road challenge.
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You step off the minibus in the cool hush of Petra’s back trail, red sandstone cliffs cutting shadow like pages turning. The air tastes faintly of dust and thyme; a local guide checks your pack while a small cluster of travellers tighten helmet straps and lace boots for a day that moves between architectures carved in rock and wide, open desert. Over the next week this itinerary stitches together Jordan’s contrasts — the layered canyons of Petra, the rough tracks of the Jordan Bike Trail, the silent amphitheatres of Crusader castles, and the copper-toned emptiness of Wadi Rum.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a good baseline of cardiovascular fitness and be comfortable with full-day hikes and off-road cycling; regular training beforehand is recommended.
Wildlife
History
This route crosses Nabatean, Roman and Crusader-era landscapes: Petra was a Nabatean trade hub while Shobak and Kerak were medieval strongholds on caravan routes.
Conservation
Respect trail closures and local grazing areas; Wadi Rum is a protected reserve where sticking to established tracks reduces erosion and protects archaeological sites.
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Start early in Petra
Enter Petra via the Back Way or arrive before mid-morning to avoid crowds and get softer light for photos; mornings are also cooler for steep climbs.
Carry a hydration system
Bring a 1.5–2 L bladder or bottles; water refill stops are scheduled but stages include long, exposed sections with high sun exposure.
Layer for desert temperature swings
Temperatures can swing from hot daytime heat to cold nights in Wadi Rum; pack a lightweight insulating midlayer and wind shell.
Know your bike fit and skills
Basic off-road experience helps on the Jordan Bike Trail sections; helmets and bikes are provided but test saddle comfort and gear with the cycling guide.
Sturdy trail shoes
Low-cut hiking shoes with grippy soles and ankle support for Petra trails and loose Wadi Rum scree.
Hydration bladder (1.5–2L)
Hands-free drinking for long exposure sections and to reduce reliance on intermittent refill points.
summer
Sun protection (hat + SPF 50)
High UV exposure across desert and high plateau sections makes strong sun protection essential.
Light wind shell / insulating layer
Keeps you warm during early starts, jeep transfers, and cold desert nights.
winter