11 independent reviews for Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Reviews for Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Amanda Scheetz review 11 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I was blown away by the scenery we were able to enjoy during the ride. Absolutely amazing!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
You need to be more than moderately fit to do this ride. There are some big hills and we could not finish them all. I know that’s not the goal, but it was very challenging.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we had the chance to support the local economy without making a huge impact on the surrounding environment by staying in the camps during the trip. It was a lot of driving between rides, and hopefully later on they will have an electric vehicular that can do that.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was the most amazing and challenging and eye-opening vacation I have every had. The experiences of ride, snorkeling, touring these ancient sites, eating local dishes, meeting local people, and meeting the wonderful people we rode with will always be a remarkable memory for me.Jane Clark review 12 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Most of it!! Petra, cycling in amazing scenery, eating in someone’s house (fantastic food), floating in the Dead Sea, swimming in the Red Sea!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go for it!! Read all instructions with care & follow them - especially about what to take3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Benefitted local people financially Not especially for the other two4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fab!Mark Conyers review 3 Apr 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Petra and the natural beauty of the mountains2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
research weather and what to bring clothing wise as it can have a stark impact on enjoyment and make sure dietary requirements are catered for3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
definitely benefited local people, cycling obviously low carbon but support vehicles not and am not really sure in what was conservation was supported4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Great experience overall! some accommodation questionable and dietary requirements were an issue for someLaurent Boby review 14 Nov 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visit of Petra2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Avoid Petra by night3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Many local people where involved in this trip (drivers, leaders, hotels etc)4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
ExcellentSophie Hopkisson review 26 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Cycling to Petra on a almost empty road up and down hills in the most amazing countryside was breathtaking.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
When cycling having the right kit eg handlebar bag is really useful!!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I think it supported local people and generally environmental impact was kept to a minimum.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We had an excellent time and would look to use the tour operator again.Peter Harrison review 6 Jan 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The most memorable part of my vacation on the sight-seeing side, was seeing the whole of PETRA, including cycling to Little Petra. Also, cycling to the Dead Sea & floating in it ! Likewise, swimming in the Red Sea. The most exciting part was visiting Wadi Rum, the 2 to 3 hour ride around its vast desert, seeing herds of camels in open top jeeps, seeing the incredible sunset & sleeping in a bedouin tent underneath the stars !2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take plenty of sunblock, plus sunhats / sunglasses, gel saddle for the bike. Also, be prepared to buy your own alcohol at off -licence shops, as many areas do not serve beers / wine. Draw enough spending money from a Jordanian ATM once only, as they charge enormous fees !3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes I did ! It benefited the local traders & I supported them by buying a few memorable items.... this type of vacation definitely supports local conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
For me, it was the Christmas vacation of a lifetime, a truly unforgettable experience, which will remain long in the memory !Susie Deuchars review 9 May 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Cycling down Mount Nebo to the Dead sea, marvelling at Petra, waking early in the Wadi Rum and watching the sun rise over the silent desert. Experiencing it all with a lovely group of people and some superb guides2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to be completely bowled over by a truly astonishing country. Take a travel towel for the desert!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Benefited local businesses, made us aware of the local community. Not sure about environmental impacts, we cycled but had motor support4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Extremely highly recommended with brilliant guides in Bassam for information, culture, history and great stories and our lovely cycling guide Abdul Aziz, who encouraged us all and made cycling a great adventureJohn Abela review 11 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Zooming down hill from Mount Nebo.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Make sure you dink enough water as it gets rather hot at mid-day 300 meters below sea level..3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so...4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
8 from 10..Donald Stauffer review 11 Apr 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
My most memorable moment was walking through the slot canyon that leads to and opens up to the Treasury in Petra.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Potential travelers should not be afraid to visit Jordan. It is a very safe country, with good accommodations, food, and infrastructure.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The trip benefited local people financially. We visited and supported local sites of conservation interest.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a wonderful experience that will rank as one of the best vacations of my life.Jill Ford review 20 Mar 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The scenery is amazing In Jordan, incredible gorges, rock formations as well as good variety. In terms of ancient cultures - Jerash and Petra stand out. The people are very friendly and its very safe.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Cycling was pretty easy as long as you can do 30 kms comfortably you should be fine. Women take a gel seat cover or your own saddle.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Stayed in local hotels and ate local restaurants. However, having a large coach for just 18 of us and using gallons of bottled water (when the tap water was fine) was not very eco friendly.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
4/5 Was disappointed with the cycling as didnt do as much as I expected spending too long in the coach and being made to go in gift shops! Dead sea was a non event - 1 hour would have been plenty, could have done some nice cycling around the dead sea that day instead. Group was great and guides all fantastic.Phil Ely review 25 May 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Action packed, fantastic from start to finish2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go for it, it was fantastic3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
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