Cycling
Cycling is a fun way to experience some of Jordan’s most beautiful sights. The cycling trails, which are currently offered year round at Azraq Wetland Reserve, take you on a variety of terrains. Although the trails are mainly flat, gentle routes with occasional short climbs, some varied terrain will also appeal to more active riders looking for a relaxed trip. Our cycling tours are a great choice for first timers, families with children, and cyclists with more experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the nature and wildlife around them, as well as the history and culture of the area.
Cycling in Azraq:
Mudflat Cycling Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 12 km
Time: 2-3 hours
Description:
The tour starts from the Azraq Lodge, takes the visitors around Azraq Wetland Reserve, passing by huge Qa’a mudflat in the Eastern Desert., visitors will learn about the nature, the history and the people living in the area.
Azraq Village Cycling Trail
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 22 km
Time: 4-5 hours
Description:
This tour gives visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of Azraq. Starting at the Azraq Lodge, the trail passes through the Wetlands, the mudflats of al Qa’a and al Madbaa’a, the Old Druze Village, Qasr al- Shaér, the modern Azraq village, and Azraq Castle before ending at a local’s house for tea and a light meal.
Cycling in Dana Biosphere reserve:
Feynan cycling trails:
Archaeological treasures
(Year-round), guided or self-guided
Grade: Intermediate
Distance: 6 km
Time: 2-3 hours
Description:
Uncover the remarkable history of Feynan through the many archaeological treasures that dot the surrounding landscape. Ride to Khirbet Feynan, a Roman (and later Byzantine) town destroyed by earthquakes where the remnants of early Byzantine churches still stand. From there, you can journey on to the Roman reservoir that supplied water to run a grinding mill. Portions of the mill are still clearly visible. Finally, follow tracks to a Neolithic village that dates back over 11,000 years and illustrates the shift from nomadic way of life to a settled life of permanent dwellings and agriculture.
Village tour
(Year-round), guided or self-guided
Grade: Intermediate
Distance: 20-25 km
Time: 6-8 hours
Description:
Explore the local villages, passing by archaeological treasures on the way through both on-road and off-track routes. Off-road tracks lead through Bedouin communities to the two nearby villages, where you can weave in and out of the narrow roads and gain an authentic sense of the daily activities and life of the villagers. We ask that you please dress modestly when engaging with the community and that you ask before taking pictures. Transfers back to the lodge can be arranged in a Bedouin pickup truck.
Copper mines tour
(Year-round, except during Ramadan), guided only
Grade: Intermediate
Distance: 8 km
Time: 2-3 hours
Description:
Join this guided off-road tour to examine some of the oldest copper mines in the world. Discover how copper was mined, transported and smelted. Descend deep into thousand year old mine shafts that have provided copper to many civilizations over the millennia. Go back in time, seeing for yourself the deep mines where Romans forced slaves to work in the bleakest of conditions.