Mountain Bike Ride from Dana to Petra (60 km)
Sixty kilometres of mountain biking through Jordan's red sandstone hills.
Jordan5h → 6hActive
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
JOD
Climate
Desert
Flight
5h
Language
Arabic
Sixty kilometres between Dana and Petra, in the saddle rather than in a 4x4. The route starts in the massifs bordering the biosphere reserve, on a first technical section along the ridges, before dropping toward the dry wadis and the openings onto the eastern desert.
The trail alternates fast descents on packed tracks with slower sections through the gorges, plus a few short carries over the narrow passages. A serviced hardtail mountain bike, helmet, gloves and water bottle are provided, the picnic is planned at the halfway point and return transport is included. This experience calls for regular mountain-biking practice and good fitness: it is not suited to complete beginners or to children under twelve.
Good to know: departure at 8am. The ride requires a minimum of two participants.
Highlights
Sixty kilometres from Dana to Petra
Fast descents and gorges
Nearly five hundred plant species
Arriving in Petra in the afternoon
Local mountain-bike guide
What's included
Serviced hardtail mountain bike, helmet, gloves and water bottle
Local mountain-bike guide
Picnic lunch at the halfway point
Return transport to your accommodation
Itinerary
- 1
Setting off from the Dana massifs
A first technical section along the ridges bordering the biosphere reserve.
- 2
Crossing the wadis
Ochre-toned rock formations, dry beds, openings toward the eastern desert. A few stops to catch your breath, take photos and listen to the guide.
- 3
Picnic at the halfway point
A lunch break before the second half of the route.
- 4
Descents and gorges
Packed tracks on fast descents, slower sections in the gorges, with a few short carries.
- 5
Arriving near Petra
The route ends in an afternoon light that brings out the sandstone, then return transport.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 days before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partner
Runs the excursion on the ground
Tour and activity operator across the whole kingdom, from Petra to Wadi Rum and down to Aqaba.
