Ashtar Tours
Your Journey in Jordan, Planned by Local Experts
Ashtar Tours is a Jordan-based tour operator and destination management company established in 1989 and headquartered in Amman. Now in its fourth decade, they run over 20 travel experience categories across Jordan, the Holy Land and Saudi Arabia, spanning adventure, cultural, luxury, family, religious and accessible tourism. They hold several local accreditations, including registration with the Amman Chamber of Commerce and Amman Municipality, JATTOC membership, and Travelife and Sustainability Jordan certifications, reflecting a stated commitment to sustainable, community-focused tourism.
For cyclists, they offer guided tours on both traditional and e-bikes across Jordan's varied terrain, linking desert, mountain and countryside trails between sites such as Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash. Their flagship product is an 8-day "Cycling Through Jordan" itinerary, combining multi-day riding segments (Nebo to Mukawir, Shobak to Petra, Rajif to Wadi Rum, and a Wadi Rum desert stage) with mountain bikes and e-bikes supplied to suit all fitness levels. Alongside this, they list a dozen standalone day routes connecting Jordan's major sites. They also promote a broader e-bike adventures programme covering the north, centre, south and east of the country, though these routes appear to be arranged on enquiry rather than sold as fixed packages.
Cycling Through Jordan
Tour Operator: Ashtar Tours
Jordan
8 days (Bike: 4 days)
165 km (~41km per day)
With 2 sightseeing/walking days
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road
Guided
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Overview
Tour Operator Ashtar Tours
An eight-day cycling journey through Jordan's landscapes and landmarks, from Mount Nebo to Wadi Rum, using mountain bikes and e-bikes suited to all fitness levels.
Cycling Through Jordan is an eight-day guided journey blending history, culture and desert landscapes, starting and finishing in Amman. Riders begin with a stay in Madaba before cycling from Mount Nebo through traditional villages to Mukawir Castle, then continue south to Shobak Castle for a ride to Little Petra.
A full day is spent exploring Petra on foot, taking in the Treasury, the Siq, the Royal Tombs and the climb to the Monastery. The route resumes with a ride through the Bedouin Abbaseyya Desert to Wadi Rum, followed by an easy desert ride and a dip in the Dead Sea. The tour closes with a day exploring Amman's Citadel and Roman Theatre before departure.
Highlights:
- Cycle from Mount Nebo through Madaba villages to Mukawir Castle
- Ride from Shobak Castle to Little Petra through scenic and rugged trails
- Explore Petra's Treasury, the Siq, Royal Tombs and the Monastery
- Cycle the Bedouin Abbaseyya Desert en route to Wadi Rum
- Easy desert ride in Wadi Rum followed by a dip in the Dead Sea
- Explore Amman's Citadel and Roman Theatre
Surface and terrain:
Mix of paved roads, village lanes and rugged desert trails. Described as "challenging terrains" near Mukawir and "diverse terrains" between Rajif and Wadi Rum, easing to a flat desert ride in Wadi Rum itself.
Suitable for:
Both seasoned and beginner cyclists with mountain bikes and e-bikes provided to suit different fitness levels.
Amman to Iraq Al Amir
Tour Operator: Ashtar Tours
Jordan
4 hours
34 km
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road, Some hills
Guided
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Tour Operator Ashtar Tours
A half-day ride from Amman to the historic village of Iraq Al Amir, crossing paved roads and gravel tracks through villages, hills and desert scenery.
This half-day ride starts in the city of Amman and gradually leaves the urban environment behind, cycling through traditional villages, rolling mountains and scenic countryside. The route follows a mix of paved roads and gravel tracks, passing the Kafrein Dam as fertile hills give way to desert scenery.
The ride finishes in the historic village of Iraq Al Amir, home to the Qasr Al-Abd, making for a varied short trip through Jordan's landscapes, culture and history.
Highlights:
- Ride out from Amman through bustling city streets into open countryside
- Pass through traditional villages and rolling mountain landscapes
- Cycle past the scenic Kafrein Dam
- Transition from fertile hills to desert scenery
- Finish at the historic village of Iraq Al Amir and the Qasr Al-Abd
Surface and terrain:
Mix of paved roads and gravel tracks, with rolling hills and scenic descents. Rated "moderate" difficulty by the operator.
Suitable for:
Riders after a moderate half-day ride combining urban, rural and light off-road terrain; no fitness level or experience specified.