About
You will discover the hills of Umm Qais that are found along the way while you cycle through the village, the farmlands, the Golan Heights, and the Jordan Valley. A local guide will lead you on a route that is steeped with history and beautiful landscapes, both ancient and modern.
Advanced routes include a combination of flat farmlands, light climbs, and steep ones. An advanced cycling route takes a full day (5-6 hours) to complete. Choice of routes varies depending on weather conditions and seasons, any specific requirements can be discussed with the cycling guides in advance.
What’s Included?
- Experienced guides
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- First aid equipment
- Water bottles
- Lunch box
- Support car & Maintenance
- Transportation from and to Beit Al Baraka
- Carriages are available for children from 1 – 5 years old
What to bring?
- Backpack
- Sun protection
- Suitable clothing for cycling
- Identification Document (ID or Passport)
Weather sensitivity
Experience is canceled in heavy rain
Popular Day Itinerary
09:00 – Local Kitchen
Start the day right with a farm to table breakfast in the home of a local chef. Discover the traditional dishes of Jordan before the adventure ahead.
11:00 – Gadara Bike Shop
Alaa is the proud owner of the Gadara Bike Shop, and curator of many of the great advanced tours that are available in the Umm Qais area.
17:00 – Romero
Watch the sun slowly set as you eat cold and hot mezza whilst perched above the Yarmouk Valley.
* Contact us via email at reservations@barakadestinations.com for a quotation or a different itinerary suggestion.
Popular Over-Night Itinerary
Day 1
12:00 – Site Tour of Gadara
Uncover the rich history of Umm Qais and the Greco-Roman ruins that are located in what was once the heart of this hill-top village.
14:00 – Local Kitchen
Home cooked meals are always the best of any cuisine. Come visit one of our local kitchens for a taste of some real Jordanian cooking.
16:00 – Beekeeping
Honey is an important commodity in the Middle East, and Umm Qais is no exception. Join a local beekeeper and delve into the life of a bee colony…you may even see the queen.
18:00 – Campsite BBQ dinner
Take the adventure even further with a night under the stars. Your local guides will have the campsite ready and the campfire set. Join local guides as they share cultural stories, dances, cuisine.
Day 2
10:00 – Gadara Bike Shop
Alaa is the proud owner of the Gadara Bike Shop, and curator of many of the great advanced tours that are available in the Umm Qais area.
17:00 – Romero
End your over-night adventure in Umm Qais with a view of the Golan Heights and the sun setting over the western hills. This is a great spot to grab a taste of Jordanian wine whilst dipping some bread into hot and cold mezza.
* Contact us via email at reservations@barakadestinations.com for a quotation or a different itinerary suggestion.