Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba

Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba Highlights

Head to Wadi Rum, nicknamed “The Valley of the Moon”, one of the world's top stargazing destinations

Far from the city lights, you'll get an ideal look at the cosmos

Using powerful telescopes, you'll get an ideal view of the night skies and stars

Discover ancient secrets of reading and navigating by the stars

Why we chose this tour

Our Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba is a chance to discover the cosmos in one of the best spots in the world to do it! The pitch-black night sky and panoramic celestial views of the Wadi Rum desert make this the ultimate experience for a star-gazer. Go to the "valley of the moon" for an unforgettable experience that includes a presentation on the stars and a look at the cosmos through powerful telescopes. Your astronomy-expert guide will teach you about the constellations, stars, and the many ways in which ancient civilizations learned to read the night sky throughout the ages. Wadi Rum is one of the world's best stargazing locations, and there's nothing more special than coming into contact with the sparkling night sky in this stunning desert atmosphere.
While the tour is offered year-round every day, the best months for stargazing in Wadi Rum are July, August, and September. The Perseid meteor shower starts in July and reaches its peak on August 12 of each year.

A driver will transport you from Aqaba into the heart of the Wadi Rum desert, where your adventure into the cosmos begins with an informative 20-minute presentation that takes you into the Milky Way and beyond. Then, you’ll step out into the starry night sky and with the help of your guide and a green laser, you will take a tour of stars and constellations adorning the pitch-black desert sky. Your guide will let you in on the ancient secrets of our ancestors and the important role of the stars for generations long gone. The powerful telescopes will show you the stars as you have only seen in pictures, making for a truly unforgettable evening.

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Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba Itinerary

19:00 - Pick up from Aqaba

You will be picked up from your hotel in Aqaba.
The pickup time will be 19:00 from the end of October until the end of March. For the rest of the year, pick up will be at 20:00.

Guided Star Gazing Experience

Head out to the atmospheric Wadi Rum desert for a magical night with the cosmos
Enjoy a 20-minute presentation on the stars, and then see them with your own eyes with powerful telescopes
While you work to spot the various constellations, hear the ancient secrets to reading the stars from your guide

23:00- Drop off in Aqaba

You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.
From the end of October until the end of March drop-off will be at 23:00, the rest of the year you will reach Aqaba by midnight.

NB - all timings on Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum from Aqaba are approximate

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Important Details

Includes

Transportation to and from your hotel

Star Gazing

Wadi Rum Entrance fees

Excludes

Meals & drinks

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Walking shoes

Hat or scarf

Jacket in the winter

Essential Information

During the month of October to April, it can be quite cold in the desert. Please make sure to dress appropiate

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