Stargazing Adventure in Jordan
Overview
RumSky is a world class observatory open for tourist visiting the magical Wadi Rum Area in Jordan.
Wadi Rum is one of rare places in the world where you can see thousands of sky objects due to low light pollution.
RumSky provides large telescopes to aid the stargazing experience.
Our professional astronomers will take you in one in a life time experience!
What's Included
- Group photo with time exposure technique highlighting sky objects
- Presentation on Astronomy by a professional astronomer on a a large screen in a seated hall.
- Seeing through large telescopes
- Naked eye stargazing aided with a powerful laser by a professional astronomer
- Transportation is provided free for most of the local camps. Check list
- Bottled water Water and soft drinks available at reasonable cost
Meeting and Pickup
If you camp in Wadi Rum is not listed above please contact us Please note we provide free pick up from all neighbouring camps. In case your camp is remote we can help in arranging transportation.
What To Expect
We start by picking up our guest from all the local camps in Disi Area around 7:45 Pm in winter. (Summer times change, please check with us). Don't worry we always pick you up after your dinner.
The adventure starts with a 20-minute presentation that takes you on a journey that sheds light on the cosmos.
As the presentation ends, we step out and begin our trek across the sky. We split our guests in 2 equal groups:
Group 1
Follow the light of the green laser surrounded by a candle track. A professional astronomer takes you around the night sky, explaining how to find directions in the night through the stars’ system.
Then explaining the daily and annual rotation of stars. We show our guests various constellations and horoscopes with the aid of the laser.
We explain ancient mythologies from various cultures. This session takes 35 minutes.
Group 2
Will spend time on large telescopes, computerized with GPS systems. They see various targets like: Galaxies, Nebulae, planets and its moons, etc.
The session is guided by another professional astronomer. This session takes 35 minutes. At the middle of the show. Group 1 and 2 switch.
At the end we take group photo with the night objects.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Group photo with time exposure technique highlighting sky objects.
- Presentation on Astronomy by a professional astronomer on a a large screen in a seated hall.
- Seeing through large telescopes.
- Naked eye stargazing aided with a powerful laser by a professional astronomer.
- Transportation is provided free for most of the local camps. Check list.
- Bottled water. Water and soft drinks available at reasonable cost.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Stargazing Adventure in Jordan is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Stargazing Adventure in Jordan will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Group photo with time exposure technique highlighting sky objects
- Presentation on Astronomy by a professional astronomer on a a large screen in a seated hall.
- Seeing through large telescopes
- Naked eye stargazing aided with a powerful laser by a professional astronomer
- Transportation is provided free for most of the local camps. Check list
- Bottled waterWater and soft drinks available at reasonable cost
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
