Can you see the Milky Way in Wadi Rum?
Can you see the Milky Way in Wadi Rum? The pitch-black night sky and panoramic celestial views of the Wadi Rum desert make this the ultimate experience for a star-gazer. Your night will begin with a starlit presentation on what hovers above you by an astronomy expert guide, with the chance to look through a powerful telescope deep into the Milky Way.
Can you see the Milky Way with the naked eye?
Yes, it can. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye but you have to see it from a dark sky area away from any light pollution. There is no way to see it from an urban area.
Is Petra better than Wadi Rum?
But there are little two-passenger buggies. That leaves two hours in the valley at Petra which should belenty. Both Petra and Wadi Rum are very worthwhile, but Petra much more so than Wadi Rum.
What is unique about Wadi Rum?
First and foremost, it is the landscape which makes Wadi Rum such a memorable place to visit. It really is fabulous. Also known as the Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is a desert landscape stretching into the horizon, the red, sandy terrain punctuated by fantastic rock formations, craggy mountains and narrow canyons.
Should I go to Petra or Wadi Rum first?
Wadi Rum is also about a day's worth of touring, and because of the desert heat it is better to be able to get an early start. An itinerary I would recommend is (3 nights): Arrive in Jordan and go straight to Petra, spend the night in Petra. Spend a full day exploring Petra, spend the night in Petra.
Why is Wadi Rum so cheap?
Part of the reason that camping in Wadi Rum is so affordable during the initial booking process is that the guides running the camps make a good chunk of their money selling Jeep tours and camel rides. This is simply part of the process, and nothing to be worried about at all–but it helps to know what to expect.
Is one night in Wadi Rum enough?
The main sights can be experienced in one full day, but for those who like hiking and exploring off the beaten track, two to three days is ideal. If you want to plan and make the most of your time in the desert, I'm sharing all the details from our two-day adventure trip in Wadi Rum below.