Perseid Meteor Shower
Lie back on foam pads in the remote Wadi Rum desert and watch shooting stars blaze overhead at peak activity.
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower Ignite the Jordanian Desert Sky.
Lie back on the ancient red sands of Wadi Rum and witness one of nature's greatest spectacles: the Perseid Meteor Shower blazing across a pitch-black desert sky. Timed precisely each year for peak meteor activity, this is your chance to experience Jordan's most iconic wonders alongside a night under the stars you will never forget.
Peak Shower
Every August
Location
Wadi Rum, Jordan
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size
Max 18 Guests
Guides
Astronomy Guides
Limited Places. Small Groups. Annual Departure.
Why This Tour
Why this Perseid Meteor Shower tour is unlike any other
Most people watch the Perseid Meteor Shower from their back garden.
You will watch it from a remote Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan, under one of the darkest and clearest skies on the planet.
This tour is planned with one purpose: to place you in exactly the right spot at exactly the right moment, surrounded by one of Earth's most dramatic landscapes.
Small Groups
Intimate tours of 2 to 18 guests
Astronomy Guides
Expert guides illuminate the Wadi Rum sky
What You Will Experience
The Perseid Meteor Shower, Petra, Wadi Rum, and so much more.
Seven days through Jordan's ancient wonders, from Roman ruins and rock carved cities to the silence of the desert, timed precisely for the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Petra
Walk through the Siq gorge and emerge before the Treasury, with a full day to explore the ancient Nabataean city.
Wadi Rum
Extended jeep safari through towering sandstone cliffs, red dunes, and the natural rock arch of the Valley of the Moon.
Dead Sea
Float effortlessly in hyper-saline waters at 400 metres below sea level at an overnight resort.
Jerash and Amman
Roman ruins at one of the best preserved ancient cities outside Italy, plus Amman's Citadel, street food, and the Wild Jordan Centre.
Plus the unmissable moments
- Perseid Meteor Shower from a remote Bedouin camp
- Astronomy experience with expert guides in Wadi Rum
- Extended jeep safari through Wadi Rum
- Full day in Petra including guided tour
- Overnight stay at the Dead Sea
- Amman street food tasting and Wild Jordan Centre
The Tour
7 days. 6 nights. A sky you will never forget.
Start and finish in Amman. Small groups of 2 to 18 people. 4 nights in 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in Bedouin camps in Wadi Rum. 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners included.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Amman
Airport transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore the capital.
Day 2
Jerash, Amman and the Wild Jordan Centre
Roman ruins at Jerash, Amman's Citadel and Roman Theatre, a street food tasting, then the Wild Jordan Centre.
Day 3
Kings Highway to Petra
Scenic drive south via Madaba's Byzantine mosaic map, Mount Nebo, and Shobak crusader castle.
Day 4
Full Day in Petra and Astronomy in Wadi Rum
Full guided day in Petra from the Siq to the Treasury and beyond, then drive to Wadi Rum for a stargazing astronomy experience at camp.
Day 5
Extended Jeep Safari and the Perseid Meteor Shower
Extended jeep safari through Wadi Rum, then a remote dark sky Bedouin camp. Lie back on foam pads and watch the Perseid Meteor Shower at its peak.
Day 6
Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea
Morning in the desert then north to an overnight Dead Sea resort stay.
Day 7
Free Time at the Dead Sea and Depart
Free time at the Dead Sea before your airport transfer and departure.
Bedouin camp, Wadi Rum
Where You Stay
Your Accommodation in Jordan
Four nights in good quality 4-star hotels in Amman and Petra, with an upgrade available to 5-star properties including the Landmark or Le Grand in Amman and the Old Village Resort or Hyatt Zaman in Petra. Two nights in Wadi Rum: the first at a comfortable Bedouin camp with private tented rooms and bathrooms, the second at a more remote camp selected specifically for dark skies and the Perseid Meteor Shower. Plus one overnight at a Dead Sea resort.
- 4-star hotels in Amman and Petra (upgrade to 5-star available)
- Night 1 in Wadi Rum: comfortable Bedouin camp with private tents
- Night 2 in Wadi Rum: remote dark-sky camp for the Perseid Shower
- Dead Sea resort overnight stay included
Traveller Reviews
What travellers say about Jordan with Encounters Travel
Real reviews from Encounters Travel guests who explored Jordan, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, as posted on TripAdvisor and TourRadar.
4.7 out of 5 from over 1,700 traveller reviews of Encounters Travel tours
An amazing experience
“Cannot say enough good things about the tour and our guide, Amer. An amazing experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives.”
Truly an amazing experience
“I loved the trip so much. From the first class hotels to the tour guides, driver and all the sites visited. It was truly an amazing experience and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you.”
The tour was excellent
“Great tour. The pre-tour information was informative, the tour provided by Encounters Travel was excellent, and both the tour guide and driver were accommodating and caring. There was an excellent standard of transport from pick up at the airport, throughout the trip, and on the return to the airport.”
My biggest surprise
“Jordan was my 63rd country and I can honestly say it was my biggest surprise. Every moment was better than I imagined it would be. From the warmth and kindness of the people, to the ancient culture, the food, the history, the desert, Petra, Jerash, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea. I would recommend this trip to anyone.”
A holiday our family will never forget
“The trip exceeded all of our expectations from the minute we were collected at the airport to the minute we were taken back there again. Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum were all stunning, the Dead Sea was an amazing experience, as was the hospitality of all we met. Our guide and driver regularly went well beyond the call of duty for our group.”
The night in Wadi Rum was a highlight
“This was a wonderful tour, with so much packed in to just a week. Our guide was truly wonderful and very knowledgeable about Jordan. The night spent in Wadi Rum was a personal highlight for me. Petra was breathtaking, especially the views from the Monastery. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”
A great tour
“This was a great tour! Food was great, sites were amazing, and Amer was a fantastic guide with great insights into the culture and advice on maximizing time at the sites. Petra, of course, was great, but I thought Jerash and Wadi Rum were even better.”
We felt privileged
“Amer, who was our Encounters tour guide, was fantastic. Well organised, very knowledgeable about every aspect of the country, its history and its people. We felt privileged to have him on board!”
Second time around
“This is the second time I've used Encounters for my vacation and I would book through them again. Our guide was fantastic and really made the vacation memorable. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. While booking, Mariska was always very patient and helpful.”
Amazing Jordan trip
“I took a solo trip to Jordan and my guide made what would have been a great trip amazing! A passionate, knowledgeable guide makes all the difference in the world. It was beyond just learning and seeing, it was experiencing Jordan! I would absolutely book with this agency again.”
Jordan and its people are wonderful
“Our great guide Amer was always there for our group. He added Little Petra to our itinerary and always found us the best places to eat and shop. Jordan and its people are wonderful and I highly recommend this tour.”
An unforgettable trip
“An unforgettable trip! Jordan is amazing. Encounters Travel is well organized and always on time. Our guide, one of the best!”
“I have spent years helping travellers find the right adventure for their travel style, budget, and wish list. Let's build the Jordan experience you have been picturing.”
Mariska Knoesen, Sales Manager at Encounters Travel
Questions about the meteor shower, the Bedouin camp experience, accommodation upgrades, or what to expect in Jordan? Chat directly with Mariska.
Some moments don't belong on a screen.
Practical Details
Everything you need to know.
- Tour
- Nabatean Nights, Perseid Meteor Shower
- Duration
- 7 days and 6 nights
- Start and End
- Amman to Amman
- Group Size
- Small group, 2 to 18 travellers
- Accommodation
- 4-star hotels, 2 Bedouin camps, Dead Sea resort
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Region
- Jordan: Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea
About the Perseid Meteor Shower
The science behind the spectacle, and why where you watch it matters.
The Science
What actually causes the Perseid Meteor Shower?
Every August, Earth passes through the debris trail left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, a comet with an orbital period of around 130 years. The comet sheds tiny fragments of rock and ice as it travels around the sun, some no bigger than a grain of sand.
When those particles enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds of over 200,000 kilometres per hour, they burn up in a blaze of light. What you see streaking across the sky is not a falling star. It is a fragment of a comet, vaporising in real time.
At peak activity the Perseids can produce over 100 shooting stars per hour. No telescope needed, just a clear, dark sky and patience. That is exactly what Wadi Rum delivers.
100+
shooting stars per hour at peak
Every August
the most reliable shower of the year
Why Wadi Rum
Why the Jordanian desert is one of the finest places on Earth to watch the Perseids.
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Virtually zero light pollution
The remote camp on Day 5 is specifically chosen for its distance from any town or settlement, giving you the darkest possible sky for meteor viewing.
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Stable August skies
Jordan in August has clear, reliably dry nights, low humidity, minimal cloud cover, and warm overnight temperatures that make hours of stargazing genuinely comfortable.
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Expert astronomy guides on site
Your guides in Wadi Rum will illuminate the constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects visible to the naked eye, with powerful telescopes available to go further.
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Foam pads and refreshments provided
Lie back in comfort on the cool desert sands with foam pads provided, plus light snacks, tea, and coffee served under the stars.
Good To Know
Your Jordan questions, answered
When does the tour run?
The tour is timed each year around the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower, which falls in mid August. The itinerary places you in the remote dark-sky camp in Wadi Rum on the peak night itself. Contact our specialists for the exact departure dates for the year you want to travel.
Will I definitely see meteors?
Wadi Rum has some of the darkest, driest and clearest skies on the planet, and the remote camp on night two is chosen specifically to escape light pollution. At its peak the Perseid shower can produce dozens of meteors an hour. Clear desert skies in August are the norm, though nature never signs a contract, and the astronomy experience with expert guides makes the night special either way.
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival in Amman, and many travellers save money with a Jordan Pass, which bundles the visa with entry to Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum. Our specialists will advise on the best option for your nationality when you book.
What are the Bedouin camps like?
You spend two very different nights in Wadi Rum. The first is at a comfortable Bedouin camp with private tented rooms and en-suite bathrooms. The second is at a more remote camp selected specifically for its dark skies, simpler by design, so nothing stands between you and the meteor shower.
How hot is Jordan in August?
Expect hot, dry days in the mid 30s, with the Dead Sea a few degrees warmer. The desert cools noticeably after sunset, which makes the nights in Wadi Rum comfortable for stargazing. The itinerary is paced with the heat in mind, and air-conditioned transport is used throughout.
Is Jordan safe to visit?
Jordan is one of the most stable and welcoming countries in the Middle East, and tourism is a cornerstone of its economy. You travel in a small group with an expert local guide throughout, and our team monitors travel advice continuously.
How much walking is involved?
The full day in Petra is the big one: you can easily walk 8 to 10 kilometres exploring the Siq, the Treasury and beyond, with optional climbs to the Monastery viewpoints. The rest of the tour is moderate, and the Wadi Rum exploring is done by 4x4 jeep. A reasonable level of fitness is all you need.
What should I pack?
Light, breathable clothing for the day, a warm layer for desert evenings, sturdy walking shoes for Petra, swimwear for the Dead Sea, sun protection, and a head torch for the camps. A camera with manual settings, or a phone tripod, is worth bringing for the meteor shower.
Is this tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes. Groups are small, from 2 to 18 travellers, and the shared experiences, from the jeep safari to lying back under the meteor shower, make it an easy tour to join on your own.
Still have a question? Our travel specialists are happy to help.