Stargazing and Moonlit Experience
Far from city lights, vast open spaces in remote desert lands create some of the world’s most enviable dark skies, making AlUla an idyllic locale for star watching. The best time to go stargazing is the days before, during and soon after each new moon. Or Immerse yourself in a desert landscape and enjoy AlUla moonlit experience.
AlUla Stargazing Experience
Let your jaw hang open in awe at the pitch-black sky dotted with brilliant stars. Your expert guide will point out constellations related to AlUla culture and history as you indulge in a traditional barbecue under the stars.
Stargazing Experience
SOLD OUT 01 JAN - 08 JAN, 18 JAN – 24 JAN, 27 JAN – 03 FEB
Experience the enchantment of desert stargazing led by a local expert surrounded by Gharameel’s mystical rock formations, and enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars.
Experience the enchantment of desert stargazing led by a local expert surrounded by Gharameel’s mystical rock formations, and enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars.
- 6:00 PM – Depart from Winter Park Southern Entrance
- 7:15 PM – Arrive at Gharameel and start the experience
- 10:00 PM – Traditional dinner
- 11:00 PM – Departure from Gharameel
- 12:00 AM – Return to Winter Park
Stargazing Details
Recommended Attire
We recommend dressing in comfortable and warm attire suitable for the cold desert nights and comfortable shoes, jacket/windbreaker/ polar fleece.
Key Information
Stargazing Experience:
- Meeting point at Winter Park Southern Entrance.
- 3-4 hour experience with expert guide
- Stargazing & Traditional Dinner
- Expert explanation of the stars and constellations
- Transportation from Winter Park to Gharameel and back
Entrance Policy
- Please arrive at Winter Park Southern Entrance at 5:30 PM to allow time for transfer & registration
- If driving, park free of charge in the designated areas at Winter Park
- Upon completing entrance formalities, transfer arrangements will be made
- Late arrival for your booked time may result in missing your trip
Availability
Stargazing Experience:
- Minimum Capacity: 3
- Maximum Capacity: 12
- Cut-off time for booking the experience – 6pm on the previous day
- Operation days:
- 5 Dec to 18 Dec
- 3 Jan to 16 Jan
- 1 Feb to 14 Feb
- 2 Mar to 15 Mar
Moonlit Nights
SOLD OUT 01 JAN - 08 JAN, 18 JAN – 24 JAN, 27 JAN – 03 FEB
Experience the enchantment of the moonlit desert surrounded by Gharameel’s mystical rock formations, led by a local expert, and enjoy a traditional dinner under the moonlight.
Experience the enchantment of the moonlit desert surrounded by Gharameel’s mystical rock formations, led by a local expert, and enjoy a traditional dinner under the moonlight.
- 6:00 PM – Depart from Winter Park Southern Entrance
- 7:15 PM – Arrive at Gharameel and start the experience
- 10:00 PM – Traditional dinner
- 11:00 PM – Departure from Gharameel
- 12:00 AM – Return to Winter Park
Moonlit Details
Recommended Attire
We recommend dressing in comfortable and warm attire suitable for the cold desert nights and comfortable shoes, jacket/windbreaker/ polar fleece.
Key Information
Moonlit Nights:
- Meeting point at Winter Park Southern Entrance.
- 3-4 hour experience with expert guide
- Moonlight stroll & Traditional Dinner
- Expert explanation of the night sky
- Transportation from Winter Park to Gharameel and back
Entrance Policy
- Please arrive at Winter Park Southern Entrance at 6:30 PM to allow time for transfer & registration
- If driving, park free of charge in the designated areas at Winter Park
- Upon completing entrance formalities, transfer arrangements will be made
- Late arrival for your booked time may result in missing your trip
Availability
Moonlit Nights:
- Minimum Capacity: 3
- Maximum Capacity: 12
- Cut-off time for booking the experience – 6pm on the previous day
- Operation days:
- 24 Dec to 25 Dec
- 29 Dec to 1 Jan
- 21 Jan to 22 Jan
- 26 Jan to 30 Jan
- 18 Feb to 19 Feb
- 24 Feb to 28 Feb
- 18 Mar to 19 Mar
- 25 Mar to 30 Mar
