Where to Look Up: the Best Two-Day Sky Trips Worldwide

1.Christchurch: Lake Tekapo Stargazing & Mount Cook 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $346Our pick

Travel from Christchurch to Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo in a luxury minivan with a maximum of nine people. You’ll walk the Hooker Valley Track, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, feed alpacas, and stargaze beneath the Mackenzie Basin sky. Guide Shane is praised for thoughtful service and excellent photos.

“I had such a wonderful time on this tour! Even though my English isn’t very good and I joined alone, the guide was really kind and explained everything clearly. The small group made it easy to talk with other participants, and everyone was so friendly. Thank you for such a lovely experience!”

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2.Lake Tekapo Stargazing & Mount Cook 2-Day Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $359

Travel from Christchurch in a small group of up to nine, with a guide-driver, to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. Walk the Hooker Valley Track, visit a lavender farm and alpaca farm, see Mt John views, and stargaze near the Church of the Good Shepherd. Accommodation and meals are separate.

“Fantastic guide and office, fully helpful, friendly and easy going. Everything planned to perfection. Like traveling with a friend who is also a professional. -Best time the hiking.”

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