Best City Tours After Dark Worldwide — Our Top

1.Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $48Our pick

Start at 6 pm and paddle 6 km down the Ping River for about two hours. You move from quiet tree-lined banks to lit bridges, restaurants, and Chiang Mai’s evening skyline. Guides including Jen or Jenny may lead the group. Pickup, kayaks, lights, water, safety gear, and support are provided.

“Great experience! We got picked up right on time, the guides were great. It was my 2nd time kayaking and their knowledge and experience gave me a lot of confidence. They whisked us away in a truck and took us just outside of Chiang Mai where the adventure began. After a brief safety lesson they got us on our kayaks and we were off. It was nice to paddle at my own pace as the river did most of the work so I mostly just enjoyed the scenery of riverside villas and restaurants with their twinkling lights. The guide made a point to chat with each of us, asking about…”

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2.Milky Way, Shark City Island, Beach and Rock Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $200Top rated

You’ll cruise Palau’s Southern Lagoon from Neco Marine with a guide such as Olivia, stopping for snorkeling, Jellyfish Lake, Milky Way clay, lunch, and Ngermeaus Island beach time. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, and lunch are included, but permits and 10% PGST cost extra.

“Amazing experience, a great team and something you shouldn't miss out on whilst in Palau. The crew was very attentive and nice.”

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3.Salt Lake City: Compass Rose Dark Sky Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $145

Travel from Salt Lake City to Compass Rose Lodge in Huntsville for a four-hour astronomy outing. Your English-speaking guide introduces the constellations before you view the Moon, Andromeda, and distant nebulae through HALO’s 16-inch telescope. Michelle, Scott, and Dave may help lead the evening.

“My friend Marina and I had a fabulous experience on this tour. It was just the two of us who were on the tour, and we felt like the red carpet was rolled out for us. Marina is almost 92, and apparently the oldest person that’s ever gone on the Dark Sky Excursion. Our driver Michelle, was terrific. Safe driving and interesting conversation. Scott was very funny and knowledgable. Both of Marina and I enjoyed all the information he shared with us. He pointed out constellations outside before he showed us the stars and moon through the telescope. Dave was also interesting. He provided a lot of knowledge and shared…”

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4.From Rapid City: Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $525

Join My XO Adventures for a private seven-hour outing from Rapid City or Wall. Your guide shares Badlands geology, wildlife, and Lakota culture before sunset stops, secluded night-sky viewing, binoculars, star charts, snacks, and photo help.

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