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The World’s 15 Best Evening Stargazing Trips

95 tours  ·  from $14 a head

The 15 best evening stargazing trips you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how dark the sky really gets. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Tenerife: Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Tour - The south-coast pickup and mountain drive
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Tenerife: Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Tour

1.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,812 reviews · 3 - 6.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Travel from Tenerife’s south coast into Teide National Park for sunset above the clouds and guided stargazing with telescopes and laser pointers. Guides such as Ozzi explain constellations, planets, and volcanoes in several languages. A three-course dinner is optional, and warm clothing is essential.

“I would def recommend this trip, it was fabulous. Ozzy was great and very knowledgeable as well as making it fun.”

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Tenerife: Sunset and Stargazing at Teide National Park - The drive up from southern Tenerife
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Tenerife: Sunset and Stargazing at Teide National Park

2.Sunset and Stargazing at Teide National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,826 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $47

Head into Teide National Park for a sunset above the clouds, a glass of Cava, and an English-led astronomy session. Guides such as Peter, Phil, Roland, and Dani point out constellations with lasers, use a 12-inch telescope, and take a free starry-sky portrait.

“The tour was amazing from start to finish. Roland picked me up and was so informative about the Island as we headed to the mountain. Sunset was amazing and not overcrowded. stargazing on the mountain was incredible. I learned so much from the guides and the hot chocolate at the end really topped off the night 😊. I don't think I've ever seen so many stars in the sky. Amazing trip.”

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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari) - The coach ride from Los Cristianos
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

3.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,601 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Join Night Skies Tenerife for a seven-hour evening from South Tenerife, with coach transfers, a Canarian dinner, cava at Montaña Sámara, and expert stargazing near Teide. Guides such as Craig, Kieran, Sol, and Sonja lead the night, with four telescopes, laser talks, warm coats, and free photos.

“The experience was well organised and the staff was very welcoming. My main concern was that we were a group of about 70 people and that kind of ruined the experience, if it would have been kept down to 20/30 max it would have been much more enjoyable. I’ll start with the good part, which was the last stop with the stargazing, Teide National park is very beautiful and at night is worth seeing as well. We had full moon so visibility was very good and gave it a beautiful eerie vibe, and we could still see plenty of stars up there even with the moonlight. They had 4 telescopes…”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - Sunset photo time on the dunes
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

4.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Join a six-hour desert evening with hotel pickup, a 40-minute camel trek at sunset, Al Khayma Camp activities, Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, BBQ, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Hamid, Yasir, and Mansour Manz are praised for clear help and great photos.

“I highly recommend this trip! We absolutely enjoyed every part of it. Thank you to Hashim for being an awesome guide.”

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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner - The coach ride from South Tenerife
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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

5.Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,115 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $65

Ride from South Tenerife into Teide National Park for sunset at Montaña Samara, a three-course Canarian dinner, and guided stargazing at Restaurante 7 Cañadas. Guides including Craig, Kieran, and Sonja explain stars, myths, and planets through four telescopes. Warm coats and photos are included.

“The trip was amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Guides were very knowledgabale and also funny, bringing good mood. We learned so much from them. They served wine at sunset and also hot chocolate at stargazing, which was deffinitely an add on to the experience. Only the dinner was very basic, could be improved. Transport was also good, on time and as agreed. Now I am waiting for amazing pictures they took and are giving us for free!”

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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - At the summit: observatories, altitude, and cold air
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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

6.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $289

Ride a 4x4 van from Hilo, Waikoloa, or Kona to Mauna Kea’s 13,796-foot summit for sunset, then stop lower on the mountain for stargazing. Guides such as Tay, Kella, John, Chris, and Val share Hawaiian stories and astronomy facts. Coats, gloves, drinks, snacks, and a night photo are included.

“This was an amazing way to spend an evening and it is, in my opinion, absolutely worth the time and money. Shoutout to our guide Chris who did an amazing job.”

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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ - The safety test sets the tone
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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

7.Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,705 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

You’ll ride a guided quad-bike route through Hurghada’s desert, pause for photos, take a short camel ride, and finish with BBQ dinner and a dance show. Sunset departures add stargazing. Shared hotel transfers, a slower or faster riding group, private transport, and longer camel rides are available at extra cost.

“Loved the quad biking and getting to see some horses and camels they were very friendly, managed to get some photos from the day, they don’t mind a bit of haggling so do this to get to a price for the photos”

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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing - Red Dunes, sunset, and the first wildlife search
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Dubai: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

8.Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,627 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $49

Spend 4 to 5 hours beyond Dubai with guides such as Amr, Lucky, or Adeel Awan. Ride over red dunes, sandboard, meet a falcon, walk through Al Marmoom Oasis, ride a camel by oil lamp, spot wildlife, and view the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn through a telescope.

“We had a wonderful experience. Saeed was brilliant throughout. Right from the pickup until the end. We did a dessert safari which was thrilling, then a camel ride for the first time with my daughter, very good food, horse show, star gazing and whatnot. It is great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed”

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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding - Sandboarding the big white dunes at Lancelin
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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

9.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176

From Perth, Lumineer Adventure Tours takes you to Lancelin for sandboarding, Hangover Bay for coastal air, and the Pinnacles for sunset, BBQ, and stargazing. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Emma, and Hadrian add live commentary, telescope views, and smartphone night photography tips.

“A great trip, from pickup in the afternoon to drop off in the late evening. Our bus driver Leighton was great and provided commentary along the way. The other bus driver was very knowledgeable with the star gazing part of the tour.”

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Teide by Night: Sunset & Stargazing with Telescopes Experience - Sunset over the cloud sea
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Teide by Night: Sunset & Stargazing with Telescopes Experience

10.Teide by Night: Sunset & Stargazing with Telescopes Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,492 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

Ride into Teide National Park for volcanic scenery, a sunset above the clouds, dinner at Restaurante Papillon, and guided stargazing with lasers and telescopes. Guides such as Pepe, Elena, Victor, and Jesper bring the volcano and night sky to life. Bring warm clothes, since temperatures drop sharply after dark.

“The whole excursion was really good! The views from the park are stunning and seeing the sunset above the clouds is truly remarkable. The star gazing was also a lot more fun than anticipated, and we were even able to clearly see Saturn and its rings. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made him self available to answer questions throughout the trip.”

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Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner - Pickup from Tenerife’s main resort areas
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Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner

11.Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,339 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Join a 9-hour Teide by Night excursion with hotel-area pickup, scenic stops, sunset drinks, a three-course dinner, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Isabelle, Elena, Pepe, and Jesper explain Tenerife’s volcanoes, island history, constellations, planets, and nebulae in English, German, French, or Dutch.

“We’d recommend this activity to anyone coming to Tenerife! Isabelle (our guide) kept us laughing the entire drive up the mountain with her wit and humor and her passion for the natural world is infectious! Domingo (our driver) is incredibly skilled navigating a large bus around tight bends and making us feel safe the entire time. Both my husband and I have dietary restrictions (gluten free and shellfish allergy) and Isabelle made sure that we were both accommodated for the meal serve between sunset and stargazing. We were kept to a tight timeline but never felt rushed. The true marvel was driving up to the observatory and seeing the entire…”

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Sunset & Stargazing Experience From Teide - Sunset over the clouds in Teide National Park
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Sunset & Stargazing Experience From Teide

12.Sunset & Stargazing Experience From Teide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,129 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride from South Tenerife to Teide National Park for sunset above the clouds, a local three-course dinner, and guided stargazing at about 2,000 metres. Guides such as Ozzy explain volcanoes, planets, and constellations using lasers and telescopes. Expect a large group and very cold mountain air.

“Very good, enjoy the activity so much. It is such an amazing and unforgettable experience, highly recommend!!!!”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Arriving at the Pinnacles before sunset
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

13.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178

Leave Perth in the afternoon for Lancelin sandboarding, a wildflower reserve or Aboriginal heritage stop, then reach the Pinnacles for sunset, barbecue dinner, wine, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Neil, Sam, Leighton, and Gavin add local stories, astronomy tips, and phone photography help.

“The Lancelin dunes sandboading was fun and not at all scary. The Pinnacles are certainly unusual, but for some reason they were smaller than perhaps we were expecting, the sunset was great, but be warned it becomes very cold once the sun goes down so wrap up well, don't underestimate this. The wind was strong and made it difficult to eat our bbq meal, which consisted of two types of sausage and assorted salad. The stars did become clearly visible just before we left, although not the Milky Way which we expected. If you want to be dropped off somewhere other than your original pick up point in Perth it's…”

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From Perth: Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Guilderton and Moore River start the day with wide views
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From Perth: Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

14.Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 803 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Travel north from Perth with guides such as Erin, Casper, Adam, and Fred for coastal viewpoints, wildflowers or Hangover Bay, sunset at the Pinnacles, a picnic dinner, and telescope stargazing. This nine-hour outing suits visitors without a car, though the mini-coach ride is long and seats can feel tight.

“Our guide Erin was very good. I can highly recommend this trip”

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Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience - The ride from Hilo to the mountain
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Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience

15.Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 629 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $289

Ride from Hilo to Mauna Kea with an English-speaking guide such as Val, Tay, John, or Jess. Watch sunset near the summit, visit the great observatories, then stargaze at high altitude with a telescope, hot chocolate, warm gear, and emailed night photos.

“This was an amazing experience for me and my husband! We conveniently got picked up and dropped off in Hilo. John our guide was kind and knowledgeable. The sunset from the top is indescribable, the stargazing was also beyond words. We saw Orion’s Nubela, and two other entire galaxies!! Unreal! It was life changing. Other: we got a little snack bag for the drive up the mountain (chips, crackers, candy), hot cocoa and oatmeal were provided during the stargazing. The supplied jackets were surprisingly warm (gloves available also)! We got complementary photos of our group, and photos of all the amazing we saw in space…all available to download after our…”

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