12 Night Hikes Worth Flying For

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

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

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

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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Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

2.Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · from $55Best value

Join a guided 6 to 7-hour trip from Riyadh to Jabal Firayn, known as the Edge of the World. Hike to its 300-meter cliffs, explore the optional Bin Rasheed bat cave, then enjoy coffee, dinner, music, and target shooting at a desert camp. Guides may include Salman, Othman, or Utman.

“This was a great tour, the leaders were friendly and helpful. The dinner at the end of the tour was really nice. Highly recommend.”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88Top rated

You’ll leave Dubai with an English-speaking driver, ride a camel for about 40 minutes across the dunes, then spend the evening at Al Khayma Camp with dates, coffee, falcon photos, henna, Arabic dress, BBQ, shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Usman, Fazil, and Sufyan have earned special praise for attentive service.

“Camel ride was great! Food very good also, liked the activities and camel feeding. Would definitely go again.”

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Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

4.Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185

You’ll leave your Sedona or Village of Oak Creek lodging with a private guide such as Connor, Brett, or David, then hike from sunset into darkness. Expect red-rock views, plant and wildlife details, snacks, headlamps, trekking poles, and thermal or night-vision cameras.

“Great time with a very knowledgeable guide. My family loved all of the special gear amd snacks provided by the company”

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Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park

5.Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $175

Meet at the Windows Section Parking Lot for a two-hour Arches night tour with a guide such as Sam or Brandon. Use provided headlamps and tripods, learn phone or camera settings, and photograph stars framed by the park’s arches. The group is limited to six people.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I do feel the excursion was over priced. I thought we were going to have a telescope. But it was definitely a memory maker.”

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Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

6.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Join Loreto of Collasuyo Astronómico SPA for a 4.5-hour private outing from Vicuña to Villaseca. Hike with poles, watch the mountain sunset, try meditation and sound therapy, learn Indigenous astronomy, and view Andean constellations through Celestron 20x80 binoculars.

“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”

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Sunset Hike and Stargazing Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains

7.Sunset Hike and Stargazing Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Join Pablo in Gran Canaria’s high country for a three-hour forest hike to Ventana del Nublo. Your guide supplies a mat, blanket, and front light, then explains geology, sunset views of Roque Nublo and Teide, and simple ways to identify stars without a telescope.

“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to the island. Pablo was an excellent guide and took us to some truly spectacular spots to watch the sunset over the volcanic landscape — the views were absolutely stunning. After sunset, we explored several viewpoints around the area, including beautiful perspectives of Roque Nublo and other iconic sights. Delicious snacks were provided along the way, with great vegetarian options, which was a lovely touch. Once night fell, the real magic began. We waited as the sky filled with thousands of stars, and Pablo shared fascinating stories about the constellations, which we could even observe through binoculars. Seeing planets, shooting…”

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PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing

8.PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $239

Join Javier or another local guide for a private afternoon in Teide National Park. You’ll travel through pine forest, hike to a sunset viewpoint, enjoy Canarian wine and chocolate, then use a telescope beneath one of the world’s finest night skies.

“We had the most amazing time. Javier is so knowledgeable, kind , and flexible. Taught us more in one day then we’d have learned in a university course over a semester. Lovely person. Gorgeous trip. Unforgettable. Worth every penny and more.”

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Page: Antelope Valley Canyon Stargazing Night Hike

9.Page: Antelope Valley Canyon Stargazing Night Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Meet your guide at the Antelope Valley Canyon parking lot for a two-hour walk through slot canyons after dark. Learn about local geology and history, then stop beneath a moonless sky to find constellations and the Milky Way’s center. Headlamps are provided, but bring warm clothes, water, and sturdy shoes.

“The view was spectacular but little activity for the money we spends”

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Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

10.Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

Meet Sam or another English-speaking guide at the Windows trailhead for a two-hour, two-mile night hike through Arches National Park. Learn to photograph stars with your camera or phone, visit the North and South Windows, Turret Arch, and Double Arch, and use a tripod and red headlamp along the way.

“Brandon was a great host and photography teacher! He spent more than enough time with us to help us get amazing shots of the night sky! Highly recommend.”

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Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut

11.Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $117

Join a certified guide in Bousson for a gentle, small-group snowshoe hike through the Thures Valley. Sergio and other local guides lead you past alpine villages at sunset to Rifugio Combe d’Imbert Vittoria, where Mauro serves a two-course Piedmontese dinner before the return walk beneath the stars.

“É stata una esperienza molto piacevole. La ciaspolata è alla portata di tutti. Sentiero semplice, organizzazione TOP. La cena in rifugio é tipica, molto buona e abbondante. Sergio, la nostra guida é stato un accompagnatore strepitoso! Ritorneremo.”

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From Riyadh: Desert Trail Hike with Dinner and Stargazing

12.Desert Trail Hike with Dinner and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $487

Travel about an hour from Riyadh to sandstone hills for a guided trail, possible meeting with Bedouin camel herders, a bonfire dinner, and stargazing. Your guide explains local history, tribal traditions, and constellations. Clouds or Ramadan hours can change the plan.

“Really enjoyed the education about stargazing, relating it to local culture and knowledge. Friendly, knowledgeable guide. Our trip was rescheduled proactively to avoid clouds which we really appreciated”

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12 Night Hikes Worth Flying For

Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

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

Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

2.Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

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

Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

4.Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park

5.Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park

Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

6.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

Sunset Hike and Stargazing Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains

7.Sunset Hike and Stargazing Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains

PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing

8.PRIVATE TOUR Teide National Park: Hiking and Stargazing

Page: Antelope Valley Canyon Stargazing Night Hike

9.Page: Antelope Valley Canyon Stargazing Night Hike

Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

10.Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut

11.Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut

From Riyadh: Desert Trail Hike with Dinner and Stargazing

12.Desert Trail Hike with Dinner and Stargazing

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