STARGAZING · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

Best Night Photo Sessions Worldwide — Our Top 8

8 tours  ·  from $78 a head

Every trip has one free evening too few. These 8 night photo sessions earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the packing.

Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos - Meeting at Puʻu Huluhulu and heading into the dark
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

1.Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $299Our pick

Meet at Puʻu Huluhulu and follow your astronomy team to a remote Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa viewing site. James, Dylan, or another expert guide the star talk with a Celestron Origin smart telescope, while a professional photographer takes Milky Way portraits. Parkas and medium-resolution photos are included.

“This is a must see experience. We live in the country and thought we could see stars but this was incredible. The instructions will note this but it is cold. Bring a base layer, gloves and hat. The staff was incredible and knowledgeable. Shannon and Dylan were amazing. Thank yo both for such a great adventure.”

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Night-Time Snorkel at TurtleTown with Stars, Lights, and Photos - How the guides handle beginners
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Night-Time Snorkel at TurtleTown with Stars, Lights, and Photos

2.Night-Time Snorkel at TurtleTown with Stars, Lights, and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Enter the water near sunset at Makena Landing with a guide such as Robbie, Joe, Payson, or Alec. Swim toward TurtleTown with a small group of no more than eight, then use colored lights and flashlights to spot turtles, octopus, eels, squid, and other sea life as darkness arrives.

“Really fun trip, Robbie was chill and awesome and made sure everyone was able to see all the cool creatures. This is definitely a tour for folks who are a little more comfortable with swimming and snorkeling, but it was very easy for someone who has done this before.”

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AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour - Leaving town lights for permitted Dark Sky locations
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AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

3.AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Join Simon or Emma for a private two-hour evening in Queenstown’s Dark Sky locations. Learn to photograph constellations and the moon, hear Māori stories of the stars, use a telescope, and receive portraits of your group beneath the southern sky.

“The guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Telling us about the Mauri history with the stars . Highly recommended and appreciated”

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Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike - Learning night photography without getting lost in jargon
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Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

4.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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Mauna Kea: Stargazing Experience with Free Photos - Meeting James and getting ready for the cold
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Mauna Kea: Stargazing Experience with Free Photos

5.Mauna Kea: Stargazing Experience with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $299

Join James and the Epic Tours Hawaii team for two hours beneath Mauna Kea’s dark skies. You’ll use a parka, follow a green laser through the constellations, view space objects through a telescope, and pose for 2 to 3 edited astro-photos.

“Unfortunately, we weren't able to embark on our eagerly anticipated tour due to unexpected bad weather conditions. However, I feel compelled to write this review to commend the exceptional service we received, despite the tour's cancellation. First and foremost, our tour guide, James, demonstrated exemplary professionalism and attentiveness. In a situation that could easily have led to disappointment, James's effective communication and clear instructions significantly mitigated our inconvenience. He provided timely updates, which were crucial in our planning. One aspect that particularly stood out was the tour's fair and customer-friendly refund/cancellation policy. It's rare to find such a...”

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Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Photography، Relaxation - The high-speed 4x4 ride across soft sand
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Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Photography، Relaxation

6.Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Photography، Relaxation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $77Best value

You’ll ride in an air-conditioned 4x4 from Doha to Qatar’s Inland Sea, crossing high dunes with an experienced desert driver. Try sandboarding, choose a camel ride, enjoy tea and coffee, and pause for stargazing and photos far from city lights. Guide Hawaii is praised for skilled driving and photography.

“Excellent experience! Hawaii was amazing. He took us to the edge and back. He is a skilled photographer and took many amazing pictures that will fuel our memories. Highly recommend.”

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Private Stargazing Photography Tour In Kabira Bay - What the 90-minute evening looks like
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Private Stargazing Photography Tour In Kabira Bay

7.Private Stargazing Photography Tour In Kabira Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $78

Meet photographer Saito for a private 90-minute stargazing session at Kabira Bay. Enjoy pickup, constellation guidance in English, and professional photos beneath Ishigaki’s dark skies. The tour requires at least two guests and runs only when weather permits.

“Saito was the reason I decided to bring my lady to Ishigaki Island and propose to her there. We ran into a couple nights of tough cloudy weather, but thanks to Saito's flexibility we managed to pull it off the night before we were scheduled to Read more”

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