STARGAZING · PRIVATE
Private buys you the pace: the guide waits while you look twice, and the night bends to the weather instead of the coach timetable. The 15 below show what a private sky costs against the shared version of the same trip.
At Fluctuare Spa in Vinaròs, you spend about an hour floating in an Epsom salt solution while Zen music and starry surroundings quiet the outside world. The private setting suits couples or small groups, and the visit ends with a relaxing herbal tea and chocolates.
“L’effet d’apesanteur et de relaxation maximum et l’accueil été excellent ! Je recommande totalement !”
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”
Travel from the Dark Sky Project base to Cowan’s Private Observatory for a 90-minute introduction to the Southern night sky. Your astronomy guide uses lasers and powerful telescopes to point out stars, planets, galaxies, and the Milky Way from sheltered private craters.
“Quick bus drive to the crater for a nice explanation of the night sky with several notable things pointed out. Also got to see the moon, Jupiter and part of a constellation through powerful telescopes. What you see will depend on season, time of night and cloud cover. Worth doing!”
You’ll leave Dubai by private minivan, then switch to a 1950s Land Rover for a night safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. A private guide helps you spot Arabian oryx, gazelles, sandfish, and scorpions before a three-course dinner, shisha, and an English-language astronomy session.
“What a memorable night for not only myself by for my 13 year old grandson, Jacob our tour guide was incredible and helped take so many photos especially for the night time. From the gentleman from South Africa with the wildlife and our fellow Aussie who was the astronomer, you all made this experience as one of our favourite tours in Dubai”
Meet Angelo at 7 pm for a private 90-minute astronomy session at Roque de los Muchachos, more than 2,400 meters above La Palma. He explains constellations, planets, equipment, and the night sky in clear English, then uses a powerful telescope to show you distant objects. Dress for cold weather.
“Angelo was very knowledgeable and friendly! Provided great insight on the solar system and the stars above, 100% recommend booking”
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.”
Travel from your Dubai hotel in a private vehicle, then ride a 1950s Land Rover through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Search for scorpions and snakes with UV lights, eat a three-course Bedouin-style dinner, and study the night sky through a telescope with an astronomy guide.
“Der Guide war super .. lebt seinen Job .. super nett und super lustig .. hat viel interessantes erzählt”
Your private 4x4 and English-speaking guide take you from Doha across Mesaieed to the Inland Sea for night dune driving, sandboarding, tea, stargazing, and optional camel riding. Guides such as Irshad, Nawafi, Khalid, and Zubair are known for safe driving and memorable photos.
“Loved the entire tour! Our driver was fun, knowledgeable and skilled.”
Spend three hours touring Washington DC at night in a private SUV for up to five people. Choose your stops, from the White House and Capitol to the Lincoln and war memorials. Pickup is available within five miles of the White House, with guides including Rich, Ramon, and Cassie.
“Rich is amazing. Best historical tour we ever did. We learned so much. Washington at night is magical.”
Spend 90 minutes with a private guide at Florence’s Museo Galileo, seeing Galileo’s telescopes, astrolabes, celestial globes, clocks, thermometers, and rare scientific instruments. Your guide explains astronomy, timekeeping, optics, and Galileo’s life in English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French.
Meet your host at 7 pm for a private evening trip from Dubrovnik to Winery Botaro in Konavle Valley. Taste four wines and four liqueurs, share a traditional charcuterie board, and enjoy food pairings in a family-run winery. Pickup and two panoramic photo stops are included.
“This experience was wonderful! I do not usually drink wine but thought all the wines, liquors and local food was fantastic. This family clearly takes pride in what they do and provided one of the most memorable experiences of our honeymoon!”
Travel privately from Marrakech through the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, and M’hamid to Erg Chegaga. Guides such as Hamouda, Jamal, Mustapha, and Mohamed Momo are praised for warm service. Expect long drives, a 4WD desert run, camel sunset, and a simple camp under dark skies.
“The tour guide Mustapha was very good, helpful, and friendly. The Erg Chegaga is wonderful in terms of colors and atmosphere. The local team is very welcoming. The route to get there and back offers wonderful landscapes of southern Morocco.”
Meet your guide across from Potwisha Campground for a private 90-minute night-sky session. Krista leads constellation stories and space talk while you use binoculars, a laser pointer, star maps, reclining chairs, blankets, and a red flashlight.
“Great experience highlight of an amazing trip. Enjoyed the set up and the great guide. I would definitely recommend”
Join local guide Olivier for a private two-hour snowshoe walk about 15 minutes from Chamonix. Follow quiet snowy trails by headlamp, learn about Alpine nature, and pause for mountain views and warm drinks. Choose a night walk, daytime outing, or sunset departure.
“An unforgettable experience snowshoeing with Olivier in Chamonix! Seeing the Alps for the first time was truly breathtaking, and Olivier made it even more special with his expert guidance. The routes were stunning and perfectly chosen. Don’t forget to ask him for the special mountain tea—it’s a must-try! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day in the mountains!”
Ride by private 4x4 through Sedona at night for red-rock views and stargazing under dark skies. Guides such as Maverick, Kym, and Daniel add astronomy, local history, and humor. The two-hour tour suits families with children 3 and older, but it excludes pregnant guests.
“Our guid was great very nice a knowledgeable. But the whole trip is not worth the price. I would not recommend this trip for the reason.”
Pick a desert, a summit or a telescope.
