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15 Stargazing Tours & Night Trips Worth Flying For

93 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Every trip has one free evening too few. These 15 stargazing tours & night trips earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the packing.

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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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Punalu’u Bake Shop and the black sand coast
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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

2.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,619 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $297Top rated

Spend about 12 hours crossing Hawaii’s Big Island with Wasabi Tours Hawaii. Visit a Kona coffee farm, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, and Volcanoes National Park, then look for stars from Saddle Road. Guides such as Felix, Derek, Todd, and Dreu are praised for lively island knowledge. Pickup, meals, jackets, and a small group are included.

“They do provide jackets and rain jackets if needed. I did bring a hoodie and was happy they had extra for the end of the tour. We were lucky to see some activity from the volcano, but every part of the tour was great my favorite was the stargazing and our tour guide Derek. Derek was very knowable and entertaining. He made our long journey flow nicely”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Choosing between the six tour formats
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

3.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Choose a two-hour horse ride through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, with guides such as Didi, Yusuf, or Mahmoud helping beginners and experienced riders. Add a 5:00 AM breakfast, quad-bike combo, sunset dinner and show, or a four-hour swim with your horse.

“I booked this horseback tour and loved the whole experience. The pickup and drop-off made the day smooth. The team gave a clear safety briefing and introduced the horses in a simple way that helped me feel ready. Yousef guided our group. He stayed helpful and informative from start to finish. He answered questions, kept us comfortable, and explained what to expect at each part of the ride. His support improved the experience.”

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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

4.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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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - Dinner and altitude adjustment at 9,000 feet
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

5.Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,545 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $329

Join Hawaii Forest & Trail for an eight-hour Mauna Kea outing with guides such as Jeff, Jason, Wilson, or Eugene. Ride a 4x4 van to the summit, watch sunset above the clouds, then stargaze near 9,000 feet with two telescopes, hot cocoa, dessert, and warm parkas.

“Amazing experience to see the sunset above the clouds and stargazing . Wilson, our driver, was wonderful. So knowledgeable about the mountains/volcanoes ! And the stars.”

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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

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

7.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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Sedona Stargazing Tours LLC - The opening sky lesson with a laser pointer
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Sedona Stargazing Tours LLC

8.Sedona Stargazing Tours LLC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 881 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet near Oak Creek for about 75 minutes beneath Sedona’s dark skies. Guides such as Wes, Dave, Richard, and Mr. Sanders use laser pointers, GPS-guided telescopes, and wide-view binoculars to show you planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Chairs, blankets, and parkas may be provided in cold weather.

“Very informative and interesting. Loved the telescopes and pointers. I would definitely do it again when it wasn't a full moon!”

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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

9.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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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer - The short ride out of San Pedro
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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

10.Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 629 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Travel from San Pedro de Atacama to a dark viewing site for a 150-minute astronomy evening led by guides such as Felipe or Claudio. Learn Western and Andean sky lore, use large telescopes, see southern constellations, and finish with warm drinks and a souvenir photo.

“I spent really great time and learned about constellations, planets and more. My guide was kind and professional!”

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La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos Stargazing Tour with Wine - The summit viewpoints and observatory installations
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La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos Stargazing Tour with Wine

11.Roque de los Muchachos Stargazing Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 624 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $65

Ride from Fuencaliente, Los Cancajos, Santa Cruz, or Los Llanos to Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma’s 2,426-metre summit. A multilingual guide explains the observatories, then you watch sunset with wine and use a telescope to spot planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.

“A great experience with very nice guides who know a lot about the stars! This tour is not just about star gazing but also takes you to see the breathtaking view from roque de los muchachos by sunset. The guides had a lot of knowledge and shares this in 3 languages! It was a long and fulfilling trip and a highlight of our visit to la palma! Thanks Stefanie!”

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Fuerteventura: Guided Stargazing Calderón Hondo Volcano Tour - The walk to Calderón Hondo after sunset
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Fuerteventura: Guided Stargazing Calderón Hondo Volcano Tour

12.Guided Stargazing Calderón Hondo Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 594 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Walk into Calderón Hondo’s volcanic crater after sunset, then learn to spot stars, planets, and constellations with guides such as Victor and Alfredo. The three-hour tour includes headlamps and water, with optional pickup from Corralejo, El Cotillo, and Puerto del Rosario.

“I am so glad that I chose to go on this activity- I went alone, was the first to be picked up and Victor put me totally at ease- friendly, engaging and informative.. Learning about the history of the island as well as the constellations in such a beautiful setting was the highlight of my holiday and I would fully recommend- a memorable experience. Thank you.”

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Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour - Guilderton Lookout replaces the Lancelin stop
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Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

13.Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · from $132

Travel from Perth to Guilderton, Nilgen, Hangover Bay, and Nambung National Park in a small group of up to 28. Guides such as Adam, Casper, Erin, and Kacper lead the Pinnacles walk, serve a picnic dinner with wine, and use a telescope to point out the moon and stars.

“Fab experience, as described and wonderfully run and explained by Casper. Really interesting and illuminating. We even saw a Kangeroo that enhanced our photos.”

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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing - The Safety Check Before the Quad Ride
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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

14.ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 382 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $14Best value

You’ll ride a quad bike across Hurghada’s desert with a guide, pause for a short camel ride, then choose dinner, dancing, and telescope stargazing on the evening tour. Pickup times vary by hotel. Sunrise adds an Oriental breakfast, while private transfers, longer camel rides, horses, and buggies cost extra.

“Quad biking was amazing. Sun was going down on drive back, excellent views. Star gazing good too, saw Jupiter”

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Uluru: National Park Astronomy Tour with Telescope and Photo - Reading the Southern Hemisphere sky with the guides
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Uluru: National Park Astronomy Tour with Telescope and Photo

15.National Park Astronomy Tour with Telescope and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 2h 30m · from $91

You’ll leave your Uluru accommodation by Atrip bus for a 150-minute astronomy outing in the National Park. Guides such as Neil, Lucy, and Zack point out Southern Hemisphere stars, share Indigenous sky stories, set up telescopes, help with phone photography, and take a long-exposure portrait with Uluru behind you.

“The sky was stunning, to sit in the outback with all the stars around you. It was also incredible to see Pluto and Alpha Centauri through the telescopes. Unfortunately the tour was two big busses full of people and 3 telescopes, and queueing for the photo was 45-60 min. I would definitely do it again, but please make smaller groups. Thank you for the fantastic experience. PS: I loved the enthusiasm of the guides.”

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