7 Sunset and Stargazing Tours in the USA to Book After Dark

1.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

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

Spend about 12 hours crossing Hawaii’s Big Island with a small group of up to 13. Visit a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu’s black sand beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, and a dark Saddle Road site for stargazing. Guides such as Felix, Derek, Todd, and Dreu add strong island knowledge and local stories.

“This was a fantastic tour that included all the amazing things that make the big island wonderful. We enjoyed everything from the Kona coffee farm to the lava tube. A full day of adventure.”

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2.Death Valley Day & Night Tour – Scenic Stops, Sunset & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Las Vegas into Death Valley, stopping at Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, and the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The small group can include up to 13 people, with guides such as Alex, Jay, or Lankun taking photos and explaining the park. The day ends with sunset and stargazing near Death Valley Junction.

“This might have been the best trip in my life, even better than Grand Canyon! First of all, the guide is amazing, she is like a professional photographer, and took the best pictures of me that I have ever had. We had a chance to taste some local wine in Pahrump, then we went to see the Valley from Dante's view, Zabriskie point and also to Furnace Creek. Then we went downwards until we reached the Badwater Basin - one of the amazing sights of my life! After that, it was getting dark, we stopped at another beautiful hilly place in the valley, and lastly we went back to Zabriskie…”

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

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

Join a private guide such as Brett, Conner, Connor, or David for a customized Sedona sunset and night hike. You’ll get transport, headlamps, trekking poles, snacks, water, and thermal or night vision cameras while exploring red rock views, desert plants, wildlife, and star-filled skies.

“I had no idea as to what to expect on a nightly tour. My three sisters and I decided to embark on an adventure to Sedona, AZ and this tour seemed to be an adventurous one, and it did not disappoint us! We experienced the beautiful rays of the sun setting over the top of the red rock peaks until it set behind them. The smell of various fragrances from the surrounding plants of sage, juniper, pine, rosemary, tree barks, even the red rock sand had a scent. Feeling different textures of plant leaves and tree barks was an experience. All of this occurring as we ascended the mountainous range.…”

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4.Death Valley Small Group Day Tour with Sunset and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249

Spend about 11 hours exploring Death Valley with a guide and up to 13 other people. Visit Badwater Basin, Devil’s Golf Course, Artist’s Palette, Dante’s View, and Zabriskie Point, then watch the sunset and use a laser pointer to find stars. Hotel pickup, park admission, drinks, and snacks are included.

“Amazing experience! Breathtaking views! The guide was so knowledgeable and nice, he explained all the details and made the tour even more pleasant.”

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5.Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Join Trish of Amazing Maui Stars for a small-group Haleakala sunset and astronomy outing. You’ll ride to 10,000 feet, learn about the volcano’s plants and wildlife, watch the sun set above the clouds, then use a telescope to view stars and planets. Warm outerwear, chairs, binoculars, and hot drinks are provided.

“Our tour guide, Trish, had to cancel the tour due to bad weather, namely very high winds. She offered us an alternative date but we were unavailable then due to having to fly home. Trish was very good at keeping us informed of the situation. We offered her a sizable tip due to her trouble but she refused that. Trish was exceedingly good and we shall greatly miss being able to go on the tour with her. Hopefully we can go with her on a future trip.”

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6.Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Use the Shaka Guide app to drive from Kahului through Makawao and Haleakalā National Park. GPS-triggered narration, music, directions, and offline maps guide your private group of up to five. Stop for lavender, gardens, goat cheese, crater views, sunset, and stargazing at your own pace.

“The Maui Sunset & Stargazing at Haleakalā Audio Driving Tour was fantastic! The narration was engaging—informative but not overwhelming. I loved that it wasn’t just constant talking; there was a nice balance with instrumental music between stops, which made the drive even more enjoyable. The tour gave helpful suggestions and pointed out things to look for ahead on the road, making the experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Haleakalā!”

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7.1-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Las Vegas: Stargazing & Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 19 hours · from $370

Leave Las Vegas around midnight for Black Canyon stargazing, a Grand Canyon sunrise, Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, and Zion Canyon. English, Korean, and Japanese guides are available. The winter schedule leaves out Zion and Grand Canyon sunrise, with a $30 refund.

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