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15 Nights Under the Stars Worth Flying For

81 reviewed  ·  from $14 a head

Guided, driven or walked, anything that ends with your head tilted back. The 15 below are the ones that earn a whole evening, priced and timed.

Tenerife: Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Tour - The coach ride from Tenerife’s south coast
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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 a sunset above the clouds and guided stargazing with powerful telescopes. Guides including Ozzi explain constellations in several languages, with possible views of Saturn, the Moon, nebulae, and the Milky Way. A meal is optional, and warm clothing is essential.

“no matter what everyone says, this experience will stay with you forever and it will be more and more valued as time goes by - yes, a lot of people, yes, lots of cars, but THE sunset view, THE stars, THE planets and let's not forget the person who puts it all together: Ozzy, your personal astronomer, with a passionate and humorous speech that wins everyone's hearts, teenagers included. I only want to thank the entire team for such beautiful memories!!”

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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Bay View Farm makes coffee more than a souvenir
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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 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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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Safety briefing, horse selection, and riding ability
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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 2-hour desert and seaside ride, a sunrise trip with Oriental breakfast, or an evening outing with dinner, dancing, and telescopes. Guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Mahmoud, and Hassan help beginners feel secure while experienced riders may canter. A 4-hour private option adds swimming with the horses in the Red Sea.

“Our guides Yusuf and Mohamed were brilliant. They made sure my 9 year old who had never been on a horse before was having a good time and made sure myself and my older son could gallop a lot as we are experienced riders. They also made sure my partner who is not as experienced was able to push himself a bit as well. The guided took plenty pictures and even filmed me galloping along the beach. The food at the bbq was delicious as well. All in all e would all highly recommend this trip for all.”

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Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding - Indian Ocean Stops at Nilgen and Hangover Bay
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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

Travel from Perth to Lancelin for sandboarding, ocean views, and beach stops before reaching the Pinnacles Desert. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ and wine at sunset, then use telescopes and astro binoculars to view the moon, planets, star clusters, and nebulas. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Gavin, and Hadrian also help with night photography.

“Great trip to the Pinnacle Desert. The guides were great and the sunset at the pinnacles beautiful. They were really knowledgeable about the stars. Do not miss this trip if you are visiting Perth.”

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Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner - Coffee and a pause in a mountain village
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Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner

5.Teide: Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,339 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Spend about nine hours touring Mount Teide National Park by coach, with hotel-area pickup, scenic stops, sunset drinks, a three-course dinner, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Elena, Isabel, Nico, and Pepe have led recent departures, explaining Tenerife’s volcanoes, constellations, planets, and telescope views in English, German, French, or Dutch.

“Really nice activity to do, great views, great explanations and really well organized. Thanks again to Elena.”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Sandboarding at the Lancelin dunes
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

6.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178

Travel from Perth to the Lancelin dunes, Nilgen Reserve or Hangover Bay, then watch sunset at the Pinnacles. Enjoy an Aussie barbecue, wine, telescopes, astro-binoculars, and Dreamtime stories before returning to your hotel. Guides including Sam, Neil, Leighton, and Gavin provide commentary and phone photography tips.

“Great opportunity to explore a but of the Australia's outbacks near Perth. Guide was amazing and so was the food. There is plenty of time to explore around but also to meet new people and talk around.”

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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park - The climb through Griffith Park
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

7.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join a first-aid and CPR-certified local guide, such as Michael, Josh, Chris, or Sarah, for a 3.5-mile hike through Griffith Park. Expect uphill sections, Hollywood history, Hollywood Sign photo stops, views over Los Angeles, and entry to Griffith Observatory. Morning and sunset departures are offered.

“Uphill hike for about 30 min. Manageable but may be tough for some. It was all worth it for the view though! Our guide Michael was great! Shared some Hollywood stories along the way and helped me with my bags as well!”

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Sedona Stargazing Tours LLC - Arriving near Verde Valley School
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8.Sedona Stargazing Tours LLC

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

Meet near Oak Creek for a 75-minute private stargazing session with astronomers such as Wes, Dave, or Richard. Use GPS-guided telescopes to view planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, then scan the sky with wide-view binoculars from a comfortable chair. Blankets and parkas are provided in cold weather.

“Great experience! Guides are so knowledgeable and shared so much info as they queued up the telescopes to show us amazing detail in the sky. We went in December- pack your layers!!”

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Tenerife: Mount Teide Observatory Guided Tour - Viewing sunspots and solar flares
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Tenerife: Mount Teide Observatory Guided Tour

9.Mount Teide Observatory Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 818 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25

Spend 1.5 hours inside Tenerife’s Mount Teide Observatory with a live guide in English, Spanish, German, or French. Learn how astronomers study the sun, view sunspots and solar flares through two solar telescopes, and visit a professional night telescope. Bring warm clothes, sun protection, and comfortable shoes.

“Amazing to visit and learn about the observatory from our guide. Got to look through two solar telescopes. Educational and a sight to see!”

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From Perth: Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner - The journey north from Perth
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From Perth: Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

10.Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 803 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Travel from Perth to Guilderton, Nilgen or Hangover Bay, and Nambung National Park with guides such as Erin, Casper, Adam, and Fred. Walk among the Pinnacles at sunset, then enjoy a picnic dinner, sparkling wine, and telescope-assisted stargazing beneath Western Australia’s dark sky.

“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 first hour: learning how the Western sky works
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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

11.Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

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

Travel 15 minutes from San Pedro de Atacama to a dark viewing site for a 150-minute astronomy lesson led in English or Spanish by guides such as Felipe and Claudio. Learn Western and Andean sky traditions, use powerful telescopes, see planets and star clusters, and finish with a star photo, warm drinks, and sometimes a fire-side snack.

“Great experience! My family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids ages 10, 13, 15) were picked up on time and joined a small group of other tourists at the viewing site. Our English-speaking guide Claudio was great and we learned a lot! The stars that we saw through the telescopes were really interesting and they all had something special about them. Claudio had great knowledge and kept our kids engaged with just the right amount of facts. We had brought blankets, but the provided ponchos were thoughtful and kept us warm. We all really enjoyed the fire at the end and the delicious array of snacks and drinks. The whole…”

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La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos Stargazing Tour with Wine - Reaching the Observatory Area at 2,426 Meters
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La Palma: Roque de los Muchachos Stargazing Tour with Wine

12.Roque de los Muchachos Stargazing Tour with Wine

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

Ride from Fuencaliente, Los Cancajos, Santa Cruz de La Palma, or Los Llanos to Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma’s 2,426-meter summit. Learn about the observatories, watch sunset with wine, and use a telescope to view stars, planets, nebulae, and clusters. Guides such as Stefanie lead tours in English, Spanish, or German.

“The star gazing was really enjoyable, guide was absolutely excellent”

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Fuerteventura: Guided Stargazing Calderón Hondo Volcano Tour - Walking up Calderón Hondo after sunset
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Fuerteventura: Guided Stargazing Calderón Hondo Volcano Tour

13.Guided Stargazing Calderón Hondo Volcano Tour

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

Join a three-hour evening trip to Calderón Hondo, Fuerteventura’s last active volcano. Walk to the crater with guides such as Victor or Alfredo, hear about volcanic geology and native traditions, then use a laser pointer or tablet to find stars, planets, and constellations. Transport is available from Corralejo, El Cotillo, and Puerto del Rosario.

“Superb, one of the best tours and best tour guides ever we reckon. We went in November, our guide was Victor, he was amazing, made everyone in the group feel special and welcome, conversed in multiple languages, super friendly and knowledgeable. We were lucky to have a clear sky and were able to see so many stars. Thank you again!”

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Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour - The road north from Perth
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Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

14.Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

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

Travel from Perth by air-conditioned midi-coach to Guilderton, Nilgen, Hangover Bay, and the Pinnacles. Guides such as Casper, Adam, Erin, and Kacper add commentary on nature, local culture, and astronomy. You’ll walk among the limestone pillars at sunset, eat a picnic dinner with wine, and use a telescope beneath the night sky.

“Lovely tour guide, comfortable ride, scenery stops. Was easy to find the pick up point and got dropped off at my hotel. Totally recommend the experience”

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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing - Getting there from Hurghada and nearby resorts
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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

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

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

Set out from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, or Safaga for a guided desert outing. Ride a quad bike, take a short camel ride, eat an Oriental dinner, watch live dancing, and view the moon or planets through telescopes. Choose shared or private transfers, with English and German guides available.

“it was a very nice experience,the quad ride was one of the best parts along with star watching ( for moon and stars loveres) recommend 💯 the dinner and show was beautiful and the lady was really nice and she knew so much about the universe and it was really impressive”

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