Stargazing · WORLDWIDE
A dark sky certification means a whole community turned its lights down. The 10 below run inside those reserves, priced and timed, with a note on which need a warm layer even in summer.
Review of East Zion’s $22.44 stargazing tour, with telescope views, dark skies, blankets, hot chocolate, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The guide was entertaining and delightful. Tons of blankets were offered and I happily accepted 4 for warmth and cushioning. I stopped at the lodge before the tour and bought some cool shirts and merchandise.”
Review of Sedona’s private sunset and dark-sky hike, with red-rock views, wildlife gear, snacks, pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Great time with a very knowledgeable guide. My family loved all of the special gear amd snacks provided by the company”
Stargaze beside Zion’s Dark Sky Park with powerful telescopes, cozy pods, hot drinks, and expert astronomy guides for $199.
“The entire team was fantastic from beginning to end! Macie was a great storyteller! Highly recommended!”
Review of the Murray River sunset and dark-sky tour from Mannum, with pub dinner, Aboriginal culture, telescope stargazing, and practical tips.
“The tour exceeded all expectations, leaving me at a loss for words. With a full bus of 12 people, we met in Mannum where Kelly efficiently assisted in hanging our coats in the trailer brought for the chilly night - a must-bring thick coat, givRead more”
Review of Lake Tekapo’s Dark Sky Experience, with Māori astronomy, science, family activities, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Our guide, who was ok with be called, To, bro or boy was great! Very interactive and knew his stuff. I loved hearing the combination of European and Maori as this is important to our NZ cultural”
Drive a UTV through Sand Hollow after dark, then spot constellations and the Milky Way on a guided Greater Zion night tour.
“I was able to ride along with the guide Ardy and he made it an experience I’ll never forget! The tour was faster and more intense than I expected, but in the best way possible. 11/10 would recommend!”
Review of Salt Lake’s Antelope Island Dark Sky Experience, with stargazing tips, itinerary details, price advice, weather notes, and practical planning help.
“Star gazing, chilling out at night and knowing some facts. It was a nice experience.”
Review of Jasper Planetarium’s 3-hour dark sky tour, with dome theatre, telescopes, Indigenous constellations, binoculars, and rain check.
“Set up in a tent in parking lot of Jasper Park Lodge does not qualify this as a Planetarium. While the staff was nice and knew their subject it was best suited to school kids not two adults at 11pm . We only booked so we could look thru a huge telescope at the stars. Was only able to look through a small one that barely highlighted stars in the skies without any definition at all. Seems like false advertising, even though they did advise that due to whether it may not be able to look at STARs on a cloudy night. They should have canceled the tour. Unfortunately, due…”
Review of Everglades Jeep Tours’ dark-sky outing near Naples, with Fakahatchee wildlife, Big Cypress stargazing, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“No one showed up. No tour. Showed up on time. No number to call. Very upset. Waited for an hour sadness”
Escape Salt Lake City for a four-hour dark sky tour at HALO Observatory, with expert astronomy guides, telescopes, and hotel pickup.
“My friend Marina and I had a fabulous experience on this tour. It was just the two of us who were on the tour, and we felt like the red carpet was rolled out for us. Marina is almost 92, and apparently the oldest person that’s ever gone on the Dark Sky Excursion. Our driver Michelle, was terrific. Safe driving and interesting conversation. Scott was very funny and knowledgable. Both of Marina and I enjoyed all the information he shared with us. He pointed out constellations outside before he showed us the stars and moon through the telescope. Dave was also interesting. He provided a lot of knowledge and shared…”
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