Stargazing · WORLDWIDE
The 15 best night hikes anywhere, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and which hemisphere it suits. Number one is top for a reason.
Review of Dubai’s sunset camel trek with Al Khayma Camp, BBQ, traditional shows and telescope stargazing, including value and practical tips.
“The trip was amazing! Azam was a wonderful safari captain! The camp was clean and beautiful. Good was delicious. Highly recommend!”
Hike Griffith Park to Mount Hollywood, spot the Hollywood Sign, and reach Griffith Observatory with a local guide.
“I struggled on the way up but am so glad I kept going. Our guide, Michael, was very patient and had plenty of cold water on hand for us. He told us a bunch of interesting stories about Griffith Park, Observatory and the Hollywood sign. He also gave us a bunch of good recommendations for several places in and around Hollywood. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Dubai’s sunset camel trek to Al Khayma Camp, with BBQ dinner, falconry, henna, live shows, stargazing, pickup, and practical tips.
“Our Dubai desert tour with OceanAir Travel was truly exceptional, thanks to our guide, Mr. Sufyan. From the moment he checked in with us before arrival at the hotel, he ensured everything went smoothly. He was incredibly professional, courtRead more”
Review of the Griffith Observatory guided hike, with Hollywood history, film sites, city views, practical tips, and honest advice on value.
“I was too exhausted to make the entire hike, but our tour guide. Katie was absolutely wonderful, and gave me some wonderful insight into Griffith Park, and also the observatory, which I was very grateful for. !!! so I would recommend it, but only for the sturdy hikers…”
Review of a private Hollywood Sign hike to Griffith Observatory, with Los Angeles views, film history, guide tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“Matt our guide was amazing. Full of facts about the city which kept us all engaged the whole time. Thanks Matt.”
Review of the Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign hike in Los Angeles, with route details, fitness tips, guide quality, price, and practical advice.
“Paul was amazing! So knowledgeable and made it fun. Learning about all the history of the city and the views were amazing. Book this tour!”
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”
Photograph the Milky Way beneath Arches National Park’s famous formations on a small-group night tour with guides, gear, and practical camera tips.
“Seeing the park after dark was awesome. The guide was very helpful with setting up photo opportunities. I would suggest the option of transportation to the park site. This was our first day in the park and traveling on the dark roads was challenging”
Review of Elqui Valley stargazing hike with sunset, Andean astronomy, sound therapy, snacks, transport, and practical booking tips.
“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”
Hike through Gran Canaria’s mountain forests, watch sunset by Roque Nublo, and learn the night sky with snacks and hot drinks.
“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to the island. Pablo was an excellent guide and took us to some truly spectacular spots to watch the sunset over the volcanic landscape — the views were absolutely stunning. After sunset, we explored several viewpoints around the area, including beautiful perspectives of Roque Nublo and other iconic sights. Delicious snacks were provided along the way, with great vegetarian options, which was a lovely touch. Once night fell, the real magic began. We waited as the sky filled with thousands of stars, and Pablo shared fascinating stories about the constellations, which we could even observe through binoculars. Seeing planets, shooting…”
Review of Tenerife’s private Teide hike and stargazing tour, with sunset wine, telescope viewing, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“This was the highlight of our whole cruise & trip. Javier was an amazing guide! He gave us the history of Tenerife and showed us the beautiful and varied landscape of the island. We saw incredible views from multiple locations and then had a glass of wine while watching the sunset! To top it off, we enjoyed stargazing under the clear sky. A truly spectacular afternoon and night! One note: The road was very windy so be prepared if you get motion sickness.”
Stargaze inside Antelope Valley Canyon on a two-hour moonless night hike with constellation stories, Milky Way views, and headlamps.
“The canyon was cool but it was very rushed. With very large groups.”
Hike to Ventana del Nublo at sunset, then learn the constellations under Gran Canaria’s dark mountain sky with a small group.
“Attivitá diversa dal solito, perfetta per coppie - Pablo é davvero appassionato di astronomia e rende tutto molto interessante! Consiglio: vestirsi pesanti in quanto stando fermi ad osservare le stelle viene freddo facilmente”
Review of Moab’s 2-hour Windows night hike, with Milky Way views, guided astrophotography tips, gear rentals, and practical booking advice.
“My friends and I had an incredible time doing this! The weather was perfectly clear and the northern lights were visible, which was lucky and spectacular. Our guide, Sam, was sweet, engaged, and accommodating to our group. She had a strong photography background and taught us all tips and tricks that we can continue to use to photograph at night, even just with our phones.”
Review of Hurghada’s desert jeep, 3 km hike, oasis dinner, camel ride, sunset, and telescope stargazing tour for $68.
“Litizia Litizia hat sich sehr viel Zeit genommen uns den Zauber der Wüste etwas näher zu bringen. Fern ab vom Massen Tourismus hatten wir einen unvergleichliches und Spannendes Erlebnis. Das beste war wir waren auf der Tur ganz alleine und konnten uns voll und ganz auf die Wüste Konzentrieren. Vielen dank wir würden es wieder machen War wirklich herausfordernd aber es hat sich gelohnt. sich sehr”
Pick a desert, a summit or a dome.
