Where to Go: the 6 Best Milky Way Tours Worldwide

1.Stargazing and Milky Way Portrait in Capitol Reef National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $160Our pick

See the Milky Way over Capitol Reef, learn the night sky from local guides, and take home a professional portrait for $160.

“The stars around Torrey, Utah are absolutely beautiful! The couple who handled the tour (husband drove and talked, wife took pictures and talked) were very pleasant. When we first arrived to photo area, the clouds were covering the Milky Way; however, they spent time talking about other constellations, and we were fortunate that the area mostly cleared enough for our pictures. The pictures turned out really good. My only change would be that I wanted to go to a mountaintop to feel closer to the stars. We basically went to a road near their house where they had set up to photograph. I realize that they know the area, and…”

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2.Milky Way Photography Workshop in Acadia National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $2,500Top rated

Learn Milky Way photography in Acadia with expert guidance, private transport, coastal night shoots, and hands-on Lightroom and Photoshop editing.

“Christopher is an amazing (and patient) instructor. The classroom and field work flowed very well. Absolutely worth the investment!!!!”

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3.Mount Bromo Milky Way Photography and Sunrise Private Tour (1D1N)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $169

Review of a private Surabaya to Mount Bromo tour with Milky Way viewing, sunrise, crater walk, Madakaripura Waterfall, and door-to-door transfers.

“Pickup was on time, transit was overall comfortable and reliable, the driver even escorted us to the train station when we depart to make sure we are at the right station. We went in early July and could see the galaxy extremely clearly (guide told us we were lucky to haRead more”

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4.Milky Way Sanctuary Stargazing Tour at Pangue Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $225

Review of Pangue Observatory’s six-hour Milky Way tour, with expert guides, powerful telescopes, dark skies, pricing, and practical tips.

“This tour is awesome! The town of Vicuña was absolutely adorable and the stars are a once in a lifetime experience! Cristobal was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The guides at the observatory were great and the driving was excellent”

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5.Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $117Best value

Snowshoe under the stars through Val Thuras, then enjoy a hearty Piedmontese dinner at Rifugio Combe d'Imbert Vittoria.

“É stata una esperienza molto piacevole. La ciaspolata è alla portata di tutti. Sentiero semplice, organizzazione TOP. La cena in rifugio é tipica, molto buona e abbondante. Sergio, la nostra guida é stato un accompagnatore strepitoso! Ritorneremo.”

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6.Milky Way Photography in Arches National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $275

Review of Milky Way Photography in Arches National Park, with camera advice, timing, guide details, costs, and practical booking tips.

“I have never taken a photo tour before and really didn’t know what to expect. The Rock Light Photo Tour in Moabe, Arches was incredible. I really didn’t know my camera, but Colin sent an instruction sheet before the tour so we could set our cameras up before night. It helped to have some of the settings started. Colin and Jeremy knew how to help with my camera, and I got some great shots of the Milky Way. Thanks, Colin, for your help, great trip.”

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