Stargazing Barbecue Nights Worldwide: Our Top 11

1.Dubai Red Dunes ATV, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,620 reviews · from $88Our pick

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s Lahbab desert with a 60-minute ATV ride, sandboarding, camel time, Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, and a barbecue dinner at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Dennis, Asif Foji, and Abdul Wahab are praised for friendly help, but expect heat, a liability form, and a long evening of camp entertainment.

“My guide, Omar, gets an A+! He’s the man and made my experience incredibly fun. The ATVs in the dunes was a blast, the food was incredible, and the fire show was an awesome finish.”

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2.Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,084 reviews · from $35

You’ll ride an ATV or dune buggy for 45 kilometers, stop for Bedouin tea, take a camel ride at sunset, eat a BBQ buffet, and watch Tanoura, fire, and Bedouin dance shows. An astronomer then points out stars and planets through telescopes. Guides such as Emad, Bishoy, and Sasa are known for careful group management.

“We absolutely loved this adventure! It left us full of positive energy and completely recharged. Discovering a new culture and its traditions was truly fascinating. Our hosts were warm and welcoming, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and every detail of the experience was thoughtfully arranged. Considering everything the company provides, it's an amazing value for money - we couldn't recommend it more!”

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3.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

You’ll ride a camel for about 40 minutes at sunset, then settle into Al Khayma Desert Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, henna, falcon photos, a BBQ buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and cruise ports. Guides such as Yasir, Hamid, and Mansour are often praised for thoughtful service and good photography.

“The trip was amazing! Azam was a wonderful safari captain! The camp was clean and beautiful. Good was delicious. Highly recommend!”

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4.Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,327 reviews · from $175

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned 4WD for dune bashing and sandboarding in Lahbab, then sleep in a private air-conditioned Bedouin-style tent at Al Khayma Camp. You’ll ride camels, watch cultural shows, eat Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabian dishes, study the stars by telescope, and return after sunrise breakfast. Guides may include Imran, Mansoor Manz, or Gafoor Ghalib.

“One of the best experiences we have had in our life as a family. All activities were excellent. Accomodations and food was awesome. Camels were friendly!”

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5.Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,705 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

This three-hour Hurghada outing pairs a guided two-hour quad ride with a short camel session, sunset views, BBQ dinner, dancing, and optional stargazing. Guides such as Hassan and Tariq help nervous riders choose a comfortable pace, while fast and slower quad groups keep the ride manageable. Hotel transfers, private guides, longer camel rides, and buggy time cost extra.

“Quad ride was actually fun and tour guides were friendly”

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6.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176

Travel from Perth to Lancelin for sandboarding, coastal views and beach stops, then watch sunset among the Pinnacles before a BBQ and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Emma and Hadrian provide commentary, astronomy help and smartphone photography tips. The 570-minute tour includes hotel pickup, dinner, wine, equipment and return transport.

“Even though we couldn't set up in the park. The guys made the beach a great location to view the stars and dinner was great. Thanks”

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7.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned vehicle for a 40-minute camel trek across the dunes at sunset. At Al Khayma Camp, enjoy Arabic coffee, dates, falcon photos, henna, local dress, shisha, a generous BBQ buffet, Tanura and Khaliji dancing, and telescope stargazing. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Camel ride was great! Food very good also, liked the activities and camel feeding. Would definitely go again.”

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8.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41

Ride for an hour through mountain-framed desert valleys, stopping for photos before sunset. Your guide handles safety and riding gear, then you return to an oasis for BBQ dinner, soft drinks, and a star talk with telescope viewing. Guides speak several languages, and names such as Adam and Nasser, also called Marshmallow, have helped make the evening memorable.

“It was so well organized! And it had it all: the nicest guides, gorgeous oasis, FOOD (omg!!) - extra deli! Not to mention the nature that you enjoy fully during the horse ride. I'd repeat this experience again, no doubts! Really unique!”

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9.Camel Riding, Stargazing, BBQ Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 124 reviews · from $48

From Sharm El-Sheikh, you’ll travel by vehicle to Wadi-Khrome Valley, ride a camel for 15 to 20 minutes, bake Bedouin bread, eat an open buffet BBQ, watch fire and Tannoura shows, then study the night sky through a telescope with guides such as Asem, Assam, or Ibrahim.

“The camel ride was a little scary but a great experience. It was lovely meeting the local people and the stargazing was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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10.Brisbane: Glow Worms, Sunset, Star Gazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · from $131

Travel from Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain with guide Michael or another English-speaking local guide. Walk through the Glow Worm Caves, pause at scenic lookouts, enjoy a BBQ dinner, then watch the sunset and study the Moon, planets, and Milky Way through a professional telescope. A phone adapter lets you capture a Milky Way photo.

“We really enjoyed this trip our guide was fantastic and very polite and thoughtful, the stargazing was brilliant just our look it was a windy chilly night but overall great evening, I think maybe lengthening the time of the tour would benefit from rushing while in the lookout and shopping areas thanks micheal for a great time”

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11.Night Sky lappish Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $117

You’ll ride 20 to 50 km from Rovaniemi with a guide such as Patricia, Morgan, or Diogo, then gather around a fire for sausage, bread, tea, and marshmallows while watching for the aurora. The small group, countryside setting, and hotel transfers keep the evening simple. Winter clothing and sturdy shoes are essential.

“tout était parfait de A a Z . l'organisation parfaite, le guide super sympas et de bon conseils . les aurores boréales époustouflantes ! honnêtement c'était une soirée magique ! Merci”

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