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Stargazing Night Hikes Worldwide: 12 to Book

12 nights to book  ·  from $34 a head

Good stargazing night hikes fill up around the new moon and the best go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - From Dubai streets to the Arabian desert
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

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

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

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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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park - Starting at the Greek Theatre
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

2.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

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

Walk 3.5 miles through Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills with a first-aid and CPR-certified local guide. Hear Hollywood stories, view the Hollywood Sign, Los Feliz, Downtown LA, and more, then visit Griffith Observatory with skip-the-line access. Morning and sunset departures are available.

“Katie is a very knowledgable tour guide, very friendly and super nice. She knows the history of the landmarks that we hiked. Unfortunately, the weather was extremely hot because it was a mid-day. Not much of a shade. Totally an incline hike. It might be better if early morning or late afternoon hiking. Overall, still recommendable but be sure in a good weather.”

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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ - From Dubai streets to the Arabian desert
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Dubai: Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

3.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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Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Guided Hike/Walking Tour - Starting at the Greek Theatre
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Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Guided Hike/Walking Tour

4.Griffith Observatory Guided Hike/Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Join an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Katie, Mark, or Noelle for a 2.5-hour Griffith Park hike from the Greek Theatre to Griffith Observatory. Expect steady uphill walking, film locations, Hollywood history, Downtown LA views, photos, and entry into the Observatory building.

“Phenomenal views!! Our guide, Stephen T, was entertaining and very knowledgeable of the history of LA and Hollywood. This hike was the highlight of my four day trip to LA.”

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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory - Ennis House and the film-world connection
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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

5.Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 2 hours · from $613

Walk with a private English-speaking guide from Los Feliz through Griffith Park to Griffith Observatory. You will climb the equivalent of 12 flights at an easy pace, pass Ennis House, hear Hollywood stories, and photograph the sign from a scenic viewpoint. Guides have included Gregory, Paul, Matt, Chris, Lisa, and Maria.

“our tour guide Paul was very informative and funny, we learnt about the history of the area and even got a chance to look at some awesome houses in the area”

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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory - Ennis House and the film-world connection
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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

6.Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Join guides such as Paul, Lisa, Matt, or Chris for a roughly three-hour hike from Griffith Park through Los Feliz to Griffith Observatory. Expect steady inclines, city views, Hollywood Sign photo stops, striking homes, local history, and a small group of no more than 15 people.

“Phillip was our tour guide and we had so much fun! He was Very knowledgeable about Los Angeles history and we loved the tour.”

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Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide - Choosing the hike that fits your group
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Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

7.Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185

Join a private guide for a three-hour Sedona hike that begins at sunset and continues beneath International Dark Sky skies. Choose a route and hiking level with your guide, then use headlamps, trekking poles, and thermal or night-vision cameras to look for desert wildlife. Pickup, snacks, water, and transport are included.

“Great time with a very knowledgeable guide. My family loved all of the special gear amd snacks provided by the company”

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Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park - What happens at the Windows Section Parking Lot
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Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park

8.Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $175

Meet your guide at the Windows Section Parking Lot for a two-hour night walk among Arches National Park’s famous formations. Guides including Sam and Brandon help you use tripods, headlamps, cameras, and phones to photograph the Milky Way and constellations. The group is limited to six, but you must arrange your own transport to the park.

“Brandon was friendly and knew his stuff. He was patient with me since I didn't have any photography experience. My photos were much better than I imagined they would be.”

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Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike - Learning the basics of night photography
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Moab: The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

9.The Windows Astro-Photography and Stargazing Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

Meet Sam, Brandon, or another Moab Dark Sky Tours guide at The Windows after dark for a two-hour, roughly two-mile hike past North and South Window, Turret Arch, and Double Arch. Learn night photography with your own camera or phone, use a tripod and red headlamp, and rent a DSLR or lens if needed. Groups are limited to six.

“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.”

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Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut - Setting out from Bousson
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Milky Way: night snowshoe hike with a typical dinner in a mountain hut

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

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

Set out from Bousson with a small group of up to eight, using supplied snowshoes, poles, and headlamps. An English, Italian, or French-speaking guide leads you through the Thures Valley at sunset, sharing local tales before dinner at Rifugio Combe d’Imbert Vittoria. Sergio has guided recent outings, and Mauro welcomes you at the hut.

“Abbiamo trascorso davvero un’esperienza unica. Nonostante per noi fosse la prima ciaspolata, la nostra guida ha saputo spiegarci i fondamentali della disciplina e ci ha accompagnato lungo un percorso da fiaba. Più salivamo e più il sole calava all’orizzonte, arrivando alla baita per cenare quando oramai era già completamente buio e il nostro sentiero era illuminato solo dalla luce della luna e delle stelle. Esperienza estremamente immersiva e avvincente.”

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From Riyadh: Desert Trail Hike with Dinner and Stargazing

11.Desert Trail Hike with Dinner and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $487

Travel about an hour from Riyadh to sandstone hills for a desert trail, seasonal camel-herder encounters, dinner by a bonfire, and guided stargazing. Your English or Arabic-speaking guide explains local water sources, stone livestock fences, tribal traditions, and the night sky. Weather and Ramadan hours can affect the program.

“Well, there was no hike, no dinner (Ramadan hours), and no stargazing (clouds), but our guide was excellent and we enjoyed a lovely evening in the desert anyway.”

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Tour De Small Town Maharashtra Nature Trekking and Star Gazing - Lunch at Desibandhu Organic Farm
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Tour De Small Town Maharashtra Nature Trekking and Star Gazing

12.Tour De Small Town Maharashtra Nature Trekking and Star Gazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $80

Spend about 11 hours near Shahapur with Saurabh and the Desibandhu team, walking through a tribal village to seasonal Sasubai Waterfalls, eating a local vegetarian lunch, planting trees, meditating, and stargazing. Pickup, meals, tents, campfires, and overnight options make this a flexible nature break from Mumbai.

“Great way to refresh yourself in the midst of nature and you get the best food with the most amazing private waterfall experience in monsoon! 😇😇”

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