The 7 Best Sunset and Stargazing Tours in the USA

1.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,619 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $297Our pick

Spend about 12 hours crossing the Big Island with a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Felix, Derek, Todd, and Dreu lead you from a Kona coffee farm and Punalu’u Beach to Volcanoes National Park, then to a Saddle Road stargazing stop. Lunch, dinner, hotel pickup, jackets, and drinks are included, but weather controls the volcano and sky views.

“My wife, myself, and the other people on the tour had an excellent tour guide, Todd. He was extremely knowledgeable of the island and the volcanoes as well as the history of the Hawaiian islands. He was extremely personable and funny. During the stargazing event in the evening, the clouds were moving in and out, but Todd threw clear spots in the clouds. I was able to point out, stars, planets, and constellations, as well as the Milky Way. He provided a wonderful lunch and dinner. And took us to the most wonderful donut shop you could imagine. lol. Anyone that visit Hawaii has to book with this tour company.…”

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2.Death Valley Day & Night Tour – Scenic Stops, Sunset & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend about 11 hours with a small group of up to 13 people exploring Death Valley from Las Vegas. Visit Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, then watch the sunset and look for constellations near Death Valley Junction. Guides such as Jay, Alex, and Lankun are known for park facts and excellent photos.

“This might have been the best trip in my life, even better than Grand Canyon! First of all, the guide is amazing, she is like a professional photographer, and took the best pictures of me that I have ever had. We had a chance to taste some local wine in Pahrump, then we went to see the Valley from Dante's view, Zabriskie point and also to Furnace Creek. Then we went downwards until we reached the Badwater Basin - one of the amazing sights of my life! After that, it was getting dark, we stopped at another beautiful hilly place in the valley, and lastly we went back to Zabriskie…”

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

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

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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4.Death Valley Small Group Day Tour with Sunset and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249

Travel from Las Vegas to Death Valley with a guide such as Momo or Jonny, visiting Badwater Basin, Dante’s View, Artists Palette, and more. The day ends at Zabriskie Point with sunset and stargazing. Hotel pickup, park admission, drinks, snacks, and taxes are included. Expect a long day, often 11 to 12 hours.

“Wonderful experience, magical place and the Death Valley will be in my memories forever! Stargazing was fun!”

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5.Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Join Trish of Amazing Maui Stars for a small-group evening at Haleakala National Park. Learn about Maui’s volcano, plants, and wildlife, watch sunset at 10,000 feet, then use a telescope to view planets, the moon, and stars. Warm outerwear, chairs, binoculars, and hot drinks are provided. Bring dinner.

“This truly is an amazing experience. Trisha is so knowledgeable. We watched the beautiful sunset warmly bundled up in parkas and mittens. And as the stars began peaking through she pulled out an amazing telescope for us to get up close and personal with the moon, the Milky Way and the stars. We have never seen so many stars! Highly recommend!”

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6.Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Drive from Kahului through Makawao and Upcountry Maui to Haleakalā’s overlooks, short trails, and 10,023-foot summit. The Shaka Guide app supplies GPS-triggered stories, directions, music, and offline maps for your private group of up to five. Add lavender, gardens, goat cheese, or wine stops if time allows.

“The Maui Sunset & Stargazing at Haleakalā Audio Driving Tour was fantastic! The narration was engaging—informative but not overwhelming. I loved that it wasn’t just constant talking; there was a nice balance with instrumental music between stops, which made the drive even more enjoyable. The tour gave helpful suggestions and pointed out things to look for ahead on the road, making the experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Haleakalā!”

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7.1-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Las Vegas: Stargazing & Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 19 hours · from $370

Leave Las Vegas around midnight for Black Canyon stargazing, a Grand Canyon sunrise, Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, and Zion Canyon. English, Korean, and Japanese-speaking guides are available. The winter schedule leaves later, skips sunrise and Zion, and includes a $30 refund.

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