Sky & Telescope Astronomy Tours

Our Sky & Telescope group at Paranal Observatory, with the housings of all four 8.2-meter telescopes in view.
Peter Tyson / Sky & Telescope

Travel the World. Explore the Universe.

Sky & Telescope is much more than “The Essential Guide to Astronomy.” It’s also the world leader in astronomy-themed travel. From total solar eclipses to the northern lights, from stargazing safaris to the world’s top observatories, Sky & Telescope has offered exciting expeditions to witness celestial and telescopic wonders around the globe for 40 years. If you love traveling as much as you love astronomy, then don’t miss the chance to join one of the exclusive opportunities described below.

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Jumeriah exterior aerial view — Mallorca Sunset Eclipse, August 2026
**ONE ROOM LEFT!**
Imagine the thrill of witnessing a totally eclipsed Sun suspended just above the horizon, minutes from sunset. Now imagine watching this celestial spectacle from an exclusive five-star resort perched atop a rugged cliff on the magical Spanish island of Mallorca! This week-long tour includes three days of sightseeing in Barcelona. Click here to get all the details.

Castillo de los Calatravos in Alcañiz, Spain — Spanish Eclipse Adventure, August 2026
**ONE ROOM LEFT!**
Do you dream of turning back time and spending the night in a castle high above a lovely town filled with history and tradition? And can you picture yourself stepping outside to witness totality just before sunset? Make your dream come true by coming along on *S&T’*s 11-day tour. Find out more!

See 2026's solar eclipse aboard the ms Oosterdam — Mediterranean Eclipse Cruise, August 2026
Sail the sunny Mediterranean on Insight Cruise’s eclipse adventure aboard Holland America’s *ms Oosterdam*. During this 14-day sailing, from Lisbon to Athens, the ship will be positioned off the Spanish coast on August 12, 2026 — perfectly placed to witness a rare and dramatic total solar eclipse just a few degrees above the horizon. *Sky & Telescope* is this tour’s official sponsor. Get the full itinerary and make a reservation here.

Gran Telescopio Canarias — Canary Islands Astronomy & Stargazing, September 2026

Join *Sky & Telescope* on a magical visit to the breathtaking yet otherworldly Canary Islands — one of the top three astronomy sites on Earth! Our week-long tour combines behind-the-scenes visits to professional observatories (like the 10.4-meter GTC, pictured here) with stargazing under pristine night skies. Learn more!

Iceland's dancing auroras — Iceland Aurora Adventure, October 2026
On our popular one-week tour of Iceland, you’ll explore the island’s unique culture and geology during the day. Then, each night you’ll seek out the breathtaking *aurora borealis*. (We’ve seen auroras on all 11 of Sky & Telescope’s previous expeditions!) Details here.

Aurora over glass log cabin in Finland — Finland’s Northern Lights, November 2026
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see the shimmering Northern Lights dancing overhead — from the comfort of a private glassed-in cabin? Join *Sky & Telescope* on a journey above the Arctic Circle deep into Finnish Lapland. Along the way you’ll visit beautiful Helsinki, take a reindeer sleigh ride, and steep yourself in the region’s indigenous Sámi culture. Learn more!

Lake Nahuel Hualpi in Argentine Patagonia — Patagonia Annular Eclipse, February 2027
**★★ NEW TOUR! ★★**
Where will you be when a deep annular eclipse occurs on February 6, 2027? Come along with *Sky & Telescope* to view 5½ minutes of annularity from our exclusive, carefully chosen location amid the breathtaking scenery of southern Argentina. Find out more about this “Paradise in Patagonia” adventure!

VLT at sunset — Chile Astronomy & Stargazing, April 2027
**★★ NEW TOUR! ★★**
Join *Sky & Telescope* in Chile — the “astronomy capital of the world” — from April 7 to 13, 2027. Our group will visit world-class observatories, see breathtaking landscapes, and observe the southern sky in crystal-clear conditions. And take advantage of an optional trip extension to Easter Island. Get all the details here!

Ramesses II at Temple of Luxor — Luxor Total Solar Eclipse, August 2027
**NEARLY SOLD OUT — ACT NOW!**
This total solar eclipse offers the longest duration of totality (6^m 23^s) for the next 87 years. And you’ll be able to witness this eclipse’s extra-long totality in royal style on one of 11 exciting tours in Luxor, Egypt. These visually stunning tours are sure to sell out long before the Moon’s shadow streaks across the Sahara, so don’t wait to secure your reservation.

Tunis itinerary m — Mediterranean Eclipse Cruise, August 2027
Feel the Mediterranean sun on your face, then thrill to its absence as you experience 5^m 45^s of totality in the waters off Tunisia aboard Holland America’s *ms Oosterdam.* After the excitement of seeing this especially long total solar eclipse, immerse yourself in iconic contemporary cities, diverse cuisines, and ruins and architecture dating back millennia. *Sky & Telescope* is this tour’s official sponsor. Get the full itinerary and make a reservation here.

Galapagos tortoise on Santa Cruz — Galápagos Annular Eclipse Cruise, January 2028
**★★ NEW TOUR! ★★**
If giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and a “ring of fire” solar eclipse are on your bucket list, you’ll want to join *Sky & Telescope* for a custom cruise among the Galápagos Islands to see all of those amazing sights and many more. Tour dates are January 22 to February 1, 2028. Full itinerary and registration details!

Heritage Adventurer along Kimberley coast — Australia Eclipse Cruise, July 2028
**★★ SURE TO SELL OUT! ★★**
You can have it all on *Sky & Telescope’s* specially chartered 2028 eclipse cruise along Australia’s famous Kimberley coast: 5+ minutes of totality, breathtaking natural wonders, sightseeing in Sydney, and stargazing under the Southern Hemisphere’s amazing night sky. Explore the itinerary and book the tour.

Travel with the Leader in Astronomy-themed Tours

At Sky & Telescope, we have a passion for astronomy, and we want to share it with you in as many ways as possible — including bringing you with us on astronomy tours around the world!

Sometimes we board a ship or fly to Africa to see a solar eclipse. Other times we travel to polar countries to see the Northern Lights, or we follow in the footsteps of Galileo across Italy. “Exciting destinations” isn’t just a buzzword when it comes to astronomy travel, because our aim is to take you to destinations that are thrilling both above and below the sky line.

Each trip offers expert English-speaking tour leaders and local guides, deluxe accommodations, and delectable regional cuisine (with most meals included). And a Sky & Telescope editor will be traveling with you to answer your astronomy questions and to help make sure everything runs smoothly.

So click on any of the summaries above to find detailed information for our current portfolio of “astro-adventures.”