Luxury travelers are increasingly embracing noctourism, a growing trend centered around nighttime experiences in nature. Properties like The Inn of The Five Graces in Santa Fe offer curated adventures such as stargazing at Chaco Culture National Historic Park, guided by cultural astronomers. This three-day experience, available on select dates, includes glamping under dark skies designated by the International Dark Sky Association. Across the globe, resorts are responding to this demand with offerings such as twilight riverboat rides on the Amazon, nighttime photography tours in Costa Rica, and Serengeti glamping. According to Booking.com, noctourism, which highlights stargazing and nighttime adventures, is among the top travel trends for 2025.
From observing the Northern Lights in Iceland to desert stargazing in Arizona, travelers now seek dark sky destinations in a variety of settings. Luxury hotels like Ambergris Cay in Turks & Caicos and Rio Perdido in Costa Rica now provide telescopes, guided stargazing sessions, and nighttime nature walks. Resorts such as Six Senses Kanuhura in the Maldives offer moonlight meditation and stargazing. Tour operators and resorts are also seeing increased demand for unique nighttime activities that blend adventure with wellness, including night ziplining, moonlight yoga, and even hot air balloon rides under the stars.