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Top Culture Trips for Camping Under the Stars

Pack a thermos of hot cocoa and snuggle up under the stars on these small-group Culture Trip adventures.
Nick Dauk
1 Jun 2023
From the seafaring explorers of bygone eras to the nomadic tribes of millennia past, the stars above have watched travellers uncover the world’s wonders. On your hike through the mountains of Morocco or while sailing to the Galápagos Islands, you’ll rest under starry skies older than wanderlust itself. Camp beneath endless stars in some of the world’s most beautiful places on these trips, bookable with Culture Trip.
1 . All-Action Nepal

Wild camping on the Seti River is an experience you need to notch into your travel belt. It’s the inviting sand of the river’s beach, the warmth of a wood fire and a blanket full of stars beneath the canopy that’ll steal your heart. Your breath won’t be spared – you’ll have trouble catching it as you white-water raft down the river’s churning rapids. Just don’t forget the insect repellent; there are no bellboys at this Nepalese beach to fetch you some.

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2 . Myriad Morocco

This bite-sized adventure in Morocco takes you from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the spectacular heights of the Atlas Mountains and the endless expanse of the Agafay Desert in just five days. Your last night will be spent in a luxury Bedouin-style tent on a desert campsite, where you’ll get the chance to go on a sunset camel ride before tucking into a locally made dinner and watching the stars emerge from the comfort of your cosy campfire.

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3 . Animal Kingdom: Walk With Wildlife on the Galápagos Islands

There’s no place on the planet quite like the Galápagos Islands, which is why this five-day small-group tour offers accommodations like no other. You’ll rest your head in the Galápagos Magic Camp, a retreat within the Santa Cruz highlands. Nod off in a safari-style tent after snorkelling with penguins all day. You should have no trouble catching winks, as the giant tortoises that roam around your camp do so on soft, slow tiptoes.

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4 . Discover Jordan

As well as boasting world-renowned archaeological monuments and stunning natural landscapes, there’s also a lesser-known side of Jordan waiting to be explored. Avid adventurers will love this eight-day trip starting in the capital, Amman, including a street food tour and craft beer tasting. Taking the “back door” route to avoid the crowds, you’ll explore the ancient city of Petra, trek through the Wadi Ghurab sandstone mountains and camp under the stars in the wilderness. Stay with a Bedouin family in the lunar-like Wadi Rum Desert and learn how to bake traditional Jordanian bread, before wrapping your trip up in Aqaba, by the Red Sea.

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Elle Redman and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.

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