The 8 Best Star Wars Vacation Spots Across the Galaxy

Originally published September 3, 2021. This article highlights the most popular Star Wars planets as fictional vacation destinations.

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Summer is in full swing so it’s the perfect time to plan a last-minute Star Wars™ getaway — but let’s be real. We can’t all afford a lakeside villa on Naboo or a penthouse with AC on Coruscant. With that in mind, you might consider these tempting alternatives for a trip far, far away.

Whether you’re dodging bounty hunters in the Outer Rim or just have an interest in intergalactic voyages, the following travel spots are the best places to visit for your summer holidays. Pack your bags, refuel your escape pod (we didn’t say they’re all the safest), and may the Force be with you. It’s time to travel!

Featured Star Wars Travel Destinations:

• Hoth
• Tatooine
• Endor
• Mustafar
• Trask
• Ahch-To
• Dathomir
• Mandalore

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Chill Out on Hoth

• Suggested Viewing: The Empire Strikes Back™
• Climate: Snowy
• Native Species: Wampa, Tauntaun

You can hit the slopes all day long on this sleepy ice planet. There are plenty of quaint ski lodges nestled among the glaciers and you can rent Tauntauns by the day for getting from hill to hill (or mountain to mountain, if you’re up for a challenge).

For the traveler who is feeling especially daring, there are cave-foraging expeditions — just beware of the Wampas. They don’t take kindly to visitors. After all that snow stomping, you can enjoy some aprés-ski refreshments. Local favorites include Hothian iced chocolate and the freshest secret-recipe tartare this side of the Outer Rim.

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Beat the Heat on Tatooine

• Suggested Viewing: A New Hope™, The Book of Boba Fett™
• Climate: Desert
• Native Species: Dewback, Jawa, Tusken Raider, Krayt Dragon, Bantha

No trip around the galaxy would be complete without a visit to Tatooine, the classic desert destination for families, moisture farming enthusiasts, and smugglers. There are plenty of bustling spaceports to choose from, but Mos Eisley and Mos Espa are the mos popular. Brush up on your Huttese and, if you’re feeling lucky, you can bet with everything you’ve got at the podraces.

Later, celebrate (or console yourself) at one of the many local spots along the dusty golden boulevards. In Mos Eisley, Chalmun’s Cantina is a tried-and-true watering hole where you can enjoy a cold mug of blue bantha milk — just avoid any dark corners. Also, be sure to check out Tusken Tours! Enterprising Tusken Raiders guide you on a sightseeing tour atop Dewbacks as you scour the dunes for Krayt Dragons™. About 80% of tourists return safely!

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Take Ewok on the Wild Side

• Suggested Viewing: Return of the Jedi™
• Climate: Temperate
• Native Species: Ewok, Yuzzum

Lush, verdant trees that reach for the skies and clean, crisp air await you on your trip to the moon of Endor (conveniently also named Endor!). We suggest you book your stay in Bright Water Village — you can fall asleep to the ambient sounds of the forest and awaken in the morning as Ewoks scamper across the bridges. But do take care to hide gold watches or phone cases.

During the day, try out some famous Endorian zip lining and at sunset, get ready for torch-lit music festivals. For the culinary traveler, you’ll savor roasted forest meats wrapped in fern and mattberry cobbler. Just make sure to take a head count of your group before the meal is served.

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Fall in Lava with Mustafar

• Suggested Viewing: Revenge of the Sith™
• Climate: Volcanic
• Native Species: Alazmec, Lava Flea

Forget what you’ve heard about Mustafar. This sizzling hotspot is ideal for travelers who like to be in the hot seat (literally) as you ride leaping lava fleas over the volcanic rivers. Intrepid historians will delight in the Mustafarian historical tours; not many planets have a mesmerizing story quite like Mustafar.

Take the advice of native Mustafarians and wear the gas masks — inhaling any errant lava fumes will really take a toll on your trip. However, on the bright side, you’ll find the best deals on precious ores and gemstones at the mining gift shops. Plus, the floating Mustafarian lava skiffs are the perfect spot for a picnic with your best friend.

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Have a Maritime on Trask

• Suggested Viewing: The Mandalorian™
• Climate: Mild due to estuary conditions
• Native Species: Mamacores and other tentacled creatures

Some might suggest the clone trooper haven of Kamino as the ideal oceanic retreat, but true galactic gadabouts know that Trask is the elevated choice. On this estuary moon, there are seaside markets teeming with buyers of priceless assets and honest sellers peddling their unique wares.

Local inns boast the best chowder in the galaxy and the fresh squid sashimi is practically squirming off the plates. The glass bottom boats are a must-see, though you might have to haggle for the best ticket price — Traskian merchants love to barter. Set sail for this seaside oasis right away!

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Porg-get About Your Troubles on Ahch-To

• Suggested Viewing: The Last Jedi™
• Climate: Foggy and cool
• Native Species: Porg, Lanai, Thala-siren

Perhaps you’re looking for somewhere more quiet and relaxing. A place to gather your thoughts and be one with the Force around you like a true Jedi Master. Look no further than Ahch-To, the very picture of absolute seclusion.

No, like really, there’s no wi-fi and you’ll be hard pressed to find a map to Ahch-To. Not to worry, if you follow the voices of Jedi past and listen closely to their call, you’ll be surrounded by Porgs in no time. Feel the salty ocean spray against your face and ponder existence on the coastal cliffs as the native Lanai perform a jovial sea shanty.

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Discover the Magick of Dathomir

• Suggested Viewing: The Clone Wars™
• Climate: Swampy
• Native Species: Rancor, Dathomirian Zabraks

Maybe magick and mystery are whispering in your ear to try someplace daring. Have you considered Dathomir? This crimson-tinged planet is the home of the Rancor, Darth Maul, and Asajj Ventress. We’re sensing some hesitation. Not to worry — Maul hasn’t been here for years. And the Nightsisters are very welcoming … if you’re open to enduring a ritual or two.

Aside from the spirited locals, visiting a Rancor sanctuary should be at the top of your Dathomirian itinerary. Under the blood-red sunlight, you can play with these naturally loyal creatures before they reach adult size. Just watch out for those little teeth!

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Walk this Way … to Mandalore!

• Suggested Viewing: The Mandalorian
• Climate: Formerly a wide variety of cities, forests, deserts, etc.; currently a trinitite wasteland
• Native Species: Mythosaur, Alamite,

Last in our intergalactic travel brochure is Mandalore — home of the (in)famous Mandalorians! You’ve most likely heard stories of planet-wide destruction and inhospitable atmospheres, but Mandalore really is on the up and up. In fact, jet pack excursions are part of the all-inclusive Way of the Mand’alor Tour.

In addition to guided jet pack flights, you’ll be able to go spelunking throughout the charmingly eroded caves of Sundari, pick up some authentic beskar keychains in the Great Forge gift shop, and learn about the movement to restore the planet’s indigenous flora and fauna. Speaking of, please make sure you sign the Alamite Accident Liability Contract before landing.

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If you were to go on vacation far far away, where would you go?

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