Arches Stargazing: Nighttime Photography Magic
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55 Ratings
Grand County

Discover Arches NP at night. Join our guided astro-photography tour and capture the cosmos. Perfect for all photography levels. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arches National Park - Experience the galaxy spinning above as we explore this remarkable rock garden. As we pass through arch after arch, we’ll reflect on the powerful forces that shape these stunning formations. With the vast galaxy as a backdrop, watch as these arches become natural frames for the stars.
What's Included
  • Headlamps with red LEDs
  • Tripods
Additional Information

The park’s stunning beauty is undeniable during the day, but its true magic emerges after sunset. With fewer visitors and cooler temperatures, nighttime exploration offers a rare sense of peace and solitude not often found during the busy daytime.
Join this guided stargazing and introductory Astro-photography adventure to capture the cosmos above Arches…

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Location
The Windows Section Parking Lot
We meet at the trailhead of the North and South Windows. It's in the first parking lot and on the right.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeffwu1996ws
Sep 25, 2025
WOW. - Had a great time with our guide Brandon. Being out in the park in the night is incredible. It's a different world out there and Brandon opens your eyes to it. I am not a camera/star nerd but I was very impressed with Brandon's knowledge and helpfulness in answering questions. My wife and I travel quite a bit and this tour will be remembered.
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Reartrips
Sep 24, 2025
Stars and skills - Our dark sky experience was absolutely amazing. We were tired after a long day of hiking, but as soon as we pulled in and saw the huge sky filled with stars, we were wide awake! Brandon took time with each of us, showed us each how to use our phone cameras to get the best photos and we were amazed at what came out! To see Arches at night is a beautiful thing and somehow we walked all around again seeing something new everywhere we turned. This is an experience you won’t forget and you’ll leave being able to capture the sky the next time you are in a dark sky place!
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A3339otmichellew
Sep 18, 2025
Experience of a lifetime - We had the most outstanding time! The company gave specific details and updates leading up to our tour to keep us informed and prepared. Our tour guide Brandon was so incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. He got to know exactly what we were using and our interests to get us the best pictures possible. We are amateur photographers at best but with his skill we have some incredible once in a lifetime images from our vacation!
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Susan_a
Sep 18, 2025
Night Sky - Seeing the night sky in a place that is far from city lights was a treat. Not being adept at night photography, I learned a lot.
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Philipchar
Aug 15, 2025
An amazing experience - A great, unique experience! Learn the basics of astrophotography, enjoy the park at night, and get some amazing photographs. Our guide, Sam, was great. Highly recommend.
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Angela_s
Aug 3, 2025
Great experience - The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I do feel the excursion was over priced. I thought we were going to have a telescope. But it was definitely a memory maker.
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Douglassk448af
Aug 2, 2025
Moab stargazing 🔭 - We booked last minute as we were traveling cross country. Our tour guide was on top of communications with us, what to pack, and what to expect. When the wildfire smoke came into the area the night of the tour, our guide was on top of it and gave us numerous options…wanting to give us the best experience. Would absolutely book another tour again!
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Sethoboken
Jul 7, 2025
Highlight of a great Arches experience - What an amazing experience. We never would have had the confidence to go to Arches on our own at night like this, and wouldn't have had the proper tools or knowledge to take pictures of the park without Brandon's guidance. Being able to see the park in such a different way was truly special and Brandon was great to spend time with and an excited educator.
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Drmrisbell
Jul 6, 2025
Moab Dark Sky tour - This was an AMAZING TOUR. We greatly loved the instruction and the pictures we got from the tour. Hiking in the dark with a red light is a bit more difficult and should not be done by those with mobility issues. The hikes are short but visibility is low. Would GREATLY recommend this to anyone who is in the area when the moon is new or early.
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X3225ojkathyg
Sep 30, 2025
September Stars - Nice experience but would have been better with less people and if my husband and I were given tripods for our phones at the beginning of the tour instead of halfway through. Our guide did make up for it by taking our photo under an arch and offering to mail us a print. It should be noted that this is mostly a photography tour with some star gazing. It is a bit pricey for what you get.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).