East Zion Stargazing Tour: Explore Utah's Milky Way

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Utah’s Milky Way on our East Zion Stargazing Tour. Learn about constellations, gaze at the crystal-clear night sky, and even see shooting stars through our powerful telescope. Bundle up for a magical experience in the cold fall and winter months!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zion National Park - Zion National Park is a dark sky area, allowing for an incredible stargazing experience. This tour takes place just outside the eastern border of the national park, elevated above the surrounding communities.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
Additional Information

Experience the Milky Way in Utah as never before. Our expert guides will assist you in understanding constellations while observing the impeccable night sky. Post guidance, you’ll also have the chance to view the stars via our high-magnification telescope. Lucky groups often get to see a meteor in its transient existence!
During autumn and winter, brace…

Location
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Twin Knolls Road
Please check in at the desk in our recreation barn. The barn is the tall building behind the main lodge at Zion Ponderosa.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pathfinder85470
Jul 16, 2025
Started with a calming 30 seconds of silence and then Michael showed us many stars and constellations. - Michael did a fantastic job and was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the experience. The setting was very neat and to see the star clusters through the telescope was really cool.
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R4803vysarahv
Jul 4, 2025
Top notch stargazing - Oliver is personable and clearly has a passion for stargazing. He also enjoys telling the stories to go with the constellations, making the experience even more fun! On top of that, he discounted our experience since there was some surrounding haze from wildfires. But the view of the stars was still amazing for us, given what we’re used to with all of the light pollution of the city. Thank you Oliver!!
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Tatiane_r
Jul 1, 2025
A starry night - It was a very pleasant and interesting time. The guide explained in detail and with care everything that was possible to see on that starry night.
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Companion60438969068
Jun 30, 2025
Dark sky experience is amazing - This was the first time the kids (ages 8 and 10) had seen the real night sky. Oliver was an excellent tour guide, blending facts and stories into a memorable experience. It was definitely a highlight of our trip.
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Lisami1573ia
Jun 16, 2025
Star gazing - Great time star gazing. Some fun stories and laying down on blankets they provided was fun with the family. Hot chocolate and no rush. Telescope viewing was a good time also.
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Trek10439
Jun 8, 2025
Very Accomodating - I am travelling with a disabled woman and they came and picked her up at our campsite on the same property. Noah and Kendra went out of their way to help her thru the whole event. Mark, the guide, did a great job pointing out constellations and setting up the telescope. Very enjoyable.
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505olivial
May 25, 2025
Great experience! - The sky was perfectly dark for stargazing. Mike was a knowledgeable and accommodating guide. We had an amazing time. Tips: wear plenty of layers and bring a tripod for photos!
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Z4008xdmatthews
May 15, 2025
Thoroughly appreciated it - Great setup and good amenities. Very insightful and a quality experience, I learned a lot and gained a better appreciation for astronomy. Mike even stayed after and let us use the telescope for a couple extra minutes as well. Definitely recommend!
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Jenny_e
May 4, 2025
So Many Stars! - This dark sky experience was AMAZING! To lay under the stars (with warm blankets and hot cocoa!!) was an evening we'll never forget. Our guide pointed out constellations and told stories about stars. SO COOL! There were many people on the evening we went, which did not hamper our viewing experience, except when it came to using the one telescope. Would've been nice to have had another telescope for the number of people that were there.
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Happiness17151560739
May 5, 2025
stumbleing in the dark - very cold and laying on cold concrete was no pleasure. You have to walk several 100syards on uneven ground with routes and in the dark. So not for people with balance issues or poor night vision
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).