Experience the Cosmos
in Arches National Park
Large Group Tours
Big Groups, Bigger Moments. Your next great adventure together.
Dark skies, famous Arches, and memories of a lifetime!
Large Group Stargazing Tour Details
Includes
Expert guides to show you the night sky and teach you how to capture the stars
Duration
2-3 Hours from start to finish with a slight break at our cars halfway through
Difficulty
An easy 1.5 miles throughout the night. This is broken up in multiple sections.
Location
The Windows Section
Group Size
7-12 People
Minimum Age
None
BONUS
For large group tours your guide will also be capturing the moment with their professional cameras and send you edited photos from the night
Highlights
An Arches National Park Tour like no other
While the park’s breathtaking beauty is undeniable by day, it’s after the sun sets that its true enchantment reveals itself. With fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, exploring at night offers a sense of tranquility and solitude that’s rarely experienced during the bustling daytime hours. Give yourself a truly unique Arches experience!
Connect with the Night Sky
Our guides are passionate about the night sky and helping you connect to it in a meaningful way. Through photography you’ll be able to reveal the magic and take what seems immeasurable and transform it into something tangible that you’ll remember for years to come.
Learn camera techniques to capture the cosmos
With our guides you’ll unlock the secrets to capturing the beauty of the night sky, transforming these moments into timeless memories. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer with a DSLR or an Insta-holic with an iPhone, you’ll leave Moab knowing the basic techniques to capture the stars next time your in the dark.
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Important:
Arches National Park is one of Utah’s most popular destinations and this is one of the only night activities in the park so these tours can sell out quickly. To secure your preferred date and avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible.
Itinerary
Meeting
We’ll begin the night meeting at the trailhead sign where our guides will hang red LEDs and stage tripods so we’re easy to spot. Once everyone has arrived we’ll do introductions and set the mood for the night. Before we head out we’ll hand out headlamps as well as tripods and go over basic night hiking safety.
Double Arch (.6 miles)
After that we’ll slowly hike right to the base of tallest arch in the park, Double Arch to start our Dark Sky Adventure! Once there we’ll show you how to set up the tripods and go over the basic settings to get you started photographing. While we are taking our first Astro Photos your guide will point out things of interest in the sky and tell stories that go back thousands of years. Once we’ve got some good shots we’ll head back to the cars and start hiking the Windows Section
The Windows Section (.7 miles)
We’ll hike to either the North Window or Turret Arch to start. Once we feel like we’ve got the shots we’ll move onto the next Arch in the area and do our last bit of stargazing and photography. Afterwards we’ll hike back to the cars and say our goodbyes with stars in our eyes, and on our devices!
Frequently Asked Questions
What if it’s cloudy?
Since these tours are specifically for Astrophotography and stargazing, we need relatively clear skies!
If the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies we will depart and hope the clouds behave. Even with partly cloudy covered skies we can still capture some great images and learn Astrophotography techniques.
If the sky is full of heavy clouds or the weather becomes dangerous, we will try to work with you and reschedule your adventure, cancel your tour, or give you an option to cancel depending on the circumstances. In the case of cancellation due to weather a 100% refund is issued.
Do I need a DSLR camera to take photos of the night sky?
While the best results happen with more advanced cameras such as DSLRs, you don’t need one to capture the night sky in Arches National Park. Modern smartphones (4 years or newer) can be a fun way to dip your toe in Astrophotography, but be careful, this hobby can become addicting!
What type of photo instruction is included?
Our guides are passionate amateur photographers and have been pursuing the hobby for many years. With the time available, this instruction is for the beginner Astrophotographer. You’ll leave with the knowledge to start pursuing these starry sky images on your own. That being said our tours are not Master Class Workshops and don’t deep dive into everything an 8 hour course or multi-day photo tour would.
Do I need a reservation to get into Arches National Park?
You do NOT need a “timed entry” reservation to Arches for our tours. Since we are arriving after the timed entry period has ended (4PM) you are free to enter at any time. You do however need your general park entry pass in order to enjoy the park. We suggest getting one of these during your trip to Moab anyway, as visiting the park during the day is a must!
Do you provide transportation?
At this time we do not provide transportation. We meet all guests at the designated trail head and depart from there. All tours are within a short 30 minute drive from Moab.
The best option if you’re arriving to Moab without a car is to rent one from Enterprise or Turo.
How difficult are the hikes?
The Windows Section & Canyonlands are the easiest tours available, suitable for most any fitness level. They have very little distance and elevation gain.
Delicate Arch is rated as a difficult trail. It has an elevation gain of around 630 ft in the distance of 1 mile, but as we hike Delicate at night, we get to avoid the heat as well as the crowds, making it a very pleasant hike to do in the summer.
What is the cancellation policy?
We try to provide a generous cancellation policy. We allow FULL refunds for any cancellations before 24 hours no questions asked. If the weather keeps us from departing on our adventure we will issue a FULL refund if we can’t reschedule.
If we decide to head out on our adventure, but for some reason the weather misbehaves and we get ZERO Astro photos, then we will issue a full refund as well.
Should I Tip?
Tips are not expected, but if after your tour you think you’re guide made the trip extra memorable, then of course tips are a great way to show appreciation!
What to Bring
- Backpack
- Water
- Hiking shoes (no open toe)
- Extra Layers as needed
- Camera / Smartphone
- Light Snacks
- Binoculars (optional)
- Sense of adventure
We provide headlamps with red LED lighting & Tripods
Cameras and Lenses are available for rent.
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Free 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
Guaranteed Stars
While we can’t promise 100% clear skies, we do guarantee you walk away with images of the stars or your money back.
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