HALO Observatory: Stargazing Tour from Salt Lake City

Escape city lights for a Thursday night stargazing adventure in Huntsville, Utah. Explore the cosmos with expert guides and powerful telescopes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Huntsville - Location of the HALO Observatory at Compass Rose Lodge.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuities
Additional Information

Escape the city lights on a Thursday night adventure to Huntsville, Utah. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking dark skies at HALO Observatory, nestled in the mountains. Our expert guide will transport you from Salt Lake City in comfort, sharing fascinating local insights. At Compass Rose Lodge, marvel at the Milky Way with the naked eye, then explore…

Location
Visit Salt Lake
South West Temple Street
Your guide will meet you at the entrance of the Visit Salt Lake Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z5667zpjadea
Dec 12, 2024
If you are a local, book through the Lodge Itself, not this company - Southwest Adventures charges $145 per person for this tour, while the lodge itself charges $20. When I questioned the difference in cost after our experience (I didn't initially know you could book directly through the lodge) they said "We have many people local to the Salt Lake area take our tour because they do not like to drive in the dark through the mountains." I promise, this drive is not treacherous, and not at all worth $125 per person to have them drive you (if you consider the Lodge's $20 your cost). Obviously you wouldn't want to drive up in a snow storm, but that wouldn't be a good day for stargazing anyway. Scott was awesome and so was Michelle who drove us, but please learn from us and don't get ripped off, this is an insane cost for what you're getting. We spent 45 minutes in the observatory and the rest of the time was spent touring the inn, which they don't outline in the itinerary. Absolutely do not recommend and will not utilize this company again. Although I would recommend driving up to the lodge (it's adorable) and taking the tour for $20.
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