Arches National Park: Nighttime Astro-Photography Tour

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
  • Snacks
  • Headlamps with red LEDs
Additional Information

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.
On this Guided intro to Astro-photography, seize this opportunity…

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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Mark
Oct 28, 2024
Excellent tour guide and fabulous photos - I’d never taken night sky photos before and the instructions were excellent. Our host was knowledgeable and friendly, and he expertly guided us around the Windows Section of Arches NP in the dark (he supplied red light head torches and tripods for those that needed them).
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Josephc804
Oct 26, 2024
Milky Way over Delicate Arches - Brandon was an amazing guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and generous. I would recommend this trip to any moderate to advanced hikers looking to get away from the crowds for an awesome inspiring experience.
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Teampickles
Oct 10, 2024
Great Astrophotography Tour with Brandon! - Great astrophotography tour with Brandon. He was knowledgable, patient & friendly, helping us set up shots & learn about our cameras. Would highly recommend!
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37camillek
Oct 8, 2024
One of a kind experience! - We had a wonderful time visiting and photographing the arches at night! Our guide Brandon was amazing, and knowledgeable! He helped us get everything set up and we got some very nice pictures of the stars and Milky Way. Absolutely recommend it!
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Curious08083750230
Oct 4, 2024
Amazing experience - What an amazing night. Brandon guided us through several of the arches and provided help with camera setting, setup and positioning to ensure we have photographic evidence of the beautiful sky we enjoyed. A highlight of our trip
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Joannesw3557ec
Oct 4, 2024
Absolutely Amazing! - This was my family’s favorite activity on our road trip through Utah. Brandon was the most patient, informative and knowledgeable guide we could have asked for. He taught us the proper camera settings for our shoot and then made sure everyone was capturing the shots of the Milky Way they were expecting. He even took a few silhouette shots of our group and each couple that he promised to send to us after the tour. I can’t say enough about this tour. We hiked through Arches the day after and were telling others along the way about the great tour we did the night before. Don’t miss it! When I get home I may just have to add a few of our photos.
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Annck1368ch
Oct 1, 2024
Amazing Sky - The trip was well worth the effort. Unfortunately we had to end it early as clouds rolled in. The instructions however were amazing.
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Z3134pzjeffm
Oct 1, 2024
Windows Section Photo Tour - This was just a great experience. I was clueless about night sky photos, but after this I was able to take good photos in Capitol Reef as my trip continued. Brandon looked after us as we hiked the Windows in the dark, provided much helpful advice, and pointed out celestial objects. Plus he was really personable. Highly recommended this tour!
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Garyl1690
Sep 30, 2024
Great experiencing the Windows stargazing tour - I loved this tour. Brandon was a great guide who took his time to help us get the best pictures possible and enjoy the spectacular sky views. He gave valuable tips and tricks to capture memorable photos.
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Markct3369ne
Sep 30, 2024
Incredible night photos - Our night hike and photo tour was incredible. The views of the Milky Way and constellations were out of this world. Our guide Branden was very personable. He helped us get incredible shots with just our I phones. We had great conversation throughout the tour and felt like we were old friends by the end.
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