Arches Stargazing: Nighttime Photography Magic

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…

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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Larissavm5653qf
Mar 22, 2025
Beautiful experience - My husband and I did the widows arch sky tour. It was amazing. The stars were indescribably beautiful as were the photos we were able to take. The hike/walk to the 3 different arches was very easy and not far from the trailhead at all. We were taught how to take photos ourselves and were give the option for a couple of photos taken to be taken of us in the arch. Thank you Sam, the photos you took came out perfect!
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Rachleo123
Mar 21, 2025
Beautiful night sky at Arches ! - We thoroughly enjoyed this activity . Brandon was in touch with us before the tour and gave us some information . He is very responsive to our questions even before the tour started . Sam was the photographer/ guide who went with us on the hike and she was very knowledgeable and gave clear instructions . It was our first time to do a bit of a hike at night. It was all worth it . Sam was patient and led the way to the windows section . .She is very patient with everyone and made everything seemed easy . We have a camera while others used cellphones .They provided tripods and headlamps to use for the tour.I didn’t ever think I would get evening pictures at the national park .! The night sky was beautiful . I highly recommend this tour . This tour made me appreciate what Mother Nature gave us even more .
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Orlopez1974
Nov 16, 2024
Don't miss the dark skies! - A unique and must-do activity that I highly recommend for those visiting arches. When the conditions are right, the experience of looking at the sky with the naked eye and seeing the incredible amount of stars, planets and galaxies that are always up there but we pass through life not even knowing they are is absolutely humbling. Brandon is a knowledgeable, helpful and kind guide. He shares his passion for astrophotography with you and sends you home with amazing memories. Arches is amazing at any time, but if you can see it both day and night, that is the ultimate experience! You won't regret it!
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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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