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Yosemite Stargazing: Night Sky Adventure
5.0
38 Ratings
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Discover Yosemite’s hidden night sky on a 90-minute stargazing tour with stories, constellations, and breathtaking views.
Discover Yosemite’s hidden night sky on a 90-minute stargazing tour with stories, constellations, and breathtaking views.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cooks Meadow Loop - On a clear, moonless night in Yosemite Valley, the sky illuminates in a way that most have never experienced. The stars are far more numerous than those visible in urban areas, with prominent constellations like Orion and the Big Dipper clearly visible. During the right season, a misty band of the Milky Way stretches across the…
- Cooks Meadow Loop - On a clear, moonless night in Yosemite Valley, the sky illuminates in a way that most have never experienced. The stars are far more numerous than those visible in urban areas, with prominent constellations like Orion and the Big Dipper clearly visible. During the right season, a misty band of the Milky Way stretches across the sky. The granite formations of El Capitan and Half Dome become dark silhouettes against the starry backdrop, while bright planets, the Pleiades, and even the faint Andromeda Galaxy can be seen with some guidance and a laser pointer. You might spot a few shooting stars or satellites passing by, as the valley itself becomes serene: cool air descends from the cliffs, the river murmurs in the background, and it feels as though almost everyone else has retired for the night, leaving this enchanting version of Yosemite just for you.
What's Included
- Live Telescope Viewing
- Hand Warmers
- Binoculars
- Propane Heaters
- Premium Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate
- Take-Home Deep Sky Photographs
- Camp Chairs
- Live Telescope Viewing
- Hand Warmers
- Binoculars
- Propane Heaters
- Premium Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate
- Take-Home Deep Sky Photographs
- Camp Chairs
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Park pass
- Entrance fees
- Park pass
Additional Information
Embark on a stargazing journey by meeting the guide, then relax as the valley undergoes a magical transformation.
Witness thousands of stars emerging, constellations coming into focus, and, at the right time of year, the ethereal band of the Milky Way arching across the sky.
Enjoy as the guide narrates intriguing tales of humanity’s bond with the night…
Embark on a stargazing journey by meeting the guide, then relax as the valley undergoes a magical transformation.
Witness thousands of stars emerging, constellations coming into focus, and, at the right time of year, the ethereal band of the Milky Way arching across the sky.
Enjoy as the guide narrates intriguing tales of humanity’s bond with the night sky.
Discover why Venus and Jupiter outshine any star in the sky. Use your hands to gauge the stars just like Polynesian navigators did.
Enhance your view with binoculars, and delve even deeper with live telescope observations!
Listen to captivating stories about the universe’s history and structure, and how it has inspired meaning, purpose, and joy.
And remember to watch for satellites and shooting stars above!
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
Location
Sentinel Bridge Parking Area
We will send you a pin with the exact meetup location where your guide will be waiting to meet you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(38 Ratings)
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Auon
Jun 24, 2026
Awesome Stargazing experience! - Had an amazing experience on this guided star-gazing trip. Zeke was very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He made sure we all had a great time, serving us up with some interesting scientific facts, cultural stories, and some delicious hot chocolate. The meetup spot is also very convenient, in the Sentinal Bridge parking area, right next to the vast open space right in the middle of the valley. Views were awesome, even though we had a half moon, stars were still very clearly visible in the sky, and were mesmerizing behind the backdrop of Yosemite’s mountain peaks and Yosemite Falls. Definitely a worthwhile experience, good value for money.
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Bonnie
Jun 23, 2026
Great night of stargazing! - We had a wonderful night of star gazing last night!! Zeke was knowledgeable, engaging and we enjoyed learning about the night sky. He took time to answer questions, point out different constellations and even sent us telescopic pictures of the night sky. He had chairs, blankets and even hot chocolate!! 😊
I’m would highly recommend this tour!!
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Sr1279
Jun 23, 2026
Definitely worth it! - Zeke was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledeable and answered all of the questions our children had. The sky was beautiful and moon-less so the stars were really bright. He made hot chocolate for everyone that wanted it. The telescope that he brought was really neat too and we were able to see a galaxy. Worth it!
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Ericacl3548uu
Jun 22, 2026
90 min stargazing tour - Our tour guide Zeke was awesome! Great views of the stars.
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Gloria
Jun 20, 2026
Perfect end to the day - Great way to finished our day touring and exploring the park. The breathtaking scenery now highlighted at night.
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398miyukim
Jun 18, 2026
Storytime with Stars - This was such a neat experience for the end of a long first day in Yosemite. We were offered chairs, or blankets to sit on, and hot cocoa. Our guide was friendly, accommodating, great with children, and a good storyteller. Our guide took an image of two galaxies colliding, located in a constellation some of their stories were centered upon and sent them to us to keep. I definitely recommend this to anyone, whether you’re going to Yosemite as a family, traveling solo, or with friends.
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Gloria
Jun 15, 2026
Beautiful night sky in Yosemite - Zeke was a wealth of information of the night sky to galactic portions.
Not only over Yosemite but worldwide.
Watching the sky grow dark in the meadow with the waterfall dimming in the foreground was perfect. Our small group was fully engaged and help add to the knowledge that Zeke shared.
It was a perfect way to end our already amazing visit to Yosemite.
Thank you Zeke
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Abic454
Jun 15, 2026
10/10 experience 🌠- This was an incredibly intimate experience and worth the price. Zeke is a great storyteller, conversationalist, and we really enjoyed the laser he used to point out the stars and constellations. His assistant, Lexi, was also very charming and sweet.
One major highlight was how accommodating he was with my now fiancé. He filmed the proposal in front of the beautiful Yosemite Valley waterfalls! We’ll never forget this.
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Tammykos22
Jun 6, 2026
Awesome experience with Zeke - Zeke is an awesome guide and very nice person. He is knowledgeable, helpful, entertaining and made the experience very enjoyable. I would book other adventurers with Zeke. Below are 2 picture from right before the stargazing as Zeke suggested we check these areas out while waiting for dark.
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Allison
Jun 2, 2026
Star Talk with Zeke - Wonderful evening with Zeke and my boys learning about the Yosemite evening sky and all its beauty. Location was prime, sky was clear and the stars were shinning. Guide was entertaining and educated which made for great conversation and kept the attention of my 14 and 17 y.o. The tech was crazy and we have a phenomenal pic we can't wait to show others. Chairs. blankets, heaters and hot chocolate provided. Was a great way to wind down the day.
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