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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Brittanyhf5019ih
Feb 20, 2026
Breathtaking Views - This was such an amazing experience, the stars in the sky was absolutely breathtaking. Brandon did such a great job of breaking down the process of taking photos of the sky. I was able to take amazing pictures with just my basic iPhone.
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Devon_minnick
Jan 9, 2026
Excellent tour with Brandon - We had a fantastic tour with Brandon even in the full moon. He taught us how to use the manual camera settings to take photos of the stars and scenery and they came out beautifully. Brandon was also lovely and very easy to work with - he was flexible with scheduling due to cloud cover. He showed us some really cool spots that we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Highly recommend!
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Haripriyap16
Dec 1, 2025
Thanks Brandon !!!! One of the Most Memorable Experiences in Moab! - Our Moab dark sky adventure was absolutely unforgettable! It was our first time experiencing the night sky, and Brandon made it extraordinary. When we realized we had the wrong headlamps, he kindly provided night vision ones and even set up a tripod for us. He patiently taught us the basics of astrophotography and captured stunning photos of us with the beautiful arches under a star-filled sky. Thanks to him, we’ve become true fans of astrophotography! Words can’t express our gratitude for such a magical experience—it wasn’t just the highlight of our day, it was the highlight of our entire trip. We can’t wait to return and explore more of Moab’s incredible dark skies!
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Michaelkg5612af
Nov 26, 2025
Worth It - It was incredible. Our guide, Brandon, was very helpful. He brought along extra lenses for my DLSR camera and guided everyone individually on how to best capture the night sky on our personal cameras/phones. Seeing the night sky through Arches National Park is an experience I will not soon forget.
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Kaitlyn_b
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing 10/10 - Absolutely worth the money. You’re given headlamps and tripods to ensure safety and great photos. Our guide, Sam, was excellent and was extremely knowledgeable about the stars, arches, as well as, phone and camera settings. Seeing the milky way was unbelievable.
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Gooddaysunshine67
Oct 27, 2025
STARS! - Brandon was friendly, patient knowledgeable about astronomy and able to instruct student at all level of photography experience and all sorts of cameras. Great experience!
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Karenmd8922je
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing tour, highly recommend - We went on a two hour dark sky tour at Arches National Park. There were only 3 couples and our guide, Sam. It was such an amazing experience and Sam helped everyone learn how to use their smart phones and cameras to get the best pictures of the night sky. We hiked to 3 arches, moderate hike if you're not in shape, but doable. Our photos turned out amazing and Sam took one of each couple in the North Arch with the stars and Milky Way in the background. I would highly recommend this tour. We had an incredible time.
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Jenniferlh7779co
Oct 25, 2025
Great experience with knowledgeable tour guide - Amazing experience. Brandon was very helpful with group and attentive to all regardless of photography skill level or equipment. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for an evening adventure.
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Marjorie_w
Oct 6, 2025
Arches after Dark - Seeing the park after dark was awesome. The guide was very helpful with setting up photo opportunities. I would suggest the option of transportation to the park site. This was our first day in the park and traveling on the dark roads was challenging
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Adrian_m
Mar 11, 2026
The activity was good but... - The activity was good but the sky was a little cloudy so some areas of the sky were not clear. Obviously I know that is not something anyone can control but unfortunately is part of the experience.
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From $125
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).