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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Sethoboken
Jul 7, 2025
Highlight of a great Arches experience - What an amazing experience. We never would have had the confidence to go to Arches on our own at night like this, and wouldn't have had the proper tools or knowledge to take pictures of the park without Brandon's guidance. Being able to see the park in such a different way was truly special and Brandon was great to spend time with and an excited educator.
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Drmrisbell
Jul 6, 2025
Moab Dark Sky tour - This was an AMAZING TOUR. We greatly loved the instruction and the pictures we got from the tour. Hiking in the dark with a red light is a bit more difficult and should not be done by those with mobility issues. The hikes are short but visibility is low. Would GREATLY recommend this to anyone who is in the area when the moon is new or early.
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Jenniferpbg
Jun 19, 2025
Family Fun Night at Windows - Our family did the Windows tour our first night in Moab. It was amazing to see all of the stars that we normally don’t see at home. We all enjoyed learning how to take pictures of the night sky. Sam did a great job job showing all of us how to use our iPhones and also helped me a lot with my DSLR camera. Our teenagers loved it! We would definitely do this again and highly recommend it!
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Carolegv8735qi
Jun 18, 2025
Must do for star gazers - For first time night sky picture takers, this was incredible! We had a perfect night to see the stars and arches. We learned iPhone tips and got great pics. Sam came prepared, communications with the company were easy and informative. Can’t wait to go again.
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B4869olandrewf
Jun 11, 2025
Memorable Arches Dark Sky Experience - The experience was very fun and memorable. We are novice photographers at best, but Sam made it both interesting and educational. Highly recommend for a unique Arches experience.
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808lovepink
May 29, 2025
Superb Tour That You Don’t Want to Miss - This tour was more than I could have hoped for! I have never seen so many stars in my life and to learn how to capture them in photos was an incredible experience. Brandon was very quick to respond to any questions I had pre-booking and keeping in touch when the weather was unfavorable and rebooked us for the next night. Sam was so awesome and patient, I didn’t really know how to use my DSLR well to take night photos and she helped me figure out the settings so I could take amazing photos of the night sky. She helped our kids set up their phones so they could take pics too. I learned so much from her that I was able to take more star photos during the rest of our vacation. Highly, highly recommend this tour!!!
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Explore11570999103
May 28, 2025
Incredible Tour!! - This tour was incredible, and so informative! We only had our iPhones, and our guide Sam patiently taught us how to use them in ways we didn’t even know they could be used! We ended up with shots wayyy cooler than what we were expecting. Very impressed overall. Thanks Sam for an awesome experience and pictures we’ll keep forever!!(and likely hang in our house)
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M1399fxfeliciah
May 24, 2025
Great tour - Good experience. We only went with iPhones but still got some good pictures that I didn't think was possible with a camera phone. It is easy to go on your own into the park at night and take photos if you know what you're doing. But I don't think we would have felt comfortable since it is so dark and unfamiliar. It was nice to be with a group and leader who had all the head lamps and tripods and knew just where to setup to get the best shots. Overall it was a top notch experience and I would recommend for anyone's first experience in the park. The stars and sky were magnificent out there at night.
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96lancek
May 20, 2025
Priceless experience - Sam was amazing and so incredibly patient with us figuring out how to use our camera! She was incredibly knowledgeable and the locations for the photos were perfect! Well worth the money! I can’t wait to see what the camera took. I will share a shot from my iPhone
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T3413owdavidb
May 17, 2025
Go prepared - OUTSTANDING. AMAZING. Brandon is a wealth of information. He filled in all of the gaps in the online information I found. Such as "plan your trip around your shoot. Not the other way around." And,"50% of the effort is post priduction". If you want a tour to take astro photos, this is the real deal. It is amazing how fast the time goes by. Before you go, make sure you know your camera inside and out regarding how to take low, low light, long exposure photos! This will enhance your trip significantly. Make sure you can take "bulb" shutter speeds which require a cordless remote and tripod.
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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).