East Zion Stargazing Tour: Explore Utah's Milky Way

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Utah’s Milky Way on our East Zion Stargazing Tour. Learn about constellations, gaze at the crystal-clear night sky, and even see shooting stars through our powerful telescope. Bundle up for a magical experience in the cold fall and winter months!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zion National Park - Zion National Park is designated as a dark sky area, offering an exceptional stargazing opportunity. The tour is conducted just beyond the eastern boundary of the park, situated at a higher elevation than the nearby communities.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
Additional Information

Experience the Utah Milky Way for the first time. Expert guides will assist in identifying constellations as you admire the pristine night sky. Following the instruction, enjoy the chance to view the stars through a high-powered telescope. Many groups are fortunate enough to see a shooting star as an added treat!
Note: This tour involves a brief 5-10…

Location
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Twin Knolls Road
Please check in at the desk in our recreation barn. The barn is the tall building behind the main lodge at Zion Ponderosa.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jamie_k
Jun 2, 2026
So worth it! - This was a beautiful trip. Our tour guide was super nerdy about the stars and it made the trip so much better. The hike up was awesome and they had a UTV for my older mother.
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Dishant_s
May 28, 2026
Fantastic tour and very knowledgeable - Fantastic experience and the tour guide provided us with great knowledge about various visible constellations and star system.
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Sheri_b
May 21, 2026
Once in a lifetime!! - So unique… loved the bean bags and the friendliness of the staff.. was pricey but so glad we did it … the included photography was a great touch and a great way to capture the memory
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C9994vmstevens
May 12, 2026
Oliver Is a Stellar Guide - We enjoyed having Oliver as our guide. He was knowledgeable about not only the stars, but also local geography and native legends. His laser pointer and telescope brought the experience to the next level.
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Johanah116
May 9, 2026
Cool experience - Great night, cool views, and beautiful stars. Madelyn was very knowledgeable, which made the experience super interesting. It was a bit hard to find, but when we did, we had a great time. They also included blankets/chairs, and hot chocolate/cider, which was a cool extra
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Sreedevi_k
May 9, 2026
Great Experience!!! - This was such a great experience. Our guide Madelyn was very patient, knowledgeable and even clicked photos for us. We got to experience shooting stars and further see through telescope as she explained everything. Would definitely recommend this activity.
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Apurva_p
May 7, 2026
Incredible experience, just amazing - One of the best experiences of my life. I never thought i could see many stars like this. Phenomenal
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Abhishekt932
Apr 28, 2026
Amazing - It was an amazing experience exploring the stars—it wouldn’t have been possible without Oliver. His knowledge and the way he showed us the night sky made it truly special. We also learned a lot of interesting facts along the way. Thank you, Oliver!
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I9157ivjessiem
Apr 24, 2026
Pause and look up - A magical experience in a magical place
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Kanda_h
May 26, 2026
My husband and I drove... - My husband and I drove 1.5 hours to this stargazing experience. It consisted of two people telling a few mythical stories about a few constellations (maybe 15 min worth of speaking) then there was one telescope for everyone to use. We didn't want to wait in the long line so we left. There was hot chocolate to mix yourself on the stargazing platform. The directions to the rec center could have been better defined, it is very dark where the site is and there is little to no cell service. I would not recommend driving as far as we did for this experience.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).