Astro-Photo, Hiking and Stargazing Tour in Arches National Park
Description
While the park’s breathtaking beauty is undeniable by day, it’s after the sun sets that its true enchantment reveals itself. With fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, exploring at night offers a sense of tranquility and solitude that’s rarely experienced during the bustling daytime hours. On this guided stargazing and intro to Astro-photography adventure, seize the opportunity to immortalize the cosmos unfolding above Arches National Park. Whether you're a hobbyist photographer, just recently bought your first camera, or maybe want to try your hand at smartphone photography, with our guides you’ll unlock the secrets to capturing the elusive beauty of the night sky, transforming these fleeting moments into timeless imagery. Come hike, capture, and stargaze during this unique experience in Arches National Park!
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Witness the galaxy rotate around us as we navigate our way through this treasure trove of a rock garden. Arch after arch we’ll ponder the extreme forces that create these magnificent artworks. Then with the galaxy looming large in the background, witness these arches transform into natural picture frames for the constellations.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(91)
We really enjoyed this tour. I’ve been wanting to try Astro photography for a while now. This was a great introduction. Brandon was so helpful with getting our cameras set up the right way. He was also great working with the kids in our group. He also had a lot of knowledge on astronomy. I would highly recommend this tour!
Chad was a fantastic guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and very patient. It was awesome being in the park and experiencing the stars like that!
I would love to say that the best part about our stargazing tour with Moab Dark Sky Tours was the awe and wonder of the zillions of stars, planets, and satellites combined with the incredible iconic landscapes of Arches National Park. To be honest, however, all of those take a back seat to the knowledge, professionalism, and pure enthusiasm Chad has for sharing his passion for the night skies. He was kind, patient, helpful, and extremely likeable from beginning to end. He made sure that we had the best possible photos to cherish for a lifetime. Chad and Brandon even stayed long after the tour to answer questions. This tour, with these individuals, was the highlight of our Utah National Parks trip. We are forever thankful. Tom & Lori Csizek Oregon, Ohio
We took the astrophotography tour and it was truly amazing. The company’s communication was great. Our tour guide named Chad was an excellent guide. He’s very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and a good teacher. He’s a real asset to this company. I have an iPhone 13, which I don’t recommend for this activity.but a great trip nonetheless! The iPhone 17 worked great. See photos.
The two hours will fly by! We were taught everything to take some solid photos as well as they brought the lights, tripods, and anything else we had to have.
Excellent guide and star photographing experience. The equipment and staff were ready to start on time. Choice of location great.
Was an incredible time. Had no idea my phone could take pictures like that. Samantha was fantastic.
Bring the gear requested, and enjoy working as a team. The terrain during the evening can be deceiving. So, working as a team is helpful.
Brandon was excellent. My husband and I joined 4 others for this tour. Everyone brought phones, not cameras. Brandon was able to assist all with settings on different phones. I took some amazing photos with my cellphone. A fabulous experience!
Amazing way to see the night sky and learn how to capture it! I got some amazing shots on just my iPhone.
