Celestial Experiences
Stargazing Tours
Classic Stargazing Tour
Our signature experience. Your astronomer guide introduces you to constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects through high-powered telescopes — Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, binary stars, and star clusters, with your own eyes. Laser-guided constellation tours and hot drinks included.
$55 adults (16+) · $45 children (5–15) · ages 4 & under free
Starts 7:30 PM Nov–Feb · 9:00 PM Mar–Apr & Sep–Oct · 9:30 PM May–Aug
- ✦High-powered telescope views
- ✦Laser constellation tour
- ✦Hot drinks & blankets
- ✦All ages welcome
- ✦Optional hotel shuttle ($10/person)
- ✦Expert astronomer guide
Late Night Stargazing Tour
When the moon has set and the crowds have gone home, the sky truly opens up. The late night tour goes deeper — hunting galaxies, tracing nebulae, and observing star clusters that only emerge in the darkest hours. Ideal for returning guests and anyone who wants to push further into the universe.
$99 adults (16+) · $75 children (5–15) · ages 4 & under free
Begins at midnight, every night, year-round
- ✦Darkest sky conditions
- ✦Galaxy & nebula targets
- ✦Quieter, more intimate group
- ✦Advanced telescope viewing
- ✦Blankets & warm drinks
- ✦Expert astronomer guide
Astrophotography Course
Learn to photograph the night sky the right way — camera settings, composition, and the techniques that frame Bryce Canyon's hoodoos against the Milky Way. Smartphone and DSLR/mirrorless instruction both available, plus access to our Celestron Origin telescope. You leave with real images, not just a memory.
Offered monthly — bring your own DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone
- ✦Camera settings & technique
- ✦Smartphone + DSLR instruction
- ✦Hoodoo composition coaching
- ✦Celestron Origin access
- ✦Bring your own camera
- ✦Take home your photos
Private Tour
An exclusive experience for your family, couple, or group. Your dedicated guide and telescopes are yours for the evening, and we customize everything — from the celestial targets to the stories. Proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and corporate events all welcome.
$799 for up to 4 guests · $150 per additional guest (up to 15)
- ✦Dedicated guide & telescopes
- ✦Fully customized evening
- ✦Groups up to 15 guests
- ✦Special occasions welcome
- ✦Optional hotel shuttle ($10/person)
- ✦Flexible scheduling
Every Tour Includes
We take care of everything
High-powered telescopes
Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons, up close
Expert astronomer guides
Knowledgeable, entertaining, and passionate
Optional hotel shuttle
Round-trip from Ruby's Inn or the Bryce Canyon Grand — $10 per person
Hot drinks & blankets
Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea — plus chairs and blankets
Photo opportunities
Help capturing the sky with your own camera
Easy cancellation
Full refund on cancellations made 24+ hours before your tour
Tours may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather — if we cancel, you receive a full refund or can reschedule. Dress warmly in every season; desert temperatures drop fast after sunset.
Reserve your spot tonight
Spaces are limited each night. Book ahead to guarantee your place under the darkest skies in North America.