Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour

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Yosemite National Park, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Begin your stargazing adventure by meeting your guide, then sit back and watch as the valley transforms.

Thousands of stars appearing, constellations sharpening into view, and, during the right time of year, the hazy band of the Milky Way stretching overhead.

Listen as your guide shares captivating stories of our human connection to the night sky.

Learn why Venus and Jupiter shine brighter than any star in the sky. Use your hands to measure the stars the way Polynesian navigators did.

Use binoculars to get a closer look, then dive even deeper with live telescope viewing!

Hear fascinating stories about the history and structure of the universe and how we have found meaning, purpose, and joy within it.

And don't forget to keep an eye out for satellites and shooting stars overhead!

What's Included

Live Telescope Viewing
Hot Cocoa
Hand Warmers
Binoculars
Propane Heaters
Take-Home Deep Sky Photographs
Camp Chairs

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Yosemite National Park

We will send you a pin with the exact meetup location where your guide will be waiting to meet you

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Yosemite Valley

    On a clear, moonless night in Yosemite Valley, the sky turns on in a way most people have never seen before. You’ll see far more stars than you’re used to in the city, with big constellations like Orion and the Big Dipper standing out clearly, and in the right season a hazy band of the Milky Way stretching across the sky. The granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome become dark silhouettes framing the stars, while bright planets, the Pleiades, and even the faint Andromeda Galaxy appear with a little guidance and a laser pointer. You’ll likely catch a few shooting stars or satellites drifting by, all while the valley itself quiets down: cool air dropping off the cliffs, the river in the background, and the feeling that almost everyone else has gone to bed and left this version of Yosemite just for you.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Yosemite Alpine Quest

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Night Tours
Nature Walks
Adventure Tours
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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