Salt Lake City Dark Sky Excursion 4 hr

Trade Salt Lake City’s urban glow for a night beneath the stars on this four-hour dark sky excursion to Huntsville, Utah. The journey pairs a scenic mountain drive with a close-up look at the cosmos from Compass Rose Lodge, home to the HALO Observatory.

Travel in comfortable transportation with a knowledgeable local guide, passing rolling hills and mountain scenery along the way. At the observatory, take in the Milky Way with the naked eye, then peer deeper into space through HALO’s 16-inch Ritchey-Chrétien telescope. Spot celestial sights such as the Andromeda Galaxy and distant nebulae as an astronomy host guides your viewing. The telescope’s design, modeled on the Hubble Space Telescope, offers a striking window into the night sky.

The tour also highlights Salt Lake City landmarks, including Temple Square and the Utah State Capitol. With bottled water and select-hotel pickup and drop-off included, this small-group outing makes it easy to leave the city lights behind. Book your Salt Lake City Dark Sky Excursion and see the stars from a fresh perspective.