Salt Lake Antelope Island Dark Sky Experience
Embark on an unforgettable celestial adventure with Southwest Adventure Tours! Our Salt Lake Antelope Island Dark Sky Experience whisks you away from the city lights to a hidden gem: Antelope Island State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Escape the Glare, Embrace the Stars
This unique experience offers unparalleled views of the night sky. Our carefully chosen location boasts several advantages:
- Prime Visibility: Witness the cosmos in all its glory from a high vantage point, away from campground lights and dust.
- Comfort and Convenience: Enjoy comfortable seating in our transport vehicles for the entire group.
- Uninterrupted Stargazing: We utilize red-filtered lighting to minimize light pollution, ensuring an optimal viewing experience.
A Night Under the Starry Canopy
- Expert Guidance: Our knowledgeable guide will arrive early to set up telescopes and prepare the viewing area.
- Immerse Yourself: Upon arrival, embark on a celestial journey as our guide unlocks the secrets of the night sky, pointing out constellations, planets, and other celestial wonders.
- Unforgettable Sights: Gaze at breathtaking views of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, and celestial objects invisible to the naked eye.
This stargazing adventure is offered spring, summer, and fall, weather permitting, with departures scheduled seven days a week.
Inclusions:
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Comfortable Transportation
- Bottled Water
- Applicable Taxes and Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Tour Details:
Available every evening, weather permitting:
May 1 to September 1
8:00 PM Hotel Pick up in Salt Lake City
8:30 PM Travel to Antelope Island
9:15 PM Arrive at Antelope Island
9:30 to 11:00 PM Night Sky Program
11:00 PM Return to Salt Lake City
12:00 AM Hotel Drop Off
September 1 to October 15
7:30 PM Hotel Pick up in Salt Lake City
8:00 PM Travel to Antelope Island
8:45 PM Arrive at Antelope Island
9:00 to 10:30 PM Night Sky Program
10:30 PM Return to Salt Lake City
11:45 PM Hotel Drop Off
October 15 to March 15
6:30 PM Hotel Pick up in Salt Lake City
7:00 PM Travel to Antelope Island
7:45 PM Arrive at Antelope Island
8:00 to 9:30 PM Night Sky Program
9:30 PM Return to Salt Lake City
10:30 PM Hotel Drop Off
March 15 to May 1
7:30 PM Hotel Pick up in Salt Lake City
8:00 PM Travel to Antelope Island
8:45 PM Arrive at Antelope Island
9:00 to 10:30 PM Night Sky Program
10:30 PM Return to Salt Lake City
11:30 PM Hotel Drop Off
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Pricing:
- $145 per person Adults (16 years old +)
- $110 per person Child (1-15 years old)