Put on military-grade night-vision goggles and watch Sedona's night sky transform — constellations sharpen, satellites glide, and unexpected lights can appear. This one-hour guided tour blends astronomy, local history, and UFO/UAP observation in the clear high-desert night.
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The night in Sedona drops like a curtain of ink, and the red rocks become black silhouettes against a vault of stars. On this guided night-vision tour you stand on desert soil while infrared goggles render the sky and landscape in an eerie, high-contrast world: constellations blaze, satellites trace slow lines, and unexpected objects can appear and vanish through the scope.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, flat walks and standing for observation
Wildlife
History
Sedona's red sandstone is part of Permian formations and the area lies on ancestral Yavapai and Western Apache lands where night sky knowledge has cultural resonance.
Conservation
Dark-sky awareness is important here; minimize artificial light, stay on established access areas, and avoid disrupting nocturnal wildlife to protect the night environment.
Reserve your spot on the Sedona UFO/Stargazing Tour (price per goggle not per person) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring warm layers
Temperatures drop quickly after sunset in the high desert; a warm jacket and hat keep you comfortable during an hour-long standing tour.
Use a red-light headlamp
Red light preserves night vision for yourself and other guests and prevents washing out the goggles' view.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Sites are typically uneven dirt or rocky flats; closed-toe shoes reduce ankle twists and keep grit out.
Silence your phone and follow guide directions
White screens and loud conversation interfere with night vision viewing and can disturb wildlife and other guests.
Warm insulated jacket
Retains heat during cool desert nights when temperatures can drop fast.
fall
Red-light headlamp
Preserves night vision and provides safe footing without spoiling stargazing.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Provides traction and protection on uneven desert footing at the viewing site.
spring
Camera with tripod (optional)
Useful for long-exposure astrophotography if allowed by the operator and not disruptive to others.
summer