# StargazingSedona.com - Sedona stargazing tours, compared

> Independent guide to stargazing tours in Sedona, Arizona: telescope tours, a storytelling tour, UFO / night
> vision goggle tours and private night hikes and jeep rides. What each includes, where it meets, live ratings
> and from-prices, and how the moon and weather affect a night. Not affiliated with any tour operator or Viator.

Site: https://stargazingsedona.com
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: United States (Sedona, Arizona).

## Verified facts

- Sedona was named the world's eighth International Dark Sky Community in 2014 by the International Dark-Sky
  Association (now DarkSky International). Outdoor lights are shielded and aimed down.
- Flagship: Sedona Stargazing Tour, listed on Viator as 'Award Winning Sedona Stargazing' (162351P6, operator Sedona Star Gazing / Evening Sky Tours):
  about 1 h 15 min, up to 30 travelers; laser-pointer constellation tour, large GPS telescopes, binoculars,
  chairs, blankets and parka jackets. No transport; meeting point Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona AZ 86336; the
  operator places its site in the Big Park / Village of Oak Creek area, about 20 minutes from central Sedona.
- The operator's own site lists $117 per adult, $76 per child (12 and under), private tour $1,200 for up to 6;
  direct bookings refundable more than 12 hours before. On Viator: from $127 per person, free cancellation
  up to 24 hours before.
- Flagship start times (operator): Nov-Apr 7:30 and 9 pm; May-Aug 9 and 10:30 pm; Sep 8:30 and 10 pm;
  Oct 8 and 9:30 pm. Times can change on the day for weather.
- Moon: the operator advises avoiding the 4 nights before the full moon and the full moon night for a
  star-filled sky. The Sedona UFO Tours night tour does not operate around the full moon.
- Weather: every tour listed requires good weather; a weather cancellation on Viator means a different date
  or a full refund.
- Arizona monsoon season (National Weather Service definition): June 15 to September 30.

## Tours listed on this site

All booking links are Viator affiliate links (partner ID P00318890). The site earns a commission at no
extra cost to the reader and says so at https://stargazingsedona.com/affiliate-disclosure/.
Prices are 'from' prices in USD at the last build and move.

- Sedona Stargazing Tour (Dark-sky site near the Village of Oak Creek (drive yourself)) - from $127 per person, 1 h 15 min, rated 4.3 from 977 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/sedona-stargazing-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Award-Winning-Sedona-Stargazing-with-TripAdvisor-Hall-of-Fame-Company/d750-162351P6
- Small-Group Stargazing with Telescopes (Dark-sky sites within a half-hour drive of Sedona) - from $125 per person, 1 h 15 min, rated 4.7 from 59 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/small-group-telescope-stargazing/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Stargazing-Tour-with-Telescopes-and-Video-Astronomy-in-Sedona/d750-483700P2
- Night Sky Star Story & Galaxy Tour (End of Cultural Park Place, West Sedona) - from $100 per person, 2 h 5 min, rated 4.6 from 294 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/night-sky-star-story-galaxy-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/The-Night-Sky-Galaxy-and-Star-Story-Tour/d750-321860P2
- Private Night Hike & Stargazing (Sedona trails, with lodging pickup) - from $225 per person, min. 3, 4 hours, rated 5.0 from 21 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/private-night-hike-stargazing/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Sedona-Night-Hike-and-Stargazing/d750-5506398P8
- Sedona UFO & Stargazing Night Tour (Viewing spots near Fay Canyon (drive yourself)) - from $175 per person, 1 h 45 min, rated 4.4 from 273 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/sedona-ufo-night-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Sedona-UFO-Night-Tour/d750-185508P1
- UFO Tour with Your Own Night Vision Goggles (Location texted the day before) - from $160 per person, 1 hour, rated 4.3 from 51 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/ufo-tour-night-vision-goggles/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Angelic-Star-UAP-UFO-Night-Vision-Tour/d750-103767P8
- Private 4x4 Jeep Stargazing Tour (Departs West Sedona, out toward Seven Canyons) - from $219 per person, min. 2, 2 hours, rated 4.6 from 15 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/private-4x4-jeep-stargazing/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Private-Nighttime-Stargazing-Tour-Best-in-Sedona/d750-3925P14
- Gentle Red Rock Range Jeep Tour (Departs 204 N State Route 89A, Sedona) - from $114 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.6 from 162 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Free cancellation 24 h. Page: https://stargazingsedona.com/tours/red-rock-range-jeep-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sedona/Sedona-Red-Rock-Range-Jeep-Tour/d750-3272P16

## Guide pages

- https://stargazingsedona.com/guides/sedona-stargazing-tour-prices/ - What Sedona stargazing tours cost in 2026: the $127 telescope tour, $125 small group, $100 star stories, private options, and when booking direct is cheaper.
- https://stargazingsedona.com/guides/best-time-stargazing-sedona/ - When to stargaze in Sedona: the moon phase to avoid, tour start times by month, the summer monsoon, and how to plan around clouds.
- https://stargazingsedona.com/guides/sedona-ufo-tour-vs-telescope-tour/ - Sedona UFO tours or a telescope stargazing tour? Night vision goggles vs telescopes, prices, ages, where they meet and who each one suits.
- https://stargazingsedona.com/guides/what-to-wear-stargazing-sedona/ - What to wear and bring for a Sedona stargazing tour: warm layers, closed shoes, your own drink, and what the tours lend you, like parkas and blankets.
- https://stargazingsedona.com/guides/sedona-stargazing-with-kids/ - Which Sedona stargazing tours suit kids: minimum ages, child rates, late start times, accessibility and tips to keep children happy under the stars.
- https://stargazingsedona.com/guides/sedona-dark-sky/ - Why Sedona is a top stargazing town: its 2014 International Dark Sky Community status, shielded lights, dark tour sites and what that means for your night.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-11: https://stargazingsedona.com/blog/sedona-stargazing-moon-calendar-2026-27/ - New and full moon dates in Arizona time to April 2027, the nights Sedona tour operators say to skip, and which tour still works under a bright moon.
- 2026-10-11: https://stargazingsedona.com/blog/sedona-meteor-showers-2026-27/ - Orionids, Taurids, Leonids, Geminids, Ursids and Quadrantids in 2026-27: peak dates, moonlight at each peak and which Sedona tours line up with them.
- 2026-10-11: https://stargazingsedona.com/blog/sedona-stargazing-winter-2026-27/ - Sedona stargazing this winter: tour start times from November, how cold the nights get, Saturn and Jupiter in 2026-27, and which tours keep you warm.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Sedona's telescope stargazing tours do not include hotel pickup; guests drive to a dark site.
- UFO tours in Sedona use night vision goggles, not telescopes, and do not guarantee sightings.
- Eyepiece views of galaxies and nebulas are faint and grey; colourful images are long-exposure photographs.

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