Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
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
Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
What To Expect
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.
Options
Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour
What‘s Included
Live Telescope Viewing
Hot Cocoa
Hand Warmers
Binoculars
Propane Heaters
Take-Home Deep Sky Photographs
Camp Chairs
Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Park pass
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
90 min stargazing tour
ericacL3548UU,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Zeke was awesome! Great views of the stars.
Perfect end to the day
Gloria J,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to finished our day touring and exploring the park. The breathtaking scenery now highlighted at night.
Storytime with Stars
398miyukim,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a neat experience for the end of a long first day in Yosemite. We were offered chairs, or blankets to sit on, and hot cocoa. Our guide was friendly, accommodating, great with children, and a good storyteller. Our guide took an image of two galaxies colliding, located in a constellation some of their stories were centered upon and sent them to us to keep. I definitely recommend this to anyone, whether you’re going to Yosemite as a family, traveling solo, or with friends.
Beautiful night sky in Yosemite
Gloria J,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zeke was a wealth of information of the night sky to galactic portions. Not only over Yosemite but worldwide. Watching the sky grow dark in the meadow with the waterfall dimming in the foreground was perfect. Our small group was fully engaged and help add to the knowledge that Zeke shared. It was a perfect way to end our already amazing visit to Yosemite. Thank you Zeke
10/10 experience 🌠
abic454,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredibly intimate experience and worth the price. Zeke is a great storyteller, conversationalist, and we really enjoyed the laser he used to point out the stars and constellations. His assistant, Lexi, was also very charming and sweet. One major highlight was how accommodating he was with my now fiancé. He filmed the proposal in front of the beautiful Yosemite Valley waterfalls! We’ll never forget this.
Awesome experience with Zeke
tammykos22,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zeke is an awesome guide and very nice person. He is knowledgeable, helpful, entertaining and made the experience very enjoyable. I would book other adventurers with Zeke. Below are 2 picture from right before the stargazing as Zeke suggested we check these areas out while waiting for dark.
Star Talk with Zeke
Allison D,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful evening with Zeke and my boys learning about the Yosemite evening sky and all its beauty. Location was prime, sky was clear and the stars were shinning. Guide was entertaining and educated which made for great conversation and kept the attention of my 14 and 17 y.o. The tech was crazy and we have a phenomenal pic we can't wait to show others. Chairs. blankets, heaters and hot chocolate provided. Was a great way to wind down the day.
Really enjoyed this
Scott G,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Prepare to learn something. Bring a jacket. Great experience for everyone in our family from adult to teen.
City Girls in Yosemite
lenoreh439,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Its a little daunting to travel around Yosemite when it gets dark but it was completely worth it! No light pollution and guided help to find and listen to the tales of the universe with clear sky views and sounds of the surrounding nature. Directions made easy. Thank you so much!
Add this tour to your Yosemite Itinerary
684KatieB,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most memorable activities during our week-long trip in Yosemite was spending an evening under the stars on the stargazing tour. The park is already an awe-inspiring place, but spending an evening under the stars in the middle of it was really special. I would recommend trying to fit this tour into your Yosemite trip. Zeke is a very personable, thoughtful, and knowledgeable person and tour guide. He offers up a very well-curated tour full of interesting stories and facts about the night sky and the park that would be a shame to miss.
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