Compass Rose Dark Sky Excursion

Overview

Escape the city lights on a Thursday night adventure to Huntsville, Utah. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking dark skies at HALO Observatory, nestled in the mountains. Our expert guide will transport you from Salt Lake City in comfort, sharing fascinating local insights. At Compass Rose Lodge, marvel at the Milky Way with the naked eye, then explore the cosmos with HALO's powerful telescopes, including a state-of-the-art 16-inch Ritchey-Chrétien. Discover the wonders of the Andromeda Galaxy, distant nebulae, and more. This unforgettable experience will ignite your passion for the universe. This is a 4-hour tour inclusive of the drive from Salt Lake City to Huntsville, then back to Salt Lake City.

City: Salt Lake City

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $145.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $145.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Huntsville

Home of the HALO Observatory at Compass Rose Lodge.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (1)

Z5667ZPjadea

Dec 2024

Southwest Adventures charges $145 per person for this tour, while the lodge itself charges $20. When I questioned the difference in cost after our experience (I didn't initially know you could book directly through the lodge) they said "We have many people local to the Salt Lake area take our tour because they do not like to drive in the dark through the mountains." I promise, this drive is not treacherous, and not at all worth $125 per person to have them drive you (if you consider the Lodge's $20 your cost). Obviously you wouldn't want to drive up in a snow storm, but that wouldn't be a good day for stargazing anyway. Scott was awesome and so was Michelle who drove us, but please learn from us and don't get ripped off, this is an insane cost for what you're getting. We spent 45 minutes in the observatory and the rest of the time was spent touring the inn, which they don't outline in the itinerary. Absolutely do not recommend and will not utilize this company again. Although I would recommend driving up to the lodge (it's adorable) and taking the tour for $20.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for spending the time to inform us of your recent experience. We sincerely apologize for any gaps in service and hope to welcome you back to exceed expectations.