Stargazing in Sequoia National Park

Overview

When looking to the stars, everyone from the youngest child to most learned astronomer knows they are peering into mystery. This is your chance to have your own personal orientation to the nightly spectacle you have wondered about for so long! Sequoia National Park has some of the darkest skies in California and is the ideal location to let your curiosity lead you to an unforgettable experience.

City: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $200.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $200.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Chairs, cozy sitting blanket and hand warmers will be available

Your guide will have a space laser pointer, free planispheres, binoculars, red flashlight

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (6)

Gerallyn_F

Jun 2022

Krista was excellent!! My family all had a wonderful and informative evening looking and learning about the night sky. My 8 year old was engaged and fascinated! Highly recommend this to anyone, another perspective of the park as well.

jimnlindav

Sep 2021

Awesome! That is the best one-word description of Krista Simonic of Sequoia Guides I can imagine. But the superlatives would keep on flowing if I thought that would be enough. It isn’t. Krista is a young lady that never met a stranger. Personable? Absolutely. But the real treat you get when you use Sequoia Guides is knowledge. Krista grew up in the area and, as she said, used the park and forest as her playground. She is a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge regarding the trees, wildlife, and history of the park. We split open a fir tree needle and enjoyed the aroma, we learned about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their stewardship of the Park, we learned how to tell where a ground squirrel had breakfast, we now know why giant sequoias endure fire, we know what a fire scar is, we saw a virtually hollow sequoia that still thrives, we know why and how some sequoias grow together (twin trees), we know why sequoia branches seem to always start many feet up the tree, we got some sequoia seeds to take home, we saw a marmot because she knows where they live, we now know the “scat song” (I bet you don’t )and so much more. We learned more in 6 short hours and had the most fascinating time with Krista. But wait, there’s more! Krista also provides an absolutely breathtaking star gazing adventure. Have you seen satellites moving across the night sky? Do you know the area of the sky that planets can be seen? Can you spot those ever-moving constellations? Do you know the myths behind the constellations? Do you have your very own Planisphere and know how to use it? Do you know just how fascinating the night sky is when you are informed? This young lady knows all of it and she shares with such enthusiasm that you are brought into her world while laying back and being amazed with her knowledge of the sky. I could go on and on and you would probably stop reading. But this one thing you need to know. If you don’t use Sequoia guides when visiting Sequoia National Park you are missing one of life’s best experiences. I mean that sincerely.

156kendalg

Apr 2021

Krista is a scam artist, she will take your money, lie to your face and show a blatant disregard for your safety, even the safety of a 3 year old child

Response from Host

Dec 2022

I am sorry you did not show up for your tour or contact me. As a reminder, the cancellation policy requires advance notice. Wishing you all the best on your future adventures.