Sedona Dark Sky Night Hike: Thermal imaging & sunset

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Free cancellation

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Duration3h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Thermal imaging monoculars let you see animals in the dark that your eyes can't reach.

A three-hour private guided night hike in Sedona combines sunset viewing with stargazing under the Dark Sky, led by a guide who chooses the trail based on your fitness level. The hike includes thermal and night vision monoculars with 4K cameras, headlamps, trail snacks, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and parking; private transportation picks you up and brings you back. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

The Experience

Three hours takes you from dusk into full darkness across a custom trail in Red Rock Country. Your private guide picks the route based on your fitness and interests—the difficulty ranges from easy to hard—so the hike fits what you can handle. You start at sunset, watching the sky shift through colors while your guide shows you places most visitors never reach. Once the light goes, the headlamps come on and the real night begins.

The thermal imaging monoculars are the difference here. They pick up heat signatures from animals over 1,500 feet away, letting you spot wildlife moving through the dark that would otherwise stay invisible. The 4K cameras built into them mean you can actually capture what you see instead of just remembering it. A black light and echolocation detector round out the gear, tuned to the creatures that come alive after sunset. Along the way, your guide points out edible and medicinal plants, geological features, and the desert life adapted to this landscape.

Inclusions cover the practical side: Red Rock Pass parking, private transportation both ways, a private hiking guide, headlamps and night vision gear, trail snacks (granola bar, fruit leather, nuts, jerky, and more), bottled water, LaCroix sparkling water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and weather gear like hoodies or beanies depending on the season. Dietary restrictions are accommodated with snack substitutions. After the hike, the team provides free maps if you want to plan self-guided hikes on your own.

What’s included

Red Rock Pass parking fees.
private transportation to and from your location.
a private hiking guide who customizes the trail to your fitness level.
thermal and night vision monoculars with 4K cameras, headlamps, a black light, and an echolocation detector.
packaged trail snacks and bottled water.
50UPF hoodies, 30SPF sunscreen, cooling spray, and insect repellent.
cold weather gear including beanies, gloves, and neck gaiters.
LaCroix sparkling water.
and free self-guided hike maps after your experience.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Trail Lovers Excursions

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want thermal imaging to spot nocturnal animals and a private guide who adjusts the trail difficulty to your fitness level, so you can focus on sunset photography and stargazing rather than route-finding.