Yosemite Perseid Meteor Shower Package
Experience this awe-inspiring phenomenon at the High Sierra Tenaya Lodge, where the skies are clearer and virtually free of light pollution. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the year's most anticipated celestial events, when hundreds of rocky meteors fall across the sky.
The Yosemite Perseid Meteor Shower Package for two persons, starts from $749 and is offered only once, over the Peak Dates of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Available August 11 - 13. Additional adults and children may be added on.
Package includes the following:
-
Two Night's Accommodations in a Standard, Deluxe or Cottage Room
-
Meeting the Expert Astronomers & Stargazing with Tenaya's state-of-the-art Telescope on the first night
-
Bus Transportation To and From Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park on the second night
-
Astronomer Guides on the Bus and at Glacier Point
-
One Tenaya Lodge Tote Bag with One Night Sky Map, One Tenaya Lodge Fleece Blanket and Two Glow Sticks
-
Hot Beverages and Snacks at Glacier Point
MAKE A TENAYA LODGE VACATION PACKAGE RESERVATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
First Evening - August 11 (Package holders only)
8:45 P.M.: Stargazing- Tenaya Counties Patio & Lawn. Astronomer presentation begins at 9:00pm.
Wear layers, as it can be chilly when the sun goes down.
Second Evening - August 12 (Package holders and a-la-carte bookings)
8:15 P.M.: Registration opens- Tenaya Porte Cochere. Check-in to pick up Tote Bag with One Night Sky Map, One Tenaya Lodge Fleece Blanket and Two Glow Sticks
8:45 P.M.: Busses boarding - Tenaya Porte Cochere.
9:00 P.M.: Busses depart Tenaya Lodge for Glacier Point in Yosemite. Busses will leave promptly for the 1hr. ride.
10:00 P.M: Sit back, relax and enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower with expert astronomers. Snacks and Hot Beverages available.
12:30 A.M: Busses boarding - Glacier Point Parking Area
1:00 A.M.: Busses depart Glacier Point for Tenaya Lodge.
Bring/wear layers, as it will be chilly when the sun goes down at Glacier Point's elevation. Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes.
Recommended to bring: Additional blanket, lawn chair or cushion to sit on, pillow, gloves, hat