Aquavia Lumina Review: The Night Walk at Wilderness Resort Is a Must

Visited June 2026

A glowing moon hanging above the lit forest trail at Aquavia Lumina in Wisconsin Dells

Aquavia Lumina was one of the highlights of our June 2026 trip. It's a nighttime walk through a sandstone canyon and forest at Wilderness Resort, lit up with projections, lights, lasers and music that tell a story as you go. It's beautiful, it's completely different from everything else in the Dells, and it runs every night of the year. If you're in town, it's a must.

Quick highlights

A one-mile night walk through a canyon and forest at Wilderness Resort, created by Moment Factory
Light projections, lasers, music and an original story along the trail
Takes 45 to 60 minutes
Open nightly year-round, starting at dusk
Tickets from $24.99 for ages 3 and up; kids 2 and under are free

Before you start

String lights and fire pits outside Aquavia Lumina — The gathering area outside the trail, with fire pits and string lights.

There's an outdoor gathering area near the start with fire pits and string lights, a nice spot to wait for your time slot. Right at the start of the trail, a lit map shows the journey you're about to take.

The Journey map at the start of Aquavia Lumina — The map of the journey at the trailhead.

What it's like

The trail winds along boardwalks and paths through the woods and down into the canyon, and every few minutes you walk into a new scene.

The lit trailhead at Aquavia Lumina — Heading into the forest.

A lit boardwalk through the woods at Aquavia Lumina — Much of the walk is on boardwalks.

Some of our favorite moments:

Projections on the canyon walls. Animals and scenes appear on the rock, like a deer that seems to step right out of the sandstone.
Glowing moons hanging between the trees, lighting up the trail below them.
A huge stag made of light standing in the forest, and a great photo spot.
Laser scenes where beams fill the trees above and around you.
Pillars of light that rise up out of the dark forest.

A deer projected onto the canyon wall at Aquavia Lumina — A deer projected onto the sandstone.

Pillars of light in the forest at Aquavia Lumina — Pillars of light along the path.

A glowing stag made of light in the forest at Aquavia Lumina — The stag of light.

An orange moon glowing in the trees at Aquavia Lumina — Each moon has its own color.

Green lasers filling the forest at Aquavia Lumina — The laser scene.

The canyon boardwalk lit at night at Aquavia Lumina — The boardwalk into the canyon.

A boardwalk lit in blue at Aquavia Lumina — One of the last scenes on the trail.

Who it's best for

Families with kids who can handle a walk. The trail is about a mile of gravel paths and boardwalks with some steep sections, so it's not great for strollers.
Couples and groups looking for an evening plan that isn't a bar or an arcade.
Winter visitors who don't mind the cold. It runs all year, so bundle up from November to March.

Tips

Book ahead. Time slots can sell out on busy nights.
Go after dark. Later time slots in summer mean darker skies and brighter scenes.
Wear good shoes. The trail is gravel, uneven and steep in spots.
Dress for the weather. It's outdoors, and the canyon gets cool at night even in summer.
Check the weather. It can close in severe weather, and canceled tickets get a voucher to return.
Charge your phone. You'll want photos, and night mode helps a lot.

Practical details

Location: Wilderness Resort, 39 Hillman Rd, Lake Delton, WI
Hours: nightly from dusk, year-round
Length: about 1 mile, 45 to 60 minutes
Tickets: from $24.99 (ages 3 and up); 2 and under free
Website: aquavialumina.com

Our verdict

Aquavia Lumina is beautiful, a little magical, and unlike anything else in the Dells. Pair it with a waterpark day or dinner nearby, and save it for after dark. It's a must-do.

More evening ideas

See rainy day things to do, things to do in Wisconsin Dells and the Dells in winter.