Our tour options are described below. Tours are available Thursday to Sunday most weeks, or weekdays by special arrangement; contact us for specific date availability.
Use the below info to contact us for any other questions!
Book a tour via text (fastest response)
Send a message to 415-226-9676. (If sending from an international number, please send your inquiry by email instead.)
Please include your preferred dates, number of people, and ages of attendees.
Book a tour via email
Contact us at tours@stardustastrotours.com
Please include your preferred dates, number of people, and ages of attendees.
Note that transportation is typically not included; we'll give you a location to meet with your own car. For all tours, final cost will be sent to you by emailed invoice once we discuss your tour and must be paid in advance to reserve your tour date/time.
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Urban LV Astroparty
(approx. 2-3 hours total; city sky— not dark)
We come to you (anywhere in Southern Nevada)— providing gear, expertise, and a chance for you to enjoy the stars and planets with your own eyes through telescopes.
This tour is available most days. Note that while location is convenient, you won't have the benefit of a dark sky like the other tours.
Duration: Approximately 2.5-3 hours
Location: Urban area within Southern Nevada - we'll coordinate with you. Darkness rating: Bortle 8-9
What you'll see: Only a few stars will be visible with the naked eye; the Milky Way will need a darker sky— try one of our other tours! You will see: telescopic views of stars, planets, the moon, and a few deep sky objects (based on season and moon phase)
Age requirement: 8 and up
Urban LV Astroparty Cost: Price is per person, up to 10, with a minimum charge - please contact us with details. (Text is quickest!)
Special events such as lunar eclipses or meteor showers may be higher.
We will invoice you for the total amount once we finalize the details. Pay the invoice to reserve your spot.
Dark Sky Discovery Tour/ Lunar & Celestial Highlights Tour
(approx. 5 hours total; moderately dark sky)
Escape to one of our dark locations for a guided astronomy adventure under Nevada's dark skies.
This tour is available most days. Note that moonless nights will focus more on deep sky objects; moonlit nights will focus more on planets/the moon/brighter objects.
Duration: Approximately 5 hours (3+ hours of observing + 2 hours of total travel)
Location: Dark Sky location approximately 60 to 70 minutes from Las Vegas. Darkness rating: Bortle 4
What you'll see: The Milky Way (when in season). Telescopic views of stars, planets, and deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulas, clusters, galactic goodies based on season and moon phase)
Age requirement: 10 and up
Dark Sky Discovery Tour Cost: Price is per person, up to 10, with a minimum charge - please contact us with details. (Text is quickest!)
Special events such as lunar eclipses or meteor showers may be higher.
We will invoice you for the total amount once we finalize the details. Pay the invoice to reserve your spot.
Venture further into dark sky territory for an immersive and unparalleled view of the cosmos and its secrets!
This tour is only available Thursdays through Sundays (weekdays by appointment) and during the darkest nights of the month based on phase of the moon.
Duration: Approximately 7+ hours (3-4 hours of observing + 3 hours of total travel)
Location: Dark Sky location approximately 90 minutes from Las Vegas. Darkness rating: Bortle 3
What you'll see: Vivid Milky Way (when in season). Telescopic views of stars, planets, and a special focus on spectacular deep sky treasures of the night sky.
Age requirement: 10 and up
Super Dark Sky Immersive Tour Cost: Price is per person, up to 10, with a minimum charge - please contact us with details. (Text is quickest!)
Special events such as lunar eclipses or meteor showers may be higher.
We will invoice you for the total amount once we finalize the details. Pay the invoice to reserve your spot.
Custom Tours, Photography Workshops, and Experiences
Overnight camping/astronomy tours, night sky photography workshops, dates not matching your schedule, or something else you have in mind? Contact us with details and we'll help arrange your unforgettable cosmic adventure!
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