Our tour options are described below. Contact us for specific date availability.
Use the below info to contact us for any other questions!
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, location (Las Vegas area or Death Valley), number of people, and ages of attendees.
Contact us at tours@stardustastrotours.com
Please include your preferred dates, location (Las Vegas area or Death Valley), number of people, and ages of attendees.
Mig Ponce, owner, Stardust Astrotours®. Photo by nataniels.com
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. All tours include a no-risk weather guarantee: tours are fully refundable in the event of cancellation due to unfavorable weather.
(approx. 5 hours total)
Our signature tour. Escape to one of our dark locations for a guided astronomy adventure under Nevada's dark skies.
The program adapts to what is visible by night and season: moon and planets on moonlit nights; deep-sky objects and Milky Way on darker nights. We guarantee at least 3 hours at the location.
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
Pricing:
Price is per person, up to 10, with a minimum charge - please contact us with details including dates and number of people. (Text is quickest!).
For astronomy die-hards:
A more remote, dark-sky experience may be available by request on select moonless weekend nights.
This is a longer outing to Bortle 3 skies, approximately 7-8 hours including travel to and from Las Vegas, and intended for serious deep sky enthusiasts.
Ask about availability when you inquire.
(an exclusive astronomy experience under one of America's darkest skies)
Experience Death Valley’s extraordinary night sky through a large telescope with an experienced astronomer as your private guide. Each program is tailored to your group, the season, and the evening’s best celestial sights.
Because your guide travels from Las Vegas and typically stays overnight for this dedicated destination experience, custom pricing includes the guide’s travel, lodging, and program logistics.
Contact us with your dates, lodging, and group details for availability and a custom proposal.
Location:
Death Valley National Park area; exact arrangements coordinated with your lodging and itinerary
Darkness rating: Bortle 2
Experience:
Private and tailored to your group.
Duration:
Customized; typically an extended evening of guided observing. Multi-night options are available.
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
Pricing:
Custom per-group proposal; includes required guide travel and overnight accommodations. Please contact us with details including dates and number of people. (Text is quickest!)
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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