Stargazing Tour: Experience Ancient Sky with Modern Tech

Embark on a stargazing tour like no other, combining ancient sky knowledge with modern technology. Experience the night sky through GEN3 Military Night Vision Binoculars and capture stunning long exposure photos of the Milky Way with your smartphone.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • West Entrance Station - Let’s Go Stargazing Tours in Joshua Tree Tonight
    We will be taking a fun and wildly different look at the night sky, one filled with laughter, suspense, wonderment, spiritual connection, story telling along with the occasional “WOW” moments
    Connect and Experience the Stars the way our Native American Ancestors did, But with…
What's Included
  • Gen 3 AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles
  • Laser pointers provided
  • Binoculars available for enhanced viewing
  • Comfortable seating with chairs
  • Hand sanitizer for hygiene maintenance
What's Not Included
  • There are no Bathrooms
Additional Information

We’ll present a unique and entertaining perspective of the night sky, replete with humor, suspense, admiration, spiritual interaction, and storytelling, interspersed with moments of astonishment.
Join us in witnessing the cosmos like our Native American forebears, yet with the advantage of cutting-edge technology. Through the use of GEN3 Military Night…

Location
West Entrance Station
Directions given here are the general area not the actual viewing location. We will contact you 24hrs before your tour to work out exact meeting location based on viewing conditions the night of your tour. Please note our viewing locations are about a 90 minute drive from the Palm Springs area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amierie
Oct 26, 2024
You'll never look at the sky the same - This was hands-down the highlight of our three week stay in Joshua Tree (which is saying a lot because JT is absolutely stunning!). We had a great time with Tony and Cuz and the other guests for the evening. Tony is an excellent story teller and we feel we got to build a new connection with the cosmos. Shout out to Molli for all the logistics and super responsiveness / ease of booking. Book it - you won't regret it.
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Staceybj4077il
Oct 11, 2024
Experience and photo of a lifetime - This experience with Tony was way beyond what we could have imagined. I brought my 81 year old client and my mother to see Joshua Tree and learn about the stars. Well done everyone. The experience was top notch from start to finish and don't get me started about all the information TONY knew.... Well for sure do this again... A little tip, you should do it when the moon is at its lowest in light as you will see so so much more an deeper into space.....
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F5353fxmichelen
Oct 11, 2024
Relaxing stargazing - This was a fun and informative evening of stargazing! Tony and Kevin are wonderful guides! Getting to see a few nebula and a globular cluster was a treat! Thank you for the awesome photos too!
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Pjaiya
Oct 5, 2024
An unforgettable night with the stars - I had such an amazing time on this trip. Tony and Cuz created an absolutely magical experience. The night vision goggles gave a glimpse into the sky that would otherwise have been impossible. Tony passed on his knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors with such generosity. I have never been able to remember constellations, but he had such a unique way of imparting information about star formations that I still remember what he taught us. His approach to teaching mixes a childlike curiosity with an age old wisdom that we have lost over time. All in all, this is an experience I highly recommend. I hope to go again soon! To top it off, at the end, we all got to take photos and in my solo pic, the camera captured a shooting star!
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B9183fcjosephc
Sep 26, 2024
An Amazing way to experience the universe in Joshua Tree - We had an incredible experience with Tony & Molli they were excellent throughout the process. They helped point us in the right direction to get into Joshua Tree and see some great sights on the way to the Star Tour. Tonys enthusiasm was infectious and we were left hanging on his every word. From his explanation to the technology we were using to his stories from our older brothers and sisters. To how he used the stars to navigate in his professional life. We didn’t see a UFO but we got incredibly lucky and saw a SpaceX Rocket streak across the sky near the end of our tour. We did this to make a memory for our 1st anniversary and my wife and I were “star struck” with our experience thank you both so much!
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Voyager67581534913
Sep 11, 2024
Once in a Lifetime, Mind Blowing Perspective on the Skies - This was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken, in Sky Nation or otherwise. Molli’s communication was clear and concise leading up to the tour. Tony’s enthusiasm is contagious and his knowledge knows no bounds. Cuz lined up some of the most incredible viewing and gave insight to the true science in the astros. Stories were customized to where we were from and our background so this was truly a one of a kind experience. The gear you use are things you may never get to try and viewing the skies through night vision is truly something to behold. I will absolutely do this again, as I don’t think one visit is nearly enough with these consummate experts.
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729khalidz
Sep 4, 2024
Magical Stargazing Experience! - My wife and I, newlyweds, had an unforgettable stargazing experience with Tony and Kevin. Their knowledge and enthusiasm were contagious! We loved the comfortable zero-gravity chairs and breathtaking views. A highlight was when Tony pointed out a binary star system in the Little Dipper, sharing a romantic story that made the moment truly special. The Unistellar telescope images were stunning. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable experience!
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Mikejaz
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing Star Gazing night - We had an amazing experience. We had the tour in early August when it was darkest. After weeks of clear skies we arrived to a cloud sat right above us. In fairness, Tony offered to cancel and give us a full refund. All the attendees said no as we could still see a lot of stars. Luckily, the skies cleared and it was amazing. You meet in the middle of Joshua Tree park at a parking lot just before dark. Tony and Cuz set up an area with minimal lighting, binoculars, telescope and reclining chairs. The best thing is the Military Grade night vision goggles. You can see thousands of stars and the Milky way. There were constant shooting stars to see. Cuz uses the telescope to find some huge constellations and takes photos which are later emailed to you. Tony has so much knowledge and they are both so friendly. This was the highlight of our trip to California!
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Cheric454
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing experience - This was one of the best family experiences we have had. We loved all the stories and of course the view of the stars was fabulous. We highly recommend Tony - an unforgettable night. And we're so excited to dive into his book recommendations!
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R4419gtemmap
Jul 19, 2024
A fun learning adventure in the desert sky with incredible photos. - This was an incredible experience. I saw so many shooting stars and learned more about the night sky than I thought possible. Tony has so much knowledge about stories of the stars from cultures all over the world. I was entertained and also feel like I can read the sky at least a little now. Tony and his cousin looked after our group and made us feel comfortable in the night desert. The photo takeaways are incredible. The emails and directions were clear and helpful. The next time I'm in Joshua Tree I will do this again, because I know Tony has so much more to share. Thank you!!
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From $183
up to 4 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).