The Experience

Adventure awaits under the desert sky.

Your two-hour stargazing experience begins in Joshua Tree, CA during astronomical twilight as the last rays of the sun fade completely behind the horizon and the sky settles into a dark, inky blue studded with thousands of brilliant stars.

Relax in your own mini outdoor living room, complete with chairs, blankets, and giant outdoor pillows. Treat yourself to an indulgent snack and cool bottled water while you settle in and get comfortable.

Take a journey with your Sky Guide across the entire night sky.

Listen to millennia-old stories from around the world. Learn about the science uncovering the mysteries of our universe. See the awe-inspiring celestial phenomena that have kept us asking questions for thousands of years.

Special requests? Want to revisit a planet or star cluster? Just ask. If it’s in season, your Sky Guide will help you find it.

What you’ll see

The night sky constantly shifts as the Earth orbits the Sun, which means each stargazing experience is unique. But no matter the season, you can expect to see beautiful constellations, star clusters, and our nearest galaxies.

What's Included

Two-hour stargazing tour with an experienced Sky Guide
Large 10" telescope with computerized tracking
Digital telescope for detailed deep-sky views
Binoculars
Ice cold bottled water
Picnic basket full of sweet and savory snacks
Outdoor pillows
Chairs
Blankets

NOT INCLUDED: Transportation. Once you book your tour, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your tour details and the Google Maps link for directions to the tour site.

Tour Location

Let us help you escape the glow and glare of city lights. We chose Hidden Valley for its dark sky and wide-open views where you’ll see deeper into our universe than you ever thought possible. Once you book your tour, we’ll share a Google Maps link to your tour site in your confirmation email.

Hidden Valley combines the many beauties of Joshua Tree National Park - its signature trees, unique rock formations, and a wide-open sky. Hike a few trails or enjoy dinner at the Joshua Tree Saloon and then meet your Sky Guide for your evening tour.

This is our primary tour location inside the national park. If this site is fully booked, please contact us for any additional availability!

Estimated driving time from Palm Springs: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Estimated driving time from Joshua Tree: 35 minutes

What to Wear

Footwear: Close-toed shoes or hiking sandals.

Summer: Shorts and a t-shirt.

Fall/Spring: Jeans, t-shirt, sweatshirt or jacket, light scarf.

Winter: Warm pants, thermal underlayer (recommended), long-sleeve shirt/sweater, jacket, thick socks, gloves, scarf, hat. Desert temperatures can drop to 30 degrees at night. Please dress very warmly to stay comfortable during the tour.

The Stars Are Calling, and We Must Go