FAQ
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Where are the Tours located: We split most of our time between Joshua Tree National Park and Sedona, AZ. Click on the tour you are interested in and you’ll see the dates we are in that area.
- Are the park fees included in the tour cost: No, entrance fees to Joshua Tree National Park are not included in your tour costs and will need to be paid upon entry into the park. Please remember the West Entrance (Joshua Tree entrance) is usually the busiest gate. For quicker entry consider using the Twentynine Palms entrance.
- Do you offer transportation: No, all guests self drive to our viewing locations.
- How does weather affect the tour: In the event we have to cancel a tour, due to inclement weather, guests receive a full refund.
Cancelation Policies and Refunds for Regularly Scheduled Tours
- Guests who cancel a booking more than 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Guests who cancel a booking 48-hours in advance of the planned start time will receive a voucher for the full amount paid that expires in one full calendar year from the original tour date. - For cancellations received within 24-hours of the tour start time, or for no shows, there will be no refund or credit offered of any kind.
Weather Cancelations - In the event we have to cancel a tour, due to weather conditions, guests receive a full refund.
Private Tour Cancelation Policies - On Private Tours NO refunds will be given if cancelled within 30 days of scheduled tour. Vouchers may be given on a case by case basis to be used within 1 calendar year.
- Do you allow pets: Guide dogs, adhering to State and Park rules, are always welcome. However we do not allow pets at the tours. We are huge dog LOVERS but because of the highly active wildlife populations, in both areas (snakes, coyotes, javelinas, etc.) We do not allow pets.
- How long is the Tour: 90 minutes is the short answer. The long answer is; we could go on all night. As a matter of fact if you did the tour 100 times you probably still wouldn’t hear much of the same information twice. Tony doesn’t run out of stories to tell before you run out of the capacity to hear them. Your mind just won’t be able to take in any more information. That’s the point of being AWEinspired you know when the night has captured you and at that point you just have to let the rest go and savor the moment. The night will speak to you, the cold, the wind, the heat, they will take their toll, for the moment, but the stories will Stalk you forever!
- What is the tour comprised of: You will be handling a variety of fun equipment to help you view the night sky and see the stars with less light pollution than you can with your naked eye. All while Tony, your guide, tells you stories of how Indigenous peoples from every area of the globe used the stars for everything from Spiritual practices to navigation. This is not an Astronomy tour please note we are not astronomers and our stories come from our travels around the world and things we have learned along the way. Our tours are about connecting to the night sky like our ancestors have done since the begining of time.
- Why Joshua Tree and Sedona: We are so blessed to have a couple dark sky communities left in California. Please everyone do your part in preserving this critical jewel! Visit darksky.org to learn more about Dark sky communities and the awesome things you can do around your house to make a difference tonight! Not only for your benefit of seeing the beauty of the night skies but also for the animals and birds who need the dark!
- Is there any hiking involved: No! We do our best to make sure all of our locations are as accessible as possible for all of our guests. You should expect no more than 20 yds from your car door to our comfortable chairs for those that require it. A lot of our guests choose to stand up and walk around with the equipment, that’s fine too!
- Are you off dirt roads: The majority of our tours are easily accessed by paved roads.
- How far are you from the Palm Springs area: Plan at least a 60-minute drive from the Palm Springs area to our tour locations.
- How far are you from Phoenix, AZ: Plan at least a 90-minute drive from the Phoenix International Airport
- Can I bring Food and Drinks to the tour: We totally get it. Most people imagine laying out a blanket with a picnic of Charcuterie and wine and watching the night sky evolve. That’s not us….. This is a very active, hands-on experience. You will be handling equipment the entire time so please save your munchies and drinks for after the tour.
- How should we dress: Dude… The desert is harsh! most nights are stunningly beautiful and then …. It’s either super hot, or really cold and it could be windy as well, so watch the weather and ask Molli what to expect on your night as it approaches. Also closed-toed shoes are always a good idea in the desert.
- Do you offer chairs: Yes
- How far in advance should I make my reservation: Due to the small intimate size of our groups It is not uncommon for us to be sold out 30 days in advance. Be sure to grab your spots so you don’t miss out!
- Do you have a waitlist if my date is currently unavailable: Absolutely! Feel free to leave us a message or text us with your name, the number of people in your party and the dates you were hoping for and we will put you on a cancellation list.
- How many people are typically in a tour: Ideally, we keep our group size to an intimate setting of no more than 8-10 guests. It’s very important for us to speak with guests individually and help them get what they’re looking for out of the night.
- Do you do large groups / private tours: Yes, we do offer private tours and we are able to facilitate large groups on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for more details 909-556-9024
- Are you photographers: Somewhere along the way people got the misconception we could help with Astro-photography… Absolutely not true! I have heard there are some great companies in the area who are dedicated to Astro photography be sure to check them out. We are stargazers and storytellers.