• Sedona - Credentials continued: The operator has passionately lived, adventured, and explored this area. The reviews of the Experiential and Scientific Vortex Tour, also advertised on this Viator site, reflect this passion. The Night Sky Tour is a remarkable extension of the Vortex Tour, offering a culmination of three decades of exploration, synchronistic experiences, and encounters with incredible teachers from diverse backgrounds. The operator believes the stories and information shared on this Night Sky Tour are invaluable, and would have gladly paid much more for such insights back in 2005 when starting as a professional guide. If this resonates with you, thank you for your interest!

The company is named Adventure Explore and Soar. Due to an unresolvable technical issue at the site’s launch, the site name is the operator’s name rather than the company’s. However, this seems fitting and perhaps meant to be.

• Sedona - IF THE WEATHER IS CLOUDY: Clouds are rare in Sedona at night, with only an average of 17 inches of rainfall annually. However, it can occur. Some guests worry about cloudy weather on the tour night, especially within the 24-hour cancellation policy window. This information aims to reassure you. IF IT’S CLOUDY ON YOUR TOUR NIGHT, YOU CAN CANCEL FOR A FULL REFUND AT YOUR DISCRETION, DESPITE THE 24-HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY. YOU CAN EVEN COMPLETE THE TOUR AND STILL REQUEST A REFUND. The goal is to allow the tour to proceed, as clouds often clear just before the tour, creating a beautiful night due to the “micro climate chimney winds” from Oak Creek Canyon that change direction at night and often disperse the clouds.

• Sedona - Credentials: The operator has been conducting night sky tours for over six years, adding it to Viator in June 2022. A lifelong night sky enthusiast, the operator has participated in numerous star tours and pondered extensively about space and the cosmos. The astronomy presented includes favorite concepts from the vast starscape, which are sure to amaze. Storytelling is enhanced by a love for sharing these tales. Additionally, the operator is a musician, actor, dancer, practices MMA, climbs, swims, runs, plays basketball, and engages in various physical activities that contribute to a lively presentation. Falling in love with Sedona in 1996, the operator moved from Indiana that same year and began professional tour guiding in 2005, conducting thousands of tours. The operator is a well-known guide and guide trainer in Sedona, particularly at Safari Tours.

• Sedona - This engaging and entertaining tour is threefold: (1) Greek and local indigenous constellation star stories (2) Phenomenal astronomical aspects of the cosmos focusing on what is visible to the naked eye and the perspective from Earth as we travel through space, our solar system, and galaxy (3) Connections to the daytime tour, The Experiential And Scientific Vortex Tour. The stars reveal some of its fascinating history. Join us under the cool night sky and prepare to “meet the Stars,” aiming to enhance your connection with them.

UNIQUE THIS WEEK: The Milky Way will be visible, and visibility will be excellent since the moon will not be up during the hours when the stars are at their brightest!

Please dress warmly in the fall and winter months. Blankets and hand warmers will be provided.

There is no hiking involved in this tour. We remain at one location with chairs available for seating.

Please refrain from bringing pets.

Thank you so much!

• Seating arrangements with chairs and blankets
• Use of laser pointer for star identification
• Planisphere provided for easy navigation of the night sky
• Constellation images displayed on a large screen
• Geo poster to illustrate complex concepts visually
• Kokopelli culture sharing session
• Play-Doh activity to create your own Milky Way
• Hula-Zodiac demonstration connecting dance and astronomy
• Planetary size models for a hands-on experience

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