Phoenix Mountains Preserve Night Glow Hike
Overview
On this unique experience, you'll explore the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix under a canopy of darkness. Armed with a UV flashlight, you’ll uncover scorpions—their exoskeletons aglow in mesmerizing blue-green hues—and other cool things that glow at night. City lights twinkle in the distance, while above, a canvas of moon and stars unfolds. It’s a dance between the earthly and the cosmic, leaving you both humbled and exhilarated.
What's Included
- Immersive learning
- Ultraviolet flashlights
- Scenic views
- Expert guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
3143 East Puget Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85028, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for anyone with poor night vision.
- Not recommended for anyone bad knees or ankles.
- Not recommended for anyone who cannot walk 2 miles on rugged, hilly terrrain without assistance
- Not recommended for anyone with poor balance.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to walk 2 miles on rugged, hilly terrain.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-477826P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Immersive learning.
- Ultraviolet flashlights.
- Scenic views.
- Expert guide.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Phoenix Mountains Preserve Night Glow Hike is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for anyone with poor night vision.
- Not recommended for anyone bad knees or ankles.
- Not recommended for anyone who cannot walk 2 miles on rugged, hilly terrrain without assistance
- Not recommended for anyone with poor balance.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Phoenix Mountains Preserve Night Glow Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Immersive learning
- Ultraviolet flashlights
- Scenic views
- Expert guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for anyone with poor night vision.
- Not recommended for anyone bad knees or ankles.
- Not recommended for anyone who cannot walk 2 miles on rugged, hilly terrrain without assistance
- Not recommended for anyone with poor balance.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to walk 2 miles on rugged, hilly terrain.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
