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Santa Barbara Stargazing Tour with PhD Student Guide

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Experience the night sky with a PhD-level astronomy guide who brings the cosmos to life through storytelling and expert insight.

Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling. View planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies through a high-powered telescope with guided explanations. Enjoy a comfortable, small-group experience with luxury transportation, hot drinks, and warm gear provided.

What's Included

  • Transportation via Mercedes Sprinter
  • High-powered telescope viewing
  • Blankets, jackets, and cold-weather gear
  • Guide gratuities
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209 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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Lake Cachuma

Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location, often Lake Cachuma, where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling.·PhD-guided stargazing experience ·High-powered telescope viewing ·Dark sky location away from city lights ·Transportation included ·Complimentary hot drinks ·Blankets and warm gear provided
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Barbara Stargazing Tour with PhD Student Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transportation via Mercedes Sprinter
  • High-powered telescope viewing
  • Blankets, jackets, and cold-weather gear
  • Complimentary hot drinks
  • PhD student guide
  • Guide gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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