Night time fluorescent Rockhounding Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
This is the night time version of our rock hounding tour. This will lasts one hour , and you will explore two great spots. You will follow in your car although there is some room in the guide’s vehicle as well. Using a provided UV light we will find fluorescent calcite and other minerals like willemite, scheelite, sphaelerite, opal and agate. Keep whatever you find, a bag will be provided. You will also be learning all about the history of Bisbee and the geology associated with this rich mining area.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Copper Queen Post Office
We meet outside the oldest library in Arizona
Warren Ballpark
The oldest ball park in Arizona is right next to one of our rockhounding spots
What‘s Included
Rockhounding spots
Options
Night time fluorescent Rockhounding Tour
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it!!
Curious60846659470,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a blast! Knowledgeable guy and just an all around fun experience. Worth it!
Glowing rocks!
Curiosity42521667783,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Sean rocks! Haha. He was welcoming and very knowledgeable about the geology, particularly fluorescent rocks in the area. The sodalite in particular lit up like embers in a fire. Just phenomenal! The background of a clear, star studded night sky just added to the incredible Arizona atmosphere.!
Easy and fun
robineZ4370BQ,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I had a great time. Not too long or short. Guide was friendly and obviously enjoys these tours. Ready to book the day tour...discount coupon for a second tour with him.
Fun, accessible, all-ages geology tour
Curiosity05721906949,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun, accessible, all-ages geology tour. Shawn is extremely knowledgable, enthusiastic, and put a lot of thought into designing a night rock-hounding tour that's safe and accessible to people of all ages and geology knowledge.
Searching for Desert Treasures
GrandTour317261,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We thought this tour sounded none we have ever gone on before and indeed it was. The meeting place, time and expectations were very clearly laid out in the details of the ticket. It was fun to be out exploring in the desert in the dark. We learned about the names of the minerals in the rocks and were able to pick up samples during the tour. We used blacklights to identify different rocks. My husband is a beginner lapidarest and really enjoyed the search. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the rock formations.
Awesome
F499TDlauriem,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I LOVED THE EXPERIENCE ! And Sean, (the tour guide), was very knowledgeable and informative. Next time I am in Bisbee I definitely plan to go again ,but do both the day and night tour next time.
Excellent! Great with kids… very knowledgeable of rocks and locale
810gregl,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide! Very knowledgeable of local area and geology. Knew where to go very efficient ! Would go again!!! He had excellent UV lights really made the rocks pop at night .. A MUST DO!
Great nightttime activity
Adam S,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun, unique experience. Very knowledgable! It isn’t just organisms that can phosphoresce, who knew the rocks beneath us can too….
Glowing good fun!
204alisar,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean was very knowledgeable and this was a great experience for all of us. We went to three sites and found some amazing glowing minerals which we were able to take home. My 12 year old loved it. Highly recommended!
Wow! Cooler than expected!
marionwZ5513RS,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Super fun, really informational. We found a lot of very cool glowing rocks!!
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