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
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!!
Found some cool rocks!
gailbX7155AA,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Neat experience, any rock enthusiast would definitely enjoy the experience.
Night time fun with Sean
681pattic,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean was knowledgeable and informative. Our goal was to confirm that the flashlights we bought would show the rocks that we found because we wanted to bring them home to our grandchildren. Our flashlights did not work, but Sean was able to tell us about the filter we needed to buy to get it to work properly. We went with another couple and we had so much fun. I also found a scorpion and it lit up a brilliant blue. The scorpion was tiny so I wasn’t very intimidated.
Great family activity
elliotj428,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. The kids really enjoyed searching for all the different colors in the rocks. Sean knows his stuff and taught us a lot about how the rocks were made and how to tell what minerals are present from the color.
Glowing treasures and history!
Safari27794691470,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Night rockhounding with Sean was so much fun. We visited multiple locations and ended up coming home with a few bags of glow-in-the-dark treasures. What looks like an ordinary brown rock during the day suddenly fluoresces under different wavelengths of black light. Truly incredible to see in person. Sean was knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made the entire evening both educational and entertaining. We learned a ton, had great conversation, and genuinely enjoyed every minute. We would absolutely do this tour again. Highly recommend for anyone with even a remote interest in rocks, geology, or just unique nighttime adventures.
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