In the heart of the world's driest desert, where low humidity and minimal light pollution create an exceptionally clear and starry sky, lies our astronomical observatory. Located just outside San Pedro de Atacama, this site offers the perfect setting to uncover the secrets of the cosmos.

ACTIVITIES DURING THE ASTRONOMY TOUR

During this experience, specialized guides will take you on a captivating journey through the starry sky, providing engaging explanations about the universe. Regardless of your level of astronomical knowledge, you'll enjoy a clear and accessible introduction to the mysteries of space.

Celestial Observation: Using high-precision telescopes, you will have the opportunity to observe a variety of celestial objects, including stars, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae, planets, and the moon, depending on the date and sky conditions.
Naked-Eye Exploration: With the assistance of laser pointers, guides will point out the main constellations, helping you understand their arrangement and significance in the night sky.
Astrophotography: Capture a unique memory of this experience with a portrait under the starry sky — a lasting souvenir of the Atacama sky.
Comfort and Relaxation: For a more enjoyable experience, participants will be provided with hot or cold beverages, blankets, and chairs, allowing them to comfortably enjoy the observation session.

INCLUDED:

Meeting point in San Pedro de Atacama and transfer to the observatory.
Astronomy guide in Spanish and English.
Naked-eye constellation observation with a laser pointer.
Celestial observation with manual and electronic telescopes.
Astrophotography session.
Hot or cold beverages, blankets, chairs, and restroom access.
Return transfer to your accommodation within the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama.

NOT INCLUDED:

Pickup in the ayllus of Cucuter, Tulor, Coyo, Solor, or Quitor.
Photographs during the full moon.

Schedule

Summer Time: 9:00 p.m. / Winter Schedule: 7:30 p.m.

Departure from meeting point, in San Pedro de Atacama

Guided observation with telescopes

Includes hot drink and wine and 1 night portrait photograph (sent by email) What to bring: Passengers should bring warm clothing suitable for wind and low temperatures, 1 liter of water per person.

Return to accommodation

Included

Transport Service
Bilingual Guide
Passenger Transportation Insurance
Consulting by a team of experts
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Management and coordination of requested services
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General Conditions

Service Security Conditions

Whether due to weather conditions or route conditions (roads) that do not offer the minimum guarantees of safety for safe operation, our provider reserves the right to cancel the service

Acceptance of Activity Risks

The passenger declares to know and understand the risks involved in participating in adventure tourism activities, which cannot be completely eliminated, even when there is compliance with security standards accredited by the service provider, which are intended to decrease the risks that the development of this activity involves.
It will be the duty of the adventure tourism service provider to inform of the conditions and requirements for the development of the activity, as well as, it is the duty of the participants who take an adventure tourism service to adequately inform themselves of the conditions in which the service is provided, of the minimum conditions that the participant must have before carrying out the activity and abide by the instructions that the company and guide in charge of the activity indicate.

Commercial Conditions

Cancellation Policies

Cancellations with 5 days or more before arrival: 100% refund.
Cancellations with 4 days or less before arrival are not eligible for a refund.

Other Conditions

Valid until December 31, 2025
Prices in United States Dollars (USD) are calculated from their value in Chilean Pesos (CLP) with the exchange rate of the day and may vary depending on the day the payment is made.
Entrance Tickets to The Parks or National Reserves are not included in the value of the Tour.
Valid rates for services at the indicated times.
Services apply with a minimum of passengers at the time of booking.
Rates per person subject to change.
For security and operational reasons, the schedules may be modified without prior notice.
In Excursions the collection is at the indicated hotel.
In transfer service, it applies from all hotels in San Pedro de Atacama (does not include Ayllus in the suburbs)
Excursions with bilingual guide Spanish and English.

Conditions of Minors