San Pedro de Atacama: 'Under the Atacama Night' Astronomical Sightseeing Tour

El Loa, Chile



Discover the clearest sky in the world with people who love to observe the sky. Look at Saturn, Jupiter, and southern constellations through professional telescopes. Includes wine, snacks, and campfire.

Highlights

  • Observe planets, star clusters, stars, and nebulae with telescopes
  • Discover the southern sky with an expert guide
  • Enjoy reserve wine, hot chocolate, and delicious snacks by the fire
  • Get a professional photo under the starry sky of the Atacama Desert
  • Observe from a semi-underground site designed for astronomical observations

Description

During our sightseeing tour, we will do the following: - Guided open-sky observation on a journey through the universe with the Milky Way as the star of the show. A journey among constellations, galaxies, stars, planets, and moons, where astronomy becomes intertwined with different cultures and civilizations through time. - Deep-sky observation with professional telescopes of the most impressive objects in the universe, explained in a rigorous yet understandable way - Cocktail reception with hot and cold drinks, reserve wines, and delicious sweet and savory snacks by the warmth of a campfire - Hi-Res astrophotographic portraits - We have prepared a detailed description of this experience on our website, so that you'll let us make that night an unforgettable sky. - Digital bookings and payments. You can also read our blog with tips and Know before you go information if one of your reasons for visiting Atacama is its breathtaking sky. We look forward to seeing you.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Expert bilingual (English) astronomer guide Use of professional telescopes Blankets to keep you warm Tripods for smartphones Chilean Reserva red wine Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and herbal teas Sweet and savory snacks Bonfire Professional photo under the starry sky

Excludes

Gratuities (Optional) Pickup outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama

Important Information

  • Wear very warm clothing (thick jacket, hat, gloves). Nighttime temperatures in the desert can drop to 0°C (32°F) even during the summer season. Please arrive at the pickup point on time. You will receive the pickup order via WhatsApp. Closed-toe shoes

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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