• San Pedro de Atacama - Departing from the town of San Pedro de Atacama, travelers will journey a short distance into the desert, away from the city lights, to arrive at the Alarkapin Observation Center — renowned as one of the premier locations globally for stargazing.
• Observatorio Alarkapin - At Alarkapin, local indigenous astronomers will warmly welcome visitors and lead them on a two-hour celestial exploration. By blending ancient Andean knowledge with contemporary science, they will share their cosmic insights and explain how the Atacameño people have interpreted the stars for generations.

Visitors will have the opportunity to observe constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects using professional telescopes and optical instruments, while also learning about the myths and traditions that connect astronomy to the local culture.

The Atacama Desert’s clear, dry skies — among the clearest on the planet — offer an unforgettable stargazing experience, where science and spirituality unite beneath the expansive southern sky.

• Professional driver
• Professional guide at the Observatory
• Snacks

• Gratuities
• Dinner

Beneath one of the clearest and darkest skies on the planet, this experience unveils the splendor and vastness of the Atacama night.

The Alarkapin Observatory stands as the sole private astronomical center in San Pedro de Atacama, operated by local indigenous astronomers. They skillfully blend contemporary scientific astronomy with ancient Andean wisdom. Through their narratives and guidance, participants will uncover how ancient cultures interpreted the stars, comprehended time, and derived meaning from the universe.

With the use of professional telescopes and traditional insights, participants will learn to view the cosmos not merely as a scientific endeavor but as a connection between worlds, where culture, spirituality, and astronomy converge.

This is a truly exceptional encounter that merges ancient knowledge with modern exploration, under one of the most remarkable skies on Earth.

• The full moon in a month changes the perfect vision of the heavens, it is recommended not to make reservations with a full moon also on those days. The observatory is closed
• consider the transfer time from the hotel to the Observatory and back

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.