San Pedro de Atacama Astronomical Tour: Observing the Universe Through High-End Telescopes

Join our San Pedro de Atacama Astronomical Tour and explore the universe through high-end telescopes. Observe planets, clusters, galaxies, and stars while learning about Andean archaeo-astronomy.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3Q5V+8M Solor - To book the tour in English, please check availability first
    Photography can only be done without the moon
    We will observe the deep sky through high-end, computerized and manual telescopes with which we will do an altazimuth scan of the objects visible during the night in Atacama. Depending on the time of year, we…
What's Included
  • Convenient pick up from accommodation
  • Astro Photography session under dark skies
  • Refreshments include carbonated beverages
  • Informative astronomy conversation with guides fluent in Spanish
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Cozy blankets and chairs provided for your comfort
  • Access to WC facilities
  • Enjoy complimentary tea…
What's Not Included
  • Pick up in the ayllu of Cucuter, Tulor, Coyo, Solor or Quitor
Additional Information

Utilizing top-notch, automated and manual telescopes, we will examine the celestial bodies present in the night sky of Atacama. Our exploration will be azimuthal and dependent on the season, enabling us to observe planets, open and closed clusters, galaxies, and stars in vivid detail. Our astronomy guides will complement the visual experience with…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Julia
Dec 30, 2024
Very good!! - They were punctual, the guide was very attentive and was still explaining in English and Spanish to the people in the group. He took great photos, which the next day were already in my hands. All perfect!
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Fearless42132717782
Nov 28, 2024
Do it! - We were picked up around 21:30 with a van at our hotel. Then a fifteen minute drive to the observation site just outside San Pedro. On a fenced (due to wandering light) spot were 2 large telescopes where we could take turns looking at the Magellanic clouds, Orion constellation, Andromeda Nebula, but also Venus, Saturn and Jupiter. Excellent explanation of Patricio in Spanish was directly translated into English by Hector. Especially asking a lot of questions; the man has a wealth of knowledge. For dessert another drink and a professional photo with starry sky as background and dropped off at the hotel around 23:45. Highly recommended!
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Montgomery_s
Nov 22, 2024
Stellar Experience! - Our guides were punctual, friendly and extremely knowledgeable! There were 3 telescopes to 12 people to share. We took turns looking at various celestial bodies across the cosmos and never felt rushed! At the end of the tour, we enjoyed a glass of wine and took a photo under the stars.
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Marc_b
Oct 16, 2024
Beautiful - Beautiful and very interesting the guy is super knowledgable but go when there’s no moon or very little
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Niamh_m
Oct 9, 2024
Highly recommended tour - This was a fantastic experience which I would highly recommend. Patricio offered loads of information which was translated for us. We got offered drinks at the end which was needed as it can get quite cold. Overall, an excellent experience - a must do for your time in San Pedro de Atacama
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R5027mianaa
Sep 1, 2024
A great experience under the stars - Patrício was amazing and gave us a wonderful experience. He knows a lot and was able to pass on some of that knowledge! We definitely recommend it!
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799tugrulb
Aug 31, 2024
How to learn and to be familiar as a tourist about Prague - The tour itself was highly enlightening. Furthermore our guide Lucie was so energetic and friendly as well as fully comptent on guiding and History of the places. Many thanks to her.
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Talitacoquadros
Dec 2, 2024
GOOD! - I loved it! It was beautiful to see the starry sky and see the planets and stars by the telescope. Unique feeling! But remember not to do it on the full moon.
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Camilacu1125gf
Aug 26, 2024
Good for those who want to know more about the stars! - We had an explanation about the stars, but there was nothing in Portuguese all in Spanish. Also did not have time to take the photos like those from the cover, when we finished the explanations in the telescope we soon went to the van. The day we went the sky was not so dark, we did not see the sky as in the photo.
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To_b
Nov 4, 2024
more expected - Unfortunately, not as expected. The pick-up and drop-off each took 45 minutes. Too many people, over 20 people. You had to wait most of the time. For the photo or to look through the telescope. There were two guides, one spoke Spanish and the other translated more or less into English. However, it was difficult to understand everything because there were too many people and both spoke at the same time. Drinks were only available at the end, hot drinks to mix yourself or plain alcohol. Unfortunately, the photo with the Milky Way was a bit blurry. All of that for 40€/ 40,000CLP. A shame, maybe others will enjoy it more.
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