Observatory Stargazing Tour from Santiago

4.7
(32 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

If you are fascinated by the photos and pictures of light year distant planets, stars and galaxies far far away, then don’t miss this chance to get a glance of the famous Chilean clear skies only half an hour away from the city. The observatory is owned privately and located in the Andes. At this Observatory you will have the unique experience of partly stargaze in broad daylight. A unique experience because there is no other place in the world where this is being done!

Please bring some warm clothes as temperatures drop significantly at night close to the Andes mountains in Chile. And to be fully prepared, please download the paid application "Sky Safari" on your own phone to observe some objects by pointing it to the sky.

**As our tour is as exclusive as our Astronomer is eccentric, please reach out to us to check availability before booking.

**In case of limited weather conditions, we propose an alternative (gourmet) Stargazing Experience

**Please be flexible in your dates

What's Included

Bilingual guide
Boutique appetizers & wine
Explanation by astronomer
Welcome glass of wine
Private transport
Optional gratuities for guides and drivers
Dinner
Items of personal nature
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Send us your hotel in Santiago and we will make sure you will be picked up! -->In summer we pick you up around 19.00/ 19.30 -->In winter we pick you up around 17.00 This is in order to use the last day light for stargazing in broad daylight. Exact pick up times are determined by the astronomer and are communicated upon booking. (If you need to be picked up at the airport we will send you a driver at additional costs)

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Andes Mountains

    After arrival to this privately held Observatory in the middle of the Andes Mountains, you will be offered a glass of wine or other refreshment by our host. Followed by a brief presentation given by an experienced astronomer on where in the universe earth is located, complemented with astounding facts about planets, stars, galaxies and what can we expected to observe on the telescopes. Next we begin the observation of the clear sky with our bare eyes and the guidance of our astronomer, we continue then with simple binoculars and move onwards in technology to bigger and higher tech telescopes until you finally get to see the beautiful celestial bodies on the astrophotography telescope. We will make sure you receive the pictures through e-mail! To put your feet back on the ground, our host will serve you a glass of wine, cheese and other appetizers while you share your experiences and impressions with other members of the tour.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Supplied by Chile Off Track

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Cancellation Policy

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

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