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Set beneath one of the clearest and darkest skies on Earth, this boutique stargazing experience invites you to discover the vast beauty of the Atacama Desert night.
The activity combines guided astronomical observation and astrophotography, making it ideal for both beginners and curious travelers. Using high-quality telescopes, you’ll observe visible planets, stars, constellations, and deep-sky objects while receiving clear and engaging explanations adapted for all audiences.
What makes this experience special is its two-stage format: first, an immersive observation session focused on understanding the southern night sky; followed by a relaxed moment under the stars with light snacks, Chilean wine, and hot beverages, while enjoying the astrophotography experience.
Designed as a small-group, carefully curated activity, this tour offers a peaceful and memorable way to connect with the universe in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural settings.
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Meeting and pickup
We pickup all customers so you should be waiting at the Hotel Lobby
Itinerary
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San Pedro de Atacama (Pass by)
We’ll depart from San Pedro de Atacama and travel a short distance into the desert, away from city lights, to reach a carefully selected observation site, ideal for stargazing under one of the clearest night skies on Earth.
Admission ticket free -
1San Pedro de Atacama
Stage 1: Stargazing & Night Sky Observation (Approx. 1 hour) Begin your experience with a guided introduction to the southern night sky. Using high-quality telescopes, you’ll observe stars, planets, nebulae, and star clusters while learning about constellations and basic astronomy of the southern hemisphere. Thanks to the exceptional atmospheric conditions of the Atacama Desert, visibility is outstanding, allowing for clear and detailed observations in one of the best stargazing locations on Earth. Stage 2: Astrophotography Experience & Snacks (Approx. 1 hour) After the observation session, enjoy a relaxing moment under the stars while waiting for your astrophotography experience. During this time, you’ll be offered a light snack with Chilean wine, hot beverages, and local products, perfect for the desert night. Professional equipment is used to capture memorable night-sky photographs, giving you the opportunity to take home unique images of your experience beneath the Atacama sky.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- ask first if the experience is available (subject to availability )
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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