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
  • Pick up from accommodation
  • Astro Photography (Without Moon)
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Astronomy conversation by guides in Spanish
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Blankets and Chairs
  • WC
  • Tea and coffee
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.

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Janet_j
Mar 15, 2025
Interesting - Interesting facts, guides with lots of knowledge. Got great pictures of the full moon (we still got to see many stars even though it was full moon), with help from the guide. Free wine, whiskey, coffee, tea etc after the activity.
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Maria
Mar 10, 2025
I recommend - Excellent presentation of the speaker. But there could be fewer people to enjoy more because with a lot of people it gets too long to view
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Yanesh4
Mar 7, 2025
One of the best in Atacama - Perfect! They had pillows to look up to the sky without pain in their necks. The scientist was very friendly and even funny. It was amazing. I compared to other tours that other people went and this one won!
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Saragraces2018
Feb 1, 2025
Great time - We really enjoyed this adventure. There was a professor who was very knowledgeable and he was translated into English by a guide. Two telescopes to look through.
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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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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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Rodrigolb875qs
Jan 27, 2025
Poor visit - A very simple visit, with basic explanations and not too much to look at the sky. No digital images, it's too expensive for what you get. I don't recommend this visit.
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Brandonjames_b
Mar 10, 2025
Cancelled with no communication - I booked the experience of time, and received confirmation and a ticket. The day of i received no communication. I waited outside for about 15 minutes passed the pick up time and messaged to see if everything was ok. 45 minutes after pickup they messaged amd said it was cancelled because of clouds. It was the clearest night in my 5 days in San Pedro, i could not see a single cloud. I still have not received signs of a refund.
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