Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up San Pedro de Atacama
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We will observe the deep sky through high-end, computerized and manual telescopes with which we will make an azimuthal sweep of the objects visible at night in Atacama, depending on the time of year we will be able to observe: planets, open and closed clusters , galaxies and stars. Where we can distinguish its shape and colors with great ease. Added to the explanatory scientific talk of our astronomy guides who seek to deliver in a dynamic and didactic way the scientific information of the universe. We will also be able to relate the visible constellations of the southern hemisphere with the help of a laser pointer. If you want to know about the Andean archaeo-astronomy of Latin America, you should request an explanation from Patricio, who is the speaker in the explanatory talk on how our American ancestors related the cosmos to the geographical and cultural zone.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pick up from accommodation
Astro Photography (Without Moon)
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Blankets - Chairs
Coffee and/or Tea
W.C.
We do not collect from en ayllu de Cucuter, Tulor, Coyo, Solor or Quitor
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
*** 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 will be able to observe: planets, open and closed clusters, galaxies and stars. Where we will be able to distinguish their shape and colors with great ease. In addition to the scientific explanatory talk by our astronomy guides who seek to deliver scientific information about the universe in a dynamic and didactic way. In addition, we will be able to relate the visible constellations of the southern hemisphere with the help of a laser pointer. If you would like to know about Andean archaeo-astronomy in Latin America, you should ask the Spanish guide Patricio for an explanation, who is the speaker in the explanatory talk about how our American ancestors related the cosmos to the geographic and cultural area.
Options
Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up San Pedro de Atacama
Pickup included
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting
Janet J,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Interesting 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.
Cancelled with no communication
BrandonJames B,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
1.00I 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.
Stellar Experience!
Montgomery S,
Nov 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our 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.
more expected
To b,
Nov 4, 2024
- Viator
2.00Unfortunately, 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.
Beautiful
Marc B,
Oct 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00Beautiful and very interesting the guy is super knowledgable but go when there’s no moon or very little
Related Experiences
Operated by Astrotour