Stargazing in Andes: Night Sky Experience, Astronomer & Dinner
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the city and experience one of the clearest night skies on Earth in the Andes. Watch the sunset, then explore the stars with a professional astronomer, uncovering constellations, galaxies, and stories from both Western science and ancient Andean cultures.
Travel into the mountains to a remote observatory, far from light pollution and ideal for stargazing.
Guided by an astronomer, explore the southern sky and learn how Mapuche and Incan cultures interpreted the stars while viewing planets, constellations, and deep-space objects.
Between observations, enjoy a traditional Chilean dinner with local flavours and wine.
This experience blends science, culture, and the natural beauty of the Andes into one unforgettable evening.
✔ Stargazing in the Andes, far from city lights
✔ Guided by a professional astronomer
✔ Western + Mapuche & Incan star traditions
✔ View planets, constellations, and deep-space objects
✔ Traditional Chilean dinner with wine
✔ Private / Small-group experience
Additional Info
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
The remaining time is allotted to the travel time
What To Expect
Andes Mountains
We drive to a private, self-built observatory, located in the mountains 105 km north of Santiago. The driving time is made up for by 260 clear nights per year, and incredibly dark skies, perfect for stargazing, even through the naked eye!!! Your hosts will welcome you with a traditional “once chilena” (our version of tea), with homemade bread, tea, coffee, craft cheeses and other delicious homemade sweet and savoury traditional treats. After eating, our Astronomer introduces you to the cosmology of Andean Cultures, and the relevance certain celestial objects had to our ancestors. Afterwards, we move to the tower (every structure here is built to coincide with astronomical phenomena), where we learn to observe the negative spaces in the Milky Way (sacred to most ancient peoples of the South), and then move on to observation with telescopes, where the Astronomer addresses current, western cosmology to contextualise the objects we observe.
Options
Archaeoastronomical Stargazing
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Bilingual guide
Explanation by astronomer - Introduction into Western, Mapuche and Incan culture and cosmology.
Traditional Once Chilena (homemade bread, confections and local products), + tea, coffee, juice and wine
Private transport
Travel insurance
Optional gratuities for guides and drivers
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this unique experience
Diane S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible experience watching the sun set in the Andes to exploring the night sky with Jericho and learning about the culture of the various native cultures and how they perceived the stars. The area is a bit remote and takes up to two hours to reach but Oscar our driver made it comfortable and also shared information. There was wine and snacks as well
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Roving20564762148,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing aventure ! I was about to spend the night there and observe the sky and take lots of astrophotography ! Exactly what i was looking for !
This was very low-key and...
Rick K,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was very low-key and a fun experience under the stars. I enjoyed the time looking through the telescope and the free time I had to do some astrophotography. Our hosts were super kind and interesting.
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Jeffrey A,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience with local family and professor of astronomy. Provides an ancient views on the stars Ali was so kind to open her home to us with fresh snacks thank you for a wonderful night under the stars
Awesome tour!
Ryan K,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We travel A LOT and this was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. The knowledge and expertise of the group was awesome. We would recommend to anyone interested in astronomy. VERY COOL TOUR.
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