Astronomical Tour in Small Groups in San Pedro de Atacama

2 hours and 30 minutes

Come enjoy an unforgettable night under the spectacular desert sky of San Pedro de Atacama, where you can discover the wonders of the universe with our 14-inch Skyquest telescopes with wide-field Morfeo eyepieces, ideal for observing stars, open clusters, globular clusters, nebulae and many more things.

Our guide, apart from a great passion for astronomy, has extensive academic training and has more than 5 years of experience in astrotourism, all of this to provide you with a night full of science and fun.

Our service includes 1 professional photograph per person, transportation to and from the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, TOG 1.7 thermal blankets that you are going to love!!! And also a delicious snack with wine, authentic hot chocolate, it is not powder, we also have STASH decaffeinated tea in different flavors.

NOTE:
– Each shift is done in a single language.

What is included?

  • Food and drink
  • Observation with 2 14-inch telescopes.
  • Transportation to and from the hostel.
  • Snack board with wine, hot chocolate or tea.
  • 1 professional photograph per person
  • astronomy talk

Keep in mind

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not accessible for strollers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • There is no public transportation nearby
  • Babies should not sit on laps.
  • Baby seats not available
  • Not recommended for people with back problems.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  • Not recommended for people with heart disease.
  • Travelers should dress warmly due to the low temperatures, especially their legs and feet.
  • The tour begins with the pick-up of passengers at the accommodation, this usually takes approximately 30 minutes, then we will move to our facilities about 7km outside of San Pedro where our guide will wait for them. – We do not offer pick-up from accommodations that are more than 3km from the center of San Pedro, this is for example the Ayllus such as Coyo, Quitor, Solor or Tulor.
  • MONTHS WITH PICK-UP FROM 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH MONTHS WITH PICK-UP FROM 20:00-20:30 APRIL MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER WITH PICK-UP FROM 19:30-20:00 MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

What do I need to bring?

Only warm and colorful clothing, if you come in winter bring very warm clothing because the temperature can be below 0ºC

Cancellation policy

  • We will charge a 100% cancellation fee if the reservation is canceled 1 day or less before the event.
  • We will charge a 0% cancellation fee if the reservation is canceled 1000 days or less before the event.
We begin the pick-up of the passengers at their respective accommodations, this takes about 30 minutes and once the pick-up is finished we go to the Ayllu de Cucuter, located approximately 10km south of San Pedro where we will not have light pollution.

Note: Pickup begins 30 minutes before departure.
We offer pickup from the following locations for this experience:

  • Hotel La Cochera
  • Hotel Kimal
  • Hotel Don Raúl
  • Terrantai Lodge Andino
  • Hotel Poblado Kimal
  • Hostal Paloma Celeste
  • Hotel Geiser del Tatio
  • Nuestras Hábitats Atacama
  • Portal Andino Lodge
  • Hotel Noi Casa Atacama
  • Hostal Apanantor
  • Hostal Corvatsch
  • Hospedaje Rural Casa de Félix
  • Hotel la Estación
  • Hostal Kirckir
  • Hotel Pascual Andino
  • Hotel Diego de AlmagroSan Pedro De Atacama
  • Hotel Takha Takha
  • Hotel Tulor
  • Awasi Atacama – Relais & Châteaux
  • La Casa De Don Tomás
  • Parina Atacama Apart Hotel
  • Hotel Jardín Atacama
  • Calama 451
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