ASTRONOMICAL TOUR: STAR OBSERVATION

Overview

ASTRONOMICAL TOUR: STAR OBSERVATION
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 18
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$45

About this trip

Enjoy a unique experience beneath one of the world's most spectacular night skies with our Astrophotography Tour in San Pedro de Atacama. We will travel approximately 10 km from the center of San Pedro de Atacama to a location with minimal light pollution—an ideal spot for stargazing and uncovering some of the universe's secrets.

Pickup from San Pedro de Atacama

21:00 – We will meet at the agency located in the center of San Pedro de Atacama. From there, we will board our shared transport to head to the stargazing site.

Arrival at the observation site

After a 10- to 15-minute drive, we will arrive at a site near San Pedro de Atacama, situated far from major sources of artificial light. This location offers optimal conditions for observing the night sky.

Andean worldview talk

We will begin the experience with an explanation of the Andean worldview and how indigenous peoples observed and interpreted the sky. We will learn about the relationship between the stars, constellations, and Andean traditions.

Telescope stargazing

Next, we will observe the sky using a telescope. Depending on the night's conditions and the position of celestial bodies, we may view planets, stars, and other astronomical objects, appreciating details invisible to the naked eye.

Astrophotography session

Finally, it will be time to capture a special memory of the experience. We will hold a photo session with the starry sky as a backdrop, taking full advantage of the location's minimal light pollution.

Return to San Pedro de Atacama

Once the activity concludes, we will board the vehicle again to return to San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

What's included

Tourist Transportation

Round-trip tourist transport from San Pedro de Atacama.

Official tour guide

Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).

Telescope stargazing

Hotel drop-off.

What's not included

Personal expenses

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Medical insurance

Other

Services not specified in the program.

Map of the trip locations

A. San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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