Astronomical tour in San Pedro de Atacama in a small group

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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Our tour is carried out with a maximum of 12 people for greater comfort, so you can experience one of the cleanest skies on the planet! On our astronomical tour you will learn a bit of science while enjoying a rich snack table with wine or a hot drink. You will be able to see the wonders of the universe through our 2 14-inch telescopes and at the end of this whole experience, we will take an incredible souvenir photo.

NOTE: this tour is NOT available during the full moon week, please check before booking.
The tour is offered in English and Spanish only. Our guide also speaks Portuguese, so in case of doubt, the pertinent clarifications will be made in that language.

We recommend booking the tour for the first night of your trip, since in case of bad weather we could reschedule it.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region

We start the pick-up of the passengers in their respective lodgings, 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cucuter, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile

Once we arrive at the Ayllu, we will begin to marvel at the spectacular night sky of San Pedro. We will begin this experience with an introductory talk on astronomy, a rich snack table with a drink of your choice, later we will observe the stars, clusters, nebulae and planets (depending on the season) through our 2 14-inch telescopes, we will make a professional photography session so that you take the best memories of this experience.

IMPORTANT:
This tour is only available on days without a full moon, please check availability.
We recommend booking the tour for the first night of your trip, since in case of bad weather we could reschedule it.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region

Once the experience is over, we begin the return to San Pedro, leaving all passengers in their respective lodgings.

Offerings

Book by April 15 and travel between March 26 and April 30 to save 10% off our previously offered price!

Inclusions

  • Observation with 2 14-inch telescopes
  • Transportation to and from the lodge
  • Snacks - Snack table with wine, Marley Coffee cappuccino or tea
  • 1 professional photography per person
  • astronomy talk

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Travelers should dress warmly due to low temperatures, especially legs and feet
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This is an outdoor experience that requires basic security measures and full compliance for everyone, it is MANDATORY to respect these measures.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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