2 Observation Decks Tours in Chile, Compared

1.Astronomical Observation Tour in the Atacama Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Our pick

Review of Horizonte Atacama’s $51.99 stargazing tour in San Pedro, with telescopes, Milky Way photos, snacks, timing, and practical tips.

“Horizonte's astronomical tour was the best out of 3 different tours we did in the area. The most notable strengths of this tour (compared to the others) were the number and quality of the telescopes, the quality of the photographs, and the organization/execution/flow of the experience. Other experiences had slightly more things to view or slightly better snacks/beverages, but those probably aren't as important to most guests. If you can only do 1 astro tour, this one's a safe choice.”

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2.Astronomical Observation Milky Way Sanctuary Pangue Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel from La Serena to El Pangue Observatory for a small-group Milky Way tour, powerful telescopes, and clear southern-sky viewing.

“Amazing southern night sky! The very knowledgeable astronomer showed us the most interesting sky objects using quite powerful telescope”

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