Chile · STARGAZING & ASTRONOMY
The Atacama and the Elqui Valley have the driest, steadiest air in the southern hemisphere and the observatories to prove it. These 15 sessions vary by telescope, group size and whether the moon is going to ruin the night, which is the one thing to check first.
Review of San Pedro’s Etno-Stargazing Tour, with Andean sky stories, telescopes, transfers, photography, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The knowledge of Felipe was amazing. He was able to quote research papers and align them with current understanding and ancient knowledge”
Review of The Roofless Experience in San Pedro de Atacama, with telescope views, expert guides, photos, snacks, costs, and booking tips.
“Friendly, fun and informative evening. Well organised, great blankets, real hot chocolate and snacks. Looking forward to the photos, love the one of the moon. Well worth it”
San Pedro de Atacama stargazing review covering telescopes, astronomy guides, Milky Way views, photography, drinks, cold nights, and value.
“Thankyou for this interesting and engaging tour. We joined the day after a full moon; watching the moon rise, Saturn and learning a lot! A drink and a hot drink fended off the cold and we were dropped at the end of the road back to our accommodation. Recommended.”
Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s Under the Night Sky tour, with telescopes, constellations, campfire treats, photos, price, and practical tips.
“Honestly, this was one of the coolest things I have ever done. Every human being should have this experience. Nothing short of spectacular. Sometimes, we have to let words fail us. Thank you thank you to the amazing Rodrigo, who was born to do this. The only flaw is they should charge more for this once-in-a-lifetime special experience!”
See Santiago and the Andes from Sky Costanera, Latin America's tallest building, with a fast ascent and 360-degree city views.
“La apus de soare este foarte frumos,este muzică live ,iar privelișile asupra orașului sunt grozave.”
Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s stargazing tour, with telescopes, Milky Way photos, wine, snacks, weather tips, and practical booking advice.
“Alejandro is super passionate and knowledgable and goes out of his way to ensure you get the best experience for the time of night and season.”
Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s 2.5-hour astronomy tour, with telescopes, hotel pickup, stargazing tips, photos, drinks, and honest advice.
“This was an excellent experience seeing the constellations and having detailed explanations of them. Lovely to also have hot drinks and snacks! Only shame was the time of night and day of month meant the moon was bright and the planets weren't out.”
Stargaze from San Pedro de Atacama with desert transfers, 14 and 16-inch telescopes, drinks, snacks, and Milky Way photos.
“Horrible company. Horrible interaction as in actually none. No response to any question. I want my money back. Did I say Horrible?”
Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s $49 stargazing tour, with telescopes, Andean sky lore, wine, photos, logistics, and moon tips.
“Was super leuk alleen de bus zou ons om 20.30 halen en dat was zonder het aan ons te laten weten aangepast naar 21.30. Verder hele positieve ervaring! Let wel op dat je niet met volle maan gaat, door de felle maan zie je veel minder sterren.”
Review of Rapa Nui Stargazing on Easter Island, with telescope views, Polynesian astronomy, Anakena photos, pricing, timing, and weather tips.
“Beautiful stars and a great experience. The guides were great and it was fun learning a little about Polynesian navigation.”
Review of Valle de Elqui stargazing hike with sunset, sound therapy, Andean astronomy, snacks, and astrophotography for $100.
“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”
See Atacama’s Milky Way, Indigenous star lore, planets, telescopes, photos, and cocktails on this intimate three-hour San Pedro tour.
“We had an absolutely wonderful time! The accommodations were beautiful, the snacks and drinks were great, and there were super cuddly cats to top it off. I can only imagine how stunning the sky is in June-August, but even in summer it was fantastic. I appreciated all the background info given by our guide and I would love to know even more about how the indigenous people in Latin America understood the stars rather than the typical Greek mythology.”
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.”
See Rapa Nui’s stars, planets, and Moai by night with telescopes, Polynesian sky stories, hot chocolate, cake, and a night photo.
“Canceled by the provider. It's too bad. They canceled more than 4 hours before the tour was scheduled and had they waited, the sky was completely clear.”
Review of Santiago’s private observatory tour, with telescopes, an astronomer, wine, snacks, hotel pickup, pricing, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Had a great time. He is an avid amateur astronomer and his passion clearly shows. Not just the shear number of telescopes but his willingness to share his knowledge is wonderful!”
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