Astronomical Tour: Tours, Prices & Times

Q: Where is located the place where we will make the tour?

The place where the activity is made is in a close plot, fifteen minutes from the city of San Pedro de Atacama. It is important to get away from the areas with too much light, so we can have the least amount of light pollution as possible for the astronomical observation.

Q: What happens with the tour in case of cancellation?

A cancellation could happen because of weather conditions and in these cases corresponds a full refund of what you paid for the booking. If you are available to reschedule the tour, you will be able to do it without any problem, depending on the availability.

Q: Is there any difference with the observation depending on the departure I take?

None. Only the position in which the bodies are at the time you take the tour. You will be able to see the same bodies and constellations, with the corresponding explanations of the guides.

Q: Which is the difference between the Astronomical Tour and the Astrophotography Tour?

Both tours include astronomical observation with a telescope and the possibility of getting photographs. However, the Astronomical Tour is conducted in an astrolunar format, focused on observing the night sky and the moon (if visible), in a shorter and more accessible experience. On the other hand, the Astrophotography Tour is oriented toward deep-sky observation and includes a more complete night photography experience, with greater dedication to capturing images under the stars.

Q: How to book Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama?

You can book Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama?

The tour Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama can be booked up to 0 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Take this Astronomical Tour in the Atacama Desert, one of the best places in the world for the observation of the night sky. Spanish-speaking guide included.

7+ years Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

CLP$ 25.000

Duration

2 hours and a half

Schedules

7:45 pm to 10:30 pm and 9:45 pm to 12:30 am

Includes

Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
Shared transportation
Guide (Spanish, English or Portuguese)
Snack
2 individual photos per person

Restrictions

Minimum age required of 7 years old

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing

Description

We’ll depart from San Pedro de Atacama to a dark-sky area ideal for astronomy.

We’ll start with a friendly briefing covering basics, cardinal directions, and tips to spot constellations. Then you’ll stargaze with the naked eye and through the 2 16-inch telescopes available, identifying planets, stars, and open/globular clusters.

There will be time for night-sky photos (optional) and questions before returning to de Atacama, where the tour ends.

Important notes

The tour operates with two (2) daily time slots that are released progressively. First, Time Slot 1 (the earliest departure) is opened. Once it is fully booked, Time Slot 2 becomes available.
Itinerary order may change without prior notice.
Visibility depends on cloud cover and the moon phase (dark skies favor faint objects; bright moon enhances the landscape).
Pick-up not available from or to lodging outside the urban area, nearby ayllus (Solor, Quitor, Poconche, Yaye, Sequitor, and Cucuter), or Toconao.

Frequently asked questions

Where is located the place where we will make the tour?

What happens with the tour in case of cancellation?

Is there any difference with the observation depending on the departure I take?

Which is the difference between the Astronomical Tour and the Astrophotography Tour?

How to book Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama?

How far in advance should I book Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama?