San Pedro de Atacama Astronomical Tour: Observing the Universe Through High-End Telescopes
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Join our San Pedro de Atacama Astronomical Tour and explore the universe through high-end telescopes. Observe planets, clusters, galaxies, and stars while learning about Andean archaeo-astronomy.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3Q5V+8M Solor - Experience an unforgettable evening beneath the world’s clearest skies. Our astronomical observation tour in San Pedro de Atacama invites participants to explore the universe using both computerized and manual high-end telescopes, offering a unique perspective of space from Atacama. Depending on the season, observers can view…
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What's Included
  • Pick up from accommodation
  • Astro Photography (Without Moon)
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Blankets and Chairs
  • Tea and coffee
  • W.C.
What's Not Included
  • We do not collect from en ayllu de Cucuter, Tulor, Coyo, Solor or Quitor
Additional Information

The Atacama Desert boasts some of the world’s cleanest and clearest skies, earning international acclaim for its stargazing quality. Additionally, the use of advanced computerized and manual telescopes allows for the observation of planets, clusters, galaxies, and stars with remarkable clarity, showcasing their shapes and colors in an unparalleled…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y7284dtpatricia
Jan 16, 2026
A sea of stars!!! - Tour with knowledge of space and snack. Observing planets, stars, galaxies... All great. It was a great way to start the tours
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Brian_w
Jan 8, 2026
Excellent guide, very... - Excellent guide, very educational and beautiful sights through the telescope. Our full tour was in English.
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Latribudevalence
Jan 6, 2026
Unmissable, do not hesitate! - Unforgettable evening, a guide who "explained the sky" in French, which is rare. Small snack to close the evening appreciable. A highlight of our trip to South America: thanks to our guides!
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Lauren_l
Jan 1, 2026
A STELLAR Experience!!!! - This was just amazing to see the night sky but to look at objects so far away with a telescope and a very knowledgeable host. It was one of the coolest things we have ever done as a family. Highly recommend! We didn't want it to end!
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Chris_j
Dec 30, 2025
An awesome experience of stars, planets and the moon! - A truly awesome experience - at first we were a little disappointed that the moon was so bright we wouldn’t see the ‘Milky Way’ but in the end that didn’t matter as the narrator gave a really interesting explanation of the cosmos and the mind blowing numbers behind what we could see with our eyes which was even better when the telescope itself exposed the true beauty of the night skies. Champagne provided for our honeymoon (I still don’t know how they found out) helped finish the tour as a once in a lifetime visit to Atacama for us. Thank you for making so much effort into the tour.
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Gowtham_t
Dec 30, 2025
Picked up from hotel in... - Picked up from hotel in Atacama and taken to an area outside the city. They have a telescope setup and a guide will focus various objects in the sky. Similar experience to an observatory but with lesser powerful telescopes. You also get pictures taken with a professional camera setup as a souvenir.
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Emmabr7611ak
Dec 20, 2025
Recommended astronomic tour - The guides were passionate and very knowledgeable. Through three telescopes, we saw a wide variety of objects, including two different galaxies, the brightest star, and Saturn (with its beautiful ring). Throughout the tour, there were very interesting explanations and plenty of opportunities to ask questions. The photos were an added bonus, and we enjoyed the snacks as well. Thank you so much! Dries and Emma
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Barbara
Dec 4, 2025
Stars Night in San Pedro de Atacama - It was very interesting even though it had some clouds in the sky and was full moon. You have seen a lot and the explanations about the stars very professional
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Curious23739470090
Jan 18, 2026
Cancelled due to cloud cover - Unfortunately our experience was cancelled due to cloud cover and we have been offered a refund. Shame as we’re looking forward to it
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Magdalenav444
Dec 22, 2025
Disappointed by this tour - I was disappointed by the tour. I think most of your experience really depends on the tour guide. The one that we had was just ok, he was knowledgeable but not very "fun" to explain the different aspects of the sky, stars and others, which is needed at 10:30pm!! I say this as a person that really enjoys learning, but really he was not motivating to me. The location of the tour is ok as well, it should be farther out of San Pedro, so the town lights do not affect visibility. Lastly, the photos weren't really good, the photographer should have cautioned that glasses would reflect the flash, the faces are just ok, also you can see truck lights in the photo. The best thing was to see Saturn with the telescope and the food. I would recommend a different tour, ask your hotel or ask in San Pedro for a tour w/ a good tour guide, and where is the exact location they will be taking you.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).