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You’ll experience one of the clearest skies in the world on this stargazing evening in San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile, beginning with a naked-eye exploration of the night sky while you enjoy a glass of Chilean red wine or a pisco sour; then you’ll view deep-sky objects through telescopes, focusing on different targets across our Galaxy and the Universe, and capture photos with the stars and the Milky Way as your backdrop. You’ll finish with a snack made from typical local products and hot drinks like tea, coffee, and chocolate, and blankets are available for the cold - note there is no bathroom on site. Full moon weeks: 06–13 June, 07–12 July, 06–10 August, 04–08 September.

About this activity in San Pedro de Atacama

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

Highlights

  • Experience one of the clearest skies in the world for stargazing in San Pedro de Atacama, starting with naked-eye sky exploration accompanied by a glass of Chilean red wine or a pisco sour.
  • Use professional telescopes to view deep-sky objects, Milky Way features and other wonders of our galaxy and beyond in the Atacama night.
  • Capture astrophoto shots with the stars and the Milky Way as your backdrop - a memorable photo opportunity in this desert sky destination.
  • Warm up with a snack made from local ingredients and hot drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate) while blankets are available to keep you comfortable outdoors.

Important Information

  • The activity includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle to the stargazing site and an astrophoto session; coffee and/or tea are provided.
  • There is no bathroom at the observing location - plan accordingly before departure; blankets are supplied for colder nighttime temperatures.
  • The experience is suitable for all fitness levels; infants may ride in a pram or stroller but are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the session.
  • Full moon observation windows are scheduled on specific dates (early June to September); check your booking voucher for exact availability during these weeks.

Meeting Point

Meet in central San Pedro de Atacama - your booking voucher will confirm the exact meeting or pick-up location and time; pick-up from nearby accommodations can be arranged where noted.

Includes

  • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for comfortable transfers around San Pedro de Atacama and the surrounding Antofagasta region.
  • Enjoy an astrophoto experience-capture the night sky here with dedicated photo opportunities.
  • Start your excursion with complimentary coffee and/or tea to warm up before exploring the area.

Other

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during activities in this destination.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap for safety while you travel around the region.
  • This experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for a wide range of travelers.
  • There is no bathroom available on-site or during portions of the activity-plan accordingly while visiting here.

Customer Reviews

9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
walkers488
Oct 22, 2025 07:35:03 PM
Summary: Absolutely loved this stargazing experience! The guide was knowledgeable and a great storyteller, explaining the stars, planets, and constellations in a way that made it all easy to follow and fascinating to watch come to life through the telescope. The setting was peaceful and beautifully organised, with warm drinks, snacks, and plenty of time to enjoy the night sky without feeling rushed. You really get the sense of being far from everything, surrounded by silence and stars. Dress very warmly, the desert nights get cold, but this is one of the absolute must-do experiences in San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll come away with wonderful memories, a photo of you under the Milky Way, and a whole new appreciation for the universe above.
laurentiapascu
Oct 7, 2025 07:36:50 PM
Summary: Excellent tour . It was very cold in the desert ,but we learned a.lot about stars and galaxies. We looked at the stars through a telescope and we warmed ourselves with a hot tea. The guides and the driver were great
Ashley_F
Sep 30, 2025 12:31:16 PM
Summary: Excellent. The sky was so clear and the guides were well informed. The pictures came out so clear. They gave us pictures in our email too

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Know more about San Pedro de Atacama

You’ll experience one of the clearest skies in the world, starting with naked-eye exploration of the night sky accompanied by a glass of Chilean red wine or a pisco sour, then moving on to deep-sky observation through telescopes and astrophotography of the Milky Way.
The experience includes an astrophoto session, hot drinks like coffee, tea and chocolate, a snack prepared with typical local products, and blankets for the cold; an air-conditioned vehicle is used for transport to the viewing site.
Yes - you will shoot pictures with the stars and the Milky Way in the background as part of the astrophoto portion of the experience.
Through the telescopes you will observe a variety of deep-sky objects and targets within our Galaxy and the broader Universe, chosen to showcase the clarity of the night sky here.
Yes - the activity is suitable for all fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, but note that there is no bathroom at the viewing site.
Full moon weeks for the event are scheduled for 06–13 June, 07–12 July, 06–10 August, and 04–08 September.