Classic Stargazing Tour
The classic tour is our group stargazing experience in San Pedro de Atacama, with transfer, guide and telescopes. It is two hours at our observatory in the Ayllu de Cúcuter, with four 12-inch Dobsonian telescopes you can operate yourself, professional astrophotography and up to three high-resolution photographs included. A digital Seestar S30 Pro for live clusters, nebulae and galaxies completes the set — five telescopes in total. It is the essential way to discover the Atacama sky, at an accessible price.
Classic Stargazing Tour
The Classic is the gateway to the Atacama sky: two hours of group observation, with telescopes and guides showing you constellations, planets and the deep sky of the southern hemisphere.
It is the essential way to discover the Atacama sky: a well-tended experience at an accessible price, made for those who want to live the desert sky without giving up the quality of the guide or the instruments.
What to expect from the night
Two hours at our observatory in the Ayllu de Cúcuter: naked-eye and telescope observation, clear explanations and the silence of the driest desert on the planet. Groups of up to 18 people, so everyone has time to look through the telescope calmly.
What is included
- Four 12-inch Dobsonian telescopes that you can operate yourself, with the guide beside you.
- A digital Seestar S30 Pro for live clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
- Professional astrophotography with a full-frame camera and an f/1.4 prime lens.
- Up to three high-resolution photographs, included at no extra cost.
- An open-air snack area, beside the bonfire and under the open sky.
- An eco-friendly dry toilet, with no water impact on the desert.
- Guides in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
What our clients say
a month ago
This tour experience was terrific. We loved the way Christian explained everything about the stars. The whole team is amazing. Patricia prepared a lovely mini bday cake as suprise to my husband. When we arrived there it was very cloudy and we couldn't seen much. However, Christian was very patient and managed so well for us to keep waiting comfortable. Thanks God the sky cleared up pretty much at the end and we have a wonderful night. The photographer Mr. Servia was so fun and nice too. Everything was perfect! Thank you all for this amazing night.
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3 months ago
They brought back so many wonderful memories of our trip, which we truly enjoyed.The driver was very kind, and both the photographer and the astronomy guide were incredibly professional.
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3 months ago
Our guide, Sergio, provided fantastic explanations throughout the entire tour, making the experience both informative and engaging from start to finish. We visited during a full moon, which naturally limited the stargazing, but we still had a wonderful experience. We’d never seen the moon so close and in such incredible detail. The photographer also did a fantastic job! He was very fun to be around, made us feel comfortable instantly, and gave great advice on different poses and how to get the most out of the photos. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and cozy, and the team even surprised my wife with a birthday cake, which made the evening extra special. It was such a thoughtful gesture that we truly appreciated. We highly recommend Atacama Stargazing and would definitely book the tour again! Thank you for this amazing Experience!
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6 months ago
This tour was the most incredible experience of our entire trip to San Pedro de Atacama. The location, guide and hospitality were simply outstanding.
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10 months ago
It was a wonderful experience to see such a star-filled sky. I enjoyed taking some interesting photos with my own camera, but even if you can't get the perfect shot yourself, you can rest assured because a professional photographer takes high-quality photos for you.
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