Why choose this tour ?
If you are fascinated by the photos and pictures of light year distant planets, stars and galaxies far far away, then don’t miss this chance to get a glance of the famous Chilean clear skies only half an hour away from the city. The observatory is owned privately and located in the Andes. This observatory is self-built by the astronomer, utilizing ancient building techniques, and is oriented towards different astronomical phenomena that occur during the year. Please bring some warm clothes as temperatures drop significantly at night close to the Andes mountains in Chile. As our tour is as exclusive as our Astronomer is eccentric, please reach out to us to check availability before booking. In case of limited weather conditions, we may have to cancel this tour. Please be flexible in your dates
Add to wishlist.
Give this as a gift: Give the ones you love unforgettable travel experiences and make memories to last a lifetime.
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
Make the most of your adventure
What makes Archaeoastronomical Stargazing in Andes near Santiago a unique experience ?
We drive to a private, self-built observatory, located in the mountains 2 hours north of Santiago. The driving time is made up for by 260 clear nights per year, and incredibly dark skies, perfect for stargazing, even through the naked eye!!! Your hosts will welcome you with a traditional “once chilena” (our version of tea), with homemade bread, tea, coffee, craft cheeses and other delicious homemade sweet and savoury traditional treats. After eating, our Astronomer introduces you to the cosmology of Andean Cultures, and the relevance certain celestial objects had to our ancestors. Afterwards, we move to the tower (every structure here is built to coincide with astronomical phenomena), where we learn to observe the negative spaces in the Milky Way (sacred to most ancient peoples of the South), and then move on to observation with telescopes, where the Astronomer addresses current, western cosmology to contextualise the objects we observe.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The remaining time is allotted to the travel time
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Archaeoastronomical Stargazing
Add
Pickup included
Archaeoastronomical Stargazing in Andes near Santiago Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bilingual guide
- Explanation by astronomer - Introduction into Western, Mapuche and Incan culture and cosmology.
- Private transport
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Optional gratuities for guides and drivers
- Items of personal nature
Trending Nearby Tours Likely To Sell Out
Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Chile Off Track.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Santiago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Emergency number: +56 9 6898 2946
