Observatory Stargazing Tour from Santiago Discount Tickets

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Overview

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. At this Observatory you will have the unique experience of partly stargaze in broad daylight. A unique experience because there is no other place in the world where this is being done! Please bring some warm clothes as temperatures drop significantly at night close to the Andes mountains in Chile. And to be fully prepared, please download the paid application "Sky Safari" on your own phone to observe some objects by pointing it to the sky. **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 propose an alternative (gourmet) Stargazing Experience **Please be flexible in your dates

Pickup Information

Send us your hotel in Santiago and we will make sure you will be picked up! -->In summer we pick you up around 19.00/ 19.30 -->In winter we pick you up around 17.00 This is in order to use the last day light for stargazing in broad daylight. Exact pick up times are determined by the astronomer and are communicated upon booking. (If you need to be picked up at the airport we will send you a driver at additional costs)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Andes Mountains
After arrival to this privately held Observatory in the middle of the Andes Mountains, you will be offered a glass of wine or other refreshment by our host. Followed by a brief presentation given by an experienced astronomer on where in the universe earth is located, complemented with astounding facts about planets, stars, galaxies and what can we expected to observe on the telescopes. Next we begin the observation of the clear sky with our bare eyes and the guidance of our astronomer, we continue then with simple binoculars and move onwards in technology to bigger and higher tech telescopes until you finally get to see the beautiful celestial bodies on the astrophotography telescope. We will make sure you receive the pictures through e-mail! To put your feet back on the ground, our host will serve you a glass of wine, cheese and other appetizers while you share your experiences and impressions with other members of the tour.
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Bilingual guide

Boutique appetizers & wine

Explanation by astronomer

Welcome glass of wine

Private transport

Exclusion

Optional gratuities for guides and drivers

Dinner

Items of personal nature

Travel insurance

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Supplied by Chile Off Track

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