Observatory Stargazing Tour from Santiago
Overview
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
Inclusions
- Private transport
- Bilingual guide
- Welcome glass of wine
- Explanation by astronomer
- Boutique appetizers & wine
- Entry/Admission - Andes Mountains
What to expect
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Stop At: Andes Mountains, Santiago Chile
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: 3 hours
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Really excellent.
Privately owned observatory.
Those in charge give you all of their time, enthusiasm and share their knowledge .
They also provide nibbles and drinks ,great hospitality.
Also the driver is amazing, a memorable journey up the mountainside.
A really wort...
Really excellent.
Privately owned observatory.
Those in charge give you all of their time, enthusiasm and share their knowledge .
They also provide nibbles and drinks ,great hospitality.
Also the driver is amazing, a memorable journey up the mountainside.
A really worthwhile evening trip.
Driver never picked us up. We tried to reach the company. No one ever called us even the day after. Give us our money back!
Driver never picked us up. We tried to reach the company. No one ever called us even the day after. Give us our money back!When I first booked this trip I thought it was quite expensive. But it was worth every penny. Travel arrangements were spot on. Was surprised it was in someones back garden, but what a back garden! The host was welcoming on arrival and treated us like one of the family. Arrived in daylight so sta...
When I first booked this trip I thought it was quite expensive. But it was worth every penny. Travel arrangements were spot on. Was surprised it was in someones back garden, but what a back garden! The host was welcoming on arrival and treated us like one of the family. Arrived in daylight so started off looking at solar flares which we had never seen before. Moved on to daylight stars before the sun finally set revealing an incredible array of stars and planets in the night sky. All viewed through a dazzling array of telescopes. Then the full moon appeared and, just WOW! All this was achieved with the help of our wonderful host, who took the time, effort and obvious joy to explain the heavens. The evening was just like a group of old friend getting together for wine and nibbles and incredible views. Thank you for making our last night in Santiago so unforgettable.AMAZING! I am at a lost for words to describe the Fantastical experience!! We were welcomed with open arms and experienced the sun, stars and planets in the dy and night. Solar flares and numerous stars stilled the telescopes no matter where you looked with incredible colors and clarity-a night t...
AMAZING! I am at a lost for words to describe the Fantastical experience!! We were welcomed with open arms and experienced the sun, stars and planets in the dy and night. Solar flares and numerous stars stilled the telescopes no matter where you looked with incredible colors and clarity-a night to remember!!We began our expereince during a warm, sunny day seeing sun flares while sipping chilled chardonnay. Next, we viewed stars and planets. This was a very nice surprising start as the sun had not yet gone down. The night sky was amazing and in addition to stars, constellations and planets, we saw ga...
We began our expereince during a warm, sunny day seeing sun flares while sipping chilled chardonnay. Next, we viewed stars and planets. This was a very nice surprising start as the sun had not yet gone down. The night sky was amazing and in addition to stars, constellations and planets, we saw galaxies and nebulas. Amazing! Our host was delightful and we felt so fortunate that he would share his passion with us. And the wine and lovely snacks certainly added to the experience.Amazing . Dámaso, the expert , has an inspiring energy that mesmerizes . I saw things that I had not seen. Stars, nebulas from another galaxy, Jupiter and its four moons, our moon, Venus, etc. But the best was Dámaso and his love for the stars. His wife and daughter stopped by to say hello and to...
Amazing . Dámaso, the expert , has an inspiring energy that mesmerizes . I saw things that I had not seen. Stars, nebulas from another galaxy, Jupiter and its four moons, our moon, Venus, etc. But the best was Dámaso and his love for the stars. His wife and daughter stopped by to say hello and to offer food . A night like no other.