Elqui Valley Boutique Stargazing Experience with Astrophotography

5–6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

This experience stands out by offering a boutique stargazing journey in the Elqui Valley, one of the best places in the world for astronomy thanks to its exceptionally clear skies.

Unlike large observatories with crowded groups, this tour takes place in a private and peaceful setting, allowing for a more personal and immersive connection with the night sky. Guided by an expert, you will explore stars, planets, and deep space objects through professional telescopes in a relaxed and intimate environment.

The experience also includes astrophotography, giving you the opportunity to capture unforgettable moments under one of the clearest skies on Earth.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Anclatourchile

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–8 years) · Youth (9–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional astronomy guide
Included: Astrophotography experience
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (La Serena)
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Stargazing with professional telescopes
Included: Entrance to the boutique astronomical center

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

La Serena

2 hours

Pickup from your hotel in La Serena. Travel towards the Elqui Valley, leaving the city lights behind and entering one of the best regions in the world for stargazing.
Elqui Valley

2 hours

Enjoy a guided stargazing session using professional telescopes, where you will observe planets, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. Your expert guide will explain the cosmos in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.

Depending on the night conditions, you will also participate in an astrophotography experience, capturing unforgettable images under the stars or through the telescope.
La Serena

2 hours

Return to La Serena and drop-off at your hotel, concluding your boutique stargazing experience.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pickup is included from hotels in La Serena. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time to begin your stargazing experience.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience requires a minimum of 6 travelers to operate. If the minimum is not met, we will offer you an alternative date or a full refund.