In the Elqui Valley, in the IV Region, there is a privileged Astronomical Center with almost 300 days of clear skies a year. It offers advanced astronomy tours with specialized guides in Spanish, who explain everything about the universe in a clear and didactic way. High-quality telescopes are used, such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, the 20-inch Hubble Optics, and the 20-inch Meade, rotating between them for a varied observation experience. From the outdoor terrace, constellations, planets, nebulas, and more can be observed. Group astrophotography photos are captured on moonless nights, and visitors are allowed to photograph lunar craters with their own devices on moonlit ni...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Group Astrophotography
Soda/Pop
Air-conditioned vehicle
Telescopes
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Tour only in SPANISH. A translator can be arranged. Cost: $20,000CLP
Personal Astrophotography
Dinner
Meeting Points
Departure
Ecoturismo La Serena
We are located next to the Toyota car dealership. From Route 5, cross the train line two blocks towards the coast. From the monumental lighthouse of La Serena it is approximately a 15-minute walk towards the mountain range.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tour subject to a minimum of 6 passengers for its realization
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Tour subject to sky conditions
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We will confirm your pick-up time on the same day of the activity. As it varies depending on the season
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Then we have a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to Vicuña, where we will have 10-15 minutes to stretch, go to the bathroom or buy some snacks at the nearby supermarket. Then we begin our last journey to the Astronomical Center located at the foot of Mamalluca Hill on a private plot of land in the area.
2 hours
3
Centro Astronómico Omega
Upon arrival at the observation area, you will enjoy a welcome with a selection of drinks including coffee, tea, water, juice, pisco sour or mango sour. After these 15 minutes of relaxation, we will descend to the observation patio, where our fascinating advanced astronomy tour will begin.
At the astronomical center, you will be provided with expert astronomy guides who will guide you through the cosmos with simple and educational explanations, all in SPANISH. This tour will allow you to immerse yourself in the mysteries of the universe in an accessible and exciting way. The approximate duration of the tour is 2 hours.
2 hours
4
La Serena
The return journey begins towards La Serena, where we will drop off all passengers at their initial pick-up points.
In the Elqui Valley, in the IV Region, there is a privileged Astronomical Center with almost 300 days of clear skies a year. It offers advanced astronomy tours with specialized guides in Spanish, who explain everything about the universe in a clear and didactic way. High-quality telescopes are used, such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, the 20-inch Hubble Optics, and the 20-inch Meade, rotating between them for a varied observation experience. From the outdoor terrace, constellations, planets, nebulas, and more can be observed. Group astrophotography photos are captured on moonless nights, and visitors are allowed to photograph lunar craters with their own devices on moonlit ni...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Group Astrophotography
Soda/Pop
Air-conditioned vehicle
Telescopes
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Tour only in SPANISH. A translator can be arranged. Cost: $20,000CLP
Personal Astrophotography
Dinner
Meeting Points
Departure
Ecoturismo La Serena
We are located next to the Toyota car dealership. From Route 5, cross the train line two blocks towards the coast. From the monumental lighthouse of La Serena it is approximately a 15-minute walk towards the mountain range.
