Stargazing in Chile: The 15 Best Night-Sky Tours

San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer - The first hour: a modern view of the universe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 629 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Our pick

Explore San Pedro’s Atacama night sky with an astronomy guide, Andean star lore, telescopes, warm drinks, and a souvenir photo.

“Great experience! My family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids ages 10, 13, 15) were picked up on time and joined a small group of other tourists at the viewing site. Our English-speaking guide Claudio was great and we learned a lot! The stars that we saw through the telescopes were really interesting and they all had something special about them. Claudio had great knowledge and kept our kids engaged with just the right amount of facts. We had brought blankets, but the provided ponchos were thoughtful and kept us warm. We all really enjoyed the fire at the end and the delicious array of snacks and drinks. The whole…”

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The Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour

2.The Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Review of The Roofless Experience in San Pedro de Atacama, with telescopes, expert guides, photos, snacks, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Absolutely breathtaking! The professional photo was stunning! Make sure to bundle up, it was cold! But they give you blankets and warm hot chocolate!”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Stargazing Experience

3.Stargazing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 489 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35Best value

Review of San Pedro de Atacama stargazing with telescopes, astronomy stories, Milky Way views, hot drinks, snacks, and night photography.

“The tour was very good, the guide was very informative and spoke passionately about astronomy and was keen to answer all questions we had.”

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Astronomical Tour “Under the Night Sky”

4.Astronomical Tour “Under the Night Sky”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s $45 stargazing tour, with telescopes, constellations, campfire treats, photos, timing, and practical tips.

“This is a great tour. Very well organized. The guide was very knowledgeable about the sky and took great care to explain it. The ambiance was excellent with food and wine and opportunity to take pictures while observing the sky. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Santiago: Sky Costanera Observatory Admission Ticket

5.Sky Costanera Observatory Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Sky Costanera review with 360-degree Santiago views, Andes scenery, sunset tips, ticket advice, price details, and practical planning help.

“La apus de soare este foarte frumos,este muzică live ,iar privelișile asupra orașului sunt grozave.”

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Stargazing Tour in San Pedro de Atacama

6.Stargazing Tour in San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

See the Milky Way, planets, and distant galaxies on a small-group Atacama stargazing tour with telescopes, snacks, wine, and photos.

“Very knowledgeable guide, interesting tour. They however promised some pictures included but 3 days later we still have not received any .”

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Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up San Pedro de Atacama

7.Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s astronomy tour, with telescopes, expert guides, hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“Interesting facts, guides with lots of knowledge. Got great pictures of the full moon (we still got to see many stars even though it was full moon), with help from the guide. Free wine, whiskey, coffee, tea etc after the activity.”

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“Astronomical Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama”

8.“Astronomical Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

See Atacama’s star-filled skies, powerful telescopes, desert views, snacks, drinks, and Milky Way photos for $35.

“Horrible company. Horrible interaction as in actually none. No response to any question. I want my money back. Did I say Horrible?”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Guided Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour

9.Guided Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Review of San Pedro de Atacama stargazing, with telescope viewing, Andean sky lore, drinks, photos, pricing, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.

“es una observación básica, los telescopios no tienen mucha potencia, en nuestro caso había luna llena por lo que no se veían muchas estrellas, aparte se realiza muy cerca de la ciudad”

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Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

10.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Hike into Chile’s Elqui Valley for sunset, Andean astronomy, meditation, herbal tea, and astrophotography with Loreto.

“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”

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Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama

11.Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s ancestral astronomy tour, with telescopes, Milky Way photos, local sky lore, drinks, and practical tips.

“It was worth staying up late, guides were all very knowledgeable and photos came out beautiful and I loved them”

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Astronomical Observation Tour in the Atacama Desert

12.Astronomical Observation Tour in the Atacama Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Review of Horizonte Atacama’s San Pedro stargazing tour, with telescopes, Milky Way photos, snacks, transport, price, and booking advice.

“Horizonte's astronomical tour was the best out of 3 different tours we did in the area. The most notable strengths of this tour (compared to the others) were the number and quality of the telescopes, the quality of the photographs, and the organization/execution/flow of the experience. Other experiences had slightly more things to view or slightly better snacks/beverages, but those probably aren't as important to most guests. If you can only do 1 astro tour, this one's a safe choice.”

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The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience

13.The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

See the Milky Way, planets, and moon beside Easter Island’s moai on a small-group Rapa Nui stargazing tour with hot chocolate and photos.

“Upon arriving at the site, the evening began with a talk about some pertinent related astronomy/mythology stories. (Which was also a great way to allow time for eyes to adapt to the darkness, so as to be better able to view the skies.) Then it was time to view the heavens with the aid of telescopes. There is something special to be able to see the skies away from all the light pollution that permeates much of where we all live today. Later we stood in front of the maoi at Anakena beach. It is awe inspiring to see those giant standing sentinels in the dark of the night. Much…”

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Observatory Stargazing Tour from Santiago

14.Observatory Stargazing Tour from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $446

Review of Santiago’s private observatory tour, with Andes views, expert astronomy, telescopes, wine, snacks, transport, price, and weather advice.

“The visit include transportation, snacks and a great observation of stars and other celestial bodies. Highly recommended.”

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Santiago: Sky Costanera Observatory Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

15.Sky Costanera Observatory Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

See Santiago and the Andes from Sky Costanera, Latin America’s highest building, with skip-the-line entry and sunset views.

“It is worth spending about an hour here! The 360 views are stunning, 2 floors to check out and live music in the evenings. Lots of opportunities for good photos with various props. Once you exit, you are back in the mall, so you can grab food and shop, which is pretty convenient.”

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