The 6 Best Stargazing Nights in Chile

1.San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

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

See the Atacama’s southern stars through powerful telescopes, learn Andean sky lore, enjoy warm drinks by a fire, and take home a night photo.

“Absolutely perfect! We had such a lovely time with the explanation of the stars and other astronomical things and the campfire and food at the end! Absolute blast but please be ware the desert is SO COLD at night. They did provide some blankets but make sure you’re layered up”

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2.San Pedro de Atacama: Stargazing Experience

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

See the Milky Way, planets, galaxies, and southern constellations with an astronomer during a warm, small-group night out in Atacama.

“We had a great tour. We went on the tour during a full moon week (which was advertised during booking) - meaning we could not see as many stars as normal, but our guides put on an excellent tour still! We learned all about the history of astronomy and saw some great constellations! We had some good snacks and took some great pictures. I have never seen such a beautiful moon! I would definitely recommend!”

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3.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 $38 astronomy tour, with telescopes, expert guides, hotel pickup, photos, drinks, moon tips, and practical advice.

“My son and I had an amazing experience with AstroTour. Our astronomía guide was extraordinarily knowledge and his command of English was excellent. My son and I both understand Spanish, but his decision to use English was very inclusive. We are grateful for the experience at such a good price and in even more out of the universe in which we live.”

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4.“Astronomical Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama”

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

See galaxies and nebulae from San Pedro’s desert, enjoy drinks and snacks, then photograph the Milky Way at Death Valley.

“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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5.Guided Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour

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

See the Atacama night sky through telescopes, hear Andean star lore, and enjoy wine or coffee on a two-hour tour from San Pedro.

“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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6.Rapa Nui Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Review of Rapa Nui Stargazing on Easter Island, with telescopes, Polynesian sky lore, Anakena photos, pricing, timing, and weather tips.

“Our guide cancelled the tour less than 2 hours before the 8 pm start, blaming the weather. The weather was nice and the stars were bright. Seeing the stars with a local was one of the main reasons we went to the island. Very disappointed she didn’t feel like doing a tour that night.”

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