Frequently Asked Questions

San Pedro de Atacama offers exceptional skies all year round, with more than 330 clear nights.

• April to September: Best visibility of the galactic center of the Milky Way. Colder temperatures (0-5°C at night).
• October to March: Warmer temperatures (10-15°C at night), excellent for planet observation.

No, not at all. Our experiences are designed for all levels. The guide adapts the explanations to your level and answers all your questions.

Private Expedition to Vallecito: $120.000 CLP per person (~$120 USD / ~115 EUR) when booking directly. 3-4 hours long, 1-4 people exclusive.

Payment methods: credit/debit card (MercadoPago), international transfer (Wise), cash.

Three ways: online form, WhatsApp, or platforms like GetYourGuide.

We recommend booking at least 24-48 hours in advance.

All included:

• 4x4 transport to and from your hotel
• Unistellar eVscope 2 telescope + laser pointer
• Reclining chairs and thermal blankets
• Wine, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and snacks
• Color deep-space astrophotography
• Astronomy guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese

With the naked eye: the full Milky Way, thousands of stars, the Magellanic Clouds, southern hemisphere constellations.

Through the telescope: color nebulae (Carina, Orion, Tarantula), galaxies (Andromeda, Sculptor), star clusters (Omega Centauri, Jewel Box), planets in detail (Saturn with its rings, Jupiter with its moons).

The Private Expedition to Vallecito lasts 3-4 hours (flexible schedule). It begins after sunset, typically between 20:00 and 21:00 depending on the time of year.

Yes, children are welcome. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children are fascinated watching Saturn with its rings and the Moon in detail. We adapt the explanations so they are easy to understand and fun.

The desert cold at night is intense — even in summer it can drop to 0°C, in winter -5°C or lower.

Essential:

• Thermal jacket or parka (ski type)
• Double socks (thin + thick)
• Thermal gloves
• A hat that covers your ears
• Scarf or fleece neck warmer
• Closed shoes (never sandals)

We provide thermal blankets and hot drinks.

Yes, 100% included. We pick you up at the door of your hotel and bring you back when it's over. You don't have to worry about transport.

Yes, every day of the year except during a very bright full moon or bad weather (rare — 2-3 days a year). If we cancel, we offer rescheduling or a full refund.

• Cancellation due to bad weather: 100% refund or rescheduling
• Customer cancellation: 50% refund
• No-show: No refund

You can always reschedule at no cost by contacting us in advance via WhatsApp.

• Altitude: 2,400m — less atmosphere
• Humidity: less than 10% — the driest air in the world
• Darkness: Bortle 1-2 (maximum darkness)
• Clear skies: 330+ nights a year
• Southern Hemisphere: access to the center of the Milky Way

The world's largest telescopes are here: ALMA, VLT, Paranal.

Sim! Falamos português. O tour pode ser feito inteiramente em portugues.

Sobre o frio: Faz MUITO mais frio do que voces imaginam! Mesmo quem e do Sul do Brasil se surpreende. Vista-se como se fosse esquiar.

Pagamento: Aceitamos cartao internacional (MercadoPago), dinheiro em pesos chilenos ou dolares, e transferencia.