Stargazing in Andes: Night Sky Experience, Astronomer & Dinner

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Earliest Date Available: October 3, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Santiago

Duration

7 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Santiago

Duration

7 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish

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US$366.94 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 3, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Escape the city and experience one of the clearest night skies on Earth in the Andes. Watch the sunset, then explore the stars with a professional astronomer, uncovering constellations, galaxies, and stories from both Western science and ancient Andean cultures. Travel into the mountains to a remote observatory, far from light pollution and ideal for stargazing. Guided by an astronomer, explore the southern sky and learn how Mapuche and Incan cultures interpreted the stars while viewing planets, constellations, and deep-space objects. Between observations, enjoy a traditional Chilean dinner with local flavours and wine. This experience blends science, culture, and the natural beauty of the Andes into one unforgettable evening. ✔ Stargazing in the Andes, far from city lights ✔ Guided by a professional astronomer ✔ Western + Mapuche & Incan star traditions ✔ View planets, constellations, and deep-space objects ✔ Traditional Chilean dinner with wine ✔ Private / Small-group experience

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Bilingual guide

Explanation by astronomer - Introduction into Western, Mapuche and Incan culture and cosmology.

Dinner

Traditional Once Chilena (homemade bread, confections and local products), + tea, coffee, juice and wine

Private transport

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Optional gratuities for guides and drivers

3 hours · Admission Ticket Included

Andes Mountains

We drive to a private, self-built observatory, located in the mountains 105 km north of Santiago. The driving time is made up for by 260 clear nights per year, and incredibly dark skies, perfect for stargazing, even through the naked eye!!! Your hosts will welcome you with a traditional “once chilena” (our version of tea), with homemade bread, tea, coffee, craft cheeses and other delicious homemade sweet and savoury traditional treats. After eating, our Astronomer introduces you to the cosmology of Andean Cultures, and the relevance certain celestial objects had to our ancestors. Afterwards, we move to the tower (every structure here is built to coincide with astronomical phenomena), where we learn to observe the negative spaces in the Milky Way (sacred to most ancient peoples of the South), and then move on to observation with telescopes, where the Astronomer addresses current, western cosmology to contextualise the objects we observe.

We drive to a private, self-built observatory, located in the mountains 105 km north of Santiago. Th…

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Send us your hotel in Santiago and we will make sure you will be picked up! -->In summer we pick you up around 17.00/ 17.30 -->In winter we pick you up around 15.00/16:30 Exact pick up times are determined by the astronomer and are communicated upon booking.

Start Time / Opening Hours

01/01/2026 - 30/04/2027

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16:00 - 18:00

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Diane_SMarch 2026 • Viator

Highly recommend this unique experience

This was an incredible experience watching the sun set in the Andes to exploring the night sky with Jericho and learning about the culture of the various native cultures and how they perceived the stars. The area is a bit remote and takes up to two hours to reach but Oscar our driver made it comfortable and also shared information. There was wine and snacks as well

Response from ViatorApril 28, 2026

We’re glad you enjoyed the full experience, from sunset in the Andes through to exploring the night sky! Our host has a great way of bringing both the astronomy and the cultural stories to life. And I’ll be sure to pass along your note to Oscar as well—he’ll be happy to hear it made the journey that much more comfortable. It’s definitely a bit of a drive, but we’ve always felt it’s part of what makes the experience so special once you’re out there. Thanks again for joining us—we hope to have you back in Chile again soon.

Roving20564762148January 2026 • TripAdvisor

Solo photographe

Amazing aventure ! I was about to spend the night there and observe the sky and take lots of astrophotography ! Exactly what i was looking for !

Response from ViatorJanuary 27, 2026

Thanks Nik! Yerko and Ali loved hosting you at Torreon!

336kristaaJune 2025 • TripAdvisor

A Hidden Gem Under the Stars – Unforgettable Hospitality in Chile

What an absolutely amazing experience! Yerko and his wife were the most incredible hosts—so warm, welcoming, and full of heart. They even surprised us with homemade empanadas and local wine, which were such a treat and totally unexpected. It felt like visiting old friends. One of the highlights for me was capturing some stunning shots of the Milky Way under the clearest night sky I’ve ever seen. Truly breathtaking. From what we learned, Yerko and his wife are planning to offer more of a bed-an...read more

Rick_KFebruary 2025 • Viator

This was very low-key and...

This was very low-key and a fun experience under the stars. I enjoyed the time looking through the telescope and the free time I had to do some astrophotography. Our hosts were super kind and interesting.

Response from ViatorFebruary 27, 2025

Hi Rick, thanks for this comment. We actually try and accommodate your needs as much as possible, so we try and adapt the rhythm of the tour to the group's needs and accommodate your personal interests as much as we can. Feel free to share your photos, I'm sure they're beautiful!

Jeffrey_AJanuary 2025 • Viator

Santiago

11h 1m

Private Experience

US$327.97

Stargazing in Andes: Night Sky Experience, Astronomer & Dinner

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