ELQUI VALLEY: ASTRONOMICAL TOUR – half-day

Day Tours

Half Day

Leisurely

Chile

Overview

Admiring the celestial vault from the Elqui Valley is an experience for all the senses and for the soul. You can observe using a Sky-Watcher 20” Dobsonian telescope differentiating the contrast and full prominence of the night sky in the southern hemisphere. We meet in Pisco Elqui and leave for a place called The Island, a solitary and clear skied area inside the mountain 15 minutes away. We will share a pleasant experience amidst a log fire inside an amphitheatre with a homemade pisco sour whilst listening to our bilingual guide. Starting with an astronomy talk inside the amphitheatre, we will then 7 celestial objects approximately through a professional telescope, complemented by enjoyable interactions, understanding and identifying objects in the sky with the naked eye. Note: Tour suitable for all ages. Recomendations: wear comfortable and warm clothing; It is also recommended to have dinner before. Duration: 2 hours. -Regular tour departs everyday, all year long. -Private tour departure schedule is coordinated previously with the passenger depending on their availability.

What's included in this tour?

  • Pick up and Drop off at your hotel;
  • Observation using a Sky-Watcher 20” Dobsonian telescope;
  • An entertaining lecture on astronomy in the amphitheatre “circle of fire”;
  • The Mistral Distillery offering their blend of pisco to make our delicious pisco sour, or our natural grape juice;
  • A night photography snapshot of you with the brilliant sky in the background taken in digital format capturing sent as a souvenir;
  • Enlighs Speaking astronomical guide.

What's not included in this tour?

  • Tips.

Itinerary

Tour Details

Duration
Half Day
Type
Day Tours
Activity Level
Leisurely
Destination
Chile