
AstroExperience
Astro Experience is a new service in the field of Astro-tourism: We carry out a professionally guided 2 hour observation of the valley´s starry night sky up in the mountains surrounding the village of Pisco Elqui.
The program combines a talk from an astronomical guide about the celestial objects (e.g.: planets, open and globular star clusters, other galaxies etc.) following with an observation through a professional 20” telescope. The tour is an open-air setting, accompanied by a campfire and our delicious home-made Pisco cocktail. The tour will end with a nocturnal photo as a souvenir of this night.
There are three options to reach the point of observation from Pisco Elqui.
Astroexperience by car: A 10 minute drive in a van from Pisco Elqui to reach the place up in the mountains.
Astroexperience by horse: One hour going uphill by horseback riding, then you will join the group for the Astroexperience. Return by car.
Astroexperience by foot: One hour uphill walk in order to reach the place, where you will join the group for the Astroexperience. Return by car.
- astronomical guide
- observation by telescope 20”
- campfire
- pisco cocktail
- adjustable chairs
- digital nocturnal photo
- transport from/to Pisco Elqu
- Food
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Recommendation: having food/dinner before the tour and wear comfortable and warm clothes. Note: The realization of this tour depends on the weather conditions of the day of the tour. In case it is cloudy, we will have to cancel the tour. We will communicate this information to our clients as soon as possible. If the tour is cancelled, you can schedule the tour for another day or we will refund your money. 100% of the money will be refunded within the following 72 working hours.