6 Days, Chile, $3,100-$3,900
General Overview
This 6-day tour takes you to Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the best places on Earth to stargaze. Guided by an astronomer, you’ll peer through telescopes, learn about the cosmos, and explore desert landscapes. Perfect for science nerds and night-sky lovers. Small groups (12-16), desert lodges, and cosmic talks make this out-of-this-world.
Blast off to Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the world’s best stargazing spots, on this 6-day cosmic adventure. Peer through telescopes and explore desert wonders with an astronomer who makes the universe feel close. Perfect for science geeks and night-sky dreamers. Small groups of 12-16, desert lodges, and mind-blowing starry nights make this out-of-this-world. Ope, meant starry, not stary!
Day 1: Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama
Fly into Calama, transfer to San Pedro, and settle into your lodge. Evening astronomy intro over dinner.
Overnight: San Pedro
Day 2: Valle de la Luna
Tour the moon-like Valle de la Luna. First stargazing session with our astronomer and telescopes.
Overnight: San Pedro
Day 3: Atacama Salt Flats
Visit the Atacama Salt Flats and flamingo-filled lagoons. Evening talk on cosmic mysteries.
Overnight: San Pedro
Day 4: El Tatio Geysers
Early trip to El Tatio Geysers for sunrise steam. Afternoon free, evening stargazing.
Overnight: San Pedro
Day 5: Desert Villages
Explore ancient villages like Toconao. Farewell dinner under the stars.
Overnight: San Pedro
Day 6: Departure
Breakfast, then transfer to Calama airport. Adiós!
Light hiking in dry, high-altitude desert (8,000 ft). Bring layers for chilly nights. Email [email protected] or call +1 207-874-2573. Ope, meant starry, not stary, up there!