The photo tour is an opportunity to reconnect with the vastness of the universe, with the beauty of the night, with the cosmic past, with the ancestral knowledge that has been passed down through generations, with the curiosity of science, with the stellar present, with people from all over the world and with the magic of the Atacama Desert. To achieve this connection we have certified guides with passion and knowledge about the sky and its mysteries, restrooms and blankets to be able to observe the night sky in complete comfort, a 12-inch telescope for guided observation where the objects of the night sky will be shown when you visit us, a spacious place to take photographs along with a photographer specialized in the art of astrophotography, professional drivers and safe and comfortable vehicles tailored to the group, and of course, the desert sky, one of the cleanest skies on the entire planet.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
The driver will send your location in real time as you go to find all the participants to their respective hotels, after a 15 to 20 minute trip to the property, the team will guide them to the restrooms and deliver a blanket per person. Once you are comfortable, the guide will start a talk on astronomy and worldviews. After this talk there will be a cocktail to share and meet as a group, with hot and cold drinks. To finish the tour you will do two activities, guided observation through the telescope and the astrophotography session, the guide will find and show planets, stars, nebulae, star clusters and whatever is in the sky when you visit us, and the photographer will start the professional photography session that includes 3 photos per person ; to ensure that these activities are personalized, the group will be separated, if necessary, not having more than 8 participants in each section.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Astrophotographic tour with Andean worldview lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $49 per person for this San Pedro de Atacama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 PM.
Children aged 4–15 pay from $45, adults from $49. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Don Raul Hotel, Hotel Takha Takha.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 69 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Andestellar astrofotografía.
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We loved the astronomical tour! It was an experience that exceeded our expectations. The sky was perfect and the astronomy class with Franco was great. Diego, the photographer, was wonderful and very attentive throughout the tour. From the first contact for the reservation to the end, we were very well served. Certainly, one of the most special experiences of our trip to Atacama! 🌌
If you are thinking about doing an astrological tour, don't hesitate for a second, do it with Andestelar. We did it this month of September. From the first moment, the organization was impeccable from the transfer with Pablo to the reception by Franco and Diego. Two very approachable professionals who teach you how to observe the sky. Without forgetting the excellent buffet that Soledad prepared for us, including mulled wine, pisco sour, hot chocolate, etc. A very enjoyable and complete tour. Without a doubt, a 10/10 experience that is worth every cent. Without forgetting the collection of photos that they have sent me. Highly recommended!!
Transportation was very punctual and comfortable, they welcomed us and everyone was very kind. The guide was very knowledgeable and was always dynamic with the tour. The cocktail hour is very complete; if you have dietary restrictions, they make you something special so you can eat, with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You can tell the photographer likes his job because he put effort into every photo he took. Excellent tour, I recommend it
Absolute must-do in Atacama! The guides at Anderstellar are super knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great at making complex astronomy fun and easy to understand. We loved peering through the high-powered telescopes, learning about Andean constellations, and warming up by the fire with drinks and snacks. The night portrait they took of us with the stars in the background was the cherry on top. Don't miss this!
100% recommended My father and I had a truly pleasant evening learning new things while having fun. Diego Franco and Soledad are very helpful and friendly; they welcomed us with kindness and professionalism, while remaining approachable and conversing pleasantly! Great photos and good vibes. Thank you
We had booked the astronomical excursion at Hostal Belén. Although we expected it to be pretty, it turned out to be much prettier and more endearing than we could have ever imagined. Diego and Franco not only shared astronomical knowledge and a vision of the religion and culture of the indigenous peoples of the area with us in a charming and easy-to-understand way, but they also, with some fantastic photos of the sky, ensured that we never forget this encounter with the Atacama Desert and the beauty of the southern starry sky, all accompanied by a delicious night buffet presented in a very nice and careful way.
Very nice experience and the best photos for the memory. I recommend 100%, Diego and team are excellent!!!
We had an incredible time, San Pedro is a charming destination! First of all, THANK YOU for such a spectacular night ✨ The car picked us up at the indicated time at our hotel, the assistant Sole was very kind, the guide Franco was very fun and with valuable knowledge, Diego the photographer with his good vibes, dedicated to his lens and to suggesting poses so that we would look good with that starry sky in all the photos, at the telescope we also observed different stars and with his explanation and after the exquisite cocktail, everything was great, definitely recommended 💯
One of the most pleasant and beautiful experiences in San Pedro de Atacama, being a Lickanantay woman I had the opportunity to accompany my Swiss friend on this wonderful astronomical tour, from the beginning the assistant Soledad was very kind, Franco was also very didactic and kind with his explanations regarding both the physics of the stars and telescopes, and the Lickanantay Andean culture, it is clear that he masters leadership and knowledge of the territory very well, which is something I value as part of my roots. Diego is an excellent photographer, nice and also very kind. From the beginning they were concerned about the cold and had everything very well equipped, my congratulations to the team!
What an experience!!! I came across Diego’s Instagram ahead of my trip to San Pedro de Atacama and was blown away by his photography of the Milky Way. I reached out about a tour and the process was absolutely seamless. The day of our tour was rather cloudy, and the team was in constant contact about making sure it cleared (which it did!) before pickup to ensure we got the best experience. Franco kicked off the night off with a guided tour of the stars and it was both magical and informative. Halfway through they provided hot drinks and snacks, and then Diego gifted us with the best tangible keepsake - photos of us with the Milky Way. Highly recommend that you book your astronomy adventures with Franco, Diego & their incredible team ✨
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