If you are traveling in La Serena or in the Elqui Valley, you can't miss this astronomical tour at the Alfa Aldea Observatory, where you will learn about the Milky Way, the planets and the constellations.

  • Departure: 19:00
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Pickup / Dropoff: Hotel in la Serena

What you will visit:

  • 1 La Serena

he Astronomical Tour in the Elqui Valley will begin with pick-up from your hotel in La Serena or Elqui Valley at 7:00 PM. We will head to the Alfa Aldea Observatory, an astronomical center with an outdoor amphitheater and a dome where you will be able to observe galaxies, planets, and stars from our solar system through its modern telescopes.

The tour will be presented in a dome specially designed for exceptional acoustics or in the cozy cinema room, taking you on a 3D exploration of the universe. You will be immersed in the wonders of the cosmos while the stories surround you, providing an inspiring and immersive experience.

Next, we will have an astronomy talk with telescope observation in the amphitheater. Expert guides will take you on a fascinating journey through the night sky. From observing nebulas, star nurseries, binary stars, to star clusters, you will have the chance to contemplate the deepest mysteries of the universe. Depending on the season, you may be amazed by the view of planets within our Solar System, the Moon's craters, Jupiter’s moons, and much more.

00:00 PM: Return to La Serena or Elqui Valley

  • Physical
    Very low
  • Cultural
    Medium
  • Nature
    Very high
Included
  • Transfer
  • Ticket
NOT Included
  • Extra food not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Everything that was not mentioned in Itinerary.

Recommendations

Comfortable clothes according to weather conditions, comfortable shoes, shelter.

NOTE: The shared tour is only available in Spanish.

The English tour is conducted privately.