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Two people holding hands under a starry night sky. 1
A man and a woman standing in a rural landscape with terraced fields and a mountain in the background. 2
Two people standing on a bridge under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible. 3
Two people standing and looking at a mountainous landscape with a valley below. 4
Three people standing with arms raised in a mountainous landscape. 5
By Collasuyo Astronómico spa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $130 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Connect with the local identity in an intimate setting and with native guides
    • Enjoy the sunset, the starry night, and the Milky Way on a single tour
    • Relax with guided meditation, Tibetan singing bowls, and Andean sounds
    • Enjoy an experience that combines nature, culture, wellness, and astronomy
    • Receive personalized attention in small groups of no more than 6 people

Activity location

    • Vicuna
    • Vicuna, Coquimbo, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Navarino 241, Vicuña, Coquimbo, Chile | The starting point is Casa Pumagui. On the facade, you'll find a sign for the accommodation, the visible number, and a sign for Collasuyo Astronómico.
    • Vicuña, Coquimbo, Chile

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Chile, Elqui Valley: Stargazing Hike, Meditation, and Ancestral Culture.

  • Earn $7.80
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00PM
Price details
$130.00 x 2 Adults$260.00
Total
Price is $260.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Trekking poles
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    Portable chair
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    Fleece blanket (winter season)
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    Mountain teas
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    Handmade healthy snack
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    Guided tour with specialized locals
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    Cultural talks
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    Sunset photo shoot
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    Meditation and Andean sound and bowl therapy
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    Astronomy sightseeing tour
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    Collection of photographs of the stars
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    Transfer from Vicuña to Villaseca
  • Exclusions
    The price does not include transport from La Serena or other locations not mentioned above.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Flash photography, Littering, Sandals or flip flops, Shorts, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 14 years, People over 287 lbs (130 kg), People over 80 years, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, People with vertigo, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Our meeting point is Casa Pumagui, a rural accommodation in Villaseca, Vicuña. There, we will check in participants, hand out the necessary equipment, and give a short briefing on safety instructions and preparations before we set off.

    The hike starts in the early evening, with a 1.5-km walk and a 150-meter ascent to the first vantage point. From this point, we will watch the sunset over the Andes Mountains while sharing a brief gratitude practice and learning about the history of the village of Villaseca and the area's ancestral worldview.

    As night falls, we'll continue to the second vantage point, where participants will settle into their seats for a guided meditation, accompanied by the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls and Andean melodies. A space designed for relaxing, reconnecting, and preparing for stargazing.

    With the arrival of darkness, the sky becomes the main stage: the appearance of the stars and the Milky Way framed by the Andean mountains. We'll enjoy mountain teas before starting the stargazing session. Here, you'll learn to identify the constellations of the southern hemisphere, understand the movement of the celestial sphere, and discover how indigenous cultures used the sky to orient themselves and make sense of their lives. All of this in a unique setting surrounded by majestic mountains.

    You'll have time to observe the sky with the naked eye and with astronomical binoculars, while interacting with the guide and getting answers to your questions. In addition, the experience will be captured in group photos under the stars, which will be sent to each participant in high-quality format.

    The activity ends with a simple offering to Mother Earth and a return to the meeting point at Casa Pumagui.

Location

Activity location

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    • Vicuna
    • Vicuna, Coquimbo, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Navarino 241, Vicuña, Coquimbo, Chile | The starting point is Casa Pumagui. On the facade, you'll find a sign for the accommodation, the visible number, and a sign for Collasuyo Astronómico.
    • Vicuña, Coquimbo, Chile