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"ANCESTRAL ASTRONOMY IN SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA" TOUR.

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, Antofagasta Region
"ANCESTRAL ASTRONOMY IN SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA" TOUR.
Overview

Chile has 40% of the world's astronomical observation. The history of astronomy in Chile dates back to the study and observation of the stars and celestial cycles by various societies of indigenous peoples who have inhabited or still inhabit their territory.

Itinerary

  • Departure at the end of the day from San Pedro de Atacama.

  • We will experience an Archeo-Astronomy session, where expert guides will explain to us how the Atacameños wise men performed stargazing long before the arrival of the Spanish.

  • In this way we will find out the name and meaning of each figure in the sky, we will talk about the River of Stars, the name that the Atacameños gave to the Milky Way, and the great importance it deserves for "All Saints' Day" this great journey after death.

  • Later, we will enjoy a hot chocolate and begin our return to the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

It includes

  • Guide service in Spanish and English.
  • Entrance to the Observatory.
  • Snack.

Does not include

  • Professional guide in Portuguese, French, German and Italian languages. If you want a guide in these languages, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.
  • It is recommended to bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

More Information

  • 3 hrs
  • 19:00 hrs
  • Tour guide included
  • Children not allowed
  • Offered inSpanish and English

Options and Availability

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Collective tour

Collective tour with specialized guide service in Spanish and English and the services described in the program. The best price.
Modern car or microbusSaturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Not Available

Private tour

Private Tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.
Vans (6 - 8 Pax)Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Not Available

Policies and Conditions

  • Services and programs may be changed or cancelled in its execution, sequence and contents; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or majeure force reasons.
  • This tour operates with 2 minimum number of passengers, Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your trip.
  • The client must be aware that that modifications in the original booking may generate changes on the final quotation.
  • Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation charges, the client must accept expenses incurred and charges established by the supplier, which may add be up to 100% of the original.
  • No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.