Stargaze from a desert observatory with no light pollution

Eat and drink at sunset, view constellations, and use powerful telescopes to see deep-sky objects from the Atacama Desert

Location: Chile

The experience:

Journey into the Atacama Desert for an intimate astronomy evening at the Southern Hemisphere Observatory. You’ll begin on a terrace with sunset views, local sweet and savoury food tastings, and a wine or rica rica sour toast before exploring the cosmos from the educational dome and open observation platform. Then, you’ll peer through professional telescopes to observe galaxies, nebulae, and southern constellations such as Scorpius and Centaurus under some of the clearest skies on Earth. Plus, you’ll get round-trip transfers from your hotel. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Revel in guided stargazing at the Southern Hemisphere Observatory
Enjoy sunset views and local tastings
Observe southern constellations, galaxies, and nebulae with expert astronomical guides
View the night sky through powerful Dobsonian and Schmidt–Cassegrain telescopes
Relax with round-trip transportation from your San Pedro de Atacama accommodation

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is available: 11–22 April 2026, 5:15 p.m.–9:45 p.m. 12–23 May 2026, 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 9–20 June 2026, 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 9–18 July 2026, 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 6–17 August 2026, 5:20 p.m.–9:50 p.m. 4–16 September 2026, 6:30 p.m.–11 p.m. 5–17 October 2026, 6:40 p.m.–11:10 p.m. 1–15 November 2026, 7 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
  • Experience must be booked at least 15 days in advance
  • Experience is for 6–8 people
  • Price listed is for 1 person
  • Experience is in English and Spanish

Eat and drink at sunset, view constellations, and use powerful telescopes to see deep-sky objects from the Atacama Desert

Location: Chile

The experience:

Journey into the Atacama Desert for an intimate astronomy evening at the Southern Hemisphere Observatory. You’ll begin on a terrace with sunset views, local sweet and savoury food tastings, and a wine or rica rica sour toast before exploring the cosmos from the educational dome and open observation platform. Then, you’ll peer through professional telescopes to observe galaxies, nebulae, and southern constellations such as Scorpius and Centaurus under some of the clearest skies on Earth. Plus, you’ll get round-trip transfers from your hotel. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Revel in guided stargazing at the Southern Hemisphere Observatory
Enjoy sunset views and local tastings
Observe southern constellations, galaxies, and nebulae with expert astronomical guides
View the night sky through powerful Dobsonian and Schmidt–Cassegrain telescopes
Relax with round-trip transportation from your San Pedro de Atacama accommodation

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is available: 11–22 April 2026, 5:15 p.m.–9:45 p.m. 12–23 May 2026, 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 9–20 June 2026, 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 9–18 July 2026, 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 6–17 August 2026, 5:20 p.m.–9:50 p.m. 4–16 September 2026, 6:30 p.m.–11 p.m. 5–17 October 2026, 6:40 p.m.–11:10 p.m. 1–15 November 2026, 7 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
  • Experience must be booked at least 15 days in advance
  • Experience is for 6–8 people
  • Price listed is for 1 person
  • Experience is in English and Spanish

Where will you be?

Chile

Ayllú de Coyo, Tulor, San Pedro de Atacama

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Astronomy Under One of the World’s Clearest Skies

Enjoy a guided stargazing experience at the Southern Hemisphere Observatory, located in the heart of the Atacama Desert—one of the regions with the lowest light pollution on Earth. Led by expert astronomical guides, you’ll explore the southern sky under exceptional viewing conditions.

A Sensory Sunset with Local Flavours

The evening begins on a terrace overlooking the sunset, where you’ll enjoy sweet and savoury tastings of local products, along with a toast of wine or a traditional rica rica sour. A moment designed to connect with the surroundings before immersing yourself in the exploration of the cosmos.

Exploring the Universe with Professional Telescopes

Through powerful Dobsonian and Schmidt–Cassegrain telescopes, you’ll observe galaxies, nebulae, and southern hemisphere constellations such as Scorpius and Centaurus. The experience is completed with round-trip transfers from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, allowing you to focus solely on enjoying the night sky.