2-Day Stargazing Expedition

Pristine valleys, the towering Chilean Andes, a starry night sky, and more await you on this 2-day stargazing expedition through the Quebrada Amarilla.

2-Day Stargazing Expedition

Day 1: Ovalle - Quebrada Amarilla

Pickup is at 8 am from your hotel in Ovalle, followed by travel to Quebrada Amarilla, where we will set up our mountain camp. After lunch, we will embark on a 3 to 4 kilometers (1.9 - 2.5 miles) hike featuring scenic views of the valleys and Andean peaks. In the evening, we will return to camp for dinner and a stargazing experience, using a telescope for enhanced visibility of celestial bodies. An astrophotography workshop will teach participants how to photograph the night sky. We will spend the night at the camp.

Day 2: Quebrada Amarilla - Ovalle

Breakfast will be at 8:30 am, followed by another hike along the Quebrada Amarilla stream. This route covers 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) to a peak of 3000 meters (9859 feet) for panoramic views. Snacks will be provided before lunch at the stream. We will then return to the vehicle for transport back to your hotel in Ovalle, arriving around 6 pm.

Accommodation & Food

The tour includes one night's accommodation in camping tents at Quebrada Amarilla. Food is not included, so we suggest bringing provisions.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is included from hotels in downtown Ovalle. For those in remote locations, pickup will be at Plaza de Armas at the scheduled time.