Elqui Valley Astronomical Tour- Paranao

This is an experience you’ll never forget. If you’re in La Serena, a trip to the Elqui Valley for an
astronomical tour is an absolute must. The memory of gazing at the clearest skies in the world, far
from the noise and light pollution of the city, will stay with you forever. The Paranao Astronomical
Tour is a bucket-list experience you won’t want to miss during your vacation.
At Paranao, you’ll marvel at a Class 2 sky on the Bortle Scale, which measures sky darkness from 1
(the darkest) to 9 (the brightest). Can you imagine the celestial wonders you’ll witness? Depending
on the time of year, you might observe stars, nebulae, constellations, or even planets.
Guided by our expert astronomers, you’ll uncover a part of the universe that’s always been above
you but rarely visible due to the light pollution and distractions of everyday life. Let the silence and
beauty of the Elqui Valley transport you to a world where the night sky becomes your window to the
cosmos.
From La Serena we have tours every night, when there is no full moon, which is approximately
twenty days per month.

Schedule

Summer:

06 PM: We start picking up passengers
01 AM: Return to La Serena.

Winter:

05 PM: We start picking up passengers
00 AM: Return to La Serena

Includes

• Transfer from La Serena in a tourist minibus
• Astronomical guide with more than 20 years of experience.
• Astronomical observation in the open sky with laser pointer to identify objects
• Astronomical observation in a 16 inch telescope
• Place with 0 light pollution (sky class 2 of 9)
• Astrophotography