Pristine valleys, the beautiful towering Chilean Andes, a night sky lit up by a blanket of stars, and other natural gems await you on this 2-day stargazing expedition through the Quebrada Amarilla.
2-Day Stargazing Expedition
Day 1: Ovalle - Quebrada Amarilla
We'll pick you up at 8 am at your hotel in Ovalle, and hit the road toward Quebrada Amarilla, a beautiful natural enclave nestled in the Chilean Andes. Once we arrive, we'll set up our mountain camp.
When everything's ready, we'll have lunch and then set off on an exciting hike through the Quebrada Amarilla. On this hike, we'll cover between 3 and 4 kilometers (1.9 - 2.5 miles), traversing a breathtaking area with amazing views of pristine valleys and the majestic Andean peaks.
In the late afternoon, we'll return to base camp for dinner and an unforgettable stargazing experience. Did you know that Chile has some of the clearest skies in the world with the best visibility to see stars and planets? We'll use a telescope to help us get a better look at some of the sights in the night sky.
We'll also do an astrophotography workshop so you can learn how to capture the best images of the stars on camera. After this activity, we'll head to sleep at the camp until the next day.
Day 2: Quebrada Amarilla - Ovalle
We'll have breakfast at 8:30 am at the camp and then set off on another trekking route. In this case, we'll hike along the Quebrada Amarilla stream. After walking 1.5 kilometers (1 mile), we'll reach a maximum altitude of 3000 meters (9859 feet) to get breathtaking views of the surroundings.
During the hike, we'll have some snacks before heading back down to the stream for lunch. Finally, we'll head back to the vehicle which will be waiting for us to take us back to your hotel in Ovalle, where we'll arrive at 6 pm.
Accommodation & Food
The tour includes one night's accommodation in a mountain camp in Quebrada Amarilla, where we'll spend the night in camping tents.
Please note that food is not included in the price of this activity, so we recommend that you bring some for the trips.
Hotel Pickup
This activity includes pickup from hotels in downtown Ovalle. If you're staying in other more remote areas, we'll pick you up at the indicated time at the Plaza de Armas in the city center.
