Night walk with astro photography
Itinerary: We will pick you up at your accommodation to head towards the Puclaro reservoir, about 16 km from Vicuña, we will arrive at one of the villages surrounding the reservoir, here we will start walking. We will help each other with headlamps and canes throughout the trek. We will arrive at a strategic point and we will settle to make observation of the sky taking advantage of the remoteness and the little light pollution that is in this place, you will be able to observe the stars by naked eye. You will receive a small astronomical talk about the stars that can be seen during the night, we will prepare the camera to start this session of astro photography with one of the cleanest skies in the world as protagonist. We will return from trekking to vehicles and drop you back at your accommodation. It is necessary to bring: Comfortable/warm clothing. Trekking or sports boots/shoes. Backpack. Water (min. 1/2 liter)
Options
Groups of 2 people
night walk
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Night walk with astro photography
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Elqui Valley
We will pick you up at your accommodation to leave for the Puclaro reservoir.
Embalse Puclaro
We will arrive at one of the towns that surround the reservoir, here we will begin to walk. We will help ourselves with headlamps and poles throughout the trek. We will arrive at a strategic point and set up to observe the sky, taking advantage of the distance and the little light pollution that exists in this place, you will be able to observe the stars with the naked eye. You will receive a short astronomical talk about the stars that can be seen during the night, we will prepare the camera to start this astro photography session with one of the cleanest skies in the world as the protagonist.
La Serena
We will return from trekking to the vehicles and drop you back at your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Headlamps
- Walking sticks, first aid kit, binoculars.
- personal equipment
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Does not include pickup to the port of Coquimbo