Day 1: Transfer to San Juan Airport (flight must arrive in the morning). Transfer to Pismanta. Overnight at Hotel Termas de Pismanta.
Day 2: Breakfast. Stay at Hotel Termas de Pismanta to enjoy the hotel's surroundings and relax in the thermal waters. Overnight at Hotel Termas de Pismanta.
Day 3: Breakfast. Departure for Barreal, with stunning views throughout the journey. Overnight in Barreal. In the afternoon, visit the CASLEO or CESCO Observatory. Tour of the facilities to see the main telescope, the control room, and other areas. Stargazing with equipment accompanied by Observatory staff. Includes packed dinner. Return to the hotel in Barreal.
Note: This activity takes place in the outdoor area of the Observatory. Appropriate clothing is recommended. If nighttime observation at the Observatories is not possible, the activity will be arranged with a suitable local provider, using the same equipment, but at another location in town.
Day 4: Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional activities: horseback riding, hiking, land sailing; or simply relax in this beautiful pre-Andean landscape and the surroundings of the lodge. Overnight in Barreal.
Day 5: Breakfast. In the morning, visit regional producers of aromatic herbs and sweets or a high-altitude winery. Return to San Juan. Transfer to San Juan Airport. (Flight must depart PM)
Operates: Year-round, subject to reservations. Please inquire about the start date based on observatory availability.
Observatory entrance fee: Daytime $7,000 / Nighttime $9,000. These rates may vary.
IMPORTANT: CASLEO and CESCO are located at over 2,400 meters above sea level, and you can stay overnight there instead of in Barreal, subject to availability. Overnight stays are not permitted for people over 70 or under 4. Scientific activity is prioritized, so always check availability.
Visits to the observatories are subject to favorable weather conditions.