Tours
Stargazing
Assy Plateau & Observatory
High steppe, horse herds and a star-filled sky by the old observatory.
4.9(52 reviews)
Duration
1 day / ~12 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
June – September
Group up to
6 people
City pickup
Included
from
$78
Trip highlights
- The pass and the plateau panorama
- Horse herds on the summer pasture
- Sunset and stars by the observatory
Day-by-day
14:00
Climb to the plateau
Switchbacks up to the high steppe of Assy.
20:00
Sunset and stars
Sunset, tea and a starry sky far from the city.
What’s included
- 4x4 and guide-driver
- Fuel and charges
- Hot tea at sunset
Not included
- Dinner
- Personal insurance
What to bring
- Warm jacket and beanie
- A headlamp
Vehicles on this tour
Nissan Patrol Y61
Body-on-frame 4x4, 3.0 TD diesel, lockers
5 seats · 230 mm clearance
Ford Explorer (2015)
Roomy SUV for groups and gear
6 seats · 200 mm clearance
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