Astronomic Tour

Visit the largest solar observatory in the world and observe the stars of Teide with high-powered telescopes.

This excursion is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts.

Your journey begins with a guided tour at the Teide Observatory in the late afternoon. Here, your Starlight guide, an expert in night sky observation, will explain the significance of the Canary Islands’ skies, the observatory’s telescopes, and the various projects conducted by the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to observe the sun like never before, viewing its sunspots and flares through a specialized telescope.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll witness a breathtaking sunset from the observatory itself, with the sun setting behind El Teide. The sky will be painted with a stunning array of colors, offering a spectacular view of the volcano and the ocean.

When night falls, we’ll head to the base of the Teide Cable Car. Here, far from the light pollution of urban areas, you’ll uncover the secrets of the night sky through both naked-eye observation and a high-powered telescope. From El Teide, you can see 83 of the 88 officially recognized constellations.

You’ll discover stars, planets, galaxies, and clusters like never before, as your Starlight guide points out constellations, shares the celestial map, and provides fascinating details about the objects you observe. Be amazed by the vastness of the universe and enjoy an unparalleled experience in one of the most visited national parks in the world.

The excursion also includes a break to grab a bite to eat. You can choose to bring your own snack, use the vending machines at the Cable Car station, or opt for the optional picnic available with your Astronomic Tour and visit to the Teide Observatory.

Essential Information

• Pickup will be at the meeting point closest to your hotel.
• This is a VIP – Private Excursion the group have a maximum of 8 people.

Restrictions (important)

Access to the excursion will be denied to those wearing open footwear (sandals), shorts, or short sleeves. Wearing appropriate clothing is essential due to the low temperatures during the activity.

The Astronomic Tour is not recommended for people with general physical issues (anemia, heart conditions, respiratory problems, etc.) or with reduced mobility, as the tour involves walking on trails and stairs.

Children under 8 years old are not allowed on sunset and nighttime activities.

Please ensure you have a sufficient understanding of the language in which the tour is conducted to follow the guide’s explanations correctly.

Remember that eating is not allowed during the activity, and we will make a stop for a meal. If you bring your own food, you can eat it during the designated break.

No pets are allowed.

Changes and Cancellations

You can change the date or cancel the activity free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity. After this period, 100% of the amount will be charged.

If weather conditions prevent the full activity from taking place, a full refund will be provided. If weather conditions prevent the visit to the Observatory, the Teide by Night excursion rate (with or without a picnic) will be charged, and the difference will be refunded. In case of cloud cover at the Observatory, the usual itinerary of the booked tour may be modified. If weather conditions prevent the astronomical observation, €30 per adult and €25 per child will be refunded.

Prices

Astronomic Tour from the South (Adult) 103,00 €

Astronomic Tour from the South (Children 8-13) 68,00 €

Astronomic Tour from the North (Adult) 103,00 €

Astronomic Tour from the North (Children 8-13) 68,00 €

Astronomic Tour from the South + PICNIC (Adult) 117,50 €

Astronomic Tour from the South + PICNIC (Children 8-13) 82,50 €

Astronomic Tour from the North + PICNIC (Adult) 117,50 €

Astronomic Tour from the North + PICNIC (Children 8-13) 82,50 €