Santiago del Teide, ES
Explore stars and galaxies in the comfort of a small group tour. Go above the clouds, enjoy the sunset, then watch one of the clearest night skies in the world come alive above Mt. Teide.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
English
You will marvel at the sunset over the islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro from a viewpoint (1400m of elevation), right by a lava flow from a volcanic eruption noted in the ship's log by Cristopher Colombus in 1492. Every sunset is different! You can celebrate this unique experience and take pictures of the beautiful colors of the sky with the sun shining through a glass of Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) we provide.
After sunset, if conditions allow (wind, clouds and temperature) we will transfer to another beautiful viewpoint. Our guides will show you stars, constellations and planets using a laser pointer and their storytelling skills. We will explain how to find Polaris, the North Star, using the asterism in Ursa Major, and how to find the Andromeda galaxy using the great square of Pegasus, all while learning some Greek mythology. You will further enjoy the details of planets, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters through the 12" Dobsonian telescope we provide.
Depending on the time of the year, you will see:
- the Moon, which will be the main object in the sky the days before and on full moon
- the planets and their features such as the rings of Saturn and the Galilean moons around Jupiter when they are visible in the sky (in the summer and autumn months),
- beautiful galaxies, nebulae and star clusters such as the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters in the constellation of Taurus (in winter).
We will take photos of the guests individually using astrophotography techniques that show the blanket of stars above you. Free of charge!
Take home great memories of Tenerife's dark sky!
NOTE: If our guides consider the weather conditions to be adverse (high wind, clouds or low temperatures), they will make the decision to stay at the lower viewpoint, which in itself is already perfect for stargazing and does not detract from the overall experience
Pickup and drop-off (if option selected) within our pickup area
Stargazing session
Starlight-certified guide
Guest photo using astrophotography techniques
Warm jackets for cold nights (VIP tour option only)
Glass of Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) or non-alcoholic drink
Food
Toilet facilities (there are no toilet facilities at or near the stargazing locations)
Pickup from the North of the island
Cable car
Teide Observatory
Hiking
Hiking to Mt.Teide
Our tours are in ENGLISH.
VIP option: we offer pick-up/drop-off service ONLY on the South coast of Tenerife, between El Medano and Los Gigantes (with some exceptions). Pick-up is at your address or within few minutes walking distance.
SELF-DRIVE option: you must have a rental car (not public transportation, nor taxi) to join the tour.
The exact pick-up time (VIP) or meeting time (SELF-DRIVE) will be notified via WhatsApp the same day. Disregard any different time on your digital ticket as it is only generic.
The activity is carried out at public viewpoints where it is allowed by local authorities (not on Mt.Teide!).
If you are unreachable via Whatsapp (wrong number) or GYG email, we consider you a no-show and you will receive no refund.
Kids under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the VIP tour. They are welcome with the self-driving option.
In case you are on a wheelchair, inform us!
If you want to know our detailed cancellation policy, contact us. By booking our tours you agree to it.
Danny was a fab host. Arrived on time. Was funny and kind throughout. It was a great small group pick up and drop off. Saw an amazing sunset but unfortunately due to weather conditions no sea of clouds but The star gazing was great due to clear skies. Even managed to spot a shooting star. The whole team was so funny and knowledgeable. Thanks
It was amazing. The guides were very nice and had a huge knowledge! I didn’t expected it to be so teaching! We loved it!
It wasn't easy to find a good spot - there was a lot of clouds chasing us. But the team was great and found us place to watch the stars. The astro pictures are also great !
good
guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining
We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide, Roland, pick us up at our hotel and took us to a spot to watch the most amazing sunset, along with a glass of cava. We then headed further into the Teide National Park where we were combined with two other groups. There was a telescope provided per group, which meant everyone had good access to look. The guides set the telescopes up to look at specific stars and planets and clearly explained what we were looking at. They also used a laser pointer to highlight different constellations and planets, and provided so much really interesting information. Finally, they took really great photos of everyone infront of the night sky, and these were sent via WhatsApp the following morning. We were lucky enough to see a shooting star, which was phenomenal! I’d recommend this experience to anyone, it was fab!
amazing
Incredible: lovely tour guides, super efficient pick up and drop off and absolutely stunning views. Highly recommend!
I loved this tour. The guide, Roland was amazing and answered questions until the end. All the guides were great and funny and make everyone comfortable. The photographer was als very kind and took a spare photo for us. The tour is great from start to finish, very informative and interesting for anyone and especially those who like stars. I would recommend this to anyone