Description
Behold the Teide National Park and its colours at sunset on our Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night excursion which offers you the opportunity to enjoy a Mount Teide stargazing experience. Feel the excitement of watching the Teide sunset from the highest peak in Spain with the cable car at sunset and observe the Tenerife stars under one of the top-quality starry skies in the world.
Enjoy our guided Mount Teide Sunset and Stars tour which offers you a sunset view followed by a stargazing experience in Tenerife
You don’t need a car to visit Mount Teide by night. This Sunset and Stars Teide Tour with astronomical observation includes transport for small groups, so that you can spend more time enjoying the tour and the en-route stops in the company of a guide on your way to the Teide Cable Car in order to ascend comfortably to 3,555 m and enjoy both the spectacle of Teide’s shadow cast towards the horizon over the island of Gran Canaria, as well as Spain’s highest sunset from the trail to the Pico Viejo viewpoint, with this volcano’s impressive 800-m-diameter crater at your feet and views over some of the neighbouring islands, such as La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma, if the weather permits.
On this Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night excursion you won’t stop sharing on your social networks the photographs of what would probably be one of the best sunsets you have ever seen!
With the assistance of our guides, during the Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour you will discover all of the volcanic wonders that surround this impressive trail to the Pico Viejo viewpoint. The trail and the surrounding scenery acquire a truly remarkable array of colours at sunset, which are unforgettable to visitors.
After the sunset and just before starting your Mount Teide stargazing experience, you will have some free time to eat. And if you don’t want to bring your own food, remember that you can book the activity with a picnic included. We also have a vegetarian option!
Look up to the sky and enjoy Mount Teide stargazing in one of the best starry skies in the world
When you think it’s not possible to feel more excited, you will be astounded by the spectacle of the sky over Mount Teide which you will behold from the Teide cable car base station’s car park. But you will be prepared! During the astronomical observation included in this guided Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour, our Starlight guides will unravel for you the mysteries of the sky over Mt Teide, one of the three best skies on the planet, along with Chile and Hawaii, where it is possible to see 83 out of the 88 officially recognised constellations.
Observe this spectacle on Mount Teide stargazing with the unaided eye and using our professional telescopes, learn how to guide yourself thanks to the sky and enjoy discerning the elements of Greek mythology, which are hidden behind the constellations.
Thanks to our professional state-of-the-art telescopes, which you will have at your disposal during the astronomical observation on this Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour, you will discover planets, galaxies and clusters as you have surely never seen before, and you will go through the most interesting celestial objects of every night. You can be sure that the professional astronomical instrumentation, along with the quality and transparency of the sky over Mt Teide, will give you a unique Mount Teide stargazing experience.
Mount Teide by night excursion: astronomical observation on a full moon night
As you already know, the moon passes through different phases during its 29-day cycle, that is to say, lunation. Therefore, at least once a month, its potent glow will dim the faint light of the distant stars. If you take your Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour on the night of the full moon, you will take advantage of its radiant appearance and be delighted with its splendour: mountain ranges, craters and other lunar wonders.
If you haven’t known that you can find the Montes Teneriffe, Mons Pico and the crater Piazzi Smyth on the Moon, ask our guides where they are located and why they have these names.
Highlights...
- Guided night tour to Teide, available with or without transport
- Enjoy the spectacle that is the Teide’s shadow from the viewpoint terraces of the Cable Car
- Marvel at the superb Teide sunset from the Pico Viejo viewpoint and the stunning views over some of the Canary Islands
- Gaze into the night sky on Mount Teide and observe stars either with the naked eye or using a telescope in the company of our Starlight guides
What's included...
- Transportation for small groups (optional)
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- Picnic (optional)
- Mount Teide stargazing using long-range telescopes in the company of Starlight guides
What's not included...
- A drink to toast with
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
Book
- Transfer for small groups from the north
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- A picnic
- Stargazing with long range telescopes and Starlight guides
- A drink to toast with
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish, English or German
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Transfer for small groups from the south
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- A picnic
- Stargazing with long range telescopes and Starlight guides
- A drink to toast with
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- A picnic
- Stargazing with long range telescopes and Starlight guides
- Transportation
- A drink to toast with
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Transfer for small groups from the north
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- Stargazing with long range telescopes and Starlight guides
- A drink to toast with
- A picnic
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish, English or German
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Transfer for small groups from the south
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- Stargazing with long range telescopes and Starlight guides
- A drink to toast with
- A picnic
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Ticket for the Cable Car at sunset for a maximum of 90 people divided into different language groups
- Spanish or English-speaking guide
- Stargazing with long range telescopes and Starlight guides
- Transportation
- A picnic
- A drink to toast with
- Visit of the Teide Observatory
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
+ Information
Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night with transport: schedule
Transport service is available from 2.15pm to 4.30pm and pick-up time depends on the sunset and the pick-ups scheduled for each day. We will announce the pick-up time to you by e-mail and/or text, which is why we kindly ask you to check your messages. For the same reason we need you to provide the name of your hotel or address of accommodation, as well as a mobile phone number at the time of booking.
Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night without transport: schedule
The start time of the Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night activity without transportation depends on the time at which the sun sets, which varies throughout the year.
Therefore, the meeting point is at the Teide Cable Car base station at the following hours:
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JANUARY 2020 5.15pm from 1st to 12th 5.30pm from 13th to 31st |
FEBRUARY 2020 5.15pm from 1st to 19th |
MARCH 2020 5.45pm from 1st to 15th 6.00pm from 17th to 28th 7.00pm from 29th to 31st |
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APRIL 2020 7.00pm from 1st to 12th 7.15pm from 13th to 30th |
MAY 2020 7.30pm from 1st to 31st |
JUNE 2020 7.45pm from 1st to 30th |
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JULY 2020 7.45pm from 1st to 31st |
AUGUST 2020 7.45pm from 1st to 4th 7.30pm from 5th to 18th 7.15pm from 19th to 31st |
SEPTEMBER 2020 7.00pm from 1st to 8th 6.45pm from 9th to 30th |
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OCTOBER 2020 6.30pm from 1st to 13th 6.15pm from 14th to 24th 5.00pm from 25th to 31st |
NOVEMBER 2020 4.45pm from 1st to 30th |
DECEMBER 2020 4.45pm from 1st to 31st |
To make the most of this night tour to Mount Teide, please follow our recommendations:
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing and proper footwear.
- Due to the elevated luminosity, wear sunglasses.
- Take plenty of water on hikes.
- Children under 8 are not allowed to participate in this Mount Teide by night excursion.
- Since the Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night excursion includes a cable car ride, people with heart problems and pregnant women are not allowed to participate in it due to the risk that high altitude poses to their health.
- People with health problems should consult with their doctors before taking the Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour.
- In accordance with current regulations, persons with any physical disability or motor impairment are not permitted to make the ascent by cable car, because of the potential risks if the vehicle has to be evacuated.
- It is essential to bear in mind that in the event of the failure of the cable car system due to unexpected technical reasons, passengers already at the upper station will have to make their descent on foot and using steep mountain paths.
- This complete Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour includes a 40-minute walk both ways of medium-low difficulty, therefore you must be in good physical shape.
- If the trail to the Pico Viejo viewpoint is closed due to ice or snow on the day of your Mount Teide by night excursion, you can skip the walk to Pico Viejo and still enjoy the beautiful Teide sunset from La Rambleta.
- If the weather conditions prevent or hinder proper visibility of the sky on the day of your Mount Teide by night excursion, our guides will use audiovisual equipment to give a virtual tour of the night sky, the constellations and prominent objects.
IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE BOOKING CONFIRMATION, EITHER PRINTED OR DISPLAYED ON A MOBILE DEVICE.
Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour: changes and cancellations
Date changes or cancellations can be made free of charge up to 48 hours prior to the activity. After this period, the cancellation carries a charge of €15 per person. If the cancellation takes place with less than 24 hours’ notice, 100% of the amount will be charged.
In the event that weather conditions impede the operation of the cable car for the activity Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night Tour, the sunset shall be enjoyed either from the Chío viewpoint or from Los Roques de García, and the price of the cable car return ticket shall be reimbursed to non-residents at the following rates: Adults €27.00; Children €13.50.
In the case of hiring the Sunset and Stars - Mount Teide by Night activity without transportation, if the cable car is not operational on the day of the visit, the Customer will need to get to the alternative location by their own means.
Date changes are valid for 1 year provided that the vouchers have not been redeemed. Any change of date or cancellation must be made within a period of no more than 30 days from the date of the initial booking. Up to 3 date changes are permitted.
Parking
The Teide Cable Car base station has a free car park with 220 parking spaces.
Café/Restaurant
No.
Toilets
There are public toilets at the Teide Cable Car’s base station.
In case of tickets which include a discount for children or local residents, a supporting document is required to prove entitlement to discount.
We have two different options. Upon completion of the purchase process, please indicate in the comment box provided, which picnic would you prefer us to include in your reservation.
Cured meat picnic
Includes:
- Water or soft drink
- Sandwich: cured meat and cheese
- Sweet treat
Vegetarian picnic
Includes:
- Water or soft drink
- Veggie sandwich
- Sweet treat
Where to find us
The information you need if you arrive on your own to enjoy the activity. If you use our transport service, we will pick you up from your hotel.
Street: TF-21 motorway, km 43 - Teide National Park
Postal code: 38300 Municipality: La Orotava
Teide Cable Car is well connected by roads, and can be easily reached from any point of the island of Tenerife.
If you are in the northern part of the island
- Take the TF-21 motorway which connects La Orotava with El Portillo de la Villa and crosses the Teide National Park. The Cable Car is at km 43. (N28º 15' 17" W16º 37' 33")
- Take the TF-23 motorway from Boca de Tauce to Chío, which connects with TF-21.
If you are in the southern part of the island:
- Take the TF-21 motorway from Vilaflor to Teide National Park, the route of access for the tourist areas of Playa de Américas and Los Cristianos.
If you are close to Santa Cruz or La Laguna
- Take the TF-24 motorway from La Laguna to Portillo de la Villa (La Esperanza Motorway), which connects with TF-21 that will take you to the base station of the cable car at km 43.
Distances
Mt. Teide is approximately an hour’s drive from any point on the island.
- Santa Cruz: 64 km
- La Laguna: 55 km
- Puerto de la Cruz: 45 km
- Los Gigantes: 52 km
- Los Cristianos: 47 km
Frequently asked questions
Check out our weekly calendar of activities and excursions on Mt Teide which we have prepared so that you can view at a glance all the information you need about our activities.
You cannot use the Cable Car whilst pregnant, as the ascent involves a sudden change in pressure and level of oxygen.
The activity Sunset with Cable Car lasts between an hour and a half and 2 hours. If the activity booked includes typical Canarian dinner, the approximate duration of the dinner is an hour and a quarter. During the subsequent astronomical observation you will behold the stars for about 60 minutes.
Please bear in mind that if you select Sunset & Stars on Teide with pick-ups, you must add to these times the duration of the transfers.
No, pets are not allowed.
Yes. We will pick you up and drop you off in the same location.
Is it not possible to combine this activity with a stay in the Altavista Refuge on the same day, since the Sunset & Stars activity finishes too late to allow you to reach the refuge before it closes at 10pm.
You can book this activity and stay at the Parador hotel afterwards, if you wish, but you will have to make a reservation at the hotel yourself.
Yes. You can park your vehicle for free in the parking area of the Teide Cable Car while you enjoy the activity.
Since the activity starts at the base station, it is not possible to part from the upper station.
For the Sunset & Stars activity, date changes or cancellations can be made free of charge up to 48 hours prior to the activity. After this period, the cancellation carries a charge of €45 per person for the activity with dinner and €15 per person for the activity without dinner. If the cancellation takes place with less than 24 hours’ notice, 100% of the amount will be charged.
If you wish to change your booking in advance, call us at (+34) 922 010 444 between 9am and 4pm (GMT).
The dinner is served at the Teleférico del Teide Restaurant, at the cable car base station.
You will conduct the astronomical observation included in this activity in a lay-by area next to the cable car facilities.
- 3 cpc 9.25 Celestron (Cassy, Smithy and Cely)
- 1 Dobson Sky Watcher, 30 cm, Newtonian reflector.
There are usually no more places available on the day of the activity. We recommend booking the activity directly through the website at least one day in advance.
No, it’s not necessary. You can download your Sunset and Stars reservation and display it on the screen of any mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.).
Reviews
Stunning view from top of Teide. Well worth a visit. The english/german guide was a bit rufe and too wordy and telling negative stories about previous visitors. The watching stars session was fascinating but way too cold since no warm jackets or blankets provided by the organisers, wich the adverts said they would.
Great.
A great way to enjoy a spectacular sunset from above the clouds and learn all the simple but still little-known facts about stars and the Universe. I highly appreciated the stargazing excursion and a chance to see some of the beautiful constellations through the telescope!
We hired a car and drove up along the TF 38 and stopped at every possible point on the way and the drive was easier than we expected - but you can arrange a coach with the company. The event itself was a brilliant evening. The walk to watch the sunset was pretty easy and worth every second. The sunset was amazing - awesome. - 2 top tips, if you haven't ordered food with your ticket make sure you are there early enough to buy some food from the café at the cable car before you start the 'sunset' walk or bring some food with you. Also, make sure you wrap up warm, we took coats but some folks were really cold. The 'Stars' bit of the tour was also mind blowing stuff and the guides were so very knowledgeable and funny - which added to the evening. We would recommend this event to anyone - stick it on your bucket list and go - you will not be disappointed!
Awesome activities. Teide is a very unique spot and it was a great pleasure to discover it. The sunset was beautiful and night sky as well.
Amazing guides and activity
Briljant sunset and stargazing was amazing!!!
On the booking it said; 8h of activity which we made only 4h at the end. By far, it was beautiful the views. I've been with my partner and we both fell in love. The staff was so kind and they were so happy to explain us everything! I would totally recommend!! ***
Genuinely recommend the sunset/astronomy package. We had 3 children with us, aged 9 to 14, and they all loved the ride to the top and the walk to the sunset viewing point (do wrap up well for that!) The guide was knowledgeable and informative - getting the balance between education and letting us enjoy the spectacular scenery exactly right. The astronomy lecture was amazing - his enthusiasm kept my 9 year old entranced despite her being tired, cold and not as into stargazing as her sisters. 5 out of 5 - if I could give it more I would
Great tour - with knowledgeable guides for both elements.
The nature was 5star. What disappointed us was how it was run. Far too many people especially in the English speaking groups. We had to hang around for an hr after the time given ,(to wait for all the other groups to go up first.) Its also not clear that you have to book in around the side of the building to get your band and if you have a teen under 14 make sure u at least have a photo of their passport or they will make u buy an adult price for them. Squashed in the cable car so difficult to move and therefore only got fleeting glimpses of the gorgeous sunset view on the downward journey. The guides sadly added very little to the experience. Re sunset tour The guide had a strong accent so was difficult to understand and was a bit boring in his hunour. The star gazing again amazing to see but again the guides sadly added very little. It was somewhat chatoic due to the numbers. We had the same guide who kept switching to German despite it being the “ English speaking group” the other guide spoke so fast he was also tricky to understand and both tended to repeat what the other person said . They need to communicate with each other. The amount of time you have with the telescope was seconds due to the numbers and wasnt worth the queing up for. My advice , go on the sunset tour as thats the only way you are able to be up there at that time . Then wait in your car for an hour and look up and see the stars your self . Or even better use an app to help point out what you are seeing .
The sunset was amazing. Go for that. But... The star gazing felt disorganised and with far too many people for it to be enjoyable. You were in a car park (disappointing) with three large portable telescopes looking up at the sky as three guides, each with a group of about 25 peope, each used laser beams to point out features in the skies. They were nice people, but after you’ve been craning your neck for 20 minutes as they move about the sky rapidly and try and explain in their second language to strangers how this constellation looks like a horse, it gets tedious and painful. The lines for the telescopes were so long that after nearly an hour we still hadn’t had a look in one, and so we left early...but they had locked the car parking gate with no explanation of how to get out. Three cars drove up to the exit and eventually we climbed under the gate and found an intercom system that let us out. I rarely write a negative review, but I would have wanted to know this information before I booked.
*****
We were unable to watch the sunset and do the stargazing from the top due to wind conditions. We were frustrated as this was not communicated to us until we arrived for our tour. Although we were annoyed, we were happy that we were refunded the cable car portion as the plan b sunset location was subpar. The stargazing experience was very exciting and we did enjoy being with a real astronomer and using the telescopes. The guides were all very friendly and kind to us during the experience, however we felt they were a bit unorganised or inexperienced. There were too many interruptions during our small group experience with the astronomer that we felt could have easily been prevented. If you’re going to disappoint customers with this plan b alternative, it’s best to make it go as smoothly as possible. The parking lot is not a good location if people are driving in and out and have small children getting in and out of cars. We understand you cannot control the wind conditions, however there needs to be a more controlled environment for the stargazing experience.
*****
We enjoyed our trip. The sunset and viewing point were good. We knew it was just after a full moon so were not expecting great star views. The planetarium option was well done and interesting. The guides were knowledgeable and interesting. We came prepared with warm clothes and walking boots.
Great learning experience
It was a very nice and well organized trip. The guides were friendly and explained everything very, very well.
Absolutely amazing experience, we booked for the sunset and stars as a birthday treat whilst on holiday for birthday. The organisation of your trip was fantastic. The Bus arrived at pick up point on time, tour guide came to introduce herself, (I think called Shona/Rhona) was very polite and friendly, drive up was fantastic and the trip up tiede was amazing, we were put into separate groups with our language, we were English. we were well looked after from start to finish. Stargazing was also as amazing as the sunset. 100% recommended an absolute unforgettable and very special experience.
Dadurch, dass ich es als etwas eilig empfunden habe, fand ich es etwas zu teuer.
*****
Very good service
Wonderful Just wonderful.
Guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Star gazing was awesome. Only reason this doesn’t get 5 stars is there was a good hours wait between descending on the cable car until the star gazing commenced......
Sunset portion on Teide was excellent. The stargazing with the naked eye was great, the view of the night sky without light pollution was awesome. The views through telescopes were a little underwhelming and it felt like a long wait hanging around between the two parts of the tour. All in all though a good experience.
Worth doing.
Puntuales en la recogida. Buena explicación y organización de la excursión.
We heard about tours from Food & Travel magazine. Organisation prior to trip was unsatisfactory as we were told only the day before that due to ‘organisational difficulties’ we could not be collected from our hotel despite booking several months before. We were offered several less good options and a refund as the meal was no longer possible. Our correspondent by email also got very confused. However, the trip itself was excellent. Victor our guide was excellent (his name does not appear on the other feedback!)
Great experience.
We did not receive an email or sms text message confirming our pick up point and time as promised in the booking information. We had to phone the office in Tenerife the day before the trip to find out. The transfer up Mount Teide went smoothly, as did the cable car trip to the top but it was a rush to get to the viewing point for the sunset. The star gazing was good and we were impressed to be able to see the planet Saturn. But our group was very big and we had to queue for a while to look through each telescope. The star gazing guide was wonderful but he spoke very fast and it was hard to keep up with his explanations. Our suggestions to make the trip even better - 1. Put a big sign on the transfer bus indicating the trip it is doing (we waited outside a hotel where a lot of people were getting transfers to the airport and all the buses were confusing). 2. Insist that people bring extra layers of clothing - they can be left on the bus if they are not needed, we didn't realise just how much the temperature would drop as we went up the mountain - 27 degrees F by the hotel pool, 5 degrees F at the cable car. 3. Some sort of low level discrete lighting on the floor around the telescopes, to prevent people bumping into them or each other.
My wife and I were really disappointed with this €80 tour. We were picked up in Costa Adeje and the journey to Mount Teide was good. On arrival we were split into language groups and boarded the cable car accordingly, the English speakers were last. On arrival at the top we made our way to the vantage point to watch the sunset, by the time we got there the sun had all but disappeared. We've viewed better sunsets from the balcony at our hotel. We then returned to the base station for the star gazing, there were approximately 30 people, in the dark, queuing up to view the stars through 4 telescopes, we didn't find this enjoyable. Later one of the staff tried to explain the solar system with the aid of a laser pointer. He was obviously very knowledgeable but too fast for us to take the information in. His talk was spoiled for us by an annoying girl who giggled constantly as he talked, when I complained, his suggestion was that I move away from her, I didn't take kindly to that suggestion. The view of the stars was wonderful but spoiled by being in too large a group. The journey back was good. I do not recommend this tour.
Well organised trip from start to finish. Interesting information re the history of the volcano and the Naitional Park. Great guides provided a wealth of information and advice. Stargazing was brilliant and suited all knowledge levels in group. Would highly recommend the trip.
We had a very nice experience. The guides were very helpful and friendly. We went on El Teide around sundown. It was nice but we didn't have much time on El Teide which was a bit disappointing. You had to be quick if you wanted pictures, we walked to the second viewing point and once we got there and took a picture, we needed to go back to the cable cars. We expected to see the other islands but there were a lot of clouds (I know the guides can't change the weather haha ;) It was just a bit disappointing but the views over the national park were also very pretty.) Then we went down to eat and after that we went stargazing. The groups were around 15 people, I guess, so you have enough time to look through all telescopes. It was very nice and the guide learned us a lot about the stars etc. I would definitely do this again and I really recommend this! Take some warm clothes with you because it's very cold. When we went it was around 0°C. Don't underestimate it. ;)
Highly recommended!! Wonderful experience!!
Good value for money for a great excursion.
'"waste time and money, don''t take this trip"'
