Description
Highlights...
- Use professional equipment during an astronomical observation on Teide: telescopes and planetarium (optional) in Tenerife
- Let certified astronomical guides unravel the sky’s mysteries only for you and your companions
- Enjoy a unique stargazing experience among volcanoes in Tenerife
- Our astronomical observation on Teide is held in the car park next to the Cable Car base station at 2,356 m
- A minimum reservation for 4 people or an equivalent fee is required
What's included...
- Private professional observation of the Universe
- Planetarium (optional)
- Long-range telescopes
- Spanish, English, French, Russian and Italian-speaking Starlight guides
What's not included...
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Starlight guides in other language than Spanish, English, French, Russian and Italian
Make your dream a reality and enjoy the Universe in a professional way in one of the best places in the world to do so: on Mount Teide.
During this exclusive astronomical observation activity, certified astronomical guides will wait for you and whomever you choose in a planetarium (optional), where you can get a glimpse of the celestial secrets guarded by Mount Teide, and will unravel the mysteries of the Universe using professional telescopes, thanks to which you will see up close and for your own eyes those fascinating celestial objects that you have longed to see for many years, under the pure and clear sky of the Teide National Park, where it is possible to observe 83 of the 88 officially recognised constellations and where additionally, in the summertime, you can enjoy perfect visibility of the Milky Way.
And all this exclusively for you and the companions you choose!
A fascinating astronomical observation on Teide to watch the stars in Tenerife
Have you always wondered what star or celestial object is that shiny point, either big or small, that you can see in the sky?
Our Starlight guides will clear all your doubts as they will be there to unravel the mysteries of the Universe for you during this astronomical observation on Teide.
Do you find it fascinating that ancient civilisations oriented themselves using the stars? Have you always wanted to be able to do it as well?
Our guides will show you how to guide yourself thanks to the sky. Furthermore, if Greek mythology and constellations have always been your passions, during this stargazing experience on Teide you will enjoy discerning the elements of Hellenic mythology, which are hidden behind the constellations and the relationship between them.
Use our state-of-the-art telescopes to discover planets, galaxies or clusters as you have always dreamt of doing, and stargaze in one of the three best places on Earth to do it.
During the course of this stargazing experience in Tenerife you will be able to use these machines to take a tour through the night’s most interesting celestial objects. Our monitors will also provide you with relevant information about the objects that you will see through the lens—exclusively for you and whomever accompanies you!
Get closer to the stars on Mt Teide with professional telescopes
This stargazing experience on Teide, which we offer as a private activity, begins in our planetarium in Tenerife (optional). Here, you can enjoy a preview of the celestial secrets guarded by Mount Teide before moving out to observe the clear, starry sky from the car park of the cable car base station (at an altitude of 2,536 m), using long-range, professional telescopes.
We are sure that the astronomical instrumentation, which we will put exclusively at your disposal during the observation of the stars, along with the quality and transparency of the Tenerife sky over the Teide National Park, away from the light pollution produced by big cities, will give you a unique, private experience that is the astronomical observation in Tenerife, which will feel as if you’re close to the stars.
Enjoy your stargazing experience in Tenerife also on full moon nights
It’s inevitable. The moon passes through different phases during its 29-day cycle, that is to say, lunation.
This is why, at least once a month, the potent glow of the Earth’s natural satellite will dim the faint light of the distant celestial bodies.
If you book our astronomical observation on Teide and enjoy it on the night of the full moon, you will take advantage of its radiant appearance and be delighted with its splendour: craters, mountain ranges and other lunar wonders.
You may ask, which ones? You can find the Montes Teneriffe, Mons Pico and the crater Piazzi Smyth on the moon.
If this is news to you, and you’re wondering why they have these names, write this question down so that you can ask our guides on the night of your astronomical observation on Mount Teide.
Book
- Private professional observation of the Universe
- Planetarium
- Long range telescopes
- Spanish, English, French, Russian and Italian-speaking Starlight guides
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Starlight guides in other language than Spanish, English, French, Russian and Italian
- Private professional observation of the Universe
- Long range telescopes
- Spanish, English, French, Russian and Italian-speaking Starlight guides
- Food and drinks
- Planetarium
- Transportation
- Starlight guides in other language than Spanish, English, French, Russian and Italian
+ Information
The start time of the astronomical observation on Teide activity varies depending on the time of year, since it is adjusted to the sunset time.
It is necessary to arrive 20 minutes before the indicated meeting time, which will be announced via e-mail and text.
To make the most of your astronomical observation on Teide, please follow our recommendations:
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing and proper footwear.
- If you have health problems, consult with your doctor before undertaking this activity.
- Take plenty of water on hikes.
Children under 8 are not allowed to participate in the astronomical observation activity. Documentation will be required for proof of age.
Pets are not allowed.
All our guides are astronomical guides certified by the StarLight Foundation.
IT IS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A COPY OF THE BOOKING VOUCHER, EITHER PRINTED OR ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE.
The activity is subject to the availability of our guides.
A minimum reservation for 4 people or an equivalent fee is required.For private activities, date changes or cancellations can be made free of charge up to 72 hours prior to the activity. After this period, the cancellation carries a charge of 50% of the amount. If the cancellation takes place with less than 24 hours’ notice, 100% of the amount will be charged. Up to 3 date changes are permitted.
With regard to astronomical observation, in the event that weather conditions impede stargazing, the amount paid for the activity shall be reimbursed.
Check our Terms and conditions for information on other reasons for cancellation.
Where to find us
Meeting point
Teide Cable Car base station, at km 43 of the TF-21 motorway. Please, wait for a member of the Volcano Teide team to welcome you at the closed access gate.
Click on the following link to Google Street View to see the exact spot.
Coordinates: 28.254448, - 16.625747
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
