Tenerife: sunset and stargazing in Teide National Park
Small-group tour to watch the sunset with cava over La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro and observe Teide's sky through a 12-inch Dobsonian telescope with Starlight guides, plus a photo under the stars. In English. Rated 4.7/5 from more than 3,600 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3-5 hours
- Guide languages
- English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 5+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Sunset over La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro
- A glass of cava at sunset
- 12-inch Dobsonian telescope
- Starlight-certified guides
- Free photo under the stars
Our take
Teide's sky is among the world's best for stargazing and this tour makes the most of it: small groups, lots of telescope time and a sunset with three islands on the horizon. Bring winter layers even if you were in swimwear that afternoon.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off on the south coast (VIP option)
- Small-group stargazing
- Starlight guides
- Astrophotography portrait
- Warm jackets (VIP option)
- Glass of cava or soft drink
Not included
- Food
- Toilets at the viewpoints
- Pickup in the north of the island
- Cable car
- Teide Observatory
Good to know
What to bring
- Very warm clothes
- Closed shoes
- Camera
Not suitable for
- People with altitude sickness
- Children under 5 (VIP option)
Things to keep in mind
- The tour is in English
- It takes place at public viewpoints, not on Teide's summit
- If you don't reply on WhatsApp you're treated as a no-show
- Don't book for the night you land
Meeting point
Pickup on the south coast (between El Médano and Los Gigantes) or meet with your own car.
The exact time and place arrive by WhatsApp on the day; keep your phone reachable.
The experience
What you will see
- The sunset over La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro.
- The national park's lava flows.
- Planets, galaxies and nebulae through the telescope.
- The constellations with a laser pointer.
How it works
You head up into the national park at sunset, toast with cava at a viewpoint beside a lava flow and, after dark, move to another viewpoint to observe with the telescope and laser pointer.
Who I recommend it for
- Couples and astronomy fans.
- Anyone wanting a different night out.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't understand English.
- Anyone who suffers altitude sickness.
Accessibility
Let the provider know if you use a wheelchair.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What language is it in?
Do we go to Teide's summit?
Can I drive myself?
What will I see through the telescope?
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