Teide by Night: Sunset & Stargazing with Telescopes Experience
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From $82.29
522 reviews (4.61)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 9 hours
Departs: Tenerife, Tenerife
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Exclusive in one language per coach.
Start your afternoon taking in the panoramic views of Tenerife and absorb the smells of the pine forest in Teides National park.
Break through the clouds at 7000ft to astonishing views of the Atlantic Ocean and the islands of the archipelago.
As the evening draws closer watch the sun melt into soft pinks, reds and purples and celebrate the sunset with chilled sparkling Cava.
When darkness blankets the landscape, you will be taken on a once in a lifetime tour of the stars.The position of Tenerife makes it possible to see all the constellations of the northern hemisphere. Your professional guide will point out the night sky for you with laser technology, you not only see a very wide variety of stars and constellations,but thanks to our telescopes you also get to see the deep sky, stories and legends about the mythology.
To set the seal on this magical evening we will also serve you a delicious meal in the highest restaurant in the National Park.
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Dinner
Glass of Champagne
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Professional guide
What's Not Included
Pickup in non specified areas
souvenirs
Traveler Information
- CHILD: Age: 4 - 11
- ADULT: Age: 12 - 99
Additional Info
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Pick up only in mentioned areas, shown when you select your preference of language
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Pick up only in mentioned areas, shown when you select your preference of language
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Teide National Park
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Reviews
After dinner, we went stargazing, where our guide told us some fun and exciting information about constellations, stars, and other astronomy-related information. Initially, we observed the sky with the naked eye and then went on to observe Saturn, Jupiter, and Moon via a telescope.
Make sure to ask for bottled water if you want one; no one will hand it out voluntarily.
We booked this trip through TUI since not all operator pick up from Los Gigantes where we stayed and price was relatively comparable.
Initially was a little disappointed, it took 80 min to pick up everyone before the trip got started….I guess the price we payed for doing a trip which covered the whole south west of the island.
All I can say is it was well worth it. Our Guide, Danny was a local and was highly knowledgeable about the history and geology of the island. He parented many interesting facts and made the time fly by. After dark he turned into a “Sky at night” presenter and pointed out key stars, constellations and the “ band of cloud” that turns out to be our very own Milky Way.
Thank you Danny great job.
The star of the show was, however, the sunset with the glasses of well chilled Cava being a lovely touch.
Other highlights included stops to stretch our legs and explore plus viewing Jupiter and the rings of Saturn through a telescope
From previous reviews we weren’t expecting a great evening meal, however, I have to say I’ve had much worse on similar excursions and there were several clear plates around the table including my own … so not too shabby…. Just don’t expect Michelin Star quality
The food was not exactly haute cuisine but totally fine as a filling meal. To be specific, it consists of a bowl of soup (starter), pork loin, fried potatoes, vegetables (main) and chocolate brownie (dessert). There was also a selection of drinks (Coke, Fanta, red wine, white wine, water) on each table. Sure, it was a bit basic but the food was all cooked well and served efficiently. Incidentally typical Canary Island cuisine is quite basic and filling so in that respect it was an authentic experience. I'm not sure what other reviewers were expecting but I did not book this trip for the gastronomy and so was totally satisfied with the meal. Also the guide Niko made requests for dietary requirements multiple times throughout the afternoon so that these could be accommodated.
One point of caution: as you can imagine, it gets quite cold on the mountain around sunset. So just take some warm clothes (eg fleece, windproof coat) and you'll be fine. The tour also provides blankets in abundance which is a nice touch. If it really gets too cold you can sit in the bus to watch the sunset.
I also want to say the tour guide Niko was great - informative, funny, highly organised, very accommodating. Likewise the driver Marcos did a great job. Overall I would give this tour 10/10.
