Observatory tour and stargazing on Teide

The Teide volcano is one of the three best places in the world for stargazing. On this two-in-one Teide Observatory tour for astronomy lovers in Tenerife, you can enjoy an evening guided tour of the Izaña Solar Observatory and then, after a breathtaking sunset, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the night sky in the company of your guide Starlight, using the best long-range telescopes.

How does the excursion look like?

An English-speaking guided tour of Tenerife’s astronomical observatory is a treat for lovers of scientific curiosities. Your guide will show you around the observatory, then you will have the opportunity to watch a beautiful sunset above the clouds and as it gets dark the night part of the tour will begin, which is the observation of stars and dark sky objects through telescopes.

The astronomical observation that is part of this tour , takes place in the parking lot next to the lower station of the cable car to Teide – a unique place where you can indulge your passion for astronomy in Tenerife.

You’ll discover planets, galaxies and star clusters you never would have imagined with our professional, state-of-the-art long-range telescopes at your disposal to observe the most interesting night sky objects visible from Teide. In addition, the guides will provide you with interesting information about the objects you will observe through the telescope.

Professional astronomical equipment, combined with the clarity and quality of the skies over the peaks of Tenerife, will undoubtedly contribute to the unique experience you will have during this astronomical tourism activity in Tenerife.

If you book this astronomical adventure on Teide and enjoy it on the night of the full moon, you will have the opportunity to admire its radiant appearance and marvel at its magnificence: craters, mountain ranges and other lunar wonders.

Where do we start from?

The tour includes transportation from the south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, and the north of the island – Puerto de la Cruz) – in the notes to your order write us in which hotel you are staying, and we will send you the details – the time and place of collection – in an email after ordering.

Please note, the tour does not include transportation from the area of el Medano, Golf del Sur or the area of Los Gigantes if your hotel is in that area you must go to a collection point such as Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje.