Tenerife is officially the best astrotourism destination in the whole world and seeing the stars from Mount Teide is a must do experience for every traveller!
Enjoy your Stargazing Experience in a small group of your closest friends or family. See the Universe in a group of 1 to 6 people. Have the telescopes and the astronomer just for you. Have a go at operating a robotic telescope and take the most spectacular astronomical images yourself with the help of the astronomer.
The excursion plan is the same as the complete offer but tailored to your specific needs.
The excursion:
An unforgettable experience for everyone, a chance to see beyond the horizon and be part of something great!
The Universe is open to you while on the excursion with team. You will sight the night sky like you’ve never seen before! With professional telescopes and astrophotography equipment you will be able to see the planets of our Solar System, distant galaxies, nebulas, clusters and so much more!
Knowledgable guides will explain the observations to you, tell you amazing stories and facts about our universe as well as show you how to take breathtaking astro pictures with your camera and even a cell phone through our telescopes.
The evening will start with solar observations*, a glass of local champagne and commemorative photos. You will be able to see the most magnificent view of the Sunset from slope of Mount Teide*. A three-course dinner with wine in the restaurant will then follow before we move further up Mount Teide to begin the night sky observations.
*weather permitting – an alternative programme will be provided
Team’s aim during the excursion is to care for your every need and make sure you feel that way. You will be pick you up directly from your place in mini vans or buses, you will be provide jackets/hoodies/blankets to make sure you’re warm and cozy during the observations, the restaurant will be advised of your dietary requirements (if previously advised) and you will be provide enough telescopes and guides to make sure you don’t have to wait too long during the observations. If you’re a photography enthusiast and have your DSLR camera with you, do not hesitate to let the guides know – they will assist you in taking spectacular pictures!
If you’re looking for even more luxurious experience, check out VIP offer!
ADVENTURE
Stargazing Experience is not just a regular tour you can take anywhere. This is really the ultimate adventure! You will be there in the night time without any artificial light where only the light of the stars or Moon shine upon us. You will be perform very sophisticated observations with telescopes and take spectacular pictures of far away objects. During each excursion you can be part of a real astronomy session and see various objects as far away as 135 million light years away from us! Get ready to see other galaxies, places where new stars are born, comets and much more!
EDUCATION
During the excursion you will be use variety of different telescopes and quite a lot of astrophotography equipment. You will be haveprofessional solar telescopes with H-alpha filters as well as a whole set of night time telescopes with different filters and lenses. Сertified guides will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding astronomy, the telescopes or astro photography. The programme of our Stargazing Experience is created within the STEAM education system and is a great contribution to the school curriculum of your child. Our guides are certified by the European Union in general performance of the tour, by the Canarian Institute of Astrophysics in presenting astronomical knowledge to all audiences and by the Starlight Foundation as official Starlight Monitors capable of performing licensed observations on Mount Teide.
FAMILY
Astronomy is one of those things that binds the family together. Stargazing Experience is special that way. Team are fully prepared to welcome every member of your family from the youngest to the most mature. Have this experience together with your loved ones and later share the passion for astronomy with them as well! Especially for you, team are ready to answer all your questions and telescopes are set for easy access by the young ones. Even though you go high to the mountains, the places choose for the observations do not require walking.
ROMANCE
Looking for something special for your loved ones? Maybe it’s time for the big question and you want it to be really special? There is not many things more special than the stars! Let know in advance about your surprise plans and team’ll be there for you to assist you and take plenty of pictures and videos of your big night!
BIRTHDAYS AND GIFTS
Joining on the Stargazing Experience is a great way to celebrating birthdays! The sound of “Happy Birthday”, whilst celebrating the sunset with champagne on Mount Teide will make this a birthday to remember.
Stargazing Experience is also a perfect gift. Let know if you’d like to receive your ticket in the form of a gift card and and you will get it!
Included:
- pickup and transport
- sun observations*
- sunset* with cava and photos
- restaurant meal
- night sky observations
- astrophotography
- excursion photos
- professional photo session under the stars
- observations with a robotic telescope
*weather permitting
Hotel pick up and drop off from the area:
- Los Gigantes
- Puerto Santiago
- Alcala
- Playa San Juan
- Callao Salvaje
- Playa Paraisa
- Costa Adeje
- Playa Las Americas
- Los Cristianos
- Palm Mar
- Las Galletas
- Costa del Silencio
- Golf del Sur
- Amarilla Golf
- San Isidro
- El Medano
- Abades
- Fasnia
If you have your camera or telescope and would like guides to help you take astro pictures or operate the telescope, take them with you! Guides are happy to share their passion!
