Best astronomy tour – Stargazing Experience in Gran Canaria

Canary Islands are officially the best astrotourism destination in the whole world and seeing the stars 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. 

Excursion plan is the same as the compete 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 and the most magnificent view of the Sunset and Mount Teide from Cruz de Tejeda celebrated with a glass of champagne and commemorative photos. Meal in the traditional canarian restaurant will then follow before we begin the night sky observations.

During excursion team care for your every need and make sure you feel that way. You will be picked up south and north of the island in small vans or buses, you wiil be provide warm winter jackets to make sure you’re warm and cozy during observations and you will be provide enough telescopes and guides to make sure you don’t have to wait too long to use the telescopes and can ask as many questions as you need. If you’re a photography enthusiast and have your camera with you, do not hesitate to let the guides know – they will assist you in taking spectacular pictures!

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 have professional solar telescopes with H-alpha filters as well as the whole set of night time telescopes with different filters and lenses. Certified guides have enough time to answer any questions you may have regarding astronomy, the telescopes or astrophotography. The programme of Stargazing Experience is created within the STEAM education system and is a great contribution to the school curriculum of your child. Guides are certified by the European Union in general performance of the tour, by Canarian Institute of Astrophysics in presenting astronomical knowledge to all audiences and by Starlight Foundation as official Starlight Monitors capable of performing licensed observations.

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

Stargazing Experience is a great way of celebrating birthdays! The sound of “happy birthday”, view of the setting sun and champagne in Cruz de Tejeda will make this birthday one 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

Pickup places:
NORTH: Las Palmas (Parque de Santa Catalina)
SOUTH: Playa de Mogán, Puerto Rico, Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, San Augustin

Restaurant menu:

STARTERS

  • Selection of croquettes
  • Wrinkled potatoes with mojos
  • Mixed salad

MAIN COURSE

  • Sliced Roast Pork with vegetables and mashed potatoes

DESSERT

REFRESHMENTS

  • Water Glass of wine Soda Beer

VEGETARIAN OPTION: VEGETARIAN CROQUETTES GRILLED VEGETABLES

THE CHILDREN’S MENU WOULD BE THE SAME STARTERS AS THE ADULTS, CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH FRIES AND ASSORTED ICE CREAM.

image-2
About the author

Álex González