TEIDE BY NIGHT®
STARGAZING TENERIFE
STARGAZING AND SUNSET EXPERIENCE IN TEIDE NATIONAL PARK
SOUTH ZONE PICK UP
NORTH ZONE PICK UP
A UNIQUE STARGAZING
EXPERIENCE
Watch the sun go down and toast to the sunset and stargazing as you enjoy this amazing landscape. Gradually turning to rich and strong colors of pink, red and purple, have your camera ready to capture the bold silhouettes and the dramatic looking sky.
It’s in the Las Cañadas National Park where you find the skies and atmospheric conditions amongst the best in the world for astronomical observation. Mount Teide National Park has been crowned a “Starlight Destination ” recognising that it is one of the best places to stargaze away from light pollution. Discover the wonders of the night sky once darkness has fallen. Your professional guide will point out the night sky for you with laser technology, you will not only see a very wide variety of stars at Teide and constellations, but thanks to our telescope you also get to know the deep sky, stories and legends about the mythology.
Discover the highest mountain of Spain
In 2007 UNESCO declared the Teide National Park a World Heritage site for its special cultural, historical and scientific significance. The scenery here is truly amazing, stunning rock formations stand out against the impressive Mount Teide. The environmental conditions are said to be very similar to that of Mars making the National Park a perfect landscape to film blockbuster movies. Mount Teide by night is one of the best spots in the world for stargazing, a magical location where the night sky will leave you completely speechless.
Dinner at the highest restaurant in National Park Teide
An amazing place to celebrate those special moments, birthdays, anniversaries or just being in Tenerife join our Teide by Night team on this unique and unforgettable Teide Stargazing Tour.
TEIDE BY NIGHT
Starlight Certified Excursion
Teide by Night is an excursion certified by the Starlight Foundation and all our guides, known for their immense astronomy knowledge, are certified and updated by the Starlight Foundation.
Live a unique Stargazing Experience in Tenerife
Book now your excursion with pick-up from the south or north of Tenerife for the best stargazing experience in El Teide National Park with Teide by Night.
TEIDE BY NIGHT EXCURSION
Join our Teide by Night team on this unique and best stargazing tour
YOUR STARGAZING TOUR IN TENERIFE
Starlight Certified
Committed
Sustainable
Elegant Excursions is a company adhering to the Sustainability Charter for Nature Activities in Tenerife Tourism
Unique
Teide by Night is guided exclusively in one language, meaning that in our bus you are not listening to the same information in different languages, but in one language only, which can be English, German, French or Dutch. We are unique here in Tenerife with this concept.
MOUNT TEIDE NIGHT TOUR
ITINERARY
1 | Pick up
We pick you up at the closest pick-up point to your hotel. Check our map of collection points at the time of booking.
2 | Selective stops
To be able to relax, enjoy the views and landscapes as well as the possibility of taking special photos.
3 | Specialized information
Discover lunar landscapes of the Mount Teide National Park, surrounded by lava flows, your professional guide will give you lots of interesting information about Tenerife and Teide’s National Park.
4 | Sunset
As darkness covers the landscape and the sun sets, we toast to this incredible moment.
5 | Dinner
A delicious three course meal with wine and water at one of the highest restaurants in Spain.
6 | Stargazing Tour
Our professional guide will draw a map of the night sky for you, where the constellations and stars will be named and explained. You will also enjoy the deep sky through our telescope.
Drop off. We will return to the collection point (Tour is around 9 hours).
TENERIFE STARGAZING EXPERIENCE
How do I know collection time and pick up point?
Do excursions finish at the same place of departure?
Where do you collect the customers?
If you are not sure, please do not hesitate to send us an email to clarify the location of the Pick up point.
Do you offer excursions in different languages?
During the tour to El Teide, is there time to ascent to the top?
Which kind of clothing do you recommend?
Does Teide by Night include dinner?
Can we book seats on the bus?
Do the buses provide toilets?
Do the buses provide infant car seats?
If I have any intolerance / allergy can they adapt the menu?
Where to stargaze in Tenerife?
Can I see the Milky Way from the Mount Teide stargazing activity?
The mesmerizing sight of the Milky Way stretching across the sky is an unforgettable experience.
What is the best month of the year for stargazing from Mount Teide in Tenerife?
During this time, the skies are clearer, and the Milky Way’s core is more visible from the Northern Hemisphere. Additionally, meteor showers, such as the Perseids in August, can provide an even more spectacular celestial display. Nonetheless, Mount Teide offers excellent stargazing experiences throughout the year.
Stargazing Tenerife Blog
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Tenerife, home to the majestic Mount Teide and internationally recognised as one of the best locations worldwide for stargazing, offers astronomy enthusiasts an unparalleled vantage point to explore and understand the fascinating diversity of stars. From main sequence stars to enigmatic neutron stars, the night skies above Tenerife are a cosmic showcase. Observing the night sky from this location can reveal massive stars, double stars, and even clues about the dust and gas that gave birth to them.
What Are the Asterisms?
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Perseids Meteor Shower
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Teide peak: The majestic summit of Tenerife
Teide Peak, also known as Mount Teide, is an awe-inspiring natural landmark located in the heart of Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. As the highest mountain in Spain and the third-tallest volcanic structure in the world, it is a magnet for adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and stargazers.
This article explores everything you need to know about Teide Peak, including its geography, hiking opportunities, and why it’s a must-visit destination.
