Star Gazing on Mt. Teide

Step into an evening above the clouds on this guided journey into the dramatic landscapes of Teide National Park, where volcanic terrain, high-altitude views, and some of the clearest night skies in the world come together in one unforgettable experience.

Description

Your evening begins with hotel pickup in South Tenerife and a relaxed drive up into the mountains. Along the way, your guide sets the scene with stories of Tenerife’s volcanic origins, local legends, and the powerful natural forces that shaped the island.

Dinner in the Mountains

High above sea level at Restaurante 7 Cañadas, you’ll pause for a relaxed three-course Canarian dinner with drinks included. Surrounded by vast lava fields and open skies, this is dining in one of Tenerife’s most striking natural settings.

Sunset Over a Floating Horizon

As the sun begins to drop, the landscape shifts into something almost otherworldly. From over 2,000 metres up, watch the famous “Sea of Clouds” roll beneath Mount Teide as the sky burns with colour. With a glass of cava or orange juice in hand, this is one of those moments that feels both still and cinematic at the same time.

Guided Stargazing in a World-Class Sky

When night settles in, the focus turns upward. With Starlight Certified guides leading the way, you’ll explore constellations, planets, star clusters, and distant galaxies using high-powered telescopes. The experience is designed to be both accessible and fascinating—blending astronomy, ancient mythology, and simple storytelling that brings the night sky to life.

If conditions allow, there’s also time to capture incredible night-sky photos, including the Milky Way stretching across the horizon.

An Award-Winning Night Experience

Consistently recognised with Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards over the past four years, this is one of Tenerife’s most highly regarded evening excursions—combining scenery, science, and atmosphere in a single journey.

Pickup Details

Pickup times vary throughout the year depending on sunset timing and will be confirmed the day before your tour (or on the morning for Tuesday departures). If you would like to know an approximate pickup times, feel free to chat with us on WhatsApp: +34711003901

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour?

  • Our expert guides provide extensive local knowledge, helping you explore the finest spots in Tenerife with insider tips and fascinating stories.
  • We maintain comfortable, well-equipped transport and a stellar reputation for service, so you can trust us for a memorable day.
  • From booking to your return, we handle all details so you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the adventure.

Key Points

  • Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays
  • Departure & Transfer: Pick-up is from the south of Tenerife. After booking, we’ll send you the exact pick-up location and time based on your hotel. If you want this information before booking, you can contact us via live chat or WhatsApp.
  • Accessibility: Not recommended for wheelchair users
  • Clothing: Warm layers and comfortable shoes recommended. Extra jackets are supplied during the tour.

 

PRICES

  • Adults (over 13): €95.00
  • Children (4 – 12): €60.00
  • Infants (1 – 3): €0.00

This tour is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.

Travelers Choice 2021-2026
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    Getaway14233015791
    5 star rating
    8/29/2024
    Booked Siam park Patricia was amazing. Easy and fast to book. Book Siam park and monkey park. Great help and advice. Defos go back again xx
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    Global402236
    4 star rating
    10/28/2021
    Respectful, passionate and full of knowledge Our captain ‘Guy’ was pleasantly crazy but very respectful to us and most of all the ocean’s wildlife. It seems to be a bit of a rat race of yachts and catamarans for the first sighting before heading off to snorkel. But we decided to take our time, minimize engine use and luckily saw a baby dolphin and some pilot whales, all from a distance safer to them. Guy told us a lot about the island, was extremely passionate about ocean life and our whole eco system. We went on the 4pm trip and were ready to come in, but would have loved a longer trip if budget and time allowed. Be mindful that you may not get a sighting and proactive about communicating what you’d really like out of your sailing.
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    kayleigh
    5 star rating
    3/30/2023
    1st Class Service We stayed in Los Cristianos in march, we came across Tenerife Frist and booked 2 excursions with Mark he couldn't of been more helpful for us. We went on half a day trip around Mount Teide & Freebird boat trip. Both trips where amazing, we were lucky enough to have the pick up outside our hotel. Coaches on time and Clean. We will be going back to Mark to book again if we head back to Los Cristianos. Thanks for helping us :)
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    Wendy W
    5 star rating
    7/25/2024
    A must do excursion Very enjoyable experience. The boat was spacious with only 15 passengers and everything was well managed. There was plenty to drink and the food was better than the usual snacks offered. We saw lots of pilot whales and had a great swim in the sea in a little cove where we ate. The captain was fun and attentive . The boat also has a blue license that allows it to track the whales unlike many other operators. Would definitely do the trip again and would definitely recommend.
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    Eve E
    5 star rating
    6/08/2023
    Quad biking with Daniel Daniel was a great tour guide, as soon as he picked us up he was full of energy and made me and my boyfriend so comfortable with him. We had the best experience thanks to Daniel and his other colleague I don’t remember his name. We would 100% do this again when we come back to Tenerife and I’ve already recommended quad biking to many of friends since being back! Thank you Daniel for being amazing to us. Can’t wait to do it again.
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    Meander66661438156
    5 star rating
    8/19/2024
    Superb Visited tenerife for the second time and was straight back to first excursions in Los Cristiano. Dealt with Mark who arranged us a sunset quad trip amongst other things. Fantastic experience from start to finish and great customer service. Keep it up chaps
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    MASTERCHENF
    5 star rating
    5/01/2022
    yacht travel me atendio MIKE que es un tio majo y excelente. nos hemos pasado un dia Incredible, 100% recomendable
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    Dylan D
    5 star rating
    8/28/2024
    Perfect Patricia at first excursions was very helpful would highly recommend ! We booked the buggy tour and even got a nice discount compared to other places !
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