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
  • rachelbK9311YQ Avatar
    rachelbK9311YQ
    5 star rating
    12/14/2021
    Fun in the Sun Attentive staff from start to finish. Great experience , getting so close at seeing whales . Safety paramount. Excellent service.
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    Manuela F Avatar
    Manuela F
    5 star rating
    7/26/2024
    Für Familien geeignet Es war super, Fabrizio und Romeo 🐶, haben den Ausflug so gestaltet dass sogar unsere 4 Jährige und unsere 13 Jährige wieder gehen möchten. Wir konnten Delfine sehen. Danke ❤️
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    PATRICIA G Avatar
    PATRICIA G
    5 star rating
    9/25/2024
    Ballenas, esperándonos, no faltaron a la cita!! Nos encantó, paseo semi privado, solo 10 personas, tuvimos la suerte de avistar varios cetáceos, Paco el capitán muy agradable y atento, recomendable!!
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    Miroslava Rozenbergova Minkó Avatar
    Miroslava Rozenbergova Minkó
    1/11/2026
    We booked our excursions with Ernest.He was very helpful and gave us all information what we needed!
    Great service!! Thank you 🙏.
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  • Laura A Avatar
    Laura A
    5 star rating
    8/18/2024
    Highly recommend! Laura was a huge help We had an amazing day, huge thanks to staff member Laura for her help, advice and arranging everything for us! We are back in January 25 and will be using this company again. Thanks so much!
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    RJHyde365 Avatar
    RJHyde365
    5 star rating
    4/17/2025
    Lovely boat trip and a fantastic experience We had a great trip on the Atlantic Star and saw two different family pods of Pilot whales, including a really large male swimming right next to the boat. The captain and our host were really knowledgeable and friendly. They made our 8year old feel really comfortable when feeling a little worried about the trip. We missed out on seeing any dolphins but that is just the chance that you take. We’d recommend the trip to everyone
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    Clare K Avatar
    Clare K
    5 star rating
    3/15/2025
    Awesome, WOW!! I booked through Sarah at the Los Christianos branch, she made the whole process of choosing which activities I wanted to do and then the actual booking so easy, this is my 3rd time of booking through this branch and I won't go through anyone else when I visit Tenerife now. They are always most helpful, friendly, and non-pushy for a sale company i have used. I've done the dolphins and whale watching before and this trip the Mustang tiede tour and 1000M paragliding experience and I want to do both again I loved it so much!! Just WOW! Thank you Sarah!
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    tessorr
    5 star rating
    5/04/2022
    1st class Hired 2 125cc scooters for 3 days. Lisa was very helpful and we will go back when we are here end of July.
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