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
  • Yorkshirerose169 Avatar
    Yorkshirerose169
    5 star rating
    2/20/2025
    Fabulous The best boat trip we've done in Tenerife.Food, drinks & service were fabulous.We saw Orcas to the excitement of the captain Fabrizio who clearly loves his job.
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    Amy C Avatar
    Amy C
    5 star rating
    8/29/2024
    Pushchair hire We visited today and met Patricia. Although she was unable to help with what we wanted (pushchair hire) she was incredibly helpful and made sure we walked away with contact numbers in order to get hold of a pushchair. All in all she was very helpful and will definitely be back to book some excursions with her.
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    Urbova Avatar
    Urbova
    5 star rating
    10/23/2021
    Brilliant tour with great Captain 👩‍✈️ Thanks for the nice tour and the great Captain Jie (hope I wrote correctly). The daughter had the best birthday and nature lesson. She learned a lot of new things about the inhabitants of the water.
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    Aaron J Avatar
    Aaron J
    5 star rating
    9/13/2024
    First Excursions Review Fantastic experience! We booked all our excursions through Tenerife First! It was easy, simple and LisaFay provided some great tips and advice! 😃
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    Kervix
    5 star rating
    4/21/2022
    Amazing 🤩 Excellent service throughout. Booking was very easy , we got exactly what we wanted, all information about the day was straight forward. Had a fab time on the buggy’s. Will be back for our next adventure 😊
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    stevenaS9193HW
    5 star rating
    4/24/2022
    Whale watching in Tenerife Really relaxing and enjoyable trip. Thomas was excellent as our guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and great with all the kids (and adults) on board.And to top it all we saw pods of spotted and bottlenose dolphins as well as a family of short-finned pilot whales.
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    Joe Blakemore Avatar
    Joe Blakemore
    9/18/2023
    Well where can I start because from the minute I texted I was so comfortable and welcomed by the staff, I had no problems at all booking my excursions with them it was such an easy straight forward thing to do everything gets sorted within 1 day and explains everything to you advises you along the way very mannered and polite and defiantly recommend booking via there whattsapp or website there brilliant thank you again Tenerife 1st excursions you’ve been delightful😊
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    901maryneb
    5 star rating
    3/20/2022
    SUPER EXPÉRIENCE Mike a été très à l’écoute et très patient il a su nous trouver des bonnes excursions et toujours arrangeant !
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