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
  • 549dennisj Avatar
    549dennisj
    5 star rating
    4/06/2022
    Refund. Our trip was cancelled due to bad weather. So i had my money refunded without any problems. And the staff are very informative and helpful. Are going to use them again next time🙂
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    Thomas Fagerberg Avatar
    Thomas Fagerberg
    5/23/2020
    A lovely experience with a friendly captain.
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    Ryan Z Avatar
    Ryan Z
    5 star rating
    6/24/2022
    Memories for a lifetime with Night Skies Tenerife Night Skies Tenerife gave us the most amazing experience on Tenerife! You get so much more with this tour than you’d think from the Trip Advisor explanation - least of not is the energy of Craig and the knowledge of Kieran. Between dinner and star gazing we saw an amazing sunset over La Palma from the Corona forest, complete with Cava and photographs by Craig. Craig helped us learn all about the island on the way to the sunset spot and to the star gazing spot, which my husband and I loved. Once we arrived for star gazing, Kieran helped us learn all about our solar system, the life cycle of stars, and the constellations while allowing us to see what he was teaching through the microscope (we even got to see two deep space galaxies!)Do not miss this experience when you’re on the island, but do specifically book Night Skies. Their service and knowledge (including giving you the photos they take for free and not charging for them at the end of the night) cannot be beat.Thank you for adding this amazing experience to our honeymoon Kieran, Craig, and the full night skies crew!
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    Robyn C Avatar
    Robyn C
    5 star rating
    1/25/2025
    Amazing time We popped into the shop in Costa Adeje and spoke to Lisa Fay, she helped us book 3 different activities to do while we are on holiday here in Tenerife!, Lisa was extremely welcoming and very helpful
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  • Ashton H Avatar
    Ashton H
    5 star rating
    4/13/2025
    Wow Lisa was amazing. Very informative, very helpful 👍. Me and my dad was very excited. I was very impressed. We enjoyed the boat trip and night skies.
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    Amelia Valentine Avatar
    Amelia Valentine
    5/31/2023
    Iv just booked and enjoyed 4 different activities in tenerife with the company and the customer service has been amazing throughout! Big thankyou to Dan and Mark for being so helpful and answering all of our questions! This was my first time booking abroad so they made it so easy and where not to pushy which was lovely to see. Activites where amazing and I loved all of them. I would definitely recomend to anyone wanting to book with them!
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    Lewis Ford Avatar
    Lewis Ford
    2/24/2025
    Dealt with Kim, five star service from the staff offering beverages organising excursions, they even booked us excursions they’ve never seen. Would highly recommend to anyone especially anyone from uk that’s not been to Tenerife before.
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    479ruudk Avatar
    479ruudk
    5 star rating
    5/06/2022
    Geweldige tocht en service !! De tocht is geweldig maar de service van Mike en Sarah is subliem. Ze zijn zeer behulpzaam en nemen echt de tijd om je goed te adviseren. Aanrader!
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