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 2012-2016
  • Melissa Hilton Avatar
    Melissa Hilton
    7/22/2023
    We booked 2 trips with First Excursions, Whale and Dolphin boat trip and Sunset quad bikes, both were excellent and all staff were brilliant
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    Renatacy
    5 star rating
    2/22/2022
    February 22’ The best trip ever ❤️Fabricio is the best ,doing the great job 💪We been enjoyed the trip .Full recommend Thank you for good time 💋
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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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    shannonhibbert98
    5 star rating
    8/07/2022
    Amazing We booked 4 trips with Lisa Fay and she was so helpful! We booked the 3 hour buggy ride up the volcano with tapas and wine tasting. We booked Loro park and Siam park and we also booked the 3 hour Catamaran trip. Lisa was so helpful and informative about all of the trips we had to offer and she also allowed us time to think about what we wanted to do, she gave us leaflets to have a look at so that we could go back the next day and book all of the trips with her. All 4 of the trips were incredible and stress free after booking with Tenerife first excursions. Thankyou very much Lisa.
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    callumb815
    5 star rating
    3/25/2022
    Fantastic Service that made our holiday Kim at First Excursions was excellent, very quick to respond to any queries we had. Booked all our excursions for our week in Tenerife and gave us a lovely discount! Star Gazing is a must! We also went had excursions for Siam Park, Teide Half day with cable car, Buggy Expedition, 2 Hour Jet Skis and La Gomera. All we're fantastic, great trips all round and made our holiday. Definitely recommending these guys to family/friends as well as using them when we come back.
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    Kinza Z Avatar
    Kinza Z
    5 star rating
    2/06/2026
    THANK YOU LADIES! We had an amazing experience booking through Tenerife First Excursions! We contacted them on WhatsApp with what excursions we were looking for and how many of us there were and they were so accommodating. Claire, Hannah, Sue and Roxie helped organise our trips and made sure we had a great holiday. We highly recommend anyone travelling to Tenerife to use this company!
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    Tina R
    4 star rating
    6/04/2023
    Liked it! Nice trip. Small beautiful sail boat. Comfy small group with just 6 peoples. Friendly captain. Seen some isalnd wales. We enjoyed it!
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    Ryan18280 Avatar
    Ryan18280
    5 star rating
    10/25/2021
    Amazing very friendly and polite Amazing, nice boat and managed to see some whales which was well cool, we then stopped for a swim and the sea was full of different fish which was nice to see. The captain was very friendly and funny. The team at Tenerife first excursions was very friendly, would like to say thanks to Daniel and Kim for organising the trip for us will definitely use them again.
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