Teide National Park: Moonlight & Stargazing with Astrophotography
Description
At over 2,000 metres above sea level in Teide National Park, the moonlit landscape is truly otherworldly, a UNESCO World Heritage Site bathed in silver light with low light pollution. Through our professional telescopes, the Moon reveals extraordinary detail: craters, mountain ranges and vast lunar seas impossible to see with the naked eye. Groups are kept small so every guest can look through the telescope and receive individual attention from our Starlight-certified guides. The tour begins with a naked-eye sky orientation: constellations, the Polar Star, zodiacal zone, planets and more. We then move to the professional telescopes for an unforgettable close-up of the Moon alongside any planets visible and other bright objects such as clusters. A second telescope dedicated to astrophotography captures real-time images during the tour — we send them to you afterwards as a gift. With more than 20 years of experience, we are one of Tenerife's most established astronomical operators.
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Itinerary
1. Welcome & Sky Orientation (Teide National Park at 2,200m) Arrive at our meeting point in Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bathed in moonlight. After a short walk to the observation point, your Starlight-certified guide begins naked-eye orientation: constellations, zodiac, bright objects and the Moon's position in the sky. No prior knowledge needed. 2. Moon & Sky Observation with Live Astrophotography (Same location) The Moon takes centre stage through our professional telescopes: craters, mountain ranges and vast lunar seas in extraordinary detail. Visible planets and bright clusters are also observed. Small groups ensure personal attention. A second telescope captures live astrophotography, images sent to you by email as a gift after the tour. 3. End of the tour (Meeting point) The experience concludes with a short walk back to the meeting point under the moonlit sky. Perfect time to ask the last questions in one of the most magical settings on Earth.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress appropriately
- Not having dived in the last 24 hours
Reviews(14)
Super organized and an unforgettable experience. Tenerife is one of the world's best places to watch the starry sky. In the morning you get a WhatsApp message with all the exact information. You will then be welcomed before sunset with a glass of cava before you go to the Stargazing spot, either by bus or with your own rental car. There, the nice guides tell you a lot of information about the starry sky that you definitely didn't know yet. They speak excellent English and you can ask them anything. Another highlight is the professional photo under the starry sky. 5 stars and definitely worth an experience!
We made the night visit to Teide with Oscar, it was a wonderful experience. Besides showing us the night sky told us a lot of related stories and was asking us little questions to enliven the evening. Thank you for this pleasant visit.
Estimado cliente. Muchas gracias por la valoración tan positiva, sus comentarios sin duda alguna nos ayudan a seguir trabajando y mejorando, para nosotros, fue todo un placer. Muchas gracias, reciba un cordial saludo.
Fantastic! Paola very nice and told us a lot of interesting things. They wore coats for everyone without us asking for them (good thing! How cold!) More than recommended!!!
Estimada Rocío, Muchas gracias por su comentario. Queremos agradecer también por haber confiado en nosotros para realizar la actividad de observación astronómica, y esperamos que tanto la actividad como la dedicación de nuestros compañeros haya sido de su agrado. Reciba un cordial saludo.
Saturne is amazing it was a great experience a rewarding experience with a very good explanation! great guide!
Dear marion_f, Thank you very much for your comment. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the activity. Thank you for trusting us!. Best regards!
Very nice area and enthusiastic guide. Nice stars and bright moon. Be cautious that after the tour you will need to drive off the mountain through mountain roads which are dark and misty.
Dear Heng_C, Thank you very much for taking your time to share with others the experience of our activity. We are glad to know that the explanations of our guide have been interesting to you. Thanks for trusting us! Kind regards!
We had a great stargazing experience with a beautiful bright sky, high above the clouds. Great visibility. It was even possible to photograph the Milky Way with a standard mobile phone camera. The guide offered a lot of information and explained what was visible in the night sky. Good organized activity.
Dear Joris, Thank you very much for taking your time to share with others the experience of our activity. We are glad to know that the explanations of our guide have been interesting to you. Thanks for trusting us! Kind regards!
It was a fantastic night, very dynamic and upcoming explanation, we learned a lot if we were in the best environment thought, the truth is that we will remember that night as a magical night. Thanks to the guides Oscar and Miguel. Real professionals.
Buenos días, Estamos muy contentos de que nuestros servicios y nuestra actividad lo hayan satisfecho. Muchas gracias por esta recomendación, esperamos verte de nuevo. Un cordial saludo
Excellent! My two children, ages 9 and 11, and I thoroughly enjoyed this! I was at first disappointed the moon was nearly full, but we still got in plenty of star and planet gazing AND got to see the moon and its rough surface up close! Our guide was passionate about his profession and deeply knowledgeable. I highly recommend it. Be sure to pack warmer clothes for this, it is worth it!
Dear customer, Thank you very much for taking your time to share with others the experience of our activity. We are glad to know that the explanations of our guide have been interesting to you. Thanks for trusting us! King regards!
Great experience but keep in mind a few things: The guides are in three languages, Spanish, German and English. Bring heavy clothes, because all year round it can be very cold. Last you have to choose whether you prefer to see the moon or the stars because they are in contrast light, then look for book either when there is full moon or when there is not at all.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your comment. We are happy to know that your experience with us was one of the best you had on the island. Receive a warm greeting from the entire Discover Experience team. We hope to see you again soon!
Skywatching very didactic and fun. Suitable for adults and children (I was 2 years old and 5 years old). Paola, our guide, proved to be passionate about her work and very professional.
Estimado Sagrario812, Nos agrada saber que la experience en la actividad fue satisfactoria. ¡Esperamos volverle a ver pronto junto a nosotros!. Un cordial saludo
