What does our private Stargazing Tour on Mount Teide consist of?
⏱️ 1 h 20 min | 🗣️ Spanish and English
With this tour, ideal for couples or friends, you will enjoy a private astronomical observation with a telescope dedicated only to you, guided at all times by an official accredited guide. We will recommend the best location to ensure your maximum enjoyment, which will be situated within Teide National Park.
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- We will begin with interpretation of the sky with the naked eye to learn how to locate the Polar, the most important constellations, the ecliptic and the zodiacal zone, ending with a walk through the most interesting objects of the night with the help of our high-end telescope.
- Furthermore, with our astrophotographic telescope, we can take you beyond what your eyes can see, transforming what is observed into spectacular images.
As soon as you have made your reservation, we will contact you to inform you of the observation that we can make on the date you have chosen (subject to the presence or absence of the Moon). If it doesn't fit what you were looking for, we can study an alternative date together.
What does your private stargazing tour at Teide include?
✅ INCLUDES
- Exclusive Certified Starlight Guide: An expert dedicated solely to you for an in-depth interpretation of the sky, mythology, and stargazing.
- Complimentary coat: We include the use of a coat per person so that you can enjoy the experience in total comfort, without worrying about the cold of Teide.
- High-End Telescopes for your use: No waiting or queues. Enjoy a clear and uninterrupted view of the treasures of the cosmos with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Live Astrophotography Experience: Watch in real time as our technology reveals the colors of galaxies and nebulae invisible to the human eye.
- Exclusive Digital Keepsake: We will send you all the photographs of the astronomical objects captured during your private session. (Included free of charge)
- Security and Trust: Civil Liability Insurance and Accident Insurance included for your complete peace of mind.
❌ DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Transport: The activity takes place directly at the meeting point (Minas de San José).
- Dinner: We recommend having dinner before heading up or bringing a light snack.
✨ OPTIONAL
Professional Photo under the Starry Sky of Mount Teide (Optional Add-on): Immortalize your night under the stars with a professional vertical photograph taken with Mount Teide in the background. A unique, unrepeatable image that captures the exact moment the universe surrounds you. The most exclusive souvenir you can take home from Tenerife.
(Select this add-on when making your reservation).
What time does the tour start?
We start our activities approximately one hour after sunset.
Schedule subject to change. Once you have made your reservation, we will confirm the schedule with you via email or WhatsApp.
Where is the meeting point?
The activity takes place in Teide National Park , right at the Minas de San José Viewpoint. A strategic location at 2,100 meters, far from light pollution.
You can meet our guides in the parking area. If you come from the south it will be the second car park on the right, if you come from the north it will be the first car park on the left.
What should you keep in mind for private stargazing tour on Teide?
- We kindly ask for punctuality. The activity will begin at the time specified in the messages sent after making the reservation. Any change in the activity schedule will be notified via Email or WhatsApp.
- This tour includes a coat, although warm clothing and comfortable footwear are always recommended (avoid open shoes).
- There are no restrooms available in the area.
- Not recommended for people who have scuba dived within the previous 24 hours.
- People with heart or respiratory problems, or who are pregnant, should consult their doctor beforehand.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not allowed.
- This tour is for a maximum of 2 people. No more places can be added. If you are 3 or more, select the Family or Friends Tour.
Would you like to enjoy a private stargazing tour on a weekend?
We also give you this option!
You can do it on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Contact us in advance to check availability and price.
What is the cancellation policy?
To receive a full refund for the experience, you must cancel at least 48 hours before it starts (local time).
Within the last 48 hours, only 50% of the amount paid is refunded.
Within the last 24 hours, the amount paid is not refunded.
The weather has to be good for the activity to be carried out. If canceled by us due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered another alternative date or a full refund of the amount paid.
Procedure
Canceling your reservation is easy. Write a message to our WhatsApp or email indicating that you want to cancel your reservation. You must provide us with the name, surname and reference number of the reservation in the message.
The time the message was sent will be taken as the reference; therefore, you must take the aforementioned deadlines into account.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will we have to share the telescope with other customers? 1. Will we have to share the telescope with other clients?
No. This is a 100% exclusive experience. You'll have a dedicated high-end telescope just for you and a certified guide who will adapt the explanation to your pace, with no waiting or large groups.
No. This is a 100% exclusive experience. You will have a high-end telescope dedicated solely to you and a certified guide who will adapt the explanation to your pace, with no waiting and no mass groups.
2. How does the night photography extra on Mount Teide work with you? 2. How does the night photography extra on Teide work with you?
Taking a selfie or a photo with your phone at night is impossible because the images come out completely black. If you book our astrophotography add-on on Mount Teide, your guide will use a professional camera and long-exposure techniques to take a spectacular portrait under the stars.
You'll receive a unique photo of yourselves blended into the night landscape with Mount Teide or the Milky Way in Tenerife as a backdrop, edited in high resolution and ready for your phone or printing.
Taking a selfie or a photo with a phone at night is impossible because the images come out completely black. If you book our astrophotography extra on Teide, your guide will use a professional camera and long exposure techniques to take a spectacular portrait under the stars. You will receive a unique photo of yourselves integrated into the night landscape with Mount Teide or the Milky Way in Tenerife in the background, edited in high resolution and ready for your mobile or for printing.
3. What is the difference between live astrophotography photos and optional portrait mode? 3. What is the difference between live astrophotography and the optional portrait?
Your private astronomy tour already includes free deep-sky images (galaxies, nebulae, or planets) captured on our smart telescope screen during observation. The optional €20 add-on is exclusively for a souvenir portrait—a photo under the starry sky featuring the two of you.
Your private astronomy tour already includes free deep-sky images (galaxies, nebulae, or planets) that we capture through the screen of our smart telescope during the observation. The 20€ optional add-on is exclusively for the souvenir portrait, meaning a photo under the starry sky where the two of you are the protagonists of the image.
4. What happens if it gets very cold on Mount Teide? 4. What if it is very cold on Mount Teide?
We know that the temperature at the summit drops drastically. That's why, on this private tour, we include a complimentary coat per person so you can enjoy the stars in complete thermal comfort.
We know that the temperature at the summit drops drastically. Therefore, in this private tour, we include a complimentary coat per person so you can enjoy the stars in total thermal comfort.
5. How will we receive the photos from the session? 5. How will we receive the session photos?
During the observation, we captured spectacular images of the best astronomical objects using live astrophotography. The following day you will receive instructions on how to download the images at no additional cost.
During the observation, we capture spectacular images of the best astronomical objects using live astrophotography. The next day you will receive instructions to download the images at no additional cost.
6. Can more than 2 people go? 6. Can more than 2 people go?
This base tour is designed for couples or 2 friends.
This base tour is designed for couples or 2 friends.
Do you have questions about our tours? We invite you to read our page dedicated to answering frequently asked questions. Access this page "Frequently Asked Questions and Preparation Guide | Discover Experience".
