Private Teide Stargazing with Telescope
Private Teide Stargazing with Telescope
- Marvel and enjoy the starry sky from the Teide National Park.
- Use of laser pointer and astronomical telescope.
- You will observe galaxies, nebulae, globular clusters and planets with the telescope.
- An experience to deepen your knowledge of the deep sky.
Destination:
Tenerife
Privacy:
Private
Activity:
Stargazing
Guided:
Guided
Transport:
Transport included
Duración excursión:
5 hours
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Tenerife
Private
Stargazing
Guided
Transport included
5 hours
Price: from 320€
Overview
Activity
Astronomy
Type
Private
Guide
Guided
Island
Tenerife
Place
Teide National Park
Transport
Transport included
Duration
5 hours
Time
Depends on the sunset
Dates
All year, indicate the dates in the contact form
Description
Nuestro transporte te recogerá en tu alojamiento y nos dirigiremos al Parque Nacional del Teide.
Realizamos la actividad en una zona de fácil accesibilidad y cielo despejado que suele estar por encima del mar de nubes. El relieve montañoso de nuestra isla, que supera los 2.000 metros de altura, y las particulares condiciones climáticas de Canarias son los dos factores que nos permiten contar con unas envidiables condiciones de visibilidad del cielo, de las más estables del mundo a lo largo del año. Es por ello también que en las cumbres de Tenerife se han instalado numerosos telescopios astronómicos en el Observatorio del Teide y que numerosas expediciones astronómicas y científicas han buscado los cielos de Tenerife durante los últimos dos siglos. En esta experiencia descubrirás la extraordinaria calidad del cielo de Tenerife y te concienciarás de la importancia de contar con la Ley del Cielo, que permite preservar los valores naturales de este entorno para nuestro disfrute.
Comenzamos la observación a simple vista orientándonos y descubriendo qué objetos celestes se pueden ver en el cielo esta noche. Para ello, nuestro guía-astrónomo usará un puntero láser astronómico, con el que irá indicando estrellas, planetas, satélites, constelaciones y la Vía Láctea. Quizás tengamos la suerte de ver alguna estrella fugaz o coincida nuestra observación con una lluvia de estrellas.
Una vez situados en el cielo nocturno, utilizaremos el telescopio astronómico para localizar y observar los objetos celestes más significativos e interesante de esa noche, como nebulosas, galaxias, estrellas dobles, cúmulos y la Luna, si estuviera presente.
Trataremos de conectar con lo que ya sabes, sorprenderte con un montón de cosas que no sabías sobre nuestro cielo nocturno y nuestro vecindario astronómico, desmitificar posibles creencias que a veces tomamos como ciertas y que te lleves una experiencia cercana, amena, entretenida y divulgativa. Estamos seguros de que tienes muchas inquietudes, dudas y preguntas sobre algunos de esos puntitos brillantes que sueles ver cuando miras al cielo y también sobre otras cosas que ocurren allí arriba. Con nuestro guía podrás resolver muchas de ellas y te animamos a que preguntes todo lo que no sepas o no estés seguro.
Dedicaremos también tiempo a darle vida a las múltiples constelaciones, historias, leyendas y mitologías que nos cuenta el cielo, alguna de ellas muy vinculadas con Canarias, como la del Dragón.
Al terminar, regresamos hasta tu alojamiento esperando que hayas disfrutado de la experiencia.
Price & Conditions
Price
1 person : 320€
Every extra person: +60€
Children 6-12 years: +40€
Children 0-5 years: Free
Services Included
Transport in a private vehicle, Mercedes Vito type
Stargazing guide
Laser pointer
Telescope
Liability insurance
Accident insurance
Taxes
Services Not Included
Dinner
Beverages
Other services not indicated in Services Included
Adaptations
Stargazing without Telescope
If you want to do this activity without a telescope, but with binoculars, book our excursion Private Teide Stargazing.
Customize the Excursion
If you would like to make some changes, contact us via reservation form and tell us in the comments what you need. We will do our best to create a great experience for you.
Confirmation in 3 steps
Fill the Reservation Form..
We reply back with our availability.
You make the payment and the excursion is confirmed.
Changes due to weather
If the weather conditions are not adequate for the excursion, we will contact you to inform you of the alternatives. Normally we can offer you:
Change the observation place.
Change the observation date keeping the same conditions.
Cancellation with 100% refund.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel the tour for any reason:
Up to 24 hours before the excursion: 100% refund of the excursion.
Last 24 hours before the excursion: No refund.
Health & Safety
Our guide will act at all times having in mind your health and safety so that you can focus on enjoying the experience.
Principles
For your health and safety during the excursion, we apply 3 principles
Knowledge of the environment and risk prevention.
First aid training for our guides.
Equipment and technology.
Conditions
To carry out this activity it is necessary to:
Be prepared for the cold and have warm clothing
Being in good general health, not suffering from cardiorespiratory or other problems incompatible with carrying out an activity at 2,000 meters above sea level.
Difficulty
Low
To define the general difficulty of the activity (being aware that it may differ for each person depending on their particular conditions), we have established 10 parameters and a risk scale with 5 levels. In addition, we indicate what actions we take to prevent these risks and we give you some advice and recommendations.
Risk Scale:
1. Nil / 2. Low/ 3. Medium / 4. High / 5. Very High
Effort: nil
The observation is made from a viewpoint and it is not necessary to walk or do any exercises.
Prevention: None.
Fatigue: low
The activity starts in the evening, which may affect your level of energy and the feeling of fatigue.
Prevention: Have in mind the activity when planing your day. Drinking enough water and having something to eat will also help you to keep your energy. We can also adapt or shorten the activity if needed.
Vertigo: nil
No vertigo risk related to this activity.
Prevention: None.
Claustrophobia: nil
The activity takes place in open spaces outdoors. There are no closed spaces where you can feel claustrophobic.
Prevention: None.
Altitude sickness: low
Despite the fact that we will be at an altitude of about 2,000 meters, it is very rare for altitude sickness to occur.
Prevention: Make the ascent in a vehicle slowly, driving smoothly and making some stops along the way to acclimatize to the altitude. Drink regularly to maintain hydration. In severe case, end the activity and descend immediately.
Falls: low
Observation is carried out statically, in the same place, although at night and in the dark.
Prevention: Take a torch to be able to light when necessary. A flashlight that has a red light mode is ideal for astronomy because it does not dazzle when used while observing the sky. Our guide carries a first aid kit to make the necessary first aid treatments in case of a fall.
Hot: nil
The activity takes place at night.
Prevention: None.
Cold: high
DSince the activity takes place at an altitude of 2,000 meters, at sunset temperatures drop considerably, especially in the winter months. In winter the temperature is usually 5-10ºC, while in summer it is usually 10-15ºC.
Prevention: It is important to bring enough warm layers to keep you comfortable and warm throughout the activity. Thick-soled shoes and thick socks to isolate yourself from the ground. We also recommend wearing gloves, a hat and a scarf. You can bring a blanket to wrap yourself in, a mat to lie on the ground and some hot drink.
Be prepared for the cold. It is better to take a spare coat than to feel cold. You can leave in the vehicle the things you don't need.
Rain: low
It doesn't usually rain in this place.
Prevention: In case of rain, we will cancel the activity.
Wind: medium
Some days it may be windy. The presence of wind can increase the thermal sensation of cold or dehydration.
Prevention: We recommend bringing a good windbreaker jacket and some extra jacket. It is important to cover the neck and the ears. We will situate ourselves in a place that is as sheltered from the wind as possible.
Health conditions
If you have any disability or there is anything that requires our attention, please indicate your situation when making the reservation by filling in the comments box. We will analyze if it is compatible with this excursion and do our best to offer you an enjoyable experience.
COVID-19
Si tienes síntomas compatibles con COVID-19, como tos o fiebre, por favor, avísanos lo antes posible y consulta a un médico. La responsabilidad de cada uno va en beneficio de todos.
Nuestra empresa sigue los protocolos marcados por las autoridades sanitarias para la prevención de la expansión del COVID-19, según la fase en la que nos encontremos en el momento de realizar la actividad. En términos generales, durante la excursión pediremos tu colaboración para mantener los siguientes protocolos:
Tamaño de grupo reducido, con máximo de participantes acorde a las cantidades que indiquen en cada momento las autoridades sanitarias.
Distancia de seguridad de 2 metros entre personas no convivientes.
Uso de gel hidroalcohólico para la limpieza de manos.
Desinfección del material y del transporte antes de la actividad y tras la actividad.
Uso de mascarilla y otros medios barrera cuando la distancia de seguridad no pueda ser mantenida con otras personas.
Recordatorio al inicio de la actividad y durante la actividad de los protocolos que seguiremos.
Cualquier otra medida que sea pertinente y requerida por las autoridades sanitarias para la prevención del contagio por COVID-19.
Recomendaciones
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED to do this excursion to the following people:
People who do not have warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold.
People with health problems incompatible with altitude at more than 2,000 meters of altitude.
Children under 6 years old.
Get Ready
Meeting
After your reservation, we will indicate the meeting time, who will be your guide and our contact details for any questions.
What do you need to bring?
The temperature contrast between day and night after sunset, and also due to altitude, can be quite significant. At night it is usually cold and windy in the Teide National Park, at 2,000 meters above sea level. In addition, depending on the season of the year, it will be necessary to wear several layers of clothing, especially in winter. In summer, the warm temperatures on the coast should not make you think that it will be hot also at 2,000 meters above sea level and at night. For you to enjoy the excursion, the most important thing is to protect yourself from the cold and the wind by covering your body well with several layers of clothing.
Coat: Thermal shirt, warm and windproof coat. Thermal pants and long pants. Gloves, hat and scarf. Thick socks and closed hiking or sports shoes with a thick sole.
Hand cream and lip balm: Since the humidity is usually low, lips and hands dry out quickly, so we recommend that you bring a lip balm and hand cream.
Torch: In case you need light during the activity. Remember that red light flashlights are special for astronomy, since they avoid dazzling you during observation.
Drink: It is very important to hydrate during the excursion to feel good, especially considering the dry weather conditions of the Teide National Park. The ideal would be to bring a thermos with water (so that it keeps the temperature and does not get cold) or a hot drink such as tea, coffee or chocolat
Food: You can bring something to eat during the excursion in case you are hungry. We recommend that you take the opportunity to eat while you enjoy watching the sunset. It will be a special picnic.
Waste bag: To avoid leaving traces behind you and help keep the Teide National Park clean, place your waste in a garbage bag that you can throw away later in a bin. In the National Park and on the island you will find bins and waste separation containers. If you are not sure if any of the waste you generate is recyclable, contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Binoculars (we recommend 7x50 or larger) and Camera (we recommend SLR with tripod): If you have any of these objects, we encourage you to bring them, they will be useful and you will be able to enjoy the night to observe with them and do some astrophotography.
COVID-19 mask: Its use will be necessary according to the indications of the health authorities to keep the necessary distance between people. The exact protocol, according to the date of the activity, will be reminded when confirming the activity and at the start of the activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The temperatures at 2,000 meters above sea level are lower and colder than on the coast, even in Tenerife. Despite the fact that the relative humidity is usually quite low and the climate is dry, when it is windy, the sensation of cold increases.
Remember to wear closed shoes with a good sole, thick socks, long warm pants and several layers of clothing. Gloves, hat and scarf are recommended in winter, and even in summer for a greater feeling of comfort. If you worry about taking too much or too little clothing, we recommend that you take everything you have. If you don't use it, nothing happens, you can leave it in the car. If you wear little clothing, you may not feel comfortable and not enjoy the activity.
If you have hand cream and lip balm, take them with you. The air is usually dry and you will notice that your lips and hands get dry. Using them will protect you.
No. During the excursion we will be in nature and there will be no facilities with toilets. Therefore, in case you need to go to bathroom, it will be necessary to use nature, avoiding leaving any type of residue. We recommend that you bring paper tissues and a garbage bag so that you can deposit used tissues and any other waste in it. You can throw it later in the bins in the parking lot or when you return to an urban area.
Remember that we will be in a National Park and our actions contribute to its preservation. It is important that we keep it clean!
No. You can have dinner before the activity (in summer) or after the activity (in winter), or you can bring something to eat. In private excursions we can organize a dinner for you during the excursion - ask us.
No. The tour does not include a visit to the Teide Observatory because astrophysicists work at night and it is not possible to visit the facilities while they are doing their work. For the Stargazing we use a portable telescope. If you want to visit the Teide Observatory during the day, it is possible and we can organize following with the stargazing afterwards. Ask us and we will customize your excursion!
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question
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