Advanced Photo Workshop

Within the Teide National Park, the precise position depends on the time of year, on the weather that is very variable at altitude and on the type of objects that are visible at that time, you will be informed 6 hours in advance about the exact location where the tour will take place, in any case the possible places are the “following”.

The duration is at least 6 hours or more, ATTENTION every astronomy passionate knows that to photograph the deep sky there must be no moon, so the tour can be booked only in the 10 days around the new moon, for the exact dates consult the calendar .

ATTENTION to photograph the deep sky there must be no full moon, so the tour can be booked only 4/5 days before and after the new moon, for exact dates consult the calendar.

Reservation must be received 6 hours before the tour start time. For booking requests after the deadline, please contact us.
We remind you to keep your mobile phone switched on for last minute communications. Maximum punctuality is required, we strongly recommend that you arrive at the meeting point at least 15/20 minutes before the communicated time. If you arrive late, you will not miss the tour but you will miss a part of it. It is not necessary to print the ticket (just show it to the guide from your mobile phone). If you do not receive the ticket by e-mail few minutes after the purchase, please check your spam folder or consult our FAQ section.

We do not offer or organize any transportation services. It is necessary to move with your own car or taxi to the place of observation.

The tour is available in Spanish, English and Italian.

The observation takes place in the open air. At night the temperature can drop considerably in the park at over 2200 meters, so there is a substantial thermal shock respect to the coastal areas. Normally in summer it reaches even 7/8 degrees celsius (44/46 ° F), while in winter it arrives even around zero (30/32 ° F). It is necessary to wear warm clothing, better with a hood for the head, trousers, long socks and closed shoes. Blankets are eventually provided. The telescope is a reflector and is 2 meters high, the eyepiece is located in the upper part differently from the amateur lens telescopes, so in some conditions, when the instrument is almost vertical, it will be necessary use a small staircase of 3 steps (slightly illuminated) that will be at your disposal. Pay further attention to the type of shoes to wear in order to avoid slipping, the staircase is robust and has a support for the hands, our guide will offer further help to people who will need it. In this pandemic period, each participant will have to wear his own mask and keep a safe distance from other people, hand sanitizer gel will be provided and the telescope will be disinfected before and during each tour.

The Company reserves the right to modify the conditions for carrying out the activity for reasons beyond its control or for events of force majeure.

The amount paid at the time of booking is considered a refundable deposit and does not constitute consideration for the service until the tour is effectively carried out.
This amount will be fully refunded in the event of cancellation by the customer notified at least 24 hours prior to the tour date, as well as in the event of cancellation by the organizer due to weather or organizational reasons

MODIFICATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS BY THE COMPANY:
The observation can be suspended due to meteorological reasons (clouds, rain, strong wind, etc.), or in the unlikely event that the minimum number of 4 people is not reached at the deadline. In these cases we will contact you as soon as possible (we recommend checking your e-mail and mobile phone on the afternoon of the observation). We will offer an alternative date (subject to availability) or a full refund.

MODIFICATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS BY THE CUSTOMER:
The customer can request (subject to availability) to change his reservation (for example, change of date, number of participants, etc.) at no additional cost, up to 48 hours before the start of the tour. After the deadline, the changes requested by the customer will not be accepted. In addition, the customer can cancel his reservation at a charge of 10%, up to 48 hours before the start of the tour. Once the deadline has expired, cancellations will not be refunded. To cancel or modify the reservation (within the deadline) the customer must send us in writing (exclusively by e-mail) the date of the tour, the reservation number, his name and the telephone indicated during registration, specifying if he wishes cancel the ticket, change the date or number of people, or other. In the event of changes in the reservation (both by the customer and the Company), the same cancellation policy described above will be applied: the customer can request to change his reservation up to 48 hours before the new date set for the tour. After the deadline, the changes requested by the customer will not be accepted. Also, the customer can cancel his reservation at a charge of 10% , up to 48 hours before the new date set for the tour. Once the deadline has expired, cancellations will not be refunded. By booking this tour and paying the corresponding amount, you confirm that you have read and accepted our cancellation policy.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Refunds will be made EXCLUSIVELY with the same payment method. (by credit card or PayPal): Refunds will be issued within 7 working days.