Grand 32” Scope Adventure

Experience an immersive stargazing adventure in a small group, featuring the largest private telescope in the Canary Islands.

Teide National Park

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Tour description

Are you looking for the most impressive stargazing experience at Teide National Park?

Join us for an unforgettable journey in an intimate setting with a small group of up to 12 people. You will have the unique opportunity to explore the breathtaking Canarian sky through a massive 32” computerized telescope, currently the largest private telescope in the Canary Islands.

Imagine stepping into the shoes of an astronomer, witnessing the intricate details of galaxies, protostellar nebulae and the incredible three-dimensional vision of supernova remnants. Planets will also captivate you with their breathtaking clarity, reminiscent of high-resolution photographs. Our giant telescope offers at least four times the brightness and sharpness compared to the largest commercial telescopes, ensuring that what you see will remain etched in your memory forever.

Guided by Alessandro, a certified Starlight guide with over 25 years of experience, you will learn why the Canary Islands are renowned for astronomy. He will shed light on how telescopes operate and share intriguing secrets about the night sky.
To enhance this remarkable experience, we will use a second automated telescope where a specialized astro camera captures stunning images over approximately two hours. These images can later be processed using stacking techniques, allowing for beautiful astrophotography that you can cherish as a keepsake.

Experience stargazing away from crowded commercial settings, ensuring a more serene and personalized adventure. Choose an authentic and unparalleled experience that promises to leave you in awe!

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Who can attend

People of all ages, with and without basic knowledge of astronomy, in groups of minimum 4 and maximum 10 people.

Where it takes place

Inside the Teide National Park at an altitude above 2200 meters, the precise position changes according to the time of year, to the weather that is very variable at altitude and to the type of objects that are visible at that time, you will be informed 6 hours in advance on Whatsapp about the exact location where will we meet.

Duration

The duration is approximately 3 hours, it begins shortly after sunset and it will be necessary wait for complete darkness to be able to observe the objects of the deep sky. Since the sunset time varies throughout the year, consult the “calendar” to find out more precisely the scheduled time in the period in which you intend to participate.

ATTENTION: in the 4/5 days preceding and following full moon it is not possible to see clearly the objects of the deep sky due to the light reflected in the atmosphere from the moon itself, so in these days the tours are not carried out.

Condition

Reservation must be received at least 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 can miss the tour. It is not necessary print the ticket (just show it to the guide from your mobile phone). If you do not receive the ticket by e-mail in few minutes after the purchase, please check your spam folder.

Transport

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

Available languages

The tour is available in Spanish, English and Italian.

Safety

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.

Cancellation Policy

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.

Prices

Adults - € 59

Children from 10 to 18 years - € 35

Children from 0 to 9 years - free

🇮🇨 Canary Resident

Adults - € 45

Children from 10 to 18 years - € 29

Children from 0 to 9 years - free

Groups

Family Pack - € 153

2 adults + 2 children 10-18 (1 child free)

Group of 6 adults - € 295

1 adult free

Words from Our Travelers

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 290 reviews

1000% would recommend. Alessandro was absolutely amazing in explaining everything and giving us the best time of our lifes. He had a lot of knowledge on the topic and gave us (a small group of 10 people) a lot of time to check everything out through the telescope. Afterwards we got all the pictures of what we saw, and one of ourselves with the Milky Way in the background. On our way we saw a lot of commercial tours with a lot of busses filled with people who all had to share 3 small telescopes, while we pretty much had a private tour and a gigantic telescope to look through (which was also way bigger than the telescopes from the commercial tours). It was a 3h experience which was not boring at any point. Absolutely amazing value for the amount paid.

Femke – Belgium

August 17, 2023, via GetYourGuide

«Alessandro is very professional, and thoughtful. Thank you for the warm tea☕️! We took a knowledgeable and immersive stargazing tour. It was truly memorable. We viewed nebulas & galaxies which were visible this season, in November 2025. And Saturn🪐, along with its four major “moons”!»

Jiani – Germany

November 25, 2025, via GetYourGuide

This was the best experience and far exceeded our expectations. Alessandro has a passion for astronomy and it shows! The explanations and story telling were wonderful and the stars and planets were amazing. Highly recommend this experience!

Mike – United States

January 12, 2024, via GetYourGuide

Thanks, the tour was great! The location, tourguide , telescope and views have been phenomenal. The guide Alessandro is very passionated and gives very good explainations about the various deep-sky objects. These are selected in a way that these can be well seen also by the astronomically untrained eye. Still this huge telescope reveals more details than smaller telescopes can. Due to the limited group size everyone has enough time at the eyepiece to really see the objects.

Michael – Germany

November 15, 2025, via GetYourGuide

Alessandro provided us a one of a kind experience! He has such a profound knowledge and passion for astronomy that we were really astonished! He explained everything about star signs, different types of objects in the universe and was really kind and open! We are so happy to have made that tour and would suggest everyone to do the same! Thank you so much!
Lisa – Germany

September 9, 2023, via GetYourGuide

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