Tenerife: Teide Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner & Pickup

Summary

Sunset colors, volcanic silence and stargazing high above Tenerife

You’ll ride up from southern Tenerife into Teide’s wild heights for sunset above the clouds, share a local grill dinner (with wine if you want), then try real stargazing with telescopes as guides point out constellations and planets. Expect chilly air, laughter over soup, and some real silence under volcanic skies.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect my shoes to crunch so loudly on old lava. The air up at Teide felt thin and a bit cold, even though I’d packed an extra sweater (our guide warned us). We’d just finished dinner in this no-frills local grill—vegetable soup steaming up my glasses, roast chicken that tasted smoky and simple, plus that Canarian mojo sauce I still can’t pronounce. Li laughed when I tried to say it in Spanish—probably butchered it. There was this moment where someone’s wine glass caught the last bit of sun through the window and everyone just paused, like we all realized we were a long way from the beach crowds.

After that, we drove higher into Teide for sunset. The sky went from gold to this weird bruised purple over the volcano. Our guide (I think her name was Marta?) handed out jackets for anyone shivering and pointed out how the clouds actually sat below us—like looking down on a sea made of cotton. She showed us how to take photos of the Milky Way with our phones (I failed, but she tried). The volcanic rocks felt rough under my hands, and there was this sharp smell—kind of metallic? Not sure if that’s normal or just my brain making things up.

When it got dark enough for stars, Marta set up these big telescopes. She used a green laser to trace out constellations—Orion’s Belt looked clearer than I’ve ever seen. Someone asked about Saturn and she found it for us; you could actually see its rings if you squinted right. It was quiet except for people whispering or giggling at their photos. I remember thinking: it’s wild how small you feel up there, but not in a bad way. Just… sort of peaceful. I still think about that view sometimes when city lights keep me awake.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset and stargazing at Teide

• Pick up guests from south Tenerife
• Visit local town restaurant for 3-course meal
• Enjoy sunset views above the clouds
• Explore Teide National Park volcanic landscape
• Stargaze using telescopes and laser guides

Top questions

Is pickup included for the Teide sunset & stargazing tour?

Yes, pickup is included from Costa Adeje, Playa Las Américas, and Los Cristianos meeting points in south Tenerife.

What kind of dinner is served on this tour?

You get a three-course meal at a local grill restaurant: vegetable soup, bread with Canarian sauce, roast chicken with potatoes and salad (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options available).

Can children join the Teide stargazing experience?

Yes, children are welcome and have their own menu (chicken nuggets with fries). Infants seats are available too.

How high do you go during the tour?

The stargazing part takes place around 2000 meters altitude in Teide.

What should I wear or bring for this tour?

Bring warm clothes or an extra jacket—it gets cold after sunset at high altitude.

Are drinks included during dinner?

Yes, local red/white wine, water, 7UP and Pepsi are included; other drinks can be bought at the bar.

Will guides help with taking night sky photos?

Yes, guides explain how to use your smartphone camera to capture stars or the Milky Way.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from selected south Tenerife locations in an air-conditioned vehicle, a three-course dinner at a local grill restaurant with wine or soft drinks (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options available), guidance on taking night sky photos with your phone, use of powerful telescopes and lasers for constellation spotting—and drop-off back to your starting point after stargazing beneath Teide’s skies.