Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
ID: GYG268167-1486324
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Peer into the night sky using a telescope and learn about constellations. Afterwards, relax in a heated pool underneath the cosmos.
Marvel at the dazzling beauty of millions of stars. Gaze deep into one of the clearest, darkest night skies in the world, all while relaxing in a heated pool. Visit the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the best places for stargazing.
Admire the constellations and learn about their history from your knowledgable guide. Hear the myths that cultures from around the world have connected to celestial objects. If the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor stargazing, an alternative indoor tour will be provided. The indoor experience uses state-of-the-art virtual reality technology to provide a fascinating tour.
Relax in a 38-degree hot pool during the second half of your tour. Enter a state of deep calm as recline in a floating hammock and take in the majesty of the cosmos. Listen to soothing music as you float among the stars. Your guide will be poolside during your stargazing experience, should you have any astronomical questions.
Highlights
- Marvel at millions of stars in one of the clearest, darkest night skies in the world
- Relax in a 38 degree hot pool whilst staring up at the stars
- Learn about astronomy and mythology from your expert guide
- Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate or green tea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tours run nightly however night sky visibility and weather conditions will determine whether the tour will be conducted indoors or outdoors. Sometimes the guided portion of the stargazing tour is both indoors and outdoors. The hot pools portion takes place regardless of the weather.
• The first tour of the night is suitable for everyone over the age of 6 years old with our other tours only suitable for those aged 13 and over.
• A pool wheelchair is available upon request. Start times for the stargazing experiences are seasonal inorder to ensure the darkest skies.
Tekapo Springs and Stargazing Office - Next to the Godley Hotel. (State Hwy, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand)
INCLUDED
- 1.5 hour guided stargazing & hot pool tour
- Hot chocolate or green tea
- Floating hammock for stargazing in the hot pools
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
