Gran Canaria: Stargazing Tour with Telescope & Pickup
ID: GYG1250443-1916123
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Experience the night sky like never before on a guided stargazing tour in Gran Canaria. Travel through volcanic landscapes, and observe the stars with a powerful 16-inch telescope.
Begin with a hotel pickup in the south of Gran Canaria about 90 minutes before sunset. Travel by small 9-seater minibus through scenic volcanic landscapes and stop at Mirador del Mulato viewpoint to enjoy panoramic views of the valleys and take photographs.
After sunset, move to a carefully selected dark-sky location, often near natural landmarks like Presa de las Niñas, where professional guides lead a stargazing session. We adapt the observing location to the weather conditions (mainly wind and cloud cover) and sometimes also to special requests from our guests.
Using large 16-inch telescopes, observe planets, the Moon, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters while learning about constellations and astronomy. The tour is designed for small groups, and a 16-inch telescope is provided for every 8 guests, ensuring enough observation time for each participant. No previous knowledge is needed.
Activity authorized by the Canarian governement with registry number TA-1-2804.16.
Highlights
- Marvel at the night sky with a powerful 16-inch handmade telescope
- Enjoy a guided astronomy excursion in the mountains of Gran Canaria
- Travel through scenic volcanic landscapes and stop at viewpoints
- Learn about constellations and basic astronomy from a professional guide
- Observe planets, the Moon, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No previous knowledge of astronomy is required
The tour is designed for small groups
The experience lasts about five hours
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by minibus
- Professional guide
- Use of telescopes
- Stargazing session
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.
