Sunset & Stars + Dinner on Mount Teide

Experience the excitement of watching the sunset from the highest peak in Spain with the Sunset and Stars on Teide tour; taste a delicious cocktail dinner designed by Erlantz Gorostiza, a renowned chef awarded two Michelin stars, and observe the stars in one of the best places on the planet to stargaze. On the Sunset and Stars tour, you will have use of the Teide Cable Car and the privilege of beholding the spectacular sunset from an altitude of 3,718 m. You will also enjoy a guided tour along the spectacular trail to the Pico Viejo viewpoint. From the trail to the Pico Viejo viewpoint, you will have the opportunity to see, in the distance, part of the lava poured during the eruption that took place on Mount Teide in 1798 and lasted three months. If the weather permits, you will experience a unique view over the neighboring islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma, with the impressive Pico Viejo crater at your feet, which is 800 m in diameter and at one time, hosted an impressive lava lake. After all the sunset with the Cable Car, and before you immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the night sky, let us treat you to a cocktail dinner full of traditional flavors of the Canary Islands, served at the Teide Cable Car base station, designed by Erlantz Gorostiza, two-Michelin-starred chef of M.B restaurant, made with products typical to the island of Tenerife and accompanied by excellent local wines (see below for menu options). After dinner, when you think it's not possible to feel more excited, the spectacle of the shadow of Teide will astound you. You will make a guided astronomical observation with the naked eye and using professional telescopes in the company of Starlight guides, in one of the best places on the planet, and the best place in Tenerife, to stargaze. Along with Chile and Hawaii, the Canary Islands are one of the three best spots on Earth to observe the sky, and from Mount Teide, it is possible to see 83 of the 88 existing constellations. The astronomy observation included in this excursion to Teide will be held in a separate area, close to the Teide Cable Car base station. Thanks to our professional state-of-the-art telescopes, which you will have at your disposal during the astronomical observation, you will discover planets, galaxies, and clusters as you have surely never seen before, and you will go through the most interesting celestial objects of every night. In addition, our guides will provide you with interesting information about the objects you observe through the telescopes. We are sure that the professional astronomical instrumentation, along with the quality and transparency of the sky above the summits of Tenerife, will give you a unique experience. The Cable Car at Sunset activity lasts 1,5 to 2 hours. The cocktail dinner designed by Erlantz Gorostiza, a 2-Michelin starred chef, lasts 1 hour. During the astronomical observation, you will enjoy stargazing for approx. 50 minutes. This tour also includes a 40-minute walk both ways of medium-low difficulty, therefore you must be in good physical shape. A star menu to savor Canarian cuisine Cold dishes: Snacks: Cone of vegetable chips Cheese board of Canary Island cheeses with a garnish and bread of different textures Balls of gofio (dough made from roasted corn, millet or barley grains) with nuts, dried fruit, and honey Papita negra (Canarian black potato) with octopus salad and paprika Hot dishes: Balls of almogrote (spicy paprika-cheese cream) with caramelized Guayonje onions Papas arrugadas (Canarian wrinkly potatoes) served with traditional sauces (mojos) Wreckfish skewer with sweet potato and green mojo sauce Corncobs and ribs with potato cream and coriander oil Canarian chickpeas casserole Carne de fiesta pork meat skewer Samosas (fried pastry) with a filling of rabbit in salmorejo marinade Desserts: Quesillo (Canarian custard flan) with palm syrup White and dark chocolate Teide Rocks