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La Palma: Guided Stargazing Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Breathe in the fresh air and connect with nature as you marvel at the stars
- Discover the universe through the skies of La Palma using high grade telescopes
- Observe outstanding celestial objects of the night, from nebulas to planets
- Learn how humans have interpreted and used stars over tens of thousands of years
- Learn about stars and planets from a guide who uses simple, accessible language
Activity location
- Roque de los Muchachos
- La Palma, Canarias, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
- LP-4, Kilometro 37, 38728, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España | Fixed Location: Roque de Los Muchachos Meeting Point: The meeting is always at Roque de Los Muchachos, next to the Visitor Center Parking Lot (Museo Roque de los Muchachos). ️ Exact Location on Maps: Museo Roque de los Muchachos (Visitor Center) We choose this altitude for the following reasons, essential for your experience: Above the Sea of Clouds: By positioning ourselves so high, we are above the cloud layer that frequently forms at lower altitudes. This is crucial for ensuring a clear sky. Minimal Atmospheric Interference: The air is cleaner at this height, minimizing turbulence and light/atmospheric pollution, allowing for maximum quality stargazing. Important: Lower areas of the island do not offer the same conditions or visibility guarantee...
- Hoya Grande, Canarias, Spain
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La Palma: Guided Stargazing Tour
- 1h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Guided tour
- Use of telescope
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you can expect
Wonder at the stars in the night sky of La Palma on this stargazing tour. Grab a telescope and take in spectacular views of the sky. From a local guide, learn about the star groups, planets, and nebulas you see.
Begin your tour by heading to a location on the island that is perfect for stargazing because it is at an altitude of 1,300 metres. Be given telescopes by your guide, and get a brief introduction on how to use them. Set them up, have a practice, and get gazing.
Allow your guide to take you on a visual journey through the stars and constellations of the night. Learn about the different stories humans have created over time about stars. Observe celestial objects that are only visible at night, like nebulas, star groups, planets, and the moon.
Location
Activity location
- Roque de los Muchachos
- La Palma, Canarias, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
- LP-4, Kilometro 37, 38728, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España | Fixed Location: Roque de Los Muchachos Meeting Point: The meeting is always at Roque de Los Muchachos, next to the Visitor Center Parking Lot (Museo Roque de los Muchachos). ️ Exact Location on Maps: Museo Roque de los Muchachos (Visitor Center) We choose this altitude for the following reasons, essential for your experience: Above the Sea of Clouds: By positioning ourselves so high, we are above the cloud layer that frequently forms at lower altitudes. This is crucial for ensuring a clear sky. Minimal Atmospheric Interference: The air is cleaner at this height, minimizing turbulence and light/atmospheric pollution, allowing for maximum quality stargazing. Important: Lower areas of the island do not offer the same conditions or visibility guarantee...
- Hoya Grande, Canarias, Spain