Las Cañadas del Teide

Learn how an observatory works on a tour of Mount Teide Observatory in Tenerife, situated on Spain’s tallest mountain. Use professional telescopes to observe the sun, and learn about the work of astronomers and astrophysicists. After an introduction about the different areas of the observatory, watch a short video about the Canary Islands' sky and learn how the scopes work at night. Join your astronomy expert guide on a tour through the facility and learn more about astronomy and astrophysics. Observe the sun through 2 different solar telescopes; one to see the sunspots and the other for solar flares. Head to one of the nocturnal telescopes to discover how these massive structures observe the night sky.

After a hotel pickup from Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Alcala, Fáñabe, Torviscas, Las Américas, Los Cristianos, or Golf del Sur, begin your ATV adventure in the picturesque village of Tamaimo. Let the charm of traditional Canarian architecture sets the stage for an incredible journey. Journey through the scenic Arguayo, the site of Tenerife's most recent volcanic eruption, offering stunning views and a touch of history. As you ascend towards the majestic Teide National Park at 2,200 meters, be mesmerized by the panoramic vistas that stretch along the coast. On clear days, the views extend to other islands such as La Gomera, El Hierro, and even Las Palmas. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Teide Volcano, Roques de García, and Llano de Ucanca. End your journey by savoring locally crafted cheese and wine, allowing you to unwind and reflect on your experience.

On this half-day excursion you will have the opportunity to get to know the largest and oldest National Park of the Canary Islands and return to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day. You will enjoy a journey from the coast to the highest point of Tenerife through Canary Island pine forests and traditional villages such as Vilafor. As we make our way along the road we will go through volcanoes and rivers of petrified lava. We will make some stops so that you can admire one of the largest calderas in the world: Las Cañadas del Teide. We will visit Los Roques de García at the foot of the highest peak in Spain: El Teide with an altitude of 3718 m above sea level. This imposing volcano located in the heart of Tenerife is the main reason why the Teide National Park, declared in 1954, is the most visited in Europe. We will resume our walk and continue to admire all that this incredible natural space has to offer on the way back. The tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, making it ideal for you to return to your hotel in the afternoon with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day.

We will pick you up at your hotel, where the driver along with the pilots will accompany you during the journey to the take-off area. Once there, qualified and certified pilots with years of experience in high mountain flights will help you prepare for an adventure you will never forget. To make your flight comfortable and safe, we have the latest generation equipment to ensure your adventure. Once prepared, the instructor will give you recommendations for takeoff. Once in the air, you will be able to appreciate and admire the natural landscapes of the Cañadas del Teide, this flight is characterized by being the flight with the highest altitude in all of Europe, while you fly between the beautiful mountains, you will cross the sea of clouds, a unique meteorological phenomenon in the northern area of the island of Tenerife. At all times the pilot will make your flight unique and special. Once you arrive at the landing area, the pilot will give you some basic instructions so that the landing is comfortable and safe at all times. Once the activity is over, the driver will take you back to your hotel.