La Palma: Stargazing tour to Roque de los Muchachos

4.65 out of 5 based on 3 Reviews
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Admire the spectacular skies over La Palma from the Roque de Los Muchachos viewpoint at 2426m, one of the world's best places for astronomical tours. The star tour is guided, you can look through telescopes and there is wine to go with the sunset!

  • Tour / activity duration: ~ 5.5 hours
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish
  • Transfer: Pick-up station in Fuencaliente, Los Llanos de Aridane, Los Cancajos, Santa Cruz de La Palma
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  • Usually cheaper than at site

Watch the starry sky over La Palma

Enjoy a glass of wine at sunset and then watch the starry sky over La Palma!

Booking option: Stargazing tour on La Palma

Experience one of the most beautiful starry skies in the world on La Palma. The route takes you to a viewpoint on the 2426 metre high Roque de Los Muchachos. This natural enclave is also home to the Astrophysical Observatory (ORM), one of the most prestigious scientific research centres in the world, with a number of telescopes, including the Gran Telescopio de Canarias, currently the largest infrared optical telescope in the world. On the summit of Las Palmas we enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine. After dark, we set off on a journey to the stars from the nearby observatory. Our team of Starlight Guides will begin with a laser tour of the stars and constellations. You will also have the opportunity to use an 11-inch Celestron telescope to discover star systems, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies beyond our own.

Overview

  • Duration: ~ 5.5 hours
  • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Months: possible all-year
  • Languages: German, English, Spanish
  • The tour cannot take place during the full moon phases

Included

  • Pick-up from set pick-up points in: Fuencaliente, Los Llanos de Aridane, Los Cancajos, Santa Cruz de La Palma

Not included

  • The astronomical (night) tour does not take place in the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, as it is closed to the public at night.
  • Stargazing tour La Palma (approx. 5.5 hours) - per person (age 11+) 58.-€
  • Stargazing tour La Palma (approx. 5.5 hours) - per person (age 3-11) 29.-€
Best place for stargazers
Important information
  • Warm clothing, closed shoes and long pants are essential at any time of year.
  • The start time of the tour may change as it depends on the time of sunset.
  • Astronomical (night) tours do NOT take place at the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, as it is closed to the public at night.
  • On full moon days, the activity cannot take place as the moonlight affects the visibility of the remaining stars.

Preconditions

  • Minimum age 3 years

Stargazing on La Palma - bus excursion to the Roque de los Muchachos

Did you know that the sky over La Palma is a cultural asset and is therefore protected from light smog by Canarian law? The island is undoubtedly one of the best places in Europe to observe the stars and the sky. On our star tour, we take you as high up as possible. We travel by bus to the Roque de los Muchachos viewpoint, 2426 metres above sea level and above the clouds. This natural enclave is home to the Roque de Los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory (ORM), one of the leading centres for astronomical observations. Some of the most important telescopes in the world are located here. A visit to the observatory is not planned as it is closed in the evening.

On the way to the highest point of the island, we will travel by bus through a special area - there are telescopes on both sides of the road that we will use for a first look at the stars. We will talk about each telescope and why they have chosen this exceptional location. This will give you a first-hand look at the sky over La Palma and the special features of this observatory, which is considered one of the best places in the world for astronomy. Nearby, you can enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the clouds with a glass of wine. At night, amateur telescope observations take place in a nearby observatory.

Our team of starlight guides offers you the opportunity to discover an infinite number of stars as well as galaxies, planets, nebulae and star clusters.

Conditions

Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.

Customer Reviews Watch the starry sky over La Palma

4.7  /5
based on 3 Reviews
LudoB wrote on Sep 4, 2025
Overall rating
4 von 5

breathtaking view of the stars, but you mustn't be cold

Honestly, the tour was fantastic, and my girlfriend and I had a lot of fun. The wine at sunset is great, and afterwards the stars are just crazy. However, you need to bring warm clothes, it's freezing up there even in summer! Definitely worth doing again.

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vue de ouf sur les étoiles mais faut pas etre frileux

Franchement, l’excursion est canon, on s’est bien marré avec ma copine. Le vin au coucher du soleil c’est top, et après les étoiles c’est juste dingue. Par contre, faut prévoir des fringues chaudes, ça caille sévère là-haut même en été! À refaire sans hésiter.

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Martijn P. wrote on Jul 27, 2025
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5 von 5

Unique experience for stargazers, beautiful location and good guidance, highly recommended for couples

We thoroughly enjoyed this stargazing tour on La Palma. Everything was well organised, from the transport to the guides' explanations. The view at sunset with a glass of wine was special, and the starry sky afterwards was impressive. The telescope gave a clear view of distant stars and nebulae. Definitely recommended if you like nature and stars.

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Unieke ervaring voor sterrenkijkers, prachtige locatie en goede begeleiding, aanrader voor koppels

Wij hebben enorm genoten van deze sterrenkijktocht op La Palma. Alles was goed geregeld, van het vervoer tot de uitleg van de gidsen. Het uitzicht bij zonsondergang met een glas wijn was bijzonder, en de sterrenhemel na afloop was indrukwekkend. De telescoop gaf een duidelijk beeld van verre sterren en nevels. Zeker een aanrader als je van natuur en sterren houdt.

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Sjoerd B. wrote on May 6, 2025
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5 von 5

Stars 🌟

The stargazing tour on La Palma was incredible. Beautiful sunset with a glass of wine and then breathtaking starry skies. A must-do for any star-lover!

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Sterren 🌟

De sterrenkijk tour op La Palma was ongelooflijk. Prachtige zonsondergang met een glas wijn en daarna adembenemende sterrenhemel. Een must-do voor elke sterrenliefhebber!

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