Telescopes on La Palma at the Roque de Los Muchachos

Evening sky at Roque de Los Muchachos on La Palma

View from the Roque de Los Muchachos La Palma

La Palma: Stargazing tour to Roque de los Muchachos

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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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Stargazing tour La Palma (approx. 5.5 hours) - per person (age 13+)	55.-€
Stargazing tour La Palma (approx. 5.5 hours) - per person (age 3-12)	27.50€

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Watch the starry sky over La Palma

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

Price overview

Stargazing tour La Palma (approx. 5.5 hours) - per person (age 13+) 55.-€
Stargazing tour La Palma (approx. 5.5 hours) - per person (age 3-12) 27.50€

Best place for stargazers

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

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.

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

Detailed description

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.