Jul 7, 2023
Wonderful experience! - Wonderful experience!
A taste of typical Canarian food in a traditional Guachinche.
Then super romantic sunset over the clouds with a glass of cava.
When the sky gets dark you can observe billions of stars and the Milky Way. The passionated guide explains all the constellations, planets and stars with a laser and telescopes.
We had a wonderful time 🥰.
If you do the excursion, note it can get a little bit cold up there. Jackets, pants, covers scarfs… can be welcome!
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Jun 26, 2023
Great time and fab Experience, would definitely recommend!!!! great value for money ! - Great time and fab Experience, would definitely recommend!!!! great value for money !
Would definitely go again!
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Jan 24, 2025
Particular but in need of improvement - Teide offers unique emotions: watching the sunset and waiting for the dark to observe the stars creates a magical atmosphere. Pietro, our guide, was good at managing the group, but maybe it would have been perfect to have two guides for better management, given the amount of people.
The observation of the planets with the telescope, carried out in a parking lot with car lights, unfortunately ruined the experience a bit. We did not attend the dinner, but with some improvement the hike could be really amazing.
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Sep 13, 2024
LARGE BLADDER NEEDED - Fantastic experience. Local culture, superb views en-route, great sunset and lovely stargazing experience are the positives. BUT: â–ªBooked 6 hour trip, took nearly 9 with poorly organised pick ups. Doubled back to our area to reach restaurant, no need. â–ªStargazing needs no more than 45 mins to an hour, not 105 minutes. â–ªNo refreshment or toilet facilities for 5 hours after leaving restaurant, not good when plied with much cava. We never indulged and still struggled massively with no facilities. Not good enough to be told use a bush at stargazing, in the pitch black when a hotel is nearby. Why company do not use a coach with a toilet is anyones guess. If they had we would rate this as a superb, must do, now its a never again, unless fitted with a catheter.
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Aug 8, 2023
Great tour and guides, shame about the food. - Guides and coach driver we very friendly and knowledgeable. The drive through the national park was really fun and interesting. The sunset views over La Palma were lovely, seeing Teide before, during and after sunset was amazing. Star gazing was fantastic (just remember some extra warm clothing for later in the evening)
The only disappointment for us was the dinner, food quality was poor, not all staff were particularly friendly and the venue wasn't good. I think the tour organisers should change the venue or take a buffet along with the coach party to improve the overall experience of the tour. Then we would have awarded 5 stars.
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Jul 5, 2023
And there was Venus and it's Ok - First of all, the tour operator was very nice, and promptly reply to inquiries. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. I just wish that the bus has a better sound system, so I could hear and understand her better. The first hour off the trip was dedicated for collecting other tourists from other hotels. The drive up to the mountain was spectacular. You'll see beautiful sceneries and landscapes. The Canarian dinner that was included was OK.
The chicken was dry and the fries were soaking in oil. They provided enough wine and soda to keep your mind off the food. We arrived at our destination just in time for the sunset. Honestly, I have seen better sunsets. The only difference is the location. Then, darkness fell and we saw Venus, the only cosmic body there for the longest time. Then, slowly, all the other stars showed up. But to be honest again, I have seen more stars in my backyard. I was expecting to see like the one on their advertisement. If you decide to take this trip, bring a jacket as it gets cold up in the mountain. Also, there are no toilets there. In summary, the drive up was spectacular, the dinner was ok , the sunset was ok, and the stargazing was just ok.
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Nov 17, 2022
Sunset good Dinner bad!! - We were advised that the pickup time had changed from 4pm to 3 10pm. Butbwe weren't picked up till 3 40pm, got good!. We then went around the town collecting different people. Then headed up to Mt Tiede. Stopped for a 20min break at a shop who were more than expecting us with souvenirs and toilets. Then got to the top to await the sunset along with hundreds of other people. Sparkling wine was OK. Sunset fantastic. The knowledgeable guide with her telescopes was very good and it was well dark before we left for our "dinner".
Well at the San Miguel Restaurant the food was like a "bushtucker trial " the soup was like dishwater with skin and bones in. Cold cooked potatoes were on the table waiting for us, sliced bread in a paper bag on the table. And then the hot cooked chops came out, everyone went for them but the chicken was not roasted as we were informed but broiled, and that was dinner. No one ate the pudding as we thought it was off! Stick to beer as the wine wasn't that good.
Then we got back on the coach for a nail biting journey down the mountain which was good in the dark. But make your own mind up if you choose this trip.
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Dec 27, 2024
Mount Teide: a breathtaking experience, but at a high price - The hike to Mount Teide is certainly an experience that leaves its mark, but I can not help but highlight some aspects that have puzzled me. Starting from the cost, I find that it is way out of proportion to what is offered. The organization, although functional, has nothing particularly distinctive or that justifies such a high expense. Even the timing seems a bit too rigid, limiting the possibility to fully enjoy the experience.
However, Teide has a magnetic force that can compensate for most of the gaps. The view is simply breathtaking, with a panorama that stretches endlessly and changes nuances with every step. The atmosphere is unique: a mixture of silence, unspoilt nature and a light breeze that seems to tell ancient stories. It is one of those places where you feel really small, but at the same time immensely connected to the world around you.
Ultimately, despite finding the cost unproportionate, the beauty of Mount Teide and the feeling of being suspended between heaven and earth manage to turn the experience into something memorable. Maybe not for all budgets, but certainly for those looking for a special connection with nature.
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May 17, 2023
Overpriced - Overpriced and the meal at Papillon restaurant was not even worth giving to a dog. Booked through Tui rep. The overall trip was good, the sunset and the stargazing but definitely not worth €79 euros each. The restaurant smelt musty and toilets needed a clean, which is enough to put you off your meal. Food was chicken thighs with some potatoes, chocolate brownies were like the volcanic lava!
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Dec 19, 2023
I didnt recommend it at all - A very poor trip. Bus without heater, phone chargers and wifi did not work. The telescopes were weak, stars could be seen dimly. People went to other organizers' telescopes where the planets could be clearly seen. The guide walked around by himself without explaining anything. He said little and the view through telescops was poor. The laser was almost invisible to show the planets. After that, they took 40 minutes in complete darkness to go to the restaurant, where the meat was burnt and the dessert was jar of yogurt. I recommend to choose others service providers for that trip.
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