Teide at sunset: stargazing or the Mustang?
Both put you on the slopes of Teide as the sun goes down, and both offer pickup on the south coast. The stargazing tour, from 35 euros, watches the sunset from 1,424 metres with La Gomera on the horizon, then turns to the stars through a 12-inch telescope. The Mustang tour, from 125 euros, puts you at the wheel of a Ford Mustang convertible in a convoy into Teide National Park, for sunset at about 2,100 metres.
Last checked: October 2026
The night skySunset and stargazing above the clouds
From €354.7(3,600)Free cancellation
Sunset from 1,424 metres with La Gomera on the horizon, then the stars through a 12-inch telescope with guides the Starlight Foundation has certified. From 35 euros. Take more layers than you think.
The driveTeide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertible
From €1254.9(140)Free cancellation
A Ford Mustang convertible, four to a car in a convoy of up to eight, driven into Teide National Park for sunset at about 2,100 metres. From 125 euros. Confirm the driving age before you book: the listing contradicts itself.
Head to head
| Sunset and stargazing above the clouds | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertible | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsFrom 35 euros | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleFrom 125 euros |
| How long | Sunset and stargazing above the clouds3 to 5 hours, depending on the season and the sky | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleAbout 3 hours |
| Sunset from | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsMirador de los Poleos, 1,424 metres, with La Gomera on the horizon | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleCañada Blanca, about 2,100 metres, inside Teide National Park |
| After dark | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsThe stars through a 12-inch telescope, with Starlight-certified guides | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleThe drive back down, after dark, in an open car |
| Included | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsThe guides, the telescope, a glass of cava or a soft drink, an astrophotography portrait | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleThe car, a guide leading the convoy, snacks and drinks, an aperitif |
| Pickup | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsOn the south coast between El Médano and Los Gigantes, with the VIP version | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleFrom hotels on the Costa Adeje coast; the convoy sets off in Costa Adeje |
| Group | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsSmall groups, sometimes combined at the viewpoint | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleUp to 4 people per car, in a convoy of up to 8 Mustangs |
| Languages | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsEnglish | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleEnglish, Italian and Spanish |
| Who can come | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsChildren are welcome, but not under five on the VIP version | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleEach car needs a driver with a class B licence held for at least a year; confirm the minimum age |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | Sunset and stargazing above the clouds4.7 from about 3,600 reviews | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertible4.9 from about 140 reviews |
| Cancellation | Sunset and stargazing above the cloudsFree up to 24 hours before | Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertibleFree up to 24 hours before |
Which one for you
Sunset and stargazing above the clouds
Book the stargazing tour if the night sky is the point, you want the cheaper evening, or you are travelling with older children who can stay up late. Take more layers than you think: it is cold up there even in August.
Teide at sunset, driving a Mustang convertible
Book the Mustang tour if the drive is the point, you have a confident driver with the right licence, and you are three or four sharing a car. It is the one for a celebration, not for the stars.
The verdict
Same mountain, same sunset, two different evenings: the stargazing tour for the sky, at well under a third of the price, and the Mustang for the drive. Both are cold after dark, so whichever you book, bring a warm layer.
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Questions people ask
Good questions about Teide at sunset: stargazing or the Mustang?
Which Teide sunset tour is best?
It depends on what you want from the evening. For the stars, the stargazing tour, from 35 euros and rated 4.7 from about 3,600 reviews; for the drive, the Mustang convertible tour, from 125 euros and rated 4.9 from about 140.
Does either tour go to the top of Teide?
No. The stargazing tour watches the sunset from 1,424 metres and the Mustang tour from about 2,100 metres. The summit, at 3,715 metres, needs a permit and the cable car or a long climb.
Can I do the Mustang tour without driving?
Yes. Up to four people share each car and only one drives; the operator says guests without a licence can come with one of its guides driving.
How cold is it at sunset on Teide?
Colder than the coast all year. At the stargazing tour's viewpoint, 90 minutes after sunset, the median is 9°C from January to March and 20°C in July and August; at the Mustang's sunset stop, about 6 to 7°C from December to April and 19 to 20°C in July and August.
Is there pickup from the north of Tenerife?
Not on either tour. Both pick up on the south coast; from Puerto de la Cruz the stargazing meeting point is a 65 minute drive and the Mustang's 69 minutes.
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