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The Hesperience Tour.

Enjoy a fantastic walk in the Gran Canaria island and a stargazing night. You will be picked up from YOUR HOTEL in south Gran Canaria, and driven inland to the center of Gran Canaria.

Galileo

You will discover breathtaking landscapes through a walk (1 to 3 hours walking). Once far away from the light pollution, after the sunset, we will mount a powerful telescope and watch the stars, planets, nebulae, galaxies, clusters, etc.

The 3 hours walk needs good physical conditions. If you are not sure please contact us or book a non walking astronomy workshop at astroGC.

The telescope

You can book sandwiches or come with your own take away dinner. Pre-booked sandwiches will be delivered at a restaurant (not included in the price).

You can leave your bags including sandwiches in the minibus. For the walk, you need water, solar cream, hat, appropiate clothes and shoes.

As of 2018 the default walk involved is a 3 hours walk in the area of "Las presas" in the South West Gran Canaria. But different routes are organised on request.

Andromeda galaxy

Just let us know your availability and we will contact you regarding the best opportunity. We will confirm the trip the day before with the latest weather prediction, you only pay if you walk and stargaze!

 

Welcome

Telescope and milkyway

My name is Gauthier, I am the owner guide and astronomer at Hesperience. Carmelo, José and myself we would be happy to share with you our passion for astronomy & walking we had since childhood.

Gauthier


The best for you

  • Lights
  • Credit: NASA

Your trip will take place when and where conditions are optimum as we monitor the weather constantly. You will be taken to the darkest area of the island when and where the sky is clear, adapting the observing point to the wind and clouds.

Sunset

Service

buses

For your comfort, pickup is done using a small van or minibus.

Group size: maximum of 8 people for every large telescope.

English and Spanish are spoken.

We also organise private events with different prices and different services and conditions. Please contact us if you need a quote.

 

Timing

Pickup is approximately 4 hours before sunset. The total duration is about 8 hours. Click Here for a more detailed timing

Program

The program of observation depends on the position of the earth, the moon and planets. Click Here to see the program

Pricing

Euro

From 2020:

First participant: 65 €

Additional participant: 55 €

Not recommended to Children under 10

transport

Prices include transport FROM ANY HOTEL OR RESIDENCE in south Gran Canaria.

igic

This prices also include the IGIC local tax equivalent to VAT. NO hidden fees, nothing more to pay.

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The booking process is free. You pay at the end of the trip if everything went good.