Night-time walk and stargazing in the Serranía de Cuenca or the Alto Tajo
Highlights
- Learn about celestial navigation and observe galaxies in Starlight skies
- Enjoy a 4-hour shared experience with an expert guide
- Set off on a 5–6 km night-time walk to learn about the local wildlife
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Why Freedome
Cancelación gratuita
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Precio mínimo garantizado
El mismo precio que reservando directamente. Sin comisiones.
Operadore de confianza
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Asistencia los 7 días
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Full description
Did you know that the Serranía de Cuenca and the Alto Tajo are home to one of the clearest and darkest ‘Starlight’ skies in Europe?
Escape the daily grind on a 4-hour night-time adventure designed to let you explore the wilderness under the light of the cosmos. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll walk along an easy 5–6 km trail whilst listening to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife and learning how to navigate by the stars. You’ll discover constellations with the naked eye using a laser pointer and observe the moon, planets and nebulae through powerful telescopes in an environment free from light pollution.
What we will do
We’ll meet 10 minutes before the booking time at the meeting point, which, depending on the weather, could be in the Serranía de Cuenca or the Alto Tajo. There, our nature guide will meet us, welcome us, explain how the tour will work and prepare us to explore the natural environment as night falls.
We’ll set off on an easy 5–6 km walk . Along the way, we’ll make several stops to discuss the features of the landscape, learn about the biology of nocturnal wildlife, and take part in a fun stargazing workshop. Halfway along the route, we’ll stop for an al fresco dinner (with our own food) under the moonlight whilst enjoying the silence and tranquillity of the countryside.
In the second part of the evening, we’ll move on to the astronomy tour. With the help of a laser pointer, we’ll scan the night sky with the naked eye to identify the key constellations. Afterwards, we’ll look through powerful telescopes to observe the secrets of deep space, such as galaxies, star clusters and lunar craters.
After around four hours of activities, we’ll say our goodbyes with the satisfaction of having rediscovered the night sky in one of the most unspoilt spots on the Iberian Peninsula.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is suitable for everyone aged 6 and over.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
It is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility, as the route follows unpaved nature trails.
Pets are allowed .
Other information
Important: The exact meeting point may change depending on the weather. You will need to contact the organisers in advance to arrange the exact location.
The activity is available during the summer season (June to October), Monday to Sunday at 9. 30 pm.
This is a group tour, with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 12 participants.
Free parking is available at the meeting point. There is no public transport to the area; you must travel by your own vehicle.
Recommended clothing
- Suitable warm clothing: The temperature drops quite a bit at night, even in summer
- Comfortable hiking boots or trainers
Don't forget to bring
- Dinner and water
- Lightweight rucksack
- Binoculars (optional)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Peñalén, Guadalajara
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
