"Starry Night" Astronomy Overnight Camping Trip at Erifi Plateau

Experience a unique overnight astronomy trip at the top of Ikaria gazing at stars, planets, moon, galaxies and other solar system and deep space objects. Camp in comfort under the stars and enjoy the wild beauty, peace and restfulness of the Erifi Plateau high atop the Ikarian mountains. Our camp spot and telescope are located in an ideal wide open "dark" location with clear 360 degree views of the night sky and zero "light pollution". You've never seen the stars, planets and moon so bright like this before!

Accessible with our 4 X 4 vehicle and located in the Pezi region at an altitude of 850m., the wild and beautiful Erifi Plateau is also an EU Natura 2000 protected habitat and bird sanctuary. Way up here is where you find the "real" Ikaria! Its also the best place to enjoy both the sunset and sunrise, and when the moon is our secret "spot" is absolutely magical!

Its also the perfect place to be "mindful" of our surroundings and "detox" for a night away from the digital world. Bring yourself back in tune with yourself, your family, friends and nature while observing the Cosmos with our high quality computerized multimedia Celestron NexStar telescope. Your guide will set everything up and even help you take photos through the telescope with your digital camera or smartphone.


from € 84 including transfers, guide, telescope viewing, overnight camping, snacks and breakfast.

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Duration: Evening/Night
Start Time: Early Evening
Level: All Ages/Easy
Transport: Jeep or Minivan
Tour Type: Private
Max Guests: 4
Start Location: Armenistis
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  • Trip Logistics: We will pick you up in Armenistis after your dinner around 7:00pm and drive 25 minutes up to our camp site at Erifi Plateau. Upon arrival your guide will set up your personal tent(s), which includes sleeping bag, camping mattress, extra blankets, camping chairs/table and lanterns/head lamps. While your guide is setting up the telescope you will have time to watch the sunset and explore the area.

    Just after dark the telescope viewing begins and we also provide music, light snacks, water, juices and wine for the evening. Go to sleep under the stars whenever you want. Wake up to watch the majestic sunrise or sleep in. In the morning you will be served breakfast and fresh coffee before driving back down to Armenistis. Your guide will remain with you the entire time in a separate tent nearby and our 4 X 4 vehicle will also remain at the campsite.
    If you prefer not to camp out overnight we can transfer you back to your hotel at any time you are ready after the telescope viewing.

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