Teide Excursion from the South

The cable car excursion from the south picks up in Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos, lasts 7 to 9 h and starts at €92. The guide speaks Spanish and English. To stay at the park viewpoints, there is a departure with an optional cable car.

Preparation checklist and backup plan

Booking options

Mount Teide and the Roques de García seen from Las Cañadas
From the south

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Teide with cable car from the south

Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and surroundings
7 to 9 h
Guide in Spanish and English

Paid separately · Lunch

From€92
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Volcanic slopes of Teide seen from the Llano de Ucanca
From the south

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Teide from the south, optional cable car

Pickup in the south
7 h
Guide in Spanish and English

Paid separately · Optional cable car

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The Milky Way over the Cañadas del Teide
Night · South

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Night tour to Teide from the south

Pickup in areas of the south
7 h
Guide in English
From€82
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Visit preparation

What to check before setting out.

Choose your option to see the gear and checks.

Type of visit

Viewpoints

Effort and routeYou can visit roadside viewpoints and decide on the spot how far to walk. Check the difficulty of each trail before adding it.

What to bring to the viewpoints

Footwear
Pick a pair that suits the walk you are going to do.
Water
Bring a bottle for the stops and the walking section.
Warm layers
Adjust your layers to the warnings and to your route.
Government of the Canary Islands · Teide viewpoints

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  • Government of the Canary Islands · Park access
  • Government of the Canary Islands · Teide viewpoints

Cable car

Effort and routeThe cable car reaches La Rambleta, at 3,555 m. You can limit your visit to the upper station area.

What to bring for the cable car

Closed-toe shoes
The operator requires non-slip soles and sports shoes or hiking boots.
Warm layers
Have them ready for the visit to the upper station.
Ticket
Keep your time slot and return option handy.
Volcano Teide · Cable car access rules

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  • Volcano Teide · Cable car status
  • Volcano Teide · Cable car access rules
  • Volcano Teide · Cable car access rules

Summit

Effort and routeTelesforo Bravo is a short, steep section that starts at altitude. If you climb from Montaña Blanca, add the effort and requirements of PNT 07.

High-mountain gear for the summit

Hiking boots
Check what the listing for your trail requires.
Warm layers and thermal blanket
Check both in the booking conditions.
Water and flashlight
Confirm the gear list and the warnings currently in force.
Government of the Canary Islands · Permits and high-mountain gear

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Night

Effort and routeThe guided walk from the Parador covers about 5 km in 2 h 30 min, according to its listing. The tour with pickup from the south is a different activity.

What to bring on the night walk

Warm layers
Bring layers for the walking section and the stops.
Walking shoes
Confirm your organizer's instructions.
Flashlight
The Parador walk includes their use. Check your option.
Teidal · Parador walk listing

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  • Government of the Canary Islands · Park access

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What changes from one option to another

Cable car ride

Book the trip with the ticket if you want to go up to La Rambleta. The bus returns to the pickup point and lunch is paid separately.

Park and viewpoints

The 7 h excursion with an optional cable car starts at €52. It suits spending the day in the park and deciding whether to add the cable car.

Night transfer

If you are going stargazing and stay in the south, compare the night excursion with pickup to the walking route that starts at the Parador.

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Frequently asked questions

Do they pick up in Los Gigantes for Teide?

The excursion with a cable car ticket offers pickups in Los Gigantes on specific days. Confirm the point and the date on the listing.

Is the cable car ticket paid on the spot?

On the €92 excursion it is included. On the €52 departure it is offered as an extra.

Which night departure has transport from the south?

The 7 h night excursion offers pickup in areas of the south. Choose your point when booking.

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