Teide Excursion
For a first visit with pickup and a cable car ticket, choose the excursion from your side of Tenerife. Both departures start at €92, last 7 to 9 h and offer an English-speaking guide. To explore the park at night, choose Las Cañadas.
Preparation checklist and backup planBooking options
Teide with cable car from the north
Paid separately · Lunch
Teide with cable car from the south
Paid separately · Lunch
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What to check before setting out.
Choose your option to see the gear and checks.
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.
Personal checklist. Checkmarks only record what you have reviewed. They do not grant access or confirm it is safe to set out. Check the official warnings and your ticket or permit, depending on the section.
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.
Personal checklist. Checkmarks only record what you have reviewed. They do not grant access or confirm it is safe to set out. Check the official warnings and your ticket or permit, depending on the section.
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.
Personal checklist. Checkmarks only record what you have reviewed. They do not grant access or confirm it is safe to set out. Check the official warnings and your ticket or permit, depending on the section.
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.
Personal checklist. Checkmarks only record what you have reviewed. They do not grant access or confirm it is safe to set out. Check the official warnings and your ticket or permit, depending on the section.
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What changes from one option to another
From Puerto de la Cruz
The northern departure also has pickups in Santa Cruz and Candelaria. Confirm your pickup point before choosing a date.
From Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos
The southern departure picks up in several tourist areas. Some points appear only on certain days of the week.
Night walk
If your priority is stargazing, the main meeting point is the Parador. Check the option with transfer if you are not driving.
Frequently asked questions
Which excursion picks me up in Costa Adeje?
The cable car excursion from the south picks up at points in Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos, among other areas.
How much time should I set aside for the daytime excursion?
Allow 7 to 9 h for the options with transport and the cable car. The pickup point affects the duration.
Can I visit the viewpoints without riding the cable car?
Yes. There are excursions with an optional cable car and daytime routes focused on the Las Cañadas landscape.