Teide With or Without the Cable Car

With the cable car included, the tour from the north starts from €92. To stay at the park viewpoints, the optional cable car route starts from €52. If your goal is the summit, choose the departure with the permit included from €178.

Preparation checklist and backup plan

Booking options

Teide cable car cabin above the volcanic landscape
From the north

8.5 out of 10 · 1,447 reviews

Teide with cable car from the north

Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and Candelaria
7 to 9 h
Guide in English

Paid separately · Lunch

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

8.0 out of 10 · 278 reviews

Teide from the north, optional cable car

Puerto de la Cruz and surroundings
7 h
Guide in English

Optional on site · Cable car (€37 per non-resident adult)

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Volcanic slopes of Teide seen from the Llano de Ucanca
Permit included

8.8 out of 10 · 255 reviews

Cable car and summit climb

Pickup in northern towns
6 h
Guide in English

From age 6 · Confirmed once the permit is issued

From€178
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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

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.

  • 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

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.

  • 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

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.

  • Government of the Canary Islands · Park access

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What changes from one option to another

With the cable car

You go up to La Rambleta and come back down by cable car. This option includes transfer from the north and a stop at the Roques de García.

With an optional cable car

You can spend the visit at the viewpoints. If you decide to add the cable car ticket, the listing shows €37 per non-resident adult.

To the summit

The guided departure adds the PNT 10 authorisation and the walk to the summit. Your place depends on the permit being confirmed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the cable car worth it if I only want to see the Roques?

If the Roques de García are your goal, you can choose the viewpoint tour. Add the cable car if you want to see the caldera from La Rambleta.

How much does it cost to add the cable car on the tour from the north?

The optional cable car tour shows €37 per non-resident adult. Check the fare that applies to your booking.

Which option goes to the summit?

The hiking departure to the summit includes processing the permit and a guide for the final stretch.

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