Tenerife hike to Teide summit
A hike to the top of the Teide is an incomparable experience that will leave you with special feelings. The exertions of the path are forgotten as soon as the hiker enters the unique scenery around the sublime summit of this magnificent mountain. The ascent via the Telesforo Bravo path is demanding and requires not only surefootedness but also a good level of fitness.
Teide hike challenging
- Ascent to Mount Teide Peak + Cable Car + pick up south - per person (age 14+) 135.-€
- Ascent to Mount Teide Peak + Cable Car + pick up south - per child (age 6-13) 67.50€
Miscellaneous
Due to the National Park's permit system, this activity cannot be cancelled once it has been confirmed by us.
Booking option: Challenging Teide summit hike
The Teide Summit Tour includes a transfer from the south - we pick you up in the morning at your hotel or a nearby meeting point (please note the available tour days per region). After arriving at the Teide cable car station, we begin the ascent to the summit station at 3,555m. This ascent will be done comfortably by cable car. Here begins the trail no. 10 of the Teide National Park, the Telesforo Bravo Trail, named in honor of the famous Canary Islands volcanologist. This trail leads to the impressive Teide crater, where you can enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Permission to climb the Teide is included in the price. The one hour hike to the crater will take you through the last thousand years of volcanic history, accompanied by a licensed guide.
Overview
- Duration: ~ 6 hours
- Months: possible all-year
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Difficulty level: difficult
- Pick-up by day: Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje: every day / Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraíso: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays / no pick-up service for Golf del Sur, Costa del Silencio, El Médano
Included
- Transfer (if the corresponding booking option was selected), professional guide
- National Park Permit for the Teide Crater, Ticket for the cable car
- Please be aware that we cannot confirm your reservation of the activity Ascent to Teide by Cable Car until we have issued the access pass to the crater in your name.
- If we are unable to confirm your reservation, we will offer you an alternative date or a refund of the amount paid.
- Moreover, due to the way the National Park’s permit issuing system works, if you book this activity, once confirmed by us, you won’t be able to cancel it under any circumstances.
- It is necessary to present your ID or passport at the point of access to the trail leading to the crater.
- In the event that the path to the peak is closed, Teide National Park staff may permit access only to mountaineers belonging to a federation who can provide sufficient proof of their ability, and who are appropriately equipped (with mountain-climbing equipment—in particular boots, crampons and an ice-axe). It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that they possess the appropriate documentation and equipment, therefore the absence of either exempts Volcano Teide from any liability.
Preconditions
- Minimum age 6 years
- Very good fitness level
- No fear of heights
- Due to the hiking height on the mountain, his tour is not suitable for people with cardiovascular problems or pregnant women.
Please bring
Passport, sunglasses, sun blocker, at least 1.5 l drinking water, snacks, sports- / hiking shoes, suitable clothing, hat, backpack, camera, small travel pharmacy (just in case)
Detailed description
Climbing the Teide in Tenerife
Everyone who comes to the Teide gets palpitations. Not only because of the strenuous climb, but also because of the breathtaking scenery. Almost at cloud level, the view opens up to a volcanic landscape as bizarre as it is beautiful. Experience a Teide hike in Tenerife and climb the summit region of Spain's highest mountain with an experienced hiking guide. The challenging Teide hike begins at an altitude of 3,555 meters (the top of the cable car) and follows the moderate Telesforo Bravo trail. Caution and surefootedness are required on the one-hour hike through the pumice gravel zone.
The Teide hike is, of course, far from an insider tip - in fact, it is almost a must to climb this mountain on a hiking vacation. Climbing the center and landmark of the island is literally the highlight of a Tenerife vacation. As sublime as the peak towers above everything else, as sublime is the feeling of standing at the top and looking out over this beautiful landscape.
The Teide hike in Tenerife is a day trip. Please be prepared for the several hour hike: In addition to sturdy shoes that will carry you safely over scree and volcanic ash, good sun protection is essential. It is also advisable to bring warm clothing for the higher altitudes. It can get very cold and windy in the mountains.
Conditions
Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.
Customer Reviews Tenerife hike to Teide summit
Well organized Teide hike
The volcanic landscape is of bizarre beauty. The view from the highest mountain in Spain is well worth the effort!Gut organisierte Teide Wanderung
Die Vulkanlandschaft ist von bizarrer Schönheit. Der Ausblick vom höchsten Berg Spaniens ist die Mühe des Aufstiegs wert!Teide hike: A highlight of the Tenerife vacation
The highest mountain on the island and in all of Spain. I almost stood on the summit. I'll do the almost 200 vertical meters that I still need to get to the summit next year.Teide Wanderung: Ein Höhepunkt des Teneriffaurlaubs
Der höchste Berg der Insel und von ganz Spanien. Fast hätte ich auf dem Gipfel gestanden. Die knapp 200 Höhenmeter, die mir zum Gipfel noch fehlten, mache ich dann im kommenden Jahr.I am a hiking fan and have booked option 1
This day tour is something for demanding hikers. But good weather and a fantastic view make it easy to forget the effort.Ich bin Wanderfan und habe Option 1 gebucht
Diese Tagestour ist etwas für anspruchsvolle Wanderer. Doch gutes Wetter und fantastische Aussicht lassen die Anstrengung leicht vergessen.Offer 2: Medium difficulty tour
The difficult part of the route is done with the cable car. The summit view was overwhelming. Mountains and sea can be experienced as one unit!Angebot 2: Mittelschwere Tour
Das schwierige Wegstück macht man bei diesem Angebot mit der Seilbahn. Der Gipfelausblick war überwältigend. Berge und Meer als eine Einheit erlebbar!Our customers' questions
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