Mount Teide Cable Car Ticket with Hotel Transfer Tenerife
- DurationAbout 7 hours
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Overview
This shared coach excursion takes you from your hotel area in the south of Tenerife up into Teide National Park and onto the Teide cable car, the easiest way to reach the heights of Spain's highest mountain. With the default option, pickup is in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos, and a guide on board explains the volcanic landscapes on the way. Your return cable car ticket takes you to the upper station at 3,555 metres, where you have free time on the viewpoint trails with a digital audio guide. The trip lasts about 7 hours, and other options offer pickup in Los Gigantes, El Médano, Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz. It suits couples, families and anyone who wants Teide without driving.
Highlights
- Return Teide cable car ride to the upper station at 3,555 metres
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by coach in the south of Tenerife
- Guide on the coach explaining the volcano and the national park
- Lunar landscapes of lava, craters and colourful rock
- Free time on the viewpoint trails at the top
- Digital audio guide for the summit trails
- Views over the Canary Islands above a sea of clouds
- Pickup options from several resort areas of the island
Full Description
Teide National Park
Teide National Park covers the high centre of Tenerife and is the most visited national park in Spain, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its heart is Las Cañadas, a vast volcanic crater about 16 kilometres across, where frozen rivers of black and red lava, pumice fields and strange rock towers create a landscape often compared to the moon or Mars.
On the way up, the coach climbs through Canary pine forests before the trees give way to open volcanic plains. The guide shares the story of the eruptions, the hardy plants that survive at this altitude and the observatories on the ridge. A Teide National Park tour by coach also helps protect the park, where parking areas are small and limited on purpose to reduce traffic.
Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain
Mount Teide rises to 3,718 metres above sea level, making it the highest mountain in Spain and the highest point of any island in the Atlantic. Measured from the ocean floor, it is one of the tallest volcanoes in the world. It is still considered active: the last eruption on Tenerife took place in 1909, and fumaroles near the summit release warm, sulphur-scented steam.
From below, the cone looks perfectly shaped, often capped with snow in winter and surrounded by the older Pico Viejo volcano. Is Mount Teide worth visiting? For most travellers it is the highlight of a holiday in Tenerife, combining dramatic scenery with the feeling of standing on a living volcano above the clouds.
The Teide cable car
The Teide cable car starts from the base station at about 2,356 metres and climbs some 1,200 metres in about eight minutes, carrying passengers in cabins with large windows. The ride offers changing views over the crater floor, the lava flows and, on clear days, the neighbouring islands. Your return ticket is included in the price, so you simply join the queue with your group.
At the top, the upper station sits at 3,555 metres. The air is thin and cool, so walk slowly and drink water. People with heart or breathing problems and pregnant women should not go up. In strong wind the cable car can close; in that case the tour continues on an alternative route in the national park and the cable car part of the ticket is refunded.
Viewpoint trails at the upper station
From the upper station, two short trails lead to viewpoints. One heads to the La Fortaleza viewpoint, looking north over the green valleys and the coast towards Puerto de la Cruz. The other leads to the Pico Viejo viewpoint, facing south and west over the great crater of the older volcano, with La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro often floating on the horizon.
These trails are open to all cable car passengers and are included with your free time, along with a digital audio guide that tells the geology and legends of Teide. The path to the summit crater is different: it requires a permit booked well in advance, which is not included. The best time to visit Mount Teide is from spring to autumn, as winter can bring snow, ice and road closures.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupPickup by coach from hotels and set points in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas or Los Cristianos, starting around 08:15.
- Drive into Teide National ParkAbout 80 minutes through pine forests and volcanic landscapes, with explanations from the guide.
- Teide cable car base stationArrive at the base station and board the cable car with your group.
- Cable car ride to 3,555 metresAn eight-minute ride up to the upper station with views over the crater.
- Free time on the viewpoint trailsWalk to the La Fortaleza or Pico Viejo viewpoints with the digital audio guide, then ride back down.
- Return to your hotel areaCoach back to the south of Tenerife; the whole trip takes about 7 hours.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos
- Coach transport to Teide National Park
- Guide on the coach
- Return cable car ticket to the upper station at 3,555 metres
- Free time on the viewpoint trails at the top
- Digital audio guide for the summit trails
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Permit for the path to the summit crater
- Cable car ride if closed by strong wind (that part is refunded)
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Travellers who want the view from the air
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You are afraid of heights
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with respiratory issues
- Children under 3 years
- People with heart problems
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- People with reduced mobility or wheelchair users
Meeting point
With the default option, our coach picks you up from hotels and set points in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos, with pickups starting around 08:15; the exact time and place are confirmed after booking. Other options pick up in Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraíso, El Médano, Golf del Sur, Costa del Silencio, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and Candelaria on set days.
Important information
- Wear closed mountain or sports shoes with non-slip soles; heels, sandals and beach shoes are not allowed
- Bring warm clothing, sunglasses, a sun hat and sunscreen; it is cold and sunny at the top
- Luggage and large bags are not allowed
- The path to the summit crater needs a separate permit, not included
- In strong wind the cable car may close; the tour follows another route and that part is refunded
- In winter, snow or ice can close the roads at short notice
- Consult a doctor first if you have health problems
- Food and drinks are not included
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
It is a shared coach excursion with a guide on board, and you ride the public cable car with your group.
How long does it take?
About 7 hours from pickup to drop-off, including the drive, the cable car and free time at the top.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. The default option picks up in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos; other options cover other areas of Tenerife.
What is included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, coach transport, a guide on the coach, the return cable car ticket, free time on the viewpoint trails and a digital audio guide.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person, with a reduced rate for children from 3 to 13. The booking panel on this page shows the current price.
Is it suitable for children or reduced mobility?
Children from 3 years are welcome. Because of the altitude and the park's evacuation rules, people with reduced mobility cannot use the cable car.
Can I go to the very top of Teide?
Only with a special permit for the summit path, booked in advance and not included. The included viewpoint trails already offer superb views.
What should I bring?
Warm layers, closed non-slip shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and water. The temperature at the top can be 15 degrees lower than on the coast.
What is the best time to visit Mount Teide?
Spring to autumn has the most reliable weather. Mornings are often clearer, and winter can bring snow that closes roads.
What happens in bad weather?
If wind closes the cable car, the tour runs on an alternative route and the cable car part is refunded. If roads close, our team helps you rebook.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your pickup area and date in the booking panel and send your request. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes with your pickup time.
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