Canary Islands
Teide tour with Cable Car
How to visit Mount Teide
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🚠 Cable Car ticket included
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Viewing platform at 3550 m altitude
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Transport from South Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz
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Professional English-speaking guide
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Stops at Roques de Garcia and other iconic locations
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Teide National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour with English guide
If you would like to visit Mount Teide without worrying about transport, cable car tickets, or planning the route, this organized day tour is an ideal choice. The excursion includes transportation, a Teleférico del Teide cable car ticket, and a guided explanation about the volcano and Teide National Park.
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The excursion is suitable for almost all ages (children from 3 years old).
How does it work?
A bus with a guide will pick you up near your hotel or the nearest excursion bus stop. The excursion begins once the group has been fully assembled.
Pickup is available from:
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South Tenerife / Costa Adeje
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Las Americas / Los Cristianos
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Los Gigantes
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North Tenerife / Puerto de la Cruz
Once the group is complete, the bus heads towards Teide National Park.
After the excursion, the bus returns along the same route and to the same pickup locations.
Book the Teide Volcano Excursion
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Official Teide Teleférico tour
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Professional English-speaking guide
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One of the most popular excursions to Mount Teide
Included
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Pickup from resorts
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Excursion bus
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Cable car – Teleférico
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Tour guide
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Stops at scenic viewpoints
Why choose this tour
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The easiest way to visit Mount Teide
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No need to book cable car tickets separately
Tour description
Route from South
Once hotel pick-ups are complete, the group heads towards the volcano. Starting from the town of Los Cristianos, the road ascends through villages such as Arona, Vilaflor, and others. From 600 meters above sea level, the Canary Pine Forest begins, stretching all the way to Teide National Park.
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Vilaflor: The highest village in Spain (1500m).
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Las Cañadas: Teide National Park.
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Teleférico del Teide: The volcano's cable car.
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Pico Viejo: The second-highest volcano on the island, after Teide.
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Roques de García: Tenerife's most popular and photographed rock formations.
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La Fortaleza Trail: A trail along the volcano's crater.
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La Rambleta Viewpoint: A viewing platform near the volcano's summit.
Route from North
From the northern part of the island, the route differs only in the approach to the volcano, while the rest of the tour is the same as from the south. Once hotel pick-ups are complete, the group heads towards the volcano. From 1000 meters above sea level, the Canary Pine Forest begins, stretching all the way to Teide National Park. The route passes through historic towns such as La Orotava and Santiago del Teide.
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La Orotava: Famous for its colonial architecture and Canarian balconies.
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Santiago del Teide: A small historical town in western Tenerife at an altitude of 1000m.
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Teleférico del Teide: The volcano's cable car.
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Pico Viejo: The second-highest volcano on the island, after Teide.
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Roques de García: Tenerife's most popular and photographed rock formations.
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La Fortaleza Trail: A trail along the volcano's crater.
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La Rambleta Viewpoint: A viewing platform near the volcano's summit.
What to consider?
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The time spent at the upper cable car station is approximately 1 hour.
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The cable car cannot be used by pregnant women or children under 3 years old.
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The cable car cannot be used by people with acute heart conditions.
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At higher altitude (3550 m) the air is much thinner, which may cause dizziness or fatigue.
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Due to sudden weather changes, the cable car may be temporarily closed. In this case, the cable car ticket cost will be deducted from the excursion price.
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In winter, it is strongly recommended to bring warm clothing, as temperatures at the top can be around 0°C.
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In summer, it is advisable to bring a light jacket, as it is usually warm but strong winds are common.
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It is recommended to bring sunscreen and drinking water.
Key Information About the Excursion
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Duration: approximately 7 hours
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Cable car altitude: 2350 m → 3550 m
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Tour language: English
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Pickup: South Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz
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Minimum age: 3 years
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Tour type: group bus excursion
What is Teide Cable Car?
Teleferico del Teide
The Teide Volcano cable car is a modern cableway of Teide National Park. It takes visitors from an altitude of approximately 2,356 meters (7,730 feet) to 3,555 meters (11,663 feet), near the summit of Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
The journey lasts about 8 minutes and offers breathtaking views of the volcanic landscapes, a sea of clouds, and, on clear days, other Canary Islands.
The upper station, called "La Rambleta," provides access to several hiking trails, including one leading to the volcano’s summit (accessible only with a special permit).
The cable car is the most popular way to explore the beauty of Mount Teide.