This guided excursion for groups is the best way to discover the extraordinary setting of the Teide peak. You will make the 1,199-metre ascent in the comfort of the cable car, and you will access the volcano’s astonishing crater without having to make any additional arrangements, as we will obtain your permit to access the peak. Make the most of this opportunity to connect with nature, with absolutely nothing to worry about.
Highlights...
- Reservation for a group of at least 19 people or an equivalent fee
- Live your dream of reaching the highest summit in Spain (3,718 m)
- Access the crater with a special permit from the National Park
- Enjoy spectacular views of the park and the neighbouring Canary Islands
- Ascend and descend comfortably by cable car
- Only for people in good health (see Restrictions)
- Enjoy the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre.
What's included...
- Special permit from the Park for the trail to the peak of Mt. Teide
- A Spanish, English or German-speaking guide who will reveal all of the volcano’s secrets to you
- Teide Cable Car return ticket
- Transfer for small groups from the northern and southern parts of the island (optional)
- Free access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre (included in your cable car ticket)
What's not included...
- Food and drinks
- Guide in other language than Spanish, English or German
Information
We will pick you up at the main entrance to your hotel or place of accommodation, or from a previously established nearby location.
If you are making your own way here, please meet your guide at the Cable Car base station, next to the boarding area. The meeting time will be confirmed via e-mail.
- Children under 6, pregnant women and people with heart problems are not allowed to participate in this activity to hike up to the Teide summit with the Teide Cable Car due to the risk that high altitude poses to their health.
- The ascent to the Peak by Cable Car is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or injuries.
- If you have health problems, you should consult with your doctor before undertaking this hike.
- People with diverse physical or motor functionality are not allowed to use the Cable Car because, due to the technical conditions that exist in the National Park, it cannot be guaranteed that they can be safely evacuated in the time allowed by the regulations.
- It is essential to bear in mind that in the event of the failure of the cable car system due to unexpected technical reasons, passengers already at the upper station will have to make their descent on foot and using steep mountain paths.
- No pets allowed, apart from guide dogs and therapy dogs.
- We reserve the right to refuse admission. For more information, please check the rules for accessing 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.
The ascent to the peak involves a hike of approximately two hours (ascent and descent), and is is rated as high difficulty. Therefore, visitors need a good level of fitness. If the guide decides that you do not have the required level of fitness, in the interests of your safety, they can ask you to abandon the trail or the activity.
To make the most of your hiking activity to ascend to the peak of Teide with the Cable Car, please follow our recommendations:
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing and proper footwear.
- Due to the elevated luminosity, wear sunglasses.
- Take plenty of water on hikes.
Remember that since the Teide Cable Car facilities are located within a protected national park, you must follow a series of basic rules of civic behaviour and respect of the natural environment.
For this reason please do not litter or take rocks, plants or animals and do not camp, make fire or loud noises.
With regard to the Ascent to the Peak activities, in the event that weather conditions impede the operation of the cable car, a visit to the National Park with an alternative hike will be held instead. Customers will be refunded the following amounts for each activity option:
Ascent to the Peak by Cable Car with transport for groups: Customers will be refunded the price difference between the ‘Teide Tour for groups’ and the ‘Ascent to the Peak with transport for groups’ excursions, i.e., €36.75 per person shall be charged. The difference paid shall be refunded.
Ascent to the Peak by Cable Car without transport for groups: 50% of the difference paid shall be refunded.
In the event that the cable car is open but the trail used to ascend to the peak remains closed by Teide National Park staff, a visit to the National Park will be held with ascent by cable car up to La Rambleta, followed by an alternative hike. Should this occur, the following amounts shall be charged:
Ascent to the Peak by Cable Car with transport for groups: Customers will be refunded the price difference between the ‘Teide Tour and cable car ride for groups’ and the ‘Ascent to the Peak with transport for groups’ excursions, i.e., €68.00 per person shall be charged. The difference paid shall be refunded.
Ascent to the Peak by Cable Car without transport for groups: Customers will be refunded the price difference between the cable car ticket with a guided tour and the ‘Ascent to the Peak by Cable Car without transport for groups’ excursion, i.e., €53 per person shall be charged. The difference paid shall be refunded.
Since this activity includes a permit to access the crater, we do not admit changes or cancellations once the reservation is confirmed. This is due to the way the National Park’s permit issuing system works.
Check our Terms and conditions for information on other reasons for cancellation.
Teide Cable Car facilities are perfectly equipped, including a shop, a café and a waiting room with Wi-Fi, among others, so that you can enjoy while you stay here.
The base station
The Teide Cable Car base station is perfectly accessible by road and is located at 2,356 m above sea level.
Its modern facilities are equipped with two cabins that travel to the top in under 8 minutes and can hold a maximum of 44 passengers, although for the comfort of our customers, we usually do not take more than 35 people on board.
The views from the base station allow you to behold the spectacular peaks surrounding the Teide volcano.
The base station offers visitors a relaxation area, café and buffet restaurant with impressive views over Teide National Park as well as a souvenir shop and public toilets. This is also the perfect place to find out about the different routes and trails you can do from the upper station.
The upper station
The Teide Cable Car upper station is the starting point of three spectacular trails at the summit of Mount Teide , which are directly accessible from a small hall from where you can walk outside. It has Wi-Fi, toilets and the highest public telephone in all of Spain.
Although there is not a café in the upper station, you will have vending machines at your disposal with drinks and non-perishable food such as snacks.
We recommend that you come prepared for all weather conditions since the upper station is at an altitude of 3,555 m.
Parking
The Teide Cable Car base station has a free car park with 220 parking spaces.
Shops
There is an information centre and a shop at the Teide Cable Car’s base station.
Restaurant / Café
At the base station you can find a relaxation area, café and buffet restaurant with impressive views over Teide National Park.
Toilets
There are public toilets at the Teide Cable Car’s base station.
In case of discount tickets for children or local residents, a supporting document is required to prove entitlement to discount.
- Reservation for a group of at least 19 people or an equivalent fee.
- Reservation subject to confirmation. Payment by credit card, bank transfer or via PayPal.
Book
- Special permit from the Park for the trail to the peak of Mt. Teide
- A Spanish, English or German-speaking guide who will reveal all of the volcano’s secrets to you
- Teide Cable Car return ticket
- Free access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre (included in your cable car ticket)
- Food and drinks
- Guide in other language than Spanish, English or German
- Pick-ups
- Special permit from the Park for the trail to the peak of Mt. Teide
- A Spanish, English or German-speaking guide who will reveal all of the volcano’s secrets to you
- Teide Cable Car return ticket
- Transfer for small groups from the northern or southern part of the island
- Free access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre (included in your cable car ticket)
- Food and drinks
- Guide in other language than Spanish, English or German
Where to find us
Street: TF-21 motorway, km 43 - Teide National Park
Postal code: 38300 Municipality: La Orotava
Teide Cable Car is well connected by roads, and can be easily reached from any point of the island of Tenerife.
Meeting point
If you are making your own way here, please meet your guide at the Cable Car base station, next to the boarding area. The meeting time will be confirmed via e-mail.
If you are in the northern part of the island
- Take the TF-21 motorway which connects La Orotava with El Portillo de la Villa and crosses the Teide National Park. The Cable Car is at km 43. (N28º 15' 17" W16º 37' 33")
- Take the TF-23 motorway from Boca de Tauce to Chío, which connects with TF-21.
- Titsa bus, Route 348 Puerto de La Cruz – Las Cañadas del Teide. Departure times: 9.15am from Puerto de la Cruz, with stops in La Orotava, Montaña Blanca (trail to the Altavista Mountain Refuge) and Teide Cable Car, and return from the Teide Cable Car departing at 4.00pm.
If you are in the southern part of the island
- Take the TF-21 motorway from Vilaflor to Teide National Park, the route of access for the tourist areas of Playa de Américas and Los Cristianos.
- Titsa bus (guagua), Route 342 Playa de Las Américas - Las Cañadas del Teide. Departure times: 9.15am from Las Américas, with stops in Los Cristianos (9.30am), Teide Cable Car and Montaña Blanca (ascent on foot to the Altavista Refuge). Return from the Teide Cable Car departing at 3.30pm.
If you are close to Santa Cruz or La Laguna
- Take the TF-24 motorway from La Laguna to Portillo de la Villa (La Esperanza Motorway), which connects with TF-21 that will take you to the base station of the cable car at km 43.
Distances
Mt. Teide is approximately an hour’s drive from any point on the island.
- Santa Cruz: 64 km
- La Laguna: 55 km
- Puerto de la Cruz: 45 km
- Los Gigantes: 52 km
- Los Cristianos: 47 km
Frequently asked questions
You cannot use the Cable Car whilst pregnant, as the ascent involves a sudden change in pressure and level of oxygen.
Approximately 15 minutes.
No. Since the activity starts at the base station, it is not possible.
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Have you dreamt of conquering the highest peak of Spain for a while? Are you looking to finally have the unique and amazing experience that your friends who have already done it been telling you about?
With the ascent to the peak by cable car you can realise your 3,718 m high dream.
Thanks to the Teide cable car, after an approximate hour walk, you will enjoy like never before taking in the stunning views over the summits of Tenerife’s neighbouring islands – La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma and Gran Canaria from the highest point in Spain (weather permitting).
Conquer the Teide summit and live your dream
Dreams are only dreams up until the point when you suddenly make them come true.
Make your dreams a reality and hike up to the highest point in Spain without worrying about applying for the permit to access the Teide crater because it is already included in the ascent to Teide by Cable Car, so that you can access Teide crater and enjoy the sensational views at 3,718 m high without worrying about a thing*!
Feel the mix of sensations that only conquering the Teide summit can give hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers – adrenaline, personal accomplishment and physical and mental control.
Achieve your desire to conquer Mount Teide with comfort in our cable cars
Hiking to the Teide summit with the cable car is perfect if you are short of time or energy to embark on this adventure from the starting point of the trail at Montaña Blanca.
Use the Teide cable car to cover the 1,199 m ascent from the base to the upper station, situated at an altitude of 3,555 m, which marks the spot of the start of Teide National Park’s thrilling hiking route Nr. 10, the Telesforo Bravo trail. This trail will bring you to the impressive Teide crater for you all to enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.
Live the Teide Legend at the Teide “Science and Legend” exhibition!
The Ascent to the Peak by Cable Car for groups includes free admission to the “Science and Legend” exhibition which you will find at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre.
You will learn about Mount Teide’s last major eruption (around 1,000 years ago) which the indigenous Guanches probably interpreted as a fight between mythological deities—an explanation far removed from that which science now attributes to volcanic eruptions.
The characters of the legend of Guayota, both gods and humans, will show you their vision of the stages of the eruption that took place back then, and which formed the pylon at the summit of Mount Teide, known locally as “el tapón del Teide” [the Teide cap]. A magical story in which good and evil join in an epic battle. Along with the legend, you will be shown reliable data to illustrate the scientific interpretation of the eruption. Although the two perspectives may seem diametrically opposed, they are in fact closely connected.
In addition, you can have a great time at our Visitors’ Centre, where you can find brilliant mementoes of your visit to the legend of the Teide National Park at our official souvenir shop. And you can relax and enjoy a culinary experience with panoramic views of the National Park in Spain’s highest restaurant and snack bar, whose badge of identity is the distinctly Canary Island character of its food and drink.
