Do you yearn to conquer the summit of Mount Teide on foot? Make your wish come true and share your experience only with those you love most. On our guided excursion, you will begin your ascent from Montaña Blanca, and you need not worry about a thing. We will arrange your permit to access the crater, and we’ll offer you a comfortable trip down on the cable car. The perfect experience for the most discerning of hikers!
Highlights...
- Live your dream of reaching the highest peak in Spain on foot
- Special permit from the Park to access the crater. Reservation subject to obtaining the permit.
- Enjoy spectacular views of the park and some of the neighbouring islands from the summit together
- Your private Spanish or English-speaking guide will accompany you to the Peak of Teide from Montaña Blanca
- Descend comfortably by cable car
- A hike of high difficulty that will make you feel accomplished
- A minimum reservation for 2 people is required
- Enjoy the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Teide Cable Car Visitors’ Centre.
What's included...
- Special permit from the Park for the whole group to access the Teide crater
- A private group guide in Spanish or English
- Teide Cable Car ticket for the descent
- Transfer from the southern and northern parts of Tenerife
- A stop for snacks (optional, not included in the price)
- Free access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre (included in your cable car ticket)
What's not included...
- Picnic (which you can add to your shopping cart as an optional product)
- Guide in other language than Spanish, English.
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
Information
The approximate pick-up time for the VIP ascent to the Peak on foot with transfer is at 7.00am at the entrance to your hotel. We will contact you to arrange your pick-up. For this reason we need you to provide the name of your hotel or address of accommodation, as well as a mobile phone number at the time of booking. If you book the activity without pick-up, the meeting time will be between 8.30am and 9.00am in the Montaña Blanca car parks.
- Children under 14, pregnant women and people with heart problems are not allowed to participate in this exclusive activity to walk up to the Teide crater via Montaña Blanca due to the risk that high altitude poses to their health.
- The ascent to the peak on foot is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or injuries.
- People with health problems should consult with their doctors before undertaking this excursion.
- 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 the reservation of this activity will be pending confirmation until we have issued named access passes to the crater for each person participating in this exclusive ascent to the Peak of Mount Teide on foot.
- In the event that we are unable to confirm the activity, 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.
- A minimum reservation for 2 people is required.
- 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.
- If you book the activity without transport, once your activity has finished you should go from the cable car base station to the car park where your vehicle is parked. You can either walk there or take Titsa bus 348; bus timetables can be viewed here.
To make the most of your private ascent to the peak of Teide on foot, please follow our recommendations:
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing and proper footwear.
- Due to the elevated luminosity, wear sunglasses.
- Take plenty of water on hikes.
Please bear in mind that Teide Cable Car is located within a protected national park and therefore you must follow a series of basic rules of civic behaviour and respect of the natural environment, such as not littering or taking rocks, plants or animals.
Also remember that it is prohibited to make fire, loud noises or to camp.
In the event that it is not possible to carry out the VIP ascent to the peak on foot due to adverse weather conditions or the closure of one of the trails we usually walk during this hiking activity, we will cancel your hike to Teide and give you a refund of the amount paid.
If the cable car cannot be used to descend on the day of your hike to the peak of Teide due to adverse weather conditions, we will offer you two alternative options: descent on foot from the peak to the starting point of the Montaña Blanca trail or a shorter walk up to the Refuge only, without accessing the crater, and then descent on foot down the Montaña Blanca.
In the event of the onset of poor weather conditions during the hike, your guide, who knows the suitable conditions of the mountain, will decide whether to continue the exclusive ascent to the peak of Teide on foot or cancel it.
Since this activity includes a permit to access the crater, we do not admit 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, for the enjoyment of visitors.
The base station
The base station is perfectly accessible by road. It is located at an altitude of 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 37 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 the place to find out about the different routes and trails you can do from the upper station.
The upper station
The upper station has a small hall from where you can walk directly outside.
It has Wi-Fi, toilets and the highest public telephone in all of Spain.
There is not a café but you can expect to find vending machines with drinks and non-perishable food such as snacks.
We recommend that you come prepared for all weather conditions since the upper station is situated at an altitude of 3,555 m.
Parking
If you go to the meeting point by yourselves, you can park your car in the Montaña Blanca car park or the cable car free parking with 220 places (open from 8.00am to 6.00pm), which is the finishing point of the activity.
If you choose to use the Montaña Blanca car park, where the activity begins, you should be aware that it’s public parking and there’s only a few parking spaces.
It’s good to know that the car parks are about 3 km apart; you must take this into account in order to arrive on time at the meeting point located in the Montaña Blanca car park at 9.15am.
Shops
The base station’s facilities include an information centre and a shop.
Restaurant / Café
The base station offers visitors 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.
Includes:
- Water or soft drink
- Sandwich: cured meat and cheese / vegetarian option
- Sweet treat
Book to climb Mount Teide on foot on a private expedition
- Special permit from the Park for the whole group to access the Teide crater
- A private group guide in Spanish or English
- Teide Cable Car ticket for the descent
- Transfer from the southern and northern parts of Tenerife
- A stop for snacks (optional, not included in the price)
- Free access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre (included in your cable car ticket)
- Picnic (which you can add to your shopping cart as an optional product)
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Special permit from the Park for the whole group to access the Teide crater
- A private group guide in Spanish or English
- Teide Cable Car ticket for the descent
- A stop for snacks (optional, not included in the price)
- Free access to the “Science and Legend” exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre (included in your cable car ticket)
- Picnic (which you can add to your shopping cart as an optional product)
- Guide in other language than Spanish or English
- Access for visitors with physical disabilities or motor impairments
- Transportation
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.
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 (guagua), 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
Opinions about the VIP ascent of Mount Teide on foot with an official guide
Great guiding from Josué. Good stories and knowledge. Made it to the top from Montana Blanca. Perfect!
Highly Recommended
We loved the hike! Our guide was very professional.
Our Guide was very informative and helpful , escorting my friend back down the mountain when she felt unwell .
Very disappointing experience, overall! We were really hoping to get to the peak and, since the tickets for the peak-climb were already sold out, we were willing to pay for this expensive VIP solution to get there. Quite hefty payment for two persons, more than EUR ***! But the whole thing turned out to be a soft scam. Once we arrived to the meeting point in the morning, our guide told us that the cable car is not working today due to the high winds and we cannot do the whole trip as it stands. Since the weather report for the Teide is available in advance the Volcano Teide company knew exactly in advance that it will not be possible to get to the peak. Instead, we were told that it is Plan B now whereas we go up only to a refugee house and that is it. So we did that, walking along with many tourists who did not have to pay at all to have the same experience... At the refugee hut, when we wanted to continue with or without our guide, we were told that is not allowed without him as it is unsafe, even though the peak trip was shown as green, i.e. doable, by the live internet site. Btw, while the guide was a nice chap in general, he did not know much about the flora, fauna or the rocks... and clearly was not interested to do the peak hike at all. Subsequent emails to recover some of the money, e.g. the unused entry tickets to the peak and the unused downward ride on the cable car were dismissed by Volcano Teide staff writing that we should have read the fineprint, etc. So, our advice: do NOT sign up for this trip! It is a ***, practically.
Climb it!
An excellent way to get to the top of Spain! Our guide was knowledable, friendly and experienced and was particuarly helpful at pacing ourselves at altitude. Recommended but don't underestimate the challenge!
Such an amazing experience from start to finish with an amazing and knowledgeable guide. ****, many thanks.
The guide was good but we could have done if we could get the permit
Description of the VIP ascent to the peak
Description
Achieve your dream of walking up Teide via the Montaña Blanca together at least once in your life
Have you and your friends, your partner and you or your family dreamt of hiking up to the summit of Mt. Teide from Montaña Blanca for a while?
And if we were to tell you that you can not only make your dream a reality but also do it privately, accompanied by your own private guide and without worrying about processing the permit to access the crater* because we do it all for you?
This is VIP hiking to the peak of Teide, an activity where you can test your ambition to succeed on this fantastic volcanic route with the ultimate goal being the highest summit in Spain, standing at an altitude of 3,718 m and boasting impressive views of Tenerife and the neighbouring islands on the horizon.
The best trails on Teide privately for hiking enthusiasts
Your guided climb to Teide summit with your own private guide begins at Montaña Blanca at 2,320 m.
This spectacular trail of high difficulty coincides with the historic climbing path of Mount Teide.
You should also know that on the Montaña Blanca trail, one of great volcanic, ecological and scenic interest, you’ll observe how the vegetation changes as the altitude increases.
What can you expect from this route to the Teide crater?
- You’ll begin the route on paths of pumice stone and lava; a low gradient ascending walk that lasts an hour and a half.
- The path narrows and a there’s a slight incline before you reach the Altavista Refuge at 3,260 m.
- There you will take a rest to eat and let your bodies adapt to the pressure and climate.
- You will continue on paths of solidified lava until you reach the Teide Cable Car station (3,550 m).
- You will behold some spectacular views of the Teide National Park and the island of Tenerife from the cable car upper station.
The climax of your epic ascent on foot to the peak of Teide with your own private guide is the final stretch to the Teide crater.
The ascent will be much harder but the reward will be worth it.
After the final effort you’ll enjoy time to relax and take in the magnificent panoramic views of the Canary Archipelago from an altitude of 3,718 m.
With a rucksack full of new and exciting feelings, you’ll then begin the descent on foot to the upper station of the cable car in order to board the cable car for a quick and comfortable ride back to the base station.
And that’s it! You’ll have experienced the adventure that you’ve always dreamed of living, and you’ll have done it by yourselves, accompanied by nobody else than your own private guide.
Live the Teide Legend at the Teide “Science and Legend” exhibition!
VIP ascent to the Peak on foot 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.
