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WELCOME TO TEIDE
Visit to Teide with Cable Car
It is better to plan it in advance!
It is impossible to leave Tenerife without ascending to the highest point in Spain, the Teide volcano with its 3,718 meters high. To do this, you must purchase your ticket for the cable car. In addition, during your visit to the National Park there are many other activities and places that you can explore, as you can see in this Free Tour.
Our guide on how to climb Teide includes:
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Going up Mount Teide by cable car: we recommend doing it during the first days of your trip, in case weather conditions force the cable car to close and you have the opportunity to go up another day.
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Organized Excursions to Teide: choose your
excursion from Tenerife North or South, with
cable car and tour of the National Park.
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Mount Teide at night: enjoy a
unique hiking experience
night or stargazing with a
telescope.
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Permission to climb the Peak: get your
authorization to walk to the crater
ofvolcano. There are a limited number of places
available!
IMPORTANT
BASIC INFORMATION:
-The Funicular Parkingdel Teide is a place
where you can leave your car near the base
from the gondola. It is advisable to arrive early because it usually fills up quickly.
-the base of the cable cardel Teide is at an altitude of 2,350 meters, while the place you arrive at, called La Rambleta, is at 3,555 meters. Ç
-The climb to 800 metershigh lasts approximately 8 minutes and you can enjoy the views along the way.
-The minimum ageto climb Teide is 3 years old, so it is not allowed to climb with babies. If you are pregnant, you are not allowed to go up because of the sudden change in pressure.
-It wont be necesarya special permit to go up in the cable car, but you do need a permit to go up on foot from La Rambleta to the Peak (3,718 meters).
-It wont be necesarya special permit to go up in the cable car, but you do need a permit to go up on foot from La Rambleta to the Peak (3,718 meters).
-It is possible to climbwithout prior reservation, but only if tickets are available. It is common for them to sell out, especially in high season, so it is recommended to book in advance.
-It is not very commonvisitors suffer from headaches and nausea due to the altitude, but if you feel bad, it is better to stop for a few minutes and if it persists, go back down to avoid getting worse.
-not recommendedclimb Mount Teide if you have vertigo.
-You can go up by cable carand go down on foot, but it is necessary to be in good physical shape and take enough time (approximately 6 hours).
-Best timeTo climb Teide it is early in the morning or with the VIP pass to see the sunset.
-the funicularIt was first inaugurated in 1971 and was replaced by a more modern one between 1999 and 2007.
Mount Teide by Cable Car:
BookingTickets and Excursions!
The cable car is, without a doubt, the most popular option to ascend Mount Teide. In this guide you will be able to buy your tickets for the Teide cable car and explore the National Park on your own, as well as choose between the best excursions from north and south Tenerife. Do not miss the opportunity to climb Mount Teide!
How to buy tickets online to climb Mount
Teide by cable car
It is very easy and convenient to reserve your ticket at
Teide funicular via internet.
In addition, this allows you to choose the best
schedules and make sure you have a spot.
To buy tickets online, follow these
Steps:
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click the button below
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choose the day you want and the place of pickup
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select the number of people
(including adults and children from 3 to 13 years old)
(the children under 2 years old do not pay)
4. provide your payment details.
Teide Cable Car schedule
You can go up Mount Teide on the funicular between 9 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon every day of the year, except during the VIP hours in the afternoon. It is important to keep in mind that the last cabin that goes up is at 4 in the afternoon and the last one that goes down to the base of the cable car is at 4:50 in the afternoon, so it is better not to wait until the end to go up. ..
Excursions to Teide with cable car
From Tenerife North
On this tour, participants will be picked up in different areas of Puerto de la Cruz, Los Realejos and Santa Úrsula, which are located in the north of Tenerife. A guide in Spanish will be offered who will take the participants to explore the National Park and its secrets. In addition, the use of the cable car and a stop at the Roques de García to enjoy the impressive view of the Llano de Ucanca will be included.
From Tenerife South
This tour includes transfers from tourist cities in the south of Tenerife, such as Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas. You will have the opportunity to ride the cable car and enjoy free time at the top to explore its trails. In addition, there will be a visit to the Roques de García before returning to the starting point.
