Teide National Park is a unique place in Tenerife, Canary Islands. This is the highest peak in Spain; its 3718-meter high turns it into the most-visited national park in the country and in Europe, with more than 4 million visitors every year.
Since 2007, it has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, not only for being the highest point but also for its unique biodiversity and its richness in terms of landscape and ecology.
At the end of the day, these are the reasons why this exceptional park is the major source of tourist income for Tenerife. On the other hand, the trip itself is quite nice and very useful to appreciate the tranquility of the landscape and its surroundings. At the same time, and as you go higher, you get more and more familiar with the landscape and climate; you can also better appreciate the views or rock formations of El Llano de Ucanca, such as Roques de García. However, it is not to forget that Teide is a park that can also be affected by sudden climate changes, all year round, and it is necessary to be particularly cautious during winter months. Nevertheless, this is an excursion which is ideal for families.
Volcano trip’s details:
We can reach Teide National Park from the southern slope of the island, after a walk across the Canary Islands pine forest and the village of Vilaflor, the highest town in Spain. Then, we get to Cañadas del Teide with its huge 17-km diameter caldera. It is home to wonderful and diverse landscapes with on one side, a moon-like scenery, on the other, rock formations included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, and, at the back, the summit of Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain and third largest volcano in the world with its 3718-meter high. We then reach the base of the cable car; you can use it as an option to get to an altitude of 3500 meters. Be careful, at such high altitude, temperature can drop very low, so if you are planning to take a cable car ride, do not forget to bring warm clothes. After having admired the view over the whole Ucanca valley, we descend along the Southwestern slope, which boasts a very distinctive landscape and gives you a feeling of walking on the Moon …
DURATION |
Approximately 8 hours |
TOUR TYPE
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DEPARTURE |
At 7:00 and 9:00 from the South Area and Puerto de la Cruz. |
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INCLUDED |
English speaking guide |
Air-conditioned bus |
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NOT INCLUDED |
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FARES |
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Teide Tour |
Adult: 48€ |
Child: 30€ |
Baby: 0€ |
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Teide Tour + Cable Car Ticket |
Adult: 89€ |
Child: 50,50€ |
Baby: 0€ |
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The child rate is valid for 2 to 11 years. Free for babies.
Tour Reviews
I guess you don’t pick up in Santa Cruz?
There is pick up from the north: Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Ursula y Santa Cruz.
Los servicios de nuestra guía Míriam fueron excelentes.
Muchas gracias
He viajado con esta compañía en una excursión al teide etc. Y me ha encantado el chofer muy profesional y muy amable de aquí le dejamos un saludo Sr.Manuel y también al señor Claus el guía turístico un encanto muchas gracias por todo y por el paseo magnífico. Bsss Aida y Andre .
No hay acceso desde el norte?
Desde santa Cruz
Buenas tardes, hay posibilidad desde Puerto de la Cruz o desde el Sur. Tendreis que coger un bus para llegar a la zona de recogida. No duden en llamarnos para cualquier pregunta.
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