Teide Volcano Tours

Transportation to the cable car terminal and a journey to La Rambleta are integral parts of many visitors' itineraries on Teide. La Rambleta, at an elevation of 11,660 feet above sea level, is stunning even if you don't make it to the top of the volcano on this excursion. These two tours, beginning in the north and the south of Tenerife, respectively, are available for booking. From the designated meeting spot, you'll take a bus up to Teide National Park, which is located at an elevation of roughly 2,300 meters (7,730 feet). You'll take a cable car up to La Rambleta from there, and the ride up will be punctuated by breathtaking vistas. One hour will be allotted once you arrive at La Rambleta to explore the surrounding paths and vistas.

If you're looking for a tour that will take you to the top of Teide, this is one of the better options. The expedition consists of a guide, a cable car ride, and the necessary permission to reach the peak. On this five-hour tour to Teide volcano, you'll climb the mountain via Trail 10 (also known as Telesforo Bravo). Less than half a mile in length, this trail is challenging mainly for experienced hikers due to its elevation increase of approximately 650 feet. The adventure features a ride on the cable car as well as transportation to the entrance from several locations on Tenerife. In under 10 minutes, you'll reach La Rambleta, the trailhead for the ascent to the peak. As you make your way up Mount Teide, you'll get to take in the breathtaking scenery, including the mountain's lava fields and other volcanic features. Sulfur in the air as you approach the summit is further evidence of volcanic activity.

Las Cañadas is a large area and the epicenter of multiple volcanic explosions located within Teide National Park near the base of the volcano. Caldera is also located here, and it is thought that this area was formed after the caldera, however this is hotly contested. This Teide tour of 4-5 hours duration will take you to see the arid terrain around the volcano, complete with lava rivers and volcanic rock structures like the Roques de Garca. Beautiful, expansive views of Mount Teide can be enjoyed over the entire four to five hour trek.

You'll need a whole day for these Teide volcano tours, which leave at the Cañadas road at the base of the mountain. This Teide excursion is the best because of all the hidden gems you'll find on the way. The Huevos del Teide, a pair of enormous black rocks hidden by the White Mountain, is one such feature. You'll also go by the cable car terminal and the Altavista refuge. Your tickets for the cable car ride down the mountain are included in the price, and the ascent is accomplished on foot. This is an arduous trek due to the steep terrain created by walking on hardened lava. However, if you're up to the challenge, a day excursion to Teide will lead you to breathtaking vistas. The Telesforo Bravo trail is the sole route to the peak, and your tour operator will arrange for the necessary permits for your trek.

El Teide, and by extension all of Tenerife, changes dramatically as the sun goes down, thus exploring the island at night on a Teide night tour can provide an entirely new perspective on this exotic terrain. The volcano tours to Teide start with a three-mile stroll beneath the clear night sky, and it all begins at the Parador de Cañadas del Teide, one of the top paradores in all of Spain. As an added bonus, you can enjoy the moon and stars on this three-hour evening trip to Mount Teide as you visit famous landmarks like the Roques de Garca

Because of its ideal circumstances for stargazing, Tenerife has been classified as a Starlight Tourist Destination. If you want to see Teide at night and be impressed, this is the tour for you. In Teide National Park, you'll go on a "Night Sky Star Safari" to gaze at the stars with the use of a telescope. Meanwhile, your knowledgeable guide will fill you in on the whereabouts of the planets, the moon, and other stars. This 5-hour tour to Teide volcano is especially appealing because it features both a cava toast at sunset and a hearty Canarian dinner.

This 8-hour tour to Teide volcano is one of the better options for day trips to Teide from Puerto de la Cruz in northern Tenerife, and it also makes a stop at Masca. In a 4x4, you'll explore the La Orotava valley and Teide National Park, which are both home to volcanic landscapes. A tour guide will provide background on the circumstances behind the volcanic eruptions and their effects on the island's geology as you travel. For instance, during Chinyero's eruption, the community of Garachico was practically submerged. Then you'll go to Masca, a picturesque town that sits at an elevation of 2,460 feet above sea level. A popular valley provides one of the island of Tenerife's finest vantage locations.

These volcano tours to Teide leave from the north of the island, although it is still possible to reserve it if you are staying in the south. The order in which the stops are made can change depending on where you board the bus. This Teide excursion will take you to the Cañadas del Teide National Park, which was established in the aftermath of the volcano's eruption. There are now lava rivers and unique rock structures like the Roques de Garca to be found there. As an added bonus, you may get a better sense of Mount Teide's majesty from this vantage point. You'll also visit Masca and Santiago del Teide; the latter is well-known for the ravine and vantage views it provides over the surrounding area from an elevation of 2,460 feet above sea level.