Description:
Mount Teide, the highest of Spain (3718m) is not to be missed when you come to Tenerife for a holiday. Although it can be seen from all parts of the island, the experience is truly different when you are up there, not to mentioned when standing on its summit! The whole area is basically a giant volcanic wonderland with the enormous Las Cañadas crater (almost 18km in diameters) attracting geologists and volcanologists from around the world.
Upon arrival at the Teide National Park at around 5AM, we will commence our climb at the height of 2,350m in our journey to concur the highest peak of Spain. The feeling of standing between the sky and the sea is surreal.
After contemplating the amazing sceneries from the highest point of Spain, we will descent with the cable car to give your legs a breather.
A sumptuous picnic is included in the price.
HIKE PROFILE:
Altitude: 2350m to 3718m
Duration: approx. 6 hours including picnic time
Ascent: 1400m
Descent: 160m
Level: challenging, not suitable with hikers will heart problems
IMPORTANT: when you book, please make sure you provide full name and ID number (Passport, National ID, NIE or DNI) of ALL PARTICIPANTS for the application of permit.
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- A challenging hike up the peak of Teide
- Equipment
- Permission to hike to the summit
- Picnic
- Transfer to/ from Puerto de la Cruz, La Paz, Los Realejos, La Paz and Santa Ursula
Price does not include:
- One-way cable car ride will cost an extra EUR13.50 per person
Important notes:
- One-way cable car ride will cost an extra EUR13.50 per person
- If on the day of the tour the cable car is closed for meteorological reasons, an alternative hike will take place
- It is very important that you have good physical condition and fitness level. Not suitable for those with heart problems
