Private Teide Tour (National Park + Teide summit)
Private Teide Tour (National Park + Teide summit)
- Visit of the Teide National Park discovering its volcanic landscapes and visiting its best viewpoints.
- Ascent by cable car to Pico del Teide (3.715m) with transport and permit included.
- We will interpret the geological, botanical and ethnographic values of this UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
Destination:
Tenerife
Privacy:
Private
Activity:
Tour
Guided:
Guided
Transport:
Transport included
Duración excursión:
8 hours
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Tenerife
Private
Tour
Guided
Transport included
8 hours
Overview
Activity
Tour
Type
Private
Guide
With Guide
Transport
Included
Dates
All year round
Island
Tenerife
Place
Teide Nacional Park
Meal
Opcional, not included
Cable car
Included
Duration
8 hours
Level
Medium
Distance
1,3 Km
Hike Duration
1 hour
Ascent
+170m
Descent
-170m
Description
Private excursion with guide and transport to the Teide National Park, protected since 1954 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 for its volcanic wealth and the beauty of its landscapes. It includes visiting the most iconic viewpoints of the Teide National Park and the ascent by cable car to the Peak of Teide (3.715m).
Located in the centre of the island of Tenerife, more than 2,000 metres above sea level, we find the Caldera del Teide, or as the locals like to call it, Las Cañadas del Teide. It is a depression of about 16 kilometres in diameter, caused by the collapse and sliding of the ancient Teide volcano. It is surrounded by a semicircular mountain range that reaches a height of 2,715 metres, a geological witness to the episodes that we will tell you about during our tour. It is covered by numerous lava flows and volcanoes, which have given the landscape a great colour and a wealth of shapes, and by small plains covered with sand, areas of easy transit on foot, which are the gullies.
From practically every point in the National Park we can observe the imposing figure of Teide volcano (3,715 metres above sea level), emblem of the island of Tenerife and Spain's highest peak, which rises in the northern part of the Caldera. We will tell you how this volcanic colossus came into being, how it was considered for several centuries to be the highest mountain in the world by European travellers and explorers, whether it is calm or plans to erupt and many other anecdotes that will allow you to get to know it better. We will explore the Caldera of the National Park, stopping at the best viewpoints to contemplate and photograph Teide, and discover many other geological and natural treasures.
We will walk through the National Park to tell you about the geology and volcanism of Teide, the rich biodiversity of plant and animal species that inhabit it, understand the mountain climate of the islands, learn about the uses that have been developed in this territory since the time of the ancient settlers of Tenerife, the Guanches, to the present day and be aware of the natural values that we are trying to preserve together in this fragile place.
We will walk through areas of pumice stone, such as Las Minas de San José, where many films have been shot, enter the Portillo Visitor Centre, take the cable car up to La Rambleta (3.555m) and from here ascend to Pico del Teide (3.715m) by the shortest and easiest path, only 1.3km round trip. This path ascends zigzagging, steep slope, over the lava thrown out by the last eruption of Teide, more than 1,100 years ago. A short route that requires you to be in good shape, to be well equipped and not to suffer from any type of cardiovascular ailment.
Only 200 people can access Pico del Teide daily, which allows to offer a quality visit, safe, without overcrowding or rushing, and preserve its natural values with the help of all of us as visitors. From the top we will enjoy 360º panoramic views of the entire island of Tenerife and several neighbouring islands that emerge between the blue of the sea and sky and the white of the sea of clouds.
Immortalise your trip to Tenerife with this memorable and enriching excursion to Teide National Park with Canarias Nature Guides.
Tickets
Peak of Teide Permit: included
As accredited guides with specific training in the Teide National Park, we have some Pico del Teide Access Guided Permits that allow us to organise your excursion even when there are no public access permits to the peak.
To obtain your Pico del Teide Access Permit we need from each person at the time of booking:
Name and Surname
Identity Document (ID or Passport)
On the day of the excursion you will need to bring your identity document (ID card or passport). We will carry the permit. With both documents you will be able to access the Peak of Teide. If there are no more permits for the day you have requested, we will indicate the days for which there is availability and you will be able to choose between them.
Teide Cable Car: included.
Price and Conditions
Price
1 person: 320€
Each extra person: +120€
Dates
All year round
Services Included
Official Tourist Guide of the Canary Islands and accredited by the Teide National Park.
Transport by private vehicle type Mercedes Vito
Teide Cable Car Tickets
Pico del Teide Access Permit
Civil Liability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Taxes
Services Not Included
Meal (see Extras)
Other services not listed in Included Services.
Extras
Lunch: 20€ per person
We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In this way we contribute to the development of the local economy. A full lunch menu is included as well as water. Please let us know of any allergies, intolerances, diets or food/dishes that you do not eat so that we can take this into account and request an adaptation from the restaurant, if possible.
Picnic: 10€ per person
If you want us to bring you a picnic for the excursion, instead of having lunch in a restaurant. You don't have to worry about shopping and preparing the picnic, we take care of it. We usually buy fresh, local, seasonal produce appropriate for the excursion. You can add this service to your booking.
Adaptations
Customise the Excursion
If this tour appeals to you, but you would like to adapt or customise it in any way. You can contact us in advance to discuss your needs or add this service to your booking by filling in the comments box.
Funcional Diversity
If you have any functional diversity that requires special attention from us. We ask you to tell us your needs to analyse if it is compatible with the characteristics of the excursion and offer you the necessary service for your enjoyment. You can contact us in advance to analyse your case or add this service when you make your reservation by filling in the comments box.
3-step confirmation
Make your reservation by filling in the
Reservation FormWe let you know the availability.
You make the payment to confirm the excursion.
Cancellation
If the access path to Pico del Teide is closed on the day of your excursion for any reason (the most common reason is ice or snow), we will contact you to inform you of the alternatives. Normally we can offer you:
Change of date under the same conditions
Cancellation with 100% refund.
If the Teide Cable Car is closed on the day of your excursion for any reason (the most common reason is bad weather), we will contact you to inform you of the alternatives. Normally we can offer you:
Change of date under the same conditions.
Make the excursion to the National Park without the ascent to the Peak, proceeding to the refund of 100% of the cable car fare.
Cancellation with 100% refund.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel the tour for any reason:
Up to 24 hours before the excursion: 100% refund of the excursion.
Last 24 hours before the excursion: No refund of the excursion.
Health & Safety
Our guide will always be attentive to your well-being and will act at all times to ensure that you enjoy the experience in health and safety.
Principles
To give you confidence and peace of mind during your excursion, we apply 3 principles:
Knowledge of the environment and risk prevention.
First aid training for our guides.
Equipment and technology.
Conditions
For this excursion it is necessary to have:
Habit of walking with demanding ascents, hiking or other sporting activities.
Good general health, without cardiorespiratory or other problems incompatible with the activity.
Sufficient physical preparation to walk on uneven terrain, in the mountains, exceeding 3,500m in altitude.
Difficulty
Medium
In order to define the general difficulty of the activity (being aware that it may differ for each person according to their particular conditions), we have established 10 parameters and a risk scale with 5 levels. In addition, we indicate what actions we take to prevent these risks and give you some tips and recommendations that can help us to prevent them.
Risk Scale:
1. Nil / 2. Low / 3. Medium / 4. High / 5. Very High
Effort: medium
The hike takes place between 3,550 and 3,715 metres above sea level. Although the route is short, it is a steep climb with a steep gradient.
Prevention: Our guide will set a slow and regular pace that everyone can follow.
Fatigue: medium
The lower oxygen supply at this altitude makes it more difficult to breathe and recover from exercise. However, the distance and duration of the hike are not long.
Prevention: Our guide will suggest frequent stops along the way to catch your breath before continuing.
Vertigo: medium
There are two possible situations for people with a high sensitivity to vertigo: starting the descent from the Pico del Teide, as the ramps are quite steep; and inside the cable car, if approaching the crystals.
Prevention: For people with slight vertigo, stand in the centre of the cable car surrounded by other people. If you are very sensitive to vertigo, we recommend that you do not use the cable car, but rather choose to ascend on foot, or do not do this activity at all.
Claustrophobia: low
It could only be on the cable car, but it has glass on all 4 sides, so you can see the landscape and there is a feeling of open space.
Prevention: For people who may feel claustrophobic, stand near the windows and doors of the cable car. If you are very sensitive to claustrophobia, avoid the cable car and opt for a walking tour instead.
Altitude sickness: medium
It may present as headache and nausea when walking in high mountains.
Prevention: We will drive up gently and stop along the way to acclimatise to the altitude. We will walk slowly, avoiding rushing and overexertion. We will make stops to explain the landscapes and interesting elements, gradually acclimatising ourselves to the ascent. We will drink and eat in small quantities regularly to maintain the necessary hydration and energy to face the activity. In severe cases, we will stop ascending and descend immediately.
Falls: medium
The terrain is uneven, stony and unstable, and the possibility of falling is reduced during the ascent and at a slow pace. However, great care must be taken on the descent, as it is quite steep, as a fall on this volcanic and stony terrain will certainly require first aid treatment.
Prevention: We recommend you use walking poles for better stability; keep your attention on the path as you go along, stopping when you want to take a photo, eat, keep warm, look at your mobile phone, etc.; and take extreme precautions, especially on the descent from Pico del Teide to the cable car. Our guide carries a first-aid kit to provide the necessary first-aid treatment.
Insolation: medium
There is permanent exposure to the sun throughout the excursion and all year round. There is no shade and there are usually no clouds to block the sun. The environment is dry and humidity conditions are low.
Prevention: It is necessary to wear high sun protection for the skin, especially for the face and lips, a cap or hat, sunglasses with high ultraviolet protection, we recommend light-coloured clothing in the summer months, it is possible to wear long or short sleeves depending on your preference, take plenty of water and optionally an isotonic drink.
Cold: medium
Depending on the weather conditions of the day, temperatures can be low, especially early in the morning and as you ascend in altitude. In winter it is possible to find snow and ice on the trail.
Prevention: Wear several layers of warm clothing and, depending on winter conditions, we recommend gloves and a hat. Anything that is not necessary can be left in the vehicle before the start of the hike.
Rain: nil
It does not usually rain on this route. In case of rain, we do not usually do the activity.
Prevention: If necessary on a particular day, we will let you know in advance. Normally, in rainy weather, visibility is not good and we prefer to change the day of the tour or cancel it.
Wind: medium
On some days there may be moderate to strong wind, especially on Pico del Teide. The presence of wind can increase the thermal sensation of cold or dehydration due to lack of humidity in the environment. If it is very windy, the cable car will be closed and we will not be able to do the activity.
Prevention: We recommend wearing a good windbreaker jacket and an extra coat, it is important to protect the neck and ears with some kind of garment for this use, as well as having a hat or cap with good support to the head that does not blow off and still allows you to protect yourself from the sun.If the cable car is closed due to wind, we will let you know in order to change the day of the activity or cancel the excursion.
Restrictions
The following persons are NOT ALLOWED to make this excursion:
Persons without sufficient physical preparation
People with health problems that are incompatible with physical exertion at altitude or in the mountains.
Pregnant women
Children under 3 years of age
Recommendations
This tour is NOT RECOMMENDED for the following persons:
People who may suffer from claustrophobia or vertigo in a ropeway
Not recommended for children under 8 years
Get Ready
Meeting
When you make your booking we will let you know the meeting time, who will be your guide and our contact for any queries you may have.
What do you need to bring?
Documentation: Imprescindible: ID or Passport that you have indicated to us to obtain the Pico del Teide Permit
Coat: Fleece and windbreaker. Long trousers. Gloves, hat and scarf. Depending on weather conditions. If good weather conditions allow, you can leave the coat you do not need in the vehicle.
Shoes: Hiking or mountain shoes with thick soles for walking on volcanic, sandy and stony terrain.
Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap or hat and lip balm.
Drink: Don't forget to bring water, we recommend at least 1 litre. It is important to stay hydrated during the hike to feel good in the usually dry climate.
Food: If you don't want to book your lunch or picnic with us, bring something to eat such as a sandwich, pasta or rice salad, nuts, gofio, chocolate, energy bars or fruit. You can also buy or eat something on your own when we stop for lunch.
Hiking poles: Can be useful for the ascent and descent of the Pico del Teide.
Tissues.
Personal medicines or health items you deem necessary.
Camera
Mobile phone
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We take care of the permit for the Peak of Teide for you. To request the permit it is necessary that when you make the booking you provide us with certain details of all the people on the excursion (names, surnames and ID cards or passports).
Each person must bring their personal identification document on the day of the excursion. Access to Pico del Teide is regulated in order to preserve this extremely fragile site. Also for safety reasons and to offer a quality experience avoiding overcrowding. For this reason, only 200 permits are issued each day.
The permit is free of charge and valid for 2 hours. We will reserve the time slot that best suits our excursion or in which there are still places available.
No. The Permit booking and the Cable Car booking are two separate bookings and one does not entitle you to use the other. If you want your activity to be a success, leave the reservations and coordination in our hands and follow our advice, we are experts in this activity.
The official guides who have the accreditation of the Teide National Park, like us, have Guided Permits. Every day we have some places reserved to offer to our clients. The requirement for their use is that the guide must accompany the group, so it is not possible to send clients alone. Take this opportunity to climb the Pico del Teide with us, we offer you the organisation, the safety, the interpretation of this unique place and we add value and quality to your visit.
Yes. Our job is to organise and make your excursion possible with whatever you are missing and guide you to the Peak in complete safety. Tell us what you have booked and what you need, or let us advise you.
If you have the Cable Car ticket and you are missing the Permit and the Guide, you can count on us.
If you have the permit, but lack the guide and the cable car, we will take care of it.
If you have the Cable Car ticket and the Permit, but you would like to have a Guide, here we are.
No. The Pico del Teide Access Permit cannot be rescheduled if the cable car closes and you are offered to use the cable car ticket on the next possible day. You need to get a new Access Permit for the Peak of Teide or you need to go up on foot.
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