Activities with Volcano Teide Experience

The excursions and hiking experiences to try at Mount Teide are now within easy reach thanks to Volcano Teide Experience. There are transfers to the area from both the south and north of the island, but make sure to ask for a quotation as on some occasions the cost can vary. You can also combine many of these excursions into a full day trip up to 8 hours long. There are also recommended age limits for children for many of the different excursions. The excursions available include: a walk or cable car ride up to the summit of Mount Teide, a VIP excursion up to the summit, and a simple hike in Cañadas del Teide National Park with Volcano Teide Experience.

1. The most exclusive sunset in Tenerife can be seen from Mount Teide. You have the option of going up in the cable car when no-one else is able to, having a drink and enjoying the sunset on the highest peak in Spain. This excursion usually lasts two hours, and there are various activities organized at different times of the year, like ‘Noche de Guayota’ on 21st October and ‘Naturjazz’, which add that little special something to your trip up the volcano.

Tenerife Travel Secret Volcano Teide Experience is the only company that offers an exclusive view of the highest sunset in Spain from the comfort of the cable car after it has been closed to the public. From up high, you’ll easily be able to see the silhouettes of Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.

2. The sunset and stars on Teide excursion combines the experience of seeing the sunset from Mount Teide, having a glass of bubbly and a Canary Island cocktail dinner and being able to observe the stars with starlight guides and professional-grade long-range astronomical telescopes.

3. Stargazing activities are organised near the cable car area. You get to use professional-grade telescopes to see the stars, planets and other things in the Universe. Monitors help you see everything ‘up above’ that’s interesting, making this a must-do activity.

Tenerife Travel Secret The sky above the Canary Islands, and above the Teide area in particular, is especially clear and well-suited to stargazing. We recommend that you go there during summer when the weather is most pleasant.

4. Guided Visit to the El Teide Observatory in Izaña. This tour gives you the opportunity to visit the largest solar observatory in the world. You’ll learn how the observatory operates and some interesting astronomical facts, as well as see the sun (and a solar flare) through a telescope. Be sure to try and guess which telescopes at the observatory belong to which country (or countries) 😊

5. Hike to the summit of the Teide, starting at Montaña Blanca, and then make your descent by cable car (not included in the price). You need to be in good shape for this excursion, which lasts roughly 9 hours. Once at the top, you’ll be able to access the crater with a special permit. Remember to bring your own food and drink!