Our top pick10 h
10 hTenerife: Teide Night Hike to Watch Sunrise and Summit
★ 5.0 · 114 reviews
- Ten hours, Summit of Teide at 3,718 m
- Sunrise picnic with warm drink
- Limited to 9 participants
- Free cancellation
$245$24.50 / hour
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Tenerife Teide hike: two guided ways to the summit
A Tenerife Teide hike to the very top comes in two forms on this site: a day hike that meets at the Teide cable car car park, and a night climb with pickup in Los Cristianos that watches the sunrise on the way up. This guide sets them side by side: the route, the hours, the climb, what the cable car costs and what the listings say about a permit.
Quick answer
The short answer. For a shorter day, book the guided hike to the peak at $212: 10 km and 1,500 m of climbing from the Teide cable car car park, rated 4.8 from 89 reviews. For sunrise on the way up and pickup in Los Cristianos, our top pick is the night climb at $245, rated 5.0 from 114 reviews. Either Tenerife Teide hike ends on the summit, the highest point of Spain. On the day hike, the cable car ticket down is not in the price.
Tenerife Teide hike at a glance
- Hikes to the summit
- 2 of 14on this site
- Day hike to the peak
- $212per person, 7 hours
- Night climb, our top pick
- $245per person, 10 hours
- Summit height
- 3,715 to 3,718 mas the two listings give it
- Distance up
- 10 kmon both listings
- Elevation gain
- 1,380 to 1,500 mnight climb / day hike
- Group size
- Up to 9night climb; up to 8 on the day hike
- Pickup
- Los Cristianosnight climb only
- Cable car ticket
- Not in the priceday hike, twenty-two euros
- Summit permit
- Not mentionedin either listing
- Reviews
- 203rated 4.8 and 5.0
- Cancellation
- Free cancellationreserve now, pay later
Which hikes reach the top
Two hikes go to the summit; two stay lower
Two of the fourteen listings climb to the top. Check which one you are booking.
Four of the fourteen hikes on this site walk in Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, but only two of them are a Tenerife Teide hike to the summit. The guided hike to the peak is a 10 km climb to 3,715 metres. The night climb reaches the summit at 3,718 metres between 10:00 and 11:00. If you have been looking for a Mount Teide summit tour, these are the two listings that go all the way up.
The other two stay lower, and neither is a summit day. The sunset hike with pickup in Adeje is a moderate 2.5-hour walk to a 2,000-meter peak in the park, with a lava tube on the way; it does not go to the summit of Teide. The Pico Viejo crater hike crosses volcanic ground to an 800-meter-wide crater with views of Mount Teide. It is a new listing with no reviews yet, and it does not climb to the summit either.
The day hike
The guided hike to the peak, step by step
Taken from the listing’s own description. This Tenerife Teide hike runs 7 hours on paper; the walk up alone normally takes 5 to 6.
- Meet at the cable car car park
The group meets in the morning at the car park of the Teide cable car. There is no pickup. Anne from Belgium: «Would have liked transportation included in the price.»
- The kit check
The guide sets off after checking the materials. The listing does not print the list, so ask for it when you book.
- Climb 10 km
About 10 km of hiking with 1,500 metres of positive elevation, to 3,715 metres (12,188 ft). Normally it takes 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit.
- Stand on the summit
The listing calls Teide the highest peak of Spain, and its description mentions views of Tenerife and the surrounding islands.
- Ride down, if it runs
The cable car takes the group down only in good weather, when the wind is under 35 km/h. The ticket, twenty-two euros a person, is not in the price.
- Or walk down
If the cable car is not running, you walk down the mountain on foot: 10 km more, about 20 km for the day.
- Bring water and food
The listing asks for 2 to 3 litres of water and enough food, and suggests a 2 to 3 hour nap before the hike.
The night climb
The night climb to sunrise and the summit, hour by hour
Our top pick, at $245 per person, with pickup and return in Los Cristianos. Times are as the listing gives them.
- Pickup in Los Cristianos
The day starts and ends in Los Cristianos and runs 10 hours in all. The group is limited to 9 participants, with a guide in English or Spanish.
- Boots at the trail entrance
Proper hiking boots are mandatory. Authorized staff check footwear at the trail entrance, and access may be denied without them. Equipment can be provided on request.
- Start at about 4am
You set off at about 4am by night, depending on sunrise time, with headlamps lighting the path. The hike itself takes 6 to 6.5 hours.
- Sunrise at 3,200 metres
Sunrise is watched from a viewpoint at 3,200 metres, with a picnic: a warm drink and snacks.
- Summit at 3,718 metres
Between 10:00 and 11:00 you reach the summit, the highest point of Spain, for a 360-degree view. Distance 10 km, elevation gain 1,380 metres.
- Down by cable car
The itinerary lists a 20-minute cable car ride down. The listing does not say whether the ticket is in the price.
On the mountain
The cone, the trail and the summit rocks
Three views of the ground a Tenerife Teide hike crosses, from the lava fields to the top.
On the summit rocks
About ten hikers in warm jackets and hats sit on pale, cracked rock at the top, with a brown crater floor far below.
The trail below the cone
A sandy path curves between a black cinder slope and a field of rust-brown lava blocks, with two walkers in white far ahead under the grey-green flank of the mountain.
Teide from across the island
From the green hills of the west, past terraces and a white village, the pale cone of Teide and its broad shoulder rise above the pine-covered ridges.
Permit, cable car, checks
The permit, the cable car and the boot check
What the listings say, and where they say nothing.
Neither Mount Teide hiking tour on this site mentions a permit for the top of the mountain, and neither says one is in the price. What the night climb does say is that authorized staff check footwear at the trail entrance and can turn you away without proper boots. If a permit matters to your plans, ask through the listing before you pay, since we will not guess at it.
The cable car figures in both days, but the money is handled differently. On the day hike to the peak, the ticket costs twenty-two euros a person and is not included; it runs only when the wind is under 35 km/h, and otherwise the group walks down. The night climb lists a 20-minute ride down in its itinerary without saying who pays. On either Tenerife Teide hike, keep some money for the ride.
Every hike, current fare
Tenerife Teide hike prices, side by side
Four hikes in the Teide area, priced per person. Only the first two reach the summit.
| Hike | Price | Price is for | Length | What the price covers | Where it starts | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hike to the peak | $212 | per person | 7 hours | Live guide, 10 km to the summit. Cable car ticket not included | Teide cable car car park, morning | 4.8 · 89 |
| Night climb, our top pick | $245 | per person | 10 hours | Live guide, pickup in Los Cristianos, sunrise picnic with a warm drink and snacks | Los Cristianos | 5.0 · 114 |
| Sunset hike, not the summit | $105 | per person | 5 hours | Live guide, pickup in Adeje, lava tube, a 2,000-meter peak | Adeje | 5.0 · 18 |
| Pico Viejo crater, not the summit | $179 | per person | 10 hours | Live guide, 7 hours of hiking. Pickup included, town not named | Pickup point not named | No reviews yet |
Fitness
How fit you need to be, in the listings’ own words
Strenuous, at altitude and long. The listings put it plainly.
Neither summit listing softens it. The night climb calls itself a strenuous hike: «A high level of physical fitness is essential», and the altitude above 3,000 metres makes the route even more challenging. Previous hiking or mountain experience is recommended but not required. The day hike to the peak asks that all participants be in good physical condition. A Tenerife Teide hike is a long climb at altitude.
Reviewers say the same. Julia from Germany on the day hike: «The tour was strenuous, but definitely worth recommending!» Fabien from France on the night climb: «if you are fit, we highly recommend this experience!!»
Before you book
Six things to check before you pay for the summit
A few minutes now saves trouble at the trail entrance on a Tenerife Teide hike.
- Your boots
Proper hiking boots are mandatory on the night climb and are checked at the trail entrance; access may be denied without them.
- Warm layers
The night climb strongly recommends warm layers, a hat and winter gloves: conditions above 3,000 metres can feel significantly colder, especially at night.
- Water and food
The day hike asks for 2 to 3 litres of water and enough food. On the night climb, a sunrise picnic with a warm drink and snacks is part of the day.
- Money for the cable car
On the day hike, twenty-two euros a person for the ride down, if it runs.
- How you get to the start
The day hike has no pickup; the night climb picks up in Los Cristianos. Check that the start suits where you are staying.
- Cancellation
Both offer free cancellation and reserve now, pay later. Check the deadline on the booking page before you pay.
Our verdict
Our verdict: which summit hike to book
Book the night climb at $245 if you want sunrise on the way up, pickup in Los Cristianos and a picnic at dawn: 114 reviewers rate this Tenerife Teide hike 5.0, and it is our top pick. Book the hike to the peak at $212 if you can reach the cable car car park on your own and want a group of up to eight: 89 reviews at 4.8. Either way, keep money for the cable car.
Book direct
Book a summit hike: two to compare
Both reach the top of Teide. Prices are per person.
Likely to sell out7 h
7 hTenerife: Guided Hike to the Peak of Mount Teide
★ 4.8 · 89 reviews
- Seven hours, 10 km, 1,500 m elevation gain
- Cable car down if running
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
$212$30.29 / hour
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Tenerife Teide hike: questions, answered
Do you need a permit to hike to the summit of Mount Teide?
Neither summit listing on this site mentions a permit or says one is included. The night climb says authorized staff check footwear at the trail entrance, and access may be denied without proper boots. If you need certainty, ask through the listing before you book.
How hard is a Tenerife Teide hike to the summit?
Hard. The night climb is described as strenuous: a high level of physical fitness is essential, and the altitude above 3,000 metres makes it more challenging. The day hike asks all participants to be in good physical condition. Both climb 1,380 metres or more over 10 km.
How long does it take to climb Teide?
On the day hike, normally 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit over 10 km and 1,500 metres of climbing; the listing gives 7 hours in all. The night climb is a 6 to 6.5 hour hike within a 10-hour day, with the summit between 10:00 and 11:00.
Is the cable car included?
Not on the day hike: the ticket is twenty-two euros a person, and the cable car runs only when the wind is under 35 km/h; otherwise you walk down, about 20 km for the day. The night climb lists the ride down but does not say whether the ticket is in the price.
Can you hike Teide at night for sunrise?
Yes. Our top pick, at $245, starts at about 4am by headlamp, depending on sunrise time, watches sunrise from a viewpoint at 3,200 metres with a picnic, and reaches the summit at 3,718 metres between 10:00 and 11:00. Pickup is in Los Cristianos.
What should I wear to the top of Teide?
Proper hiking boots, which are mandatory on the night climb. That listing strongly recommends warm layers, a hat and winter gloves, as conditions above 3,000 metres can feel significantly colder, especially at night. Equipment can be provided on request.
Your options
Picking your day on the mountain
A Tenerife Mount Teide hike to the summit is a full day either way: ten kilometres up and well over a thousand metres of climbing. If sunrise is the point, choose the night climb; if a morning start at the cable car car park suits you better, the hike to the peak.
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