Enjoyed the guide and landscape, but wind prevented the cable car ride.
Cable car · Experience guide
Mount Teide Cable Car & Transfer
Leave the driving to Volcano Teide and make the cable car the centre of your day. This guided excursion combines shared transport with a return ride to the upper station at 3,555 metres.
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Duration7 hours
Guest rating4.3/5 · 6,308 reviews
Activity providerVolcano Teide
Price basisper person
Who this suits
A first visit focused on high-altitude views, without hiring a car.
Know before choosing
Weather can stop the cable car while the road tour still runs. Summit access is not included.
A closer look
The experience, and what comes with it
What you’ll experience
- See the volcanic landscape from the coach before approaching the cable car base.
- Ride to La Rambleta at 3,555 metres, below the summit crater.
- Explore permitted upper-station viewpoints independently, subject to trail conditions.
Included in the booking
- Return transport from selected pickup points in northern or southern Tenerife.
- A guide accompanies the road excursion and introduces the volcanic landscape.
- A Teide cable car ticket covers the return ride, subject to operating conditions.
Not included: Food and drinks are not included. The summit permit is separate; this excursion does not include a guided summit ascent.
Availability & booking
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Mount Teide Cable Car & Transfer
Check dates, party size and language for this exact Volcano Teide experience. Return transport from selected pickup points in northern or southern Tenerife. Review the selected option’s meeting point and final total before paying.
From US$103.21per personListing-wide USD minimum checked 6 November 2026; your selected date and option determine the final price. We may earn a commission from qualifying bookings. How this site works.
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How the experience unfolds
Indicative sequence for Mount Teide Cable Car & Transfer. Stops and timings may change with conditions.
Meet your transfer
Join at the confirmed collection point. Shared pickups and the mountain journey form part of the advertised seven-hour outing; this is not seven hours at the summit.
Travel into the volcanic landscape
The guided road journey introduces Teide National Park before arrival at the cable car. Roads and the precise route depend on conditions on the day.
Ascend to La Rambleta
If the cable car is operating, take the short ascent to 3,555 metres. Use your available time for views and permitted paths. The summit trail requires separate authorisation.
Return with the group
Descend for the return transfer at the agreed time. If wind closes the cable car, the listing says the road tour continues with an alternative route and a refund of the cable car portion.
Plan your visit
Meeting & transport
Choose a departure serving your accommodation area. The listing offers multiple collection points, not a promise of collection from every hotel. Check the selected language and the confirmed meeting time before travelling to the stop.
Bring with you
Bring warm layers, sun protection and suitable grippy footwear. Check current trail equipment requirements before planning walks from the upper station.
Suitability & restrictions
The listing excludes children under 3, pregnant travellers, wheelchair users and people with specified heart, respiratory or mobility conditions. Read the full provider restrictions before booking. Closed mountain or sports shoes with high-grip soles are required; trail equipment rules also apply.
Based on this exact listing, checked 6 November 2026. Confirm any condition important to your booking with the activity provider.
In photographs
A closer look at Mount Teide Cable Car & Transfer
Photo supplied on the Volcano Teide listing.
Photo supplied on the Volcano Teide listing.
Photo supplied on the Volcano Teide listing.
Photo supplied on the Volcano Teide listing.
Photo supplied on the Volcano Teide listing.
Photo supplied on the Volcano Teide listing.
Guest perspectives
What guests say
Praised Dutch commentary; a weather closure led to a same-day partial refund.
Disappointed that weather prevented the cable car, their main reason for booking.
Liked the punctual pickup and explanations; wished they had brought lunch.
Found the team friendly, but stops short and coach legroom limited.
Enjoyed the mountain journey and elevated views.
Praised the knowledgeable guide, smooth driving and favourable weather.
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Good to know
Questions before you book
What is included in this tour?
Return transport from selected pickup points in northern or southern Tenerife. A guide accompanies the road excursion and introduces the volcanic landscape. A Teide cable car ticket covers the return ride, subject to operating conditions.
Where does the experience start?
Choose a departure serving your accommodation area. The listing offers multiple collection points, not a promise of collection from every hotel. Check the selected language and the confirmed meeting time before travelling to the stop.
What is the main limitation?
Weather can stop the cable car while the road tour still runs. Summit access is not included.
Can I cancel?
At the research check, this listing advertised free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Confirm the policy for the exact option before paying; supplier changes and weather rules can differ.
Who operates this experience?
Volcano Teide operates the tour. Booking is handled by GetYourGuide; this website is an independent publisher.
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