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Mount Teide: Sunset Tour, Cable Car + Picnic
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A blue cable car labeled "Teleférico del Teide" suspended over a rugged mountain landscape beneath a cloudy sky.
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Mount Teide Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Cable Car

An 8-hour Teide evening with transport, sunset cable car, picnic and telescope-led stargazing; Observatory access is not included.

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Tenerife, Spain

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Duration:
08:00
Location:
Tenerife
Cancellation:
Cancellation available

Sunset cable car access, transport and guided telescope stargazing in one Teide evening

Overview

Choose this Mount Teide sunset and stargazing tour if you want the cable-car experience, an evening meal and guided night-sky observation combined in one booking. The current ticket includes transport, an 8-hour guided Teide experience, a cable-car ticket at sunset, a picnic, long-range telescopes and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Pickup is arranged after booking using your accommodation details. On the mountain, the experience combines a sunset cable-car ride and the Pico Viejo viewpoint area with a later stargazing session. Teide Observatory access is explicitly excluded. Compared with the more focused Mount Teide night tour with transport, this is the fuller evening option because it adds the sunset cable car and meal; compared with the Observatory astronomy tour, it prioritizes the cable car and sunset rather than Observatory admission.

Available languages

English, Spanish

What's included

* Guided night tour to Teide with transport
* Picnic
* Strawberry gazpacho shot
* Sweet potato and salmon salad
* Traditional corn broth
* Brioche filled with roast pork, Flor cheese, and lime and ginger mayonnaise
* Chocolate cake
* Water, beer, and coffee & tea service
* Ticket for the cable car at sunset
* Stargazing with long-range telescopes
* Expert guide to accompany you during your visit (English and Spanish speaking)

What's not included

* Teide Observatory access
About the attraction
The value of this experience is that the main pieces of a Teide evening are bundled together: transport, sunset Cable Car access, food, guiding and telescope observation. You do not need to arrange your own drive, buy a separate sunset Cable Car experience and organise stargazing independently. The Cable Car gives this tour a clear advantage over simpler night tours and self-drive stargazing, while the long-range telescopes make the evening a guided astronomy experience as well as a scenic sunset trip. Choose it when both high-altitude sunset and stargazing matter to you.
Who is it for
Choose this tour if you want a complete Teide evening rather than a short stargazing session: sunset by cable car, transport, a picnic and guided telescope observation are all included in the current ticket. It suits travelers who prefer not to self-drive at night, couples looking for a structured evening excursion, and astronomy-curious visitors who also want the cable-car experience. It is best for travelers comfortable committing around eight hours and using an English- or Spanish-speaking guide.
Who should skip it
Choose a simpler Teide night or stargazing tour if the Cable Car and meal are not important to you. Pick the Observatory astronomy tour instead if Teide Observatory admission is the main reason for your visit. This activity is not marked wheelchair accessible, and the 8-hour duration makes it a poor fit if you only want a short evening experience.
What to expect
Pickup is arranged from the accommodation details in your booking, with the exact time varying according to the sunset and route.

Travel into Teide National Park and take the Cable Car when operating conditions allow. The experience combines high-altitude scenery with time for a picnic and sunset views.

The Cable Car base is the meeting point for the ascent. Teide Observatory entry is not included, so do not expect an observatory visit as part of this outing.

The tour lasts about 8 hours. Mountain weather and Cable Car operations can affect the route, ascent and sunset visibility.
Before you go
Pickup time depends on your accommodation, the route and the season. Use the meeting details in your confirmation rather than relying on a generic time.

Bring warm layers, comfortable shoes, sun protection and water. Temperatures and wind at Teide can be very different from the coast, especially after sunset.

The picnic is included, while Teide Observatory entry is not. Cable Car operation depends on weather and safety conditions, so the ascent or itinerary may change.

Guiding is available in English and Spanish. Check the cancellation and rescheduling deadline shown for your selected date before booking. The available admission is not marked wheelchair accessible.
Practical tips
- Full outing: about 8 hours.
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, Teide Cable Car access when operating and a picnic.
- The tour is timed towards sunset; visibility depends on mountain weather.
- Teide Observatory entry is not included.
- Bring warm layers, comfortable shoes, water and sun protection.
- Pickup time varies by accommodation and sunset time.
- Cable Car operation can change for weather or safety reasons.
- Guide languages: English and Spanish.
- The available admission is not marked wheelchair accessible.
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancellation is available up to 0 hours before the activity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Teide Cable Car access included?
Yes. Cable Car access is included when the service is operating, subject to weather and safety conditions.
Is a picnic included?
Yes. A picnic is included.
Does the tour include Teide Observatory?
No. Entry to the Teide Observatory is not included.
How long is the tour?
Plan for about 8 hours, including transport and the mountain stops.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are arranged from eligible accommodation areas; the exact time depends on your location and the sunset.
Which guide languages are available?
Guiding is available in English and Spanish.
Can the Cable Car or sunset be cancelled?
Yes. Mountain weather and Cable Car operating conditions can change the ascent, route or sunset visibility.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Check the cancellation and rescheduling deadline shown for your selected date before booking.

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