Night Hike to Summit of Teide for Sunrise and the Volcano Shadow

Overview

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Russian

Ukrainian

English

Spanish

10 hours

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Climbing Teide by night is an unforgettable experience that blends physical challenge with celestial splendor. It's a journey into the heart of a dormant volcano, a pilgrimage under the stars, and a testament to the enduring beauty of nature.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Headlamps

Snacks

Coffee and/or Tea

Permits to reach the Summit

Hiking poles

Hiking boots

Bottled water

Ticket for descent by cable-car (23€ per person)

Transfer (pick up/drop off in total) from the South is 50€ from 1 pick up location

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Experience an unforgettable night adventure as you ascend the mighty Mount Teide under a blanket of stars. Guided by headlamps, you'll journey through the surreal volcanic landscapes of Teide National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site. The higher you climb, the more the silence of the night intensifies each step, with volcanic gravel crunching beneath your boots. Above, a canopy of stars lights your path, offering quiet encouragement on your way to Spain’s highest point. Reaching the summit at 3,718 meters is no small feat. Starting around 1 AM (exact time depends on sunrise), this demanding 6 to 6.5-hour hike covers 10 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,380 meters — a true test of stamina and spirit. As dawn nears, the sky transforms. Shades of gold and crimson spill across the horizon, illuminating the Atlantic and the volcanic terrain below. In this magical moment, Teide casts its legendary triangular shadow — the longest on Earth — across a sea of clouds. What will take your breath away more — the sunrise or Teide’s colossal shadow stretching to the edge of the world? That’s for you to decide.

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Night Hike to Summit of Teide for Sunrise and the Volcano Shadow

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Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Well run trip - worth a sleepless night
Exploration221591,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well organised trip. Elena drove us to the start was full of info about the island and the hike. Peter the guide kept us on track to be there just at the right time for the sunrise.
Great hiking experience with a top guide 😃
Nelli K,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elena has organized such a great tour for the whole team! She had supplied us with all the necessary equipment, even provided some extra pieces of clothes and warm tea 😃 The tour was greatly timed, so that we’ve seen the sunrise and the Teide shadow without waiting 😍 she also cared for the state of the hikers and motivated during each break, creating a team spirit 😃 such a great experience!
Climbing Teide at night for sunrise
Jamie W,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The most incredible and moving experience pushed on by Elena who is the most well suited person for the summit! Elena’s knowledge is endless and care that she shows. Honestly her words of encouragement will stick with me for a very long time Thank you for being incredible Elena De la maquina
Amazing experience!
gabrielamH3243TT,
Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The climb was challenging but Elena took care of us every step of the way! She provided gear for anyone that needed it and also shared snacks, tea and hot cocoa with all of us. She made sure we made it to the summit just in time for sunrise while still stopping several times for pictures when light started to appear in the horizon. The views at the top were so beautiful, definitely worth the effort! The cable car wasn't working so we had to climb the whole way down (the worst part!) but, despite being very tired, it was still a fun experience and we had lots of laughs! Highly recommend!
Teide trek by night for sunrise
David L,
Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience & personal challenge, weather was kind for a most memorable trek with Elena & full group of 6. Well organised & great communication from Elena from the booking, incl transport arrangements, Elena took time to share her local knowledge & make sure all the team were feeling ok at various elevations, I would certainly recommend the experience with Elena to others, great trek & thanks again Elena, top guide ⛰️👏🏽☀️👌🏽
One of the best adventures
Yelena L,
Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the best things I’ve done in years! Elena was amazing, hike was very well planned, she kept encouraging us and just made the whole trip so fun! It is not an easy hike mentally and physically but Elena made us feel like real heroes who can do anything! I will cherish memories from this hike forever! Such an unforgettable experience, definitely recommend!
Inspirational exhilarating climb
susansteele262,
Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seeing dawn from the top of mt teide at 3715 m was exhilarating and incredible and inspirational. I highly recommend the experience and the incredible experienced guide Elena who paced us perfectly to the top for dawn. She brought snacks and teas for us for halfway up which were delicious. She taught us as we walking about the endemic plants and the stars and the mountain itself. This was an amazing experience for o see the stars, the moon and the exhilaration of climb. It is a challenge due to altitude and distance but was a fantastic and highly recommended experience.
One of the most magical experiences of my life!!!
heidihU6325DX,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this excursion. This was by far the best experience of my life. The sunset and the view, was magical and something I will remember forever. The guide Elena, is truly amazing. Her knowledge and experience is exceptional. I struggled adjusting to the altitude but Elena helped me immensely. Elena set the pace based on my ability and I was so grateful. Elena even carried my rucksack for me as she could see I was struggling - dearest Elena, thankyou so much. Do not think twice in relation to booking this excursion. I highly recommend you do because you will not regret it. I can’t wait to do it all over again😁
Breathtaking sunrise
Laura S,
Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience! Thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip, such a fabulous achievement and watching the sunrise across the horizon was breath taking. Our guide was super, looked after all of us and set a great pace. A wonderful lifelong memory to cherish.
Amazing sunrise hike to the summit of Mount Teide
Dean D,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Elena was an amazing guide, breaking down the trek into manageable pieces and keeping the group motivated. She was very knowledgeable about the history or Mount Teide. It was an amazing trek with a great guide and group of hikers. A definite highlight of our trip to the Canary Islands.