Expensive experience, but worth the effort and the money, to be able to see the natural park from a vantage point and be close to the crater of Mt Teide. Parking can be a problem - allow yourself plenty of time (not just the 20 minutes stipulated). Cabins are a bit crowded for my taste (up to 45 people). Do not use if you're claustrophobic or have a heart problem. Important: Take a jacket or a jumper: the temperature is 10 degrees cooler at the top (it was 5 C on the day we went, when in the town it was 27). You can only stay at the top for an hour, due to air conditions (low oxygen).

First the public bus 342 from Los Cristianos to Mount Teide. There is only 1 per day there and 1 back. If the bus is full it does not stop to pick up, this happened to us although we were first in the queue. We spoke to 4 others in the queue and all 6 of us went to the taxi office where the buses go from and found out it was 70 Euros regardless of number of passengers. 12 Euros each is only slightly more than the bus. If possible get a small group and go by taxi removes the risk. On the way back down some people were left at the last stop, no idea how they got back. The bus starts at El Duque, picks up at Costa Adeje and finally at Los Cristianos, if it has seats available. It also stops other times along the route. On Teide it stops at a parador, then cable car and finally El Portillo. The cable car MUST be booked in advanced online only. You can also prebook walk to actual summit which takes some stamina. Get in line 20 minutes before the 10 minute journey and be guided into the enclosed cable car. The journey is quick and smooth and the views great from the top if the weather is good. There are 2 trails around the summit, walking boots recommended, take around 15 minutes each. Back at base there is a pleasant cafe and shop. The Teide legend is very small but interesting, comes as part of your ticket price and you see it after descent. From the base you can take a bus (QR code at bus stop gives you times) to the Parador and El Portillo. We went to El Portillo to ensure we were on the 342 bus back to Los Cristianos. Their is a small cafe at El Portillo. You can also walk free trails from the Parador or the cable car and catch the bus around the area. A good map is available from the park.

The hotel is totally renovated and well decorated. While my room was clean and the bedding was comfortable, reception staff were not really helpful or informative on exchange rates and billing. What I really did not like: I was given nonsense and false info while they could simply have said“ we calculate and get back to you later The 100 Euro gift card which I received, was useless and not practical at all. I felt like I have been deceived. The location is fabulous. Bohemian Temporary decoration was very nice, how ever Tivoli la caleta would not be my choice if I travel again to Tenerife

Great tour this time… 20 degrees celcius and almost no wind, clear view all round the island. This was May, and we got lucky with a spur of the moment online booking getting us on the next car. Contrast to a February visit, with long queues, -2 degrees celcius at the top, icy sleet and windy, where you took one look at the cloud cover below and then hurried to the queue to get down. So, plan carefully. The last 300m ascend on foot requires a permit and when you get out of the cable car at 3,500m you feel the oxygen deprivation.

Nice to go up to the viewing platform and see the views for the top. Unfortunately it was ruined by the amount of people they cram into each car. Avoid if you’re claustrophobic or struggle with crowds. I feel like the cable car should be enjoyable and part of the experience of going up but it wasn’t, it was a means to an end to get people up and down. I felt it was very expensive for what it was, I won’t be doing it again.

PROS: the views from the top are incredible and I would say worth it for a one-time visit. There is a nice walk at the top and the volcano is cool.The Cafe is reasonably priced. Weather is boiling above the clouds so wear sunscreen! CONS: Crammed way too many people inside the cable car at once. We were lucky and got in last both times so got a good "view" but had to take my hat off as I was so crushed against the glass. Half the fun is the ascent and the views going up/down but if you were sardined in the middle you wouldn't see anything at all. I also do not see how it is justified to charge people that much for the cable car, then charge them again to walk the last tiny bit to the real summit. This just seemed like greed to me and unnecessary to experience something that I think should be included in the whole cost. Besides the cable car, there isn't much to do/see here so if you are here for a long time due to transport times there is not a lot to entertain whilst waiting.

Definitely the place to go while visiting Tenerife Island. A little bit expensive (46€/Pers.) but it value the cost as you will climb to 3 500m. and will have the most spectacular view of the Island. To climb to the Top, you need to register 3/4 months in advance but to be honest you will have similar view at 90% if you stop at the bottom as you only have 300 meters difference. The road itself to come here is lovely and you have many many opportunities to stop and enjoy the Teide National Park. Must See !