Walking on the Moon around Teide

Walking on the Moon around Teide

This route offers hikers a unique experience, connecting them with volcanic landscapes and allowing them to enjoy breathtaking views of Teide National Park. We will walk through a lava and ash meadow among Canary Island pines — endemic and resilient trees whose green colour provides a striking contrast against the black landscape and blue sky. En route, we will observe volcanic formations, ash cones, and vegetation adapted to this inhospitable environment, including broom, rockrose, and mountain rose. We will then climb to the summit of Samara Mountain (1,937 m), where we can see not only its crater, but also the many volcanoes that make up this ridge, including Pico Viejo (3,135 m) and Teide (3,715 m), as well as much of the Corona Forestal. This natural area was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007 and has featured in famous science fiction films. If the weather is good, we will be able to see three of the neighbouring islands: La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma in a magnificent view. At the end of the tour, we will celebrate with a toast at a local restaurant, sharing photos and memories of this wonderful place. Wear hiking shoes or trainers with good soles and bring raincoat, warm clothes, hat, sun protection and enough water with you.

This hike is suitable for children from 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum number is not reached, the people who have booked can assume the remaining cost for the excursion to take place, otherwise the excursion will be cancelled and the amount of the reservation will be refunded.

Includes

  • Liability insurance
  • Accident insurance for each participant
  • Collective first-aid kit
  • Picnic lunch pack: sandwich + juice or water + piece of fruit; coffee or glass of local wine
  • Loan of hiking poles (please indicate when booking)
  • Professional, English speaking mountain guide UIMLA accredited by the Teide National Park

Meeting Point

Viewpoint Mirador de Samara (on the TF-38 highway) at 10:30 a.m.

Characteristics

  • Duration: 3,5 h

  • Unevenness: +/- 255 m

  • Distance: 5.5 km

  • Difficulty: medium

  • 3-8 People per group

79€
Per person

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