Tenerife: Quad Bike Tour to Mount Teide at Sunset
About This Experience
The cheapest way onto the mountain at the best hour of the day. This is a three-hour sunset ride that climbs from the lower slopes through pine forest and lava field to the edge of Teide National Park, timed so the last viewpoint stop lands as the sun drops into the Atlantic.
Above about 2,000 metres you are often looking down on the cloud layer rather than up at it — the trade winds pile cloud against the north of the island and it stops well below the caldera. On a good evening the sea of cloud turns orange under you while the cone of Teide stays lit above.
The riding itself is straightforward: sealed mountain roads, a guide leading, and a briefing before you set off. A drink and a snack are included at a viewpoint stop.
At this price the trade-off is what you do not get. There is no hotel pick-up, no thermal jacket beyond the safety gear, and the rating sits a little below the pricier tours on this site — worth weighing if a polished, everything-handled experience matters more to you than the fare.
Highlights
- The lowest-priced way to reach Teide National Park by quad at sunset
- Timed so the final viewpoint stop coincides with sunset over the Atlantic
- Rides above the cloud layer on most evenings
- Complimentary drink and snack at a viewpoint stop
- Experienced guides and safety gear provided
What's Included
- ✓ Single or double quad for the duration of the tour
- ✓ Experienced guides
- ✓ Safety gear
- ✓ Complimentary drink and snack
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Photos
- Warm clothing beyond the safety gear
What to Bring
- Your driving licence
- Warm layers — the temperature drops sharply once the sun goes
- Closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen
Good to Know & Caveats
- This is a sunset departure, so the ride finishes in fading light and the air gets cold fast
- Closed-toe shoes are required
- Alcohol is not permitted before or during the ride
- No hotel pick-up is included — you make your own way to the meeting point
- The rating on this tour sits a little below the pricier options; the value is in the fare, not the polish
Not Suitable For
- Anyone without a valid driving licence
- Drivers under 18
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Meeting point is confirmed with your booking and depends on whether you take a single or a double quad.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.4/5 by 472 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
We loved it. The instructors were great. We'll definitely do it again. I recommend it 100%.
— Noemi Anton, July 27
There were 2 of us adults and a 12-year-old child. We loved this outing. It was beautiful, and the live guide speaks several languages to explain Mount Teide to everyone. Thank you for your kind attention and your kindness. We will definitely do it again if we come back to Tenerife
— Caulet, July 20
I don't regret booking this activity, and especially at sunset it was great. I recommend it.
— Clara, July 11
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the tour actually finish?
It is built around sunset, so the finish time moves through the year — roughly 21:30 in midsummer and around 19:00 in midwinter. The operator confirms the departure time when you book.
How cold does it get after sunset?
Cold. You are above 2,000 metres with the sun gone and wind on an open quad. A fleece plus a windproof layer is the minimum; riders in T-shirts are the ones who remember the descent for the wrong reason.
Is there hotel pick-up?
No. This is one of the reasons the fare is lower than the other sunset quad tours on this site. Budget for a taxi or a hire car to the meeting point.
Is it suitable for a first-time rider?
Yes. The route is on sealed roads, a guide leads the group, and there is a briefing before departure. No previous quad experience is needed.
