KE Adventure Travel Trip Notes

After breakfast we will transfer (1.30mins) to the Teide National Park and the start of our exciting two day trek! Declared a national park in 1954 “Parque Nacional de las Cañadas Del Teide” was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2007 and offers one of the most diverse eco-systems in the world. The entire park is a unique geological treasure in which the volcanoes, craters, vents and lava flows form an impressive array of shapes and colours. The walk up to the refuge follows a trail through an amazing lunar landscape and we’ll walk at the relaxed pace of the leader to ensure that we acclimatise fully. The Refuge is a great way to experience a Teide "pyramid" sunset and overnighting on the shoulders of Teide ensures we experience the mountain at its quietest After reaching the AltaVista Refuge at 3260m and settling into our dormitory rooms, we’ll prepare dinner. The refuge is managed by a hut manager and although bathroom facilites are spartan, the whole building is kept clean and well maintained. Our leader will brief us to ensure we are fully prepared for our early summit ascent in the morning.