Tower of Power at Siam Park: Height, Rules and Ride-Day Tips

What the Tower of Power is

The ride is a steep body slide built into a tall tower, and the published description puts the drop at 28 metres, close to vertical. Riders descend at speed and finish by gliding through a transparent section that runs through an aquarium stocked with sharks, so the last seconds of the ride are spent looking at fish on either side of the tube.

Unlike the raft slides elsewhere in the park, this is a solo ride, so groups go down one at a time and regroup at the bottom. That makes it a natural first stop for a group of teens or adults while another adult takes younger children to gentler water play.

Height and age rules for the Tower of Power

Riders must be at least 1.4 metres tall to ride the Tower of Power, a higher threshold than the 1.25 metres that applies to several of the park's other big slides such as the Dragon. Check your group's heights before promising anyone the drop, because staff enforce the limit at the ride entrance.

The park's ride listings also describe a minimum age of 14 for the Tower of Power, which means a tall pre-teen can still be turned away even when the height rule is met. Treat height and age as two separate hurdles and ask at the ride entrance if you are unsure which applies to your child.

What the ride feels like

The Tower of Power is a short, sharp experience rather than a long slide: the drop is steep from the start, the tower walls fall away and the glass tunnel arrives quickly. The aquarium section gives riders something to focus on in the moments after the steepest part, which is part of why the ride photographs so well.

Loose items are not allowed on the slide, so jewellery, phones and glasses need to stay in a locker or with a non-rider. Riders who want a photo of the plunge should plan for a friend to wait at the bottom rather than carry a camera down.

Where the Tower of Power sits in the park

Siam Park spreads across roughly 43 acres of Thai-themed landscaping, with numbered rides marked on the free map handed out at the entrance. The Tower of Power appears on that map alongside the Dragon and the Volcano, so pick it up on the way in and mark the big slides before walking anywhere.

The park is in Costa Adeje in southern Tenerife, minutes by road from Playa de las Américas and a short drive from Los Cristianos. If you are staying in those resorts, the Tower of Power is close enough to reach soon after opening rather than turning into a half-day expedition.

Ride order on arrival

Arrive before the gates open and head straight up the Tower of Power or the Dragon while the park is still quiet, then work through the other big slides before the shuttles start delivering the main late-morning wave of visitors. The gap between opening and the first shuttle arrivals is the single most useful window of the day.

After the headline slides, drop down to the Mai Thai River and the Wave Palace for a slower stretch, then return to any big ride you missed in the late afternoon. Grouping slides by location rather than criss-crossing the park saves walking on hot concrete between rides.

Queue patterns across the day

Lines build through the morning and peak in July and August, when the park handles more than a million visitors a year and waits on the biggest slides can stretch for hours on the busiest days. Outside school holidays, weekday waits are shorter and the same ride order works with far less pressure.

Sundays and changeover days are often calmer, although that pattern disappears in the school summer holidays. If your dates are fixed to late July or August, plan on arriving early and buying queue-skipping cover rather than hoping for a quiet day.

Fast Pass and how it works

The Fast Pass lets you skip the standard line once on each ride, and it is sold inside the park rather than at the gate, so it can run out soon after opening on busy days. Buy it as soon as you are through the turnstiles, then use it on the Tower of Power and the other big slides while the queues are at their worst.

Some ticket bundles sold in advance include Fast Pass access, which removes the risk of arriving to find the day's allocation gone. Compare what each bundle covers before you travel, and check the current price on the official ticket page.

Ticket types and what they include

Entry tickets come in several forms: a basic day ticket, packages that add lunch and sometimes a towel and locker, and combined tickets covering both Siam Park and Loro Parque. The add-on packages are worth pricing against buying food and locker hire separately inside the park.

Booking ahead also lets you walk past the ticket kiosks, which do not open until the park does. An advance ticket means you can be at the top of the Tower of Power at opening instead of queuing to pay.

Other big slides and who each suits

The Dragon takes rafts of up to four through a wide tunnel and has a lower height threshold than the Tower of Power, making it the better first big slide for taller children. Kinnaree, Mekong Rapids and Naga Racer spread the thrill across different formats, from twisting flumes to family rafts and side-by-side racing.

The Giant and the Volcano suit mixed-age groups who want the feel of a big slide without the Tower of Power's steep commitment. Thrill-seekers should still build the day around the Tower of Power, but these rides fill the gaps between queues.

Rides and areas for younger children

The Lost City is a themed fortress with gentle slides and waterfalls, and it includes a baby zone for the youngest visitors. Families with small children can base themselves there while older siblings tackle the Tower of Power.

Siam Beach gives non-riders a sandy spot to wait, and the park's lazy river works for anyone who wants water without a drop. Loungers, umbrellas, tubes and life jackets are available in the park, which makes setting up a family base straightforward.

Lockers, towels and what to carry

Small and large lockers can be rented for a fee with a returnable deposit, and towels are also available to hire if you would rather not bring one from your hotel. Secure everything before heading up the tower, because the slide allows nothing loose.

Riders typically wear swimwear only on the slides, and footwear helps on the concrete paths between attractions. A single waterproof bag with a towel, sun cream and a card for food is easier to manage than a full beach kit.

Food, drink and the picnic rule

Bringing your own food into the park is not allowed, although water is, and bags are checked at the entrance. Inside, the Beach Club serves a mix of Thai and western dishes, with smaller outlets for crepes, desserts, drinks and snacks near the water.

Lunch-inclusive tickets come with a voucher to spend at the Beach Club or Thai House, which suits families who want one less decision on the day. Otherwise, budget for park prices and eat slightly before or after the main lunch rush.

Getting to Siam Park

A free double-decker shuttle runs from stops in Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje, dropping guests near the entrance. The buses are popular and seats are not guaranteed, and they arrive from mid-morning, coinciding with the busiest part of the morning.

Drivers reach the park from the TF-1 motorway via exits 28 or 29, and there is a large car park in front of the entrance. Taking a taxi or arriving on an early shuttle is the simplest way to beat the queue at the Tower of Power.

Staying nearby shortens the morning. Hotels within walking distance of the park include the Olé Tropical Tenerife and the H10 Gran Tinerfe, both around 500 metres away, with plenty more along the Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas seafront.

Siam Night: the Tower of Power after dark

Siam Night runs as an evening session with the park lit up and cooler after sunset, and the big slides including the Tower of Power stay in operation. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, and children's areas such as the Lost City are closed during the event.

Session hours run into midnight, and a dual day-and-night ticket covers one daytime visit and one evening visit on the same or separate dates. Using both on one day means leaving at the daytime close and returning for the evening opening.

Accessibility and rider support

Lifeguards are stationed at every ride and around the park, and first aiders and on-call doctors cover accidents. Guests with mobility needs or medical conditions should speak to staff at guest services on arrival about boarding the Tower of Power and other slides.

Because the Tower of Power is a solo body slide with a strict height rule, families often split up at the entrance, with one adult waiting below and the other staying with younger children. Agree a meeting point at the bottom of the tower before anyone climbs.

Planning the day around the Tower of Power

Siam Park keeps a daytime schedule year-round, opening in the morning and closing earlier outside the summer months, with exact hours set by date. Check the official Siam Park calendar for the day you plan to visit and for any Siam Night dates before booking.

A solid plan is to pre-book, arrive before opening, ride the Tower of Power first and buy the Fast Pass on the way in if the queues are already building. That leaves the afternoon for the lazy river, the beach and a second run at whichever slide your group liked best.

Pair the visit with a few nights in the south of Tenerife so the park day does not sit on either side of a long transfer. A short break built around Costa Adeje puts the Tower of Power within an easy morning of your hotel.

Is the Tower of Power Right for Your Group?

The Tower of Power is the ride to build a Siam Park day around if your group meets the 1.4-metre and age rules and wants one genuinely steep plunge. Ride it first thing, add the Fast Pass if the park is busy and spend the rest of the day on the Dragon, the lazy river and the beach.

For a wider view of the park's lands, tickets and transport, start with the full Siam Park guide and work back to this page when you plan your ride order.