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Santa Cruz de Tenerife National parks

Our most recommended Santa Cruz de Tenerife National parks

Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

1. Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

Go aboard on Maxicat Catamaran and enjoy an environmentally friendly cruise at the Tenerife South coast and the protected area, cataloged as LIC ( site of community importance), reaching a distance of 12 nautical miles. The land area located next to the LIC, is limited, in the north, by the Teno massif and Los Gigantes cliff (rural park), and at the south by Malpais Punta de Rasca (special nature reserve). This area cover 80km coast, between 5 different towns (Buenavista del Norte, Santiago del Teide, Guía de Isora, Adeje and Arona). Maxicat is based in Puerto Colon, where you will start to enjoy this relaxing tour with lunch and drinks (Tenerife local products) , previous safety talk by our staff. Throughout the trip you will be able to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat and discover the impressive marine species, that live in Tenerife South coast. Mular dolphins, grey or common, calderones, whales are just some of the many species that can be seen; apart from the autochtonous and migratories birds that inhabit this area, as the Pardela Cenicienta or Pescadora eagle.Our staff on board will explain you the relevant aspects of the environment and its fauna. Ask them! After the sighting, we will be head towards the Diego Hernandez bay, where you can enjoy and relax in the sunbathing nets or cool off in the clear water, while you have a refreshing drink with a delicious paella. Bring your own snorkeling equipment and probably you might be lucky to find one of the turtles that roam the Canary water. After that, we will return to Puerto Colon, bordering the Costa Adeje coast where you can appreciate the stunning view and the Volcano Teide.

From Cruz del Carmen: Hiking in Anaga with food testing

2. From Cruz del Carmen: Hiking in Anaga with food testing

Discover the Anaga Rural Park forest on a 3.5-hour walk to the volcanic dome close to the hamlet of Taborno, coming down through the magnificent laurel forest of Anaga, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve since 2015. Hike while enjoying amazing views as the path comes out of the forest and approaches the cliffs facing the northeast shore of the island. Taborno is a hamlet right on top of the crane of two different gorges. It is considered a viewpoint hamlet.  Witness the local country life of the island and listen to your guide that will explain the local uses in such an amazing mountain chain. Anaga is one of the places in Tenerife where some aboriginal pre-Hispanic uses have been kept longer. After the walk, lunch will local products will be served.

From Tenerife: Day Trip to La Palma Volcanic Landscapes

3. From Tenerife: Day Trip to La Palma Volcanic Landscapes

Discover the highlights of Santa Cruz de La Palma and explore the effects of La Palma's volcanic activities on this day trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit the Caldera de Taburiente National park. Meet your guide at the tour partner's office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and board the ferry. Relax and enjoy the azure Mediterranean sea on the ride to the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma. Once on land, listen as your guide explains the tour route. Hop aboard the comfortable and air-conditioned bus and begin your tour of Santa Cruz de La Palma. See a reproduction of Christopher Columbus' Santa María ship at the 'Ship of the Virgin.' Hear about La Palma's connection to this historical ship. Continue to admire views of the 17th-century Castle of Santa Catalina which was an important location on the route to the Americas. View some traditional houses with stunning Canary-style balconies. Relax on the drive to the 'Mirador de la Concepción' viewpoint. Stop to enjoy views of the island and crater from the highest part of the Caldereta volcano. Notice how the vegetation changes on the island on the drive towards the Time Tunnel. Observe how the Cumbre Vieja volcano has affected the local area. Make your way to the exclusion zone of the Tacande neighborhood where you will catch your first glimpse of the volcano. See the youngest lava flows in Spain in Tazacorte. Sit down at a restaurant to a delicious lunch of salad, bread, fish, potatoes, and cheese. After lunch, head out to see lava-formed coastal cliffs. Finally, go to the Tajuya viewpoint to witness the newest volcano in the Canary islands and snap some breathtaking pictures. Return to the port in the afternoon and take the ferry back to your starting point in Tenerife. 

Tenerife: Teide Volcano and North of the Island VIP Tour

4. Tenerife: Teide Volcano and North of the Island VIP Tour

Visit La Laguna, the first capital of the island of Tenerife, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the richness of its agriculture and the good state of the old buildings. Go for a walk with your tour guide and learn all about this elegant city while taking beautiful photos of your surroundings.  Next, visit the Esperanza forest on the way to the Teide Volcano. Stop here to taste a delicious coffee known as barraquito before pausing at several different viewpoints throughout the forest to enjoy its beautiful Canarian pines and eucalyptus trees. Then, arrive at the National Park where you will make several stops, steering clear of tourist traps. Heading down, see Chinyero Volcano which saw the last volcanic eruption in Tenerife in 1909. Before arriving at Garachico, stop for lunch where you can try some traditional Canarian food. Garachico is a very elegant town with a rich architectural heritage from the XVI, XVII, and XVIII centuries which deemed it a relevant Site of Cultural Interest in 1994.  Finally, visit Icod de los Vinos where you will see the Millenary Dragon Tree, a very important tree that is more than 1000 years.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Private Teide National Park Tour

5. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Private Teide National Park Tour

Teide sunset Vip tour. Probably the most beautiful excursion in Tenerife. It will allow you to reach an altitude of 2,400 meters, in the most visited National Park in Europe, the Teide National Park, where you can observe the majesty of Teide, which with its 3,718 meters is the third highest volcano in the world from its base. The excursion starts from the south of the island, where you will be able to observe the changes in the vegetation as the altitude increases. We will arrive at the highest municipality in Spain: Vilaflor de Chasna, where we will have the opportunity to taste a barraquito (typical coffee of the island). From here we will enter the Natural Park of the Corona Forestal, where we will stop to observe the Pino Gordo, which is the largest of its kind in the world! Crossing the canary pine forests you will have the chance to photograph, with the increase in altitude, several extraordinary landscapes: sea of clouds, lava flows that reach the edge of the road, the western islands (La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro) until you reach the National Park, which is a World Heritage Site. Here everything changes again! You will be in front of a lunar landscape and vegetation never seen before! We will make several stops at Roques de García and las minas de San José. Finally, we will be on the slope of Pico Viejo to see a paradisiacal sunset. Teide sunset Vip tour will surely thrill you. If you want to know more about possible extras for the excursion, do not hesitate to contact us. We are the best option, always looking for the best prices for our clients. Therefore, if you find a cheaper price, we will match it.

Tenerife: Teide National Park & Teno Rural Park Private Tour

6. Tenerife: Teide National Park & Teno Rural Park Private Tour

Enjoy a full-day adventure on Tenerife, traveling to the stunning Teide National Park and Teno Rural Park, 2 areas of breathtaking volcanic beauty. Following a pick-up, transfer by a luxury electric van through the forests of canary pine trees. This paradise for hikers boasts some amazing observation points above the clouds. Climb 2,000 meters above sea level to the Teide National Park, dominated by Mount Teide, Spain’s highest mountain and volcano. Feel as if you have stepped onto another planet as you walk around the rocky landscape. With the majesty of Mt. Teide fresh in your mind, travel to the Teno region around noon, stopping at picturesque spots which surround the breathtaking Valley of Masca. Immerse yourself in the traditions and rich gastronomy of the region, and learn about the local way of life in the small hamlets nestled among the hills and forests of Teno Rural Park.

Tenerife: Anaga Rural Park Private Tour

7. Tenerife: Anaga Rural Park Private Tour

Discover one of the last laurel forests in the world on a private tour of Anaga Rural Park, where time appears to have stood still for centuries. Start in the typical fishing village of San Andres, just outside Santa Cruz de Tenerife, near Teseritas Beach. You will be immersed in the natural world almost immediately. Your guide will provide information on the history of one of the oldest sides of Tenerife, sculpted by millions of years of volcanic erosion. Cross the Fayal-Brezal to discover places full of rural traditions, and friendly locals who are always waiting for visitors. Learn the legends and stories of the aboriginals, and the 1st governors who conquered the island. At the summit of Anaga, you will experience one of the best secrets of the Alisio wind; revel in the magic of the humid Laurisilva forest. Then, visit isolated villages that are still lived in by locals to see traditional rural architecture. Enjoy a unique view from a privileged vantage point, directly over a cliff that towers 550 meters above sea level. End with a walk in the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, and discover why it is sometimes referred to as the “Florence of the Canary Islands.”

Tenerife: Anaga UNESCO VIP TOUR

8. Tenerife: Anaga UNESCO VIP TOUR

Enjoy a 5-hour nature and culture tour that takes in the historic sites and natural beauty of Tenerife. This is an opportunity to experience the diversity of the island’s landscapes – from its forests and beaches, to its volcanos and other mountains. Stop along the way to taste Tenerife’s traditional barraquito coffee, and visit a variety of towns that feature the best examples of traditional Canary architecture. A local guide will provide commentary en route about island history, culture and customs. Round-trip transfers from your Santa Cruz accommodation are included in the tour price.

La Gomera: Garajonay National Park La Gomera Forest Hike

9. La Gomera: Garajonay National Park La Gomera Forest Hike

Start your day by meeting your guide at the bus station in San Sebastian. On the drive to Garajonay National Park enjoy the views over immens valleys and deep ravines. Once in the forest, breath the fresh air walking gently through the ancient La Gomera laurel forest. Follow in the footsteps of the island's ancient inhabitants and learn from your guide about the medicinal herbs that grow in this forest pharmacy . Marvel at the stunning views of the Vallehermoso valley up to the majestic Teide, which is unforgettable on a clear day. During the walk through Garajonay National Park which is also a UNESCO World heritage site you explore the great outdoors and La Gomera forest's natural beauty, you learn why this forest is known as an old pharmacy and see unique subtropical plants.

Teide Essential Shore excursion VIP TOUR

10. Teide Essential Shore excursion VIP TOUR

Jump into an air-conditioned minivan to travel to the city of La Laguna, which is has a very important history and used to be the capital of the island. Learn about the stories of this city from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.  Drive to the Teide volcano, across the beautiful La Esperanza forest. Here you can try typical Tenerife coffee and make stops at viewpoints to take photographs of the stunning scenery. Arrive at the National Park and stop here for a different perspective of the landscape.  Enjoy lunch at a typical Canarian restaurant and learn about the culture of Tenerife. The final destination is La Orotava, which is an elegant and charming city. Take a transfer back to your accommodation or cruise ship. 

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What people are saying about Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 88 reviews

Angel was on time, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Group was small which made it more relaxing. Time was never an issue on the stops. And Angel took us to stops that were less popular, but better views, because of his knowledge. A long day but definitely worth it

I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in visiting the volcano and seeing Garachico, Tenerife's most beautiful city. The group size is ideal, the drive is smooth, and there are no crowds. The whole trip was considerate and informative. Five stars for sure!

Great trip, loved everything! Saw a lot and learnt loads from Angel, he's a great guide. Highly recommended. I have booked 2 more trips and looking forward to them!

It was really fabulous trip for the family like me got younger kids. Bassio showed us a lot views and tell us many information about teide. Really recommend:)

The perfect experience to start the vacation in Tenerife. Excellent guide, excellent van, excellent view We highly recommend this activity.