Outdoor Activities in Tenerife

Go off the beaten track to see the beauty spots of Tenerife on a full-day 4x4 jeep or minivan tour. Choose from three routes and hop inside your shared vehicle with a professional driver to discover some of the island's best scenery, from Mt. Teide and the Orotava Valley to Anaga's laurel forests. Whichever route you select, stop for a typical Canarian lunch along the way. Your tour includes lunch and return hotel transfers.

Experience Gomera Island on a full-day tour from Tenerife. Start the day with a ferry ride to San Sebastián de la Gomera and then explore the island of Gomera with a guide. Visit the Garajonay National Park and learn about the local whistling language El Silbo, developed because of the region's deep ravines. Leave the logistics to your guide and spend a fascinating day enjoying nature and learning about Gomera's unusual culture.

Fly like a bird above Teide National Park, and feel your adrenaline rush, on this tandem paragliding experience with an expert pilot. After a brief orientation from your pilot, take off from one of the highest peaks in Spain. Soar over the valley of La Orotava, the tourist town of Puerto de la Cruz, and more.

Scale the summit of Spain's highest peak, and look out over Tenerife beneath a blanket of stars. First, tuck into a delicious dinner of typical Canarian cuisine at Bodega Reverón in Vilaflor. Next, follow your guide on an evening tour of Mount Teide, then enjoy stargazing and spot constellations in the darkening night sky.

Hike from the amazing mountain village of Masca to the beach on this all-day trek. With a local guide leading the way, begin your adventure 2,132 feet (650 meters) above sea level in the Teno Mountains. Look for prickly pear, waterfalls, and impressive rock formations as you make your way down the Masca ravine. Enjoy a snack and bottled water and finish your adventure with a rewarding dip in the clear blue ocean.

Scale the mighty crater of Mt Teide, Tenerife's famous volcano and Spain's highest peak, on this thrilling 4-hour tour, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Embark on a scenic journey through La Orotava valley and the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park, then ride the Mt Teide cable car up to a dizzying 11,663 feet (3,555 meters). Finally, set off on a 1-hour hike to the summit and soak up the spectacular panoramic view of the Canary Islands.

Swap the beaches of Tenerife for the volcanic hills of Teide National Park and two mountain villages. On a day trip by 4x4 Jeep, you'll first travel away from the Playa de las Americas beach and up into the hills, among the black volcanic rock of the park. Later, you'll travel higher to Masca and Vilaflor, two of the island's pretty mountain villages, and stop for a lunch of regional specialties (own expense). Your guide drives through the trip, allowing you to relax and admire the sights as you go.

While in Tenerife, seize the opportunity to visit the neighboring island of La Gomera on this full-day 4x4 tour. Catch a ferry to La Gomera's capital, San Sebastian, and roam the island's highlights by jeep, including the ancient laurel forest of Garajonay National Park. Plus, check out San Sebastian's cobbled plazas, churches, and historical monuments related to explorer Christopher Columbus. Includes north and south Tenerife pickup and drop-off, jeep transport, ferry tickets, and lunch.

Even travelers with limited time can experience Tenerife's spectacular natural landscapes with this guided day tour to Teide National Park, Valle de la Orotava, and the Masca region. As you explore the island in a four-wheel drive, your guide will explain the impact volcanic eruptions have had on the landscape.

Savor sensational views of Tenerife's volcanic landscape on this half-day tour of the Teide National Park. Explore the park's UNESCO-listed natural wonders, including the Pico Viejo volcano, the Roques de Garcia rock formations and the moon-like landscapes of Llano de Ucanca. Then, ride the cable car (not included) to the summit of Mt Teide, Spain's highest peak, for an unforgettable view over the island.