TENERIFE
Tenerife’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours and experiences on Tenerife, from whale watching and Teide by cable car to the buggies and the dive boats.
Hotel pickup plus round-trip cable car to Mt. Teide. Explore UNESCO volcanic trails with an audio guide and geology exhibit. 7 hours.
Most Popular“We had an amazing tour. Our guide Maria was exceptional; she had attention to detail for our needs and she provided a lot of insight about the island. Thank you. We will come back with our kids.”
Sunset and stargazing at Tenerife’s Teide National Park: volcanic views, green lasers, telescopes, and a guided sky lesson from $47.
“I would def recommend this trip, it was fabulous. Ozzy was great and very knowledgeable as well as making it fun.”
Sail southwest Tenerife from Puerto Colón for pilot whales on a catamaran with free drinks; add 3-hour snorkeling at Playa Espagueti.
“I really enjoyed this trip. The boat wasn't overcrowded and we saw pilot whales and dolphins. The information given was just enough to be interesting without an overload. Plenty of soft drinks and water available.”
Guided jet skis along Tenerife’s south coast, plus an optional quad safari to Teide and a snorkel break.
“First time on a jet ski... simple instruction made it easy to learn. Wet suits can be provided on request, life jacket is mandatory. Had great fun jumping the waves on the way out. An instructor leads in a fast boat, he takes lots of photos and videos which can be purchased for €20 for…”
No-chase whale and dolphin sail from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli gulet. 2 hours, Teide views, eco focus with Sea Shepherd.
“Very successful trip, seeing bottlenose dolphins and short finned pilot whales. Close enough but not too close. The boat was comfortable with toilets and a bar aboard. Commentary in a variety of languages without intruding on the experience.”
Sunset eco-yacht whale watching from Los Cristianos. Ethical, no-chase viewing, possible swim stop, Teide views, 1.5 hours. From $17.
“Excellent well worth if you haven't seen whales before”
Small-group catamaran whale and dolphin tour off Tenerife with transfers, snorkel stop, and an unlimited tapas-and-drinks buffet.
“The whole process was spot on… The Captain and his crew were excellent and we managed to see whales swimming along side the boat….. Drink flowed very freely and food was also ok, although we could have done with there being a bit more food…. Overall the trip was excellent and my wife and our…”
Full-day Teide and West Tenerife tour with pickup, Mt. Teide volcanic views, Icod drago tree, Garachico, and pirate Masca.
“A good way to spend the day with snapshot visits to some interesting locations. My favourite was the "lunar" landscape near the Teide visitor centre. The guide and driver were both excellent making a long day fun and entertaining.”
Ride quad bikes through Teide National Park, from pine forests to lunar volcanic views up to 2,400 meters, with hotel pickup options.
“Had an absolutely brilliant afternoon out with Matteo, quad biking to see the summit of Teide. Very chatty and informative, also took pictures and videos of us all the way through. Would definitely recommend!”
3-hour eco-catamaran whale watching in Tenerife with live captain commentary, underwater listening, and included sandwiches plus unlimited drinks.
“Ce n’est pas white Tenerife que cela devrait s’appeler mais « Éden Tenerife » ! Tout a été parfait : accueil convivial, chaleureux, ambiance à bord sympathique. Une équipe très professionnelle qui nous a permis de découvrir dauphins et baleines tout en respectant « l’intimité » de ces derniers...nous sommes attentifs à ce respect de la biodiversité et nous…”
Paddle Tenerife’s west coast for wild dolphins and turtles, then snorkel with a wetsuit in clear water near Los Cristianos.
“Very cool experience, Max is a great guide, at the end my wife got seasick and he helped us pulling our kayak to let her rest a bit.”
Sunset at Mount Teide National Park plus telescope-led stargazing, with dinner and hotel pickup in Tenerife’s night sky hotspot.
“The tour was very well organized with sufficient stops and enough time to take pictures. Our driver Osvaldo was very skilled and our guide Elena was very knowledgeable and showed great concern if anyone didn't seem to feel alright. Make sure to wear layers and take warm clothes because it was very windy and cold…”
Los Gigantes dolphin and whale cruise with paella, drinks, and a swim off the boat, plus stunning Masca and Los Gigantes cliffs.
“Really enjoyable afternoon, the “crew” were a good laugh & made the experience better!”
Full-day coach tour from southern Tenerife combining UNESCO Teide National Park views with Masca Valley, Garachico, and Icod’s dragon tree.
“The national park was fantastic, but all the other stops were in villages where there was little to see or do”
Teide Observatory on Tenerife: a 1.5-hour guided tour using two solar telescopes and a look through a night telescope from 2,400m.
“The best thing was the fantastic staff. All were kind, can-do, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The second was the extraordinary location. Looking like a still from the surface of Mars, the surroundings were amazing, as were the telescopes. The only things that could have been improved upon were a) getting there and back and b) the…”
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