Tailor-made Tenerife Island tour - 8 days
Crafted by Luis, travel expert from Spain
SpainMount Teide rises above the clouds, shaping Tenerife with volcanic slopes, lava fields, pine forests, and misty laurel woods. On this Tenerife Island tour, every road brings a new view, from black-sand coves and whitewashed villages to cliffside miradors where the Atlantic seems endless.
Among our Spain trips, this journey is made for travelers who want raw landscapes, local flavor, and freedom. Share a guachinche lunch, watch sunrise near Teide, and spend evenings in small guesthouses where island stories come with the wine. Tenerife feels less like a place to tick off and more like an island to explore slowly, shaped by fire, sea, and tradition.
Tenerife Island tour highlights
- Summit the lunar landscapes of Teide National Park: Journey through otherworldly lava fields and volcanic craters with a private guide, tailoring each stop for a deeply personal experience.
- Trace the island’s volcanic story from past to present: Discover hidden viewpoints, lava tubes, and ancient flows as local experts reveal how eruptions shaped Tenerife’s culture, cuisine, and character.
- Stay in characterful, handpicked accommodations: Sleep in boutique fincas and historic townhouses, where warm hosts and regional flavors immerse you in Tenerife’s volcanic heritage each night.
- Taste Tenerife’s volcanic terroir: Savor wines grown in mineral-rich volcanic soils, paired with farm-to-table Canarian dishes.
- Live Tenerife at your own rhythm: Enjoy flexible, tailor-made days that blend volcano hikes, coastal villages, and quiet scenic drives.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenerife South Airport → Cañadas del Teide | • Arrive and collect your rental car • Drive into Cañadas del Teide • Stop for viewpoints and short walks | Cañadas del Teide |
| 2 | Mount Teide National Park | • Explore Mount Teide National Park • Choose Teide trails and viewpoints • Request advance authorization for Telesforo Bravo • Stay in a mountain lodge | Mount Teide |
| 3 | Los Gigantes → Masca → Santiago del Teide | • Drive the west coast • See Los Gigantes cliffs • Optional boat trip • Visit Masca • Continue to Santiago del Teide | Santiago del Teide |
| 4 | Buenavista del Norte and Santiago del Teide | • Drive to Buenavista del Norte • Explore the village and coast • Optional horseback ride • Return to Santiago del Teide | Santiago del Teide |
| 5 | Garachico → Cueva del Viento → La Orotava | • Stop in Garachico • Visit Cueva del Viento • Explore La Orotava • Optional Puerto de la Cruz or Santa Cruz visit | La Orotava |
| 6 | Northern coast → La Laguna → Tejina | • Follow the northern coast • Optional spa stop at Punta del Hidalgo • Swim in Bajamar’s seawater pools • Explore La Laguna • Continue to Tejina | Tejina |
| 7 | Anaga Mountains | • Choose an Anaga hike • Adventurous route via Chamorga and Almáciga • Gentler laurel forest route near Roque Chinobre | Tejina |
| 8 | Tejina → Tenerife North Airport | • Drive to Tenerife North Airport • Return your rental car • Depart | — |
Day 1: Arrival in Tenerife and Cañadas del Teide
Arrive at Tenerife South Airport and collect your rental car before driving into the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Cañadas del Teide. Pause for scenic viewpoints, photos, and short walks as the island’s lava fields and crater scenery unfold around you.
Ease into your Spain travel experience with time at leisure in this extraordinary setting, surrounded by volcanic silence by day and star-filled skies at night.
Day 2: Mount Teide trails and volcanic landscapes
Spend the day exploring Mount Teide National Park, one of Tenerife’s most spectacular landscapes and one of the best places to visit in Spain for volcanic scenery and high-altitude hiking.
Choose a route that suits your pace, from viewpoints around La Rambleta to trails such as Montaña Blanca, Mirador de la Fortaleza, or Mirador de Pico Viejo. If you plan to hike the Telesforo Bravo trail to the summit area, authorization must be requested in advance.
Tonight, stay on the slopes of Mount Teide in a simple mountain lodge. Bring food that can be reheated, as there are no cooking facilities. Alternative accommodation can be arranged on request.
Day 3: Los Gigantes cliffs and Masca mountain views
After yesterday’s hiking, slow the pace with a scenic journey along Tenerife’s dramatic west coast. Look up at the towering cliffs of Los Gigantes, with the option to take a boat trip from the marina for the best views of this rugged shoreline from the sea.
Continue to Masca, a tiny ridge-top village in Teno Park, ideal for tapas, local wine, and sweeping mountain views. Arrive in Santiago del Teide, settle into your hotel, and enjoy time to explore the surrounding mountain roads.
Day 4: Buenavista del Norte and Santiago del Teide countryside
Drive to Buenavista del Norte, a pretty village known for its historic character, coastal views, scenic golf course, and welcoming local bars and restaurants.
You can also add a horseback ride through the landscapes around Santiago del Teide, learning about local flora and fauna as you pass pine and almond trees. In spring, the almond blossom covers the hills in soft white and pink.
Return to your hotel in Santiago del Teide and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Day 5: Garachico, Cueva del Viento, and La Orotava
Drive along the rugged coast toward La Orotava, stopping in Garachico, a peaceful seaside village with a strong sense of tradition. Pause for a relaxed seafood lunch by the Atlantic before continuing to Cueva del Viento, a volcanic lava tube formed around 27,000 years ago.
Arrive in La Orotava and wander its elegant historic center, a highlight of any Spain itinerary. At sunset, stroll the seafront in Puerto de la Cruz, then consider dinner and drinks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife before returning to your hotel in La Orotava.
Tips from Luis
Spain Travel Expert
In Garachico, the natural lava pools are more than a scenic swimming spot. They were formed by the same volcanic activity that reshaped the town after the 1706 eruption, when lava damaged its old harbor and changed Garachico’s fortunes. Seeing them beside the historic center adds useful context to the town’s quiet, timeworn feel.
Day 6: Northern coast, La Laguna, and Tejina
Continue along Tenerife’s dramatic northern coast, where cliffs, surf, and small villages shape the route. Unwind at Punta del Hidalgo with holistic treatments at Oceano Health Spa, then cool off in Bajamar’s natural seawater pools before driving toward the wild landscapes of Anaga Park.
Later, explore La Laguna, a colorful UNESCO World Heritage town known for pastel façades, lively cafés, and elegant historic streets. Soak up the local atmosphere, then continue to Tejina for an authentic overnight stay.
Day 7: Anaga trails from Tejina
Choose between two memorable hikes around Tejina, each revealing a different side of the Anaga Mountains.
For a more adventurous day, start near Mirador de Cabezo de Tejo and take in sweeping views over the Cordillera de Anaga. Walk through the laurel forest toward Chamorga, then continue past Roque Bermejo, the Anaga lighthouse, Las Palmas, and El Draguillo before reaching Almáciga.
For a gentler option, begin near Roque Chinobre and follow forest paths through lush laurel woodland, with views across the Anaga range and Chinobre’s rugged slopes.
Day 8: Farewell to Tenerife
Check out from your hotel and take a final look at Tenerife’s volcanic landscapes. Drive to Tenerife North Airport at an easy pace, returning your rental car before your departure flight.
As you leave, carry home memories of lava fields, crater views, laurel forests, mountain villages, and Atlantic horizons, along with ideas for your next tailor-made island adventure.
