TransportThe vehicles were comfortable, clean and efficient. The lunch was excellent, significantly above the usual lunchtime offer on trips. Time spent at stops did seem a little rushed.
It's one pretty village after another on this exclusive tour in the rugged northwest of Tenerife. We'll drop in at a roll call of the island's must-visits. Christian, one of our local experts, says, ‘A guide shows you around the park in Icod de los Vinos and gives you the lowdown on its fascinating dragon tree, which is 20 metres tall.' Santiago del Teide, local speciality tasting and a trip to Teno Rural Park are also part of the line-up.
You'll journey through Santiago del Teide, a highland village of whitewashed homes. In Icod de Los Vinos, you'll admire the centuries-old dragon tree, with some free time to wander around the town. Garachico – often called the ‘prettiest and unluckiest' – awaits with some interesting history. Devastated by a volcanic eruption in 1706 and rebuilt on its lava, it's now famous for natural lava pools, guarded by a volcanic rock castle, where locals and visitors alike come to bathe.
When it's time to take a break, there's a tasty local lunch, served in a family-run restaurant in a traditional finca. Teno Rural Park showcases the island's rich biodiversity and is known as the source of Tenerife's top-quality natural produce. You'll even get to try some locally made marmalades and jams, all produced with a minimum carbon footprint. The ‘lost hamlet' of Masca is also on the cards, one of Tenerife's most eye-catching spots, dramatically perched on a ridge overlooking a valley.
What is the itinerary for this experience?
The itinerary for this experience is...
- 9:00am – pick-up from your hotel
- 10:50am – arrive in Santiago del Teide
- 11:00am – depart for Icod de los Vinos
- 11:30am to 12:30pm – visit Icod de los Vinos
- 12:30pm – depart for the Garachico Viewpoint
- 1:00pm to 2:30pm – lunch stop with views over Garachico
- 2:30pm – head down to Garachico
- 3:00pm to 3:45pm – visit Garachico
- 3:45pm – depart for Masca through the mountains
- 4:45pm to 5:15pm – visit Masca
- 5:15pm – start the journey back to your hotel
- 6:45pm – final drop-off
Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day
