Teide, Icod, Garachico & Masca

Discover Tenerife’s most breathtaking landscapes in one unforgettable day. From volcanic craters to historic villages and iconic natural landmarks, this tour brings the island’s highlights to life.

Description

At the appointed time, we’ll depart from southern Tenerife and travel across the island to the spectacular Cañadas del Teide National Park. Here, you’ll be amazed by volcanic, almost lunar landscapes surrounding Spain’s highest peak: Mount Teide, rising 3,718 meters above sea level. Along the way, we’ll admire the famous natural rock formations of Roques de García—famously featured on old 1,000 peseta notes.

 

The tour continues through the Santiago del Teide municipality toward Masca. This mountainous village is full of legends about pirates who supposedly hid treasure in the surrounding ravines. Next, we visit the charming town of Garachico, known for its volcanic natural pools and beautifully preserved Canarian architecture.

You’ll then have free time for lunch at your own expense in the area. Afterward, we head to the nearby Icod de los Vinos to see the iconic Millennial Dragon Tree, a botanical symbol of Tenerife steeped in history and legend.

Finally, we return to southern Tenerife, completing a full-day excursion of approximately 8–9 hours.

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour?

  • Our expert guides provide extensive local knowledge, helping you explore the finest spots in Tenerife with insider tips and fascinating stories.
  • We maintain comfortable, well-equipped transport and a stellar reputation for service, so you can trust us for a memorable day.
  • From booking to your return, we handle all details so you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the adventure.

Key Points

  • Duration: Approx. 9 hours
  • Availability: Mondays to Saturdays
  • Departure & Transfer: Pick-up is from the south of Tenerife. After booking, we’ll send you the exact pick-up location and time based on your hotel. If you want this information before booking, you can contact us via live chat or WhatsApp.
  • Lunch: Free time included; meals not included, at your own expense
  • Accessibility: Not recommended for wheelchair users
  • Tour Focus: Volcanic landscapes, scenic villages, iconic natural landmarks, and breathtaking viewpoints
  • Clothing: Warm layers and comfortable shoes recommended

 

PRICES

 

  • Adults (over 12): 58€
  • Children (2 – 11): 37.50€
  • Infants (under 2): 0€ (Not recommended for this tour)
Travelers Choice 2021-2026
  • galinaa773 Avatar
    galinaa773
    5 star rating
    2/13/2022
    Tenerife First Excursions: exceptionally helpful Kim, from Tenerife First Excursions, recommended this excursion to us, and it exceeded our expectations: the island is beautiful and panoramic views of different parts of La Gomera are just stunning. We enjoyed all activities included, and grateful to the guide Tony for the wonderful experience.
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    Jenny M Avatar
    Jenny M
    5 star rating
    4/12/2026
    Best company for large groups Thank you to Daniel at Tenerife First Excursions. Daniel arranged for our college students two trips - the Whales and Dolphins and an Island Tour. Daniel had the correct paperwork which we needed for our health and safety records. Trips were having to be rescheduled due to the Weather but Daniel took care of all of this for us. He also helped us with restaurant recommendations and bookings tables for such a large group.
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    Wendy W Avatar
    Wendy W
    5 star rating
    7/25/2024
    A must do excursion Very enjoyable experience. The boat was spacious with only 15 passengers and everything was well managed. There was plenty to drink and the food was better than the usual snacks offered. We saw lots of pilot whales and had a great swim in the sea in a little cove where we ate. The captain was fun and attentive . The boat also has a blue license that allows it to track the whales unlike many other operators. Would definitely do the trip again and would definitely recommend.
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    Maxime B Avatar
    Maxime B
    5 star rating
    8/24/2024
    Très bonne excursion en quad au teide, le coucher de soleil est superbe. Superbe excursion au teide en quad, très bien encadrée. Le coucher de soleil est magnifique et la conduite en quad est agréable. Le petit goûter, les photos et le service de taxi sont un plus appréciable. Petite pensée à Federico, merci pour ta bonne humeur mon ami, très professionnel et on a pu bien rigoler avec toi. Je recommande fortement
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  • paige armytage Avatar
    paige armytage
    8/25/2023
    Kim was absolutely great, we came in with a group of 8 and she was very patient and helpful listening to what we all wanted to do and giving us the best options for what we wanted to do! she was an absolute pleasure and we really appreciated having her to help us with everything we booked! Thanks Kim!!
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    Marton Avatar
    Marton
    5 star rating
    8/17/2022
    15 pilot whales and 4 dolphines Our skipper, Patrick has plenty of sea experience after 25 years fishing in Alaska :-) He knows the habitat very well and navigated us to see dolphins and whales from very close! This is a sailboat, but it runs on an engine. There are comfortable places to sit. You get modern full-face masks for snorkeling. We stopped in a small bay and we saw a lot of fish (they enjoy feeding).Be aware that the waves are high even with moderate wind.
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    Jenna L Avatar
    Jenna L
    5 star rating
    1/10/2026
    Thank you Mark and Dominika! We did the Whale and Dolphin Watching afternoon boat trip which was fab. The staff and crew were lovely and the boat was big enough, not overcrowded. A massive thanks to Mark and Dominika from the Los Cristianos office who helped us book the trip and was so helpful and knowledgeable about all the trips. When we come back, we'll be booking with you again!
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    traceysK66IQ Avatar
    traceysK66IQ
    5 star rating
    2/05/2022
    Brilliant Firstly a huge thank you to Lisa for sorting.Would highly recommend going on the Buggy Safari, the views driving to Teide was breath taking. My husband loved the off roading along the way. Finished off with a lovely tapas and wine tasting.
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