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): 54.50€
  • Children (2 – 11): 35.50€
  • Infants (under 2): 0€ (Not recommended for this tour)
  • Pearce Macca Avatar
    Pearce Macca
    7/04/2025
    Popped into the las Americas office 2 days ago to book a couple of activities, quad bikes and the jet skis . Also Siam park which we got an amazing deal on all 3 , we was greeted by a guy called Daniel top guy helped us out with everything very polite . Unfortunately during our Siam park trip I broken my foot which had stopped me taking part in the other two activities, after speaking to Daniel after so short notice he personally issued me a partial refund which was very good of him as it was so short notice for me to cancel . Much appreciated I recommend 100% theses guy
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    Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne
    5 star rating
    6/03/2023
    Fantastic “trip to the stars” The whole experience was absolutely wonderful, well organised and fun. From communication after booking to organising the pick up, the stunning sunset spot, the guides (special shoutout to Hans who did an amazing job of guiding our tiny group of Germans through the stars in the sky and some nice anecdotes on the ground), drivers (shoutout to Roland!) and everyone else involved were all super helpful, nice and knowledgable. The food at the Canarian restaurant was simple but lovely and the staff very welcoming and attentive. It was a great excursion from start to finish and definitely worth the money! 10/10 would recommend
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    Andrew M Avatar
    Andrew M
    5 star rating
    6/20/2023
    Amazing Met Dan, and he set us up perfectly for the stargazing, a boat trip on the on the largest rib in the world and the jungle park. Everything lived up to what he said it would be! My misses loved everything we did. He was very knowledgeable about the traveling and the weather plus he helped with us pick the perfect trips as it was special time for us. His local knowledge was spot on. Thank you Dan and Tenerife first excursions you made our holiday
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    Louise Craven Avatar
    Louise Craven
    11/16/2022
    The most amazing and understanding service! I booked a surprise private boat excursion for myself & my husband for his birthday! Unfortunately due to me becoming pregnant & having awful sickness we couldn’t fly out to Tenerife! I contacted the lady I had booked with and she was very understanding & issued a full refund immediately! I can’t thank this. I can’t thank enough & when we can get over to Tenerife I will 💯 be booking any excursions with this company! Many Thanks again for your wonderful & understanding service xxx
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  • Chris P Avatar
    Chris P
    4 star rating
    12/31/2024
    Cool experience but no snacks as advertised We had lots of fun! The instructors were super nice and gave us a very quick and easy to follow onboarding. The boat itself is a bit slow, but sufficient to our needs.Only downside that the information on tripadvisor is outdated. There weren‘t any snacks nor bottled water. Still a good experience
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    Michelle K Avatar
    Michelle K
    5 star rating
    7/19/2024
    Pleasant boat ride Spacious boat, did not get seasick. Did see some whales. Fun getting in the water, but Tenerife isn’t really a snorkeling destination, so nothing to see. Lunch was substantial, not just snacks like other tour options. The captain was interesting lol. Very thick Italian accent and his voice does not project, so everyone had trouble hearing and/or understanding him, and he’d get progressively frustrated when he repeated himself. This is not to say he wasn’t nice, he still kept everyone’s glasses full and was helpful whenever anyone had questions.
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    Catharine L Avatar
    Catharine L
    5 star rating
    5/28/2023
    Trip to La Palma We took a day trip to La Palma from Tenerife on the Fred Olsen Ferry. We had a wonderful day. The arrangements were seamless. We were picked up at the port in La Palma and travelled on a very comfortable bus around the island. We viewed the devastation caused by the recent volcanic eruption and got a feel for the impact it had on the lives of those who live there. A lovely lunch in a small harbour before returning. We also had the opportunity to spend some time in the very quaint town of La Palma. Our guide Mattie was excellent and switched between Spanish and English with ease. An excellent day but be warned the chopping is often rough so take seasick tablets!
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    elkaf2014 Avatar
    elkaf2014
    4 star rating
    4/13/2022
    Lovely little 3hrs trip. Lovely 3 hr trip from Porto Colon. The price even includes pick up from most hotels in the resort. (Or a short walk to your nearest one or make your own way there). Lovely few hours sailing out to sea and looking at the marine life. We were lucky enough to see lots of pods of pilot whales and dolphins very close to our boat. Includes a short stop off for about 30 mins at a little beach area where everyone can jump off the back of the boat to cool off. Ham and cheese Sandwich each and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Only thing I would like to see improved is a reduction in the smell of diesel in the port. It’s overwhelming!! In our group of 7, 1 was a little seasick. But the staff were very attentive- spraying her with cold water and cooking her down.
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