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
  • ShazarD Avatar
    ShazarD
    4 star rating
    4/04/2022
    Great half day, bring layers! It was an enjoyable half day excursion, with lovely scenery, very good driver and guide and a good amount of stops along the way. I knew the weather was going to be rainy so opted for an excursion instead of the beach/hotel pool and glad that I did this one. The weather is several degrees colder in the mountains so good idea to bring layers! Four stars as the pick up was late by 10 minutes but that was likely due to the rain causing road traffic.
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    Millie j Avatar
    Millie j
    5 star rating
    7/13/2022
    Fab experience, great communication with the guys too!!! Much appreciated ☺️ So so SO good, the captain was fab and very accommodating! Safe trip even though the sea was verryyy choppy (which made us feel abit sick). I just also want to give a MASSIVE thank you to the guys for waiting and great communication on WhatsApp! We were running late due to being delayed on another activity, however the guys were fab at talking and letting us jump on board even when we ran late!! Very much appreciated 🥰 overall, an amazing experience seeing loads of dolphins and the snorkelling was great fun! 10/10 would recommend
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    Becci T Avatar
    Becci T
    5 star rating
    8/21/2024
    Laura was fantastic We booked this trip through yourselves and siam park tickets. Laura made sure everything was perfect. There was a few of us to deal with and we are a loud group. Perfect choice by Laura of the boat trip and also let us now our siam park tickets where not for a set date. Your company is amazing but fair play Laura is a credit to your team 5 stars to you babe
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    tina pink Avatar
    tina pink
    9/29/2023
    We have been visiting Tenerife for over 25 years and thought we had done all the worthwhile trips - how wrong could we be! Kim at Tenerife first Excursions was brilliant when we spoke to her about an evening trip up Teide, and convinced us to try the buggy trip to watch the sunset on Teide. Wow wow wow!! If you love sunsets above clouds and mountains this is the trip to do. We had an amazing experience thanks to our fantastic guide with Buggy Canarias, plenty of photos taken of a beautiful part of the island at sunset.Thanks Kim and TFE - we would not have tried this if not for the amazing review you gave. We’ve shared our experience with family and will definitely be booking again when we are next out here next year 🩷
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  • Natalee Fitzgerald Avatar
    Natalee Fitzgerald
    10/29/2022
    Great tour company. I booked with Sarah. She was extremely professional and very genuine in ensuring your experience was highly enjoyable.
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    Ethan G Avatar
    Ethan G
    5 star rating
    5/28/2023
    Amazing Amazing experience - highly recommendHad matty explain everything to us excellently, would 100% book with matty again.
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    Silverdiners123 Avatar
    Silverdiners123
    5 star rating
    1/09/2022
    Very efficient (Booked day trip to La Palma) We booked a day trip to La Palma through Tenerife First Excursions. Lisa at the booking office could not have been more helpful. She rang the company that actually runs the trip, because, although the volcano had stopped, she advised that it was always best to check the latest details. There isn´t a pick-up service for this excursion so she gave us the number of the local taxi firm and full details of where to go. Would book through them again
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    Si H Avatar
    Si H
    5 star rating
    9/20/2024
    The only place to book your trips and activities We have booked trips in the past with this company and this time booked the Freebird Catamaran.4.5 hour trip,what a chilled.amazing day with the family, seeing dolphins and pilot Wales and the amazing landscape from the water,we have been to tenerife for a lot of years and the canaries as a hole but we have not done a boat trip in tenerife so we decided itvwas time and i would only book fro this company as you no your in good hands.i would highly recommend the 4.5 trip ,the crew where so good,nothing was to much trouble, coming round asking what we wanted to drink etc A huge thank you to Kim for her help,spoken in the past but first time we have booked a trip at the shop with her, She needs a raise dan lol We may meet one day
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