Teide National Park Tour

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

Experience one of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe on this half-day excursion to the legendary Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the highest peak in Spain, Mount Teide. This tour takes you from the sunny coastal resorts of Tenerife into a completely different world: a dramatic volcanic environment shaped by ancient eruptions, lava rivers, and surreal rock formations.

As you ascend through the island, you’ll pass from bustling seaside towns into cooler high-altitude zones filled with Canary pine forests and traditional villages such as Vilaflor, one of the highest villages in Spain. The scenery changes rapidly, offering incredible photo opportunities at every turn as the landscape becomes more rugged and lunar-like.

 

Once inside Teide National Park, the views become truly unforgettable. Vast calderas, hardened lava fields, and towering volcanic structures dominate the horizon. You’ll make several guided stops so you can fully take in the dramatic surroundings, learn about the island’s volcanic origins, and enjoy panoramic viewpoints over the island and neighbouring Canary Islands on clear days.

One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to Los Roques de García, an iconic rock formation located at the foot of Mount Teide. Standing at 3,718 metres above sea level, Mount Teide is not only Spain’s highest peak but also one of the most impressive volcanoes in the world. This area is often described as feeling like another planet due to its unique geology and colours.

After exploring the central viewpoints, the journey continues with a relaxing drive back down through the national park, giving you more chances to admire the ever-changing volcanic scenery before returning to your resort.

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.  4-5 hours
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
  • 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.
  • Accessibility: Not recommended for wheelchair users
  • Tour Focus: Volcanic landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage National Park, photography stops, natural landmarks
  • What to bring: Warm layers are highly recommended (temperature drops at altitude), comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera
  • Option to add the Cable Car. Message us on Live Chat or WhatsApp after booking

 

PRICES

  • Adults (over 12): 39.00€
  • Children (2 – 11): 27.00€
  • Infants (under 2): 0€ (Not recommended for this tour)
Travelers Choice 2021-2026
  • darren jobling Avatar
    darren jobling
    5/19/2023
    First class service
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    Shauna Devine Gallagher Avatar
    Shauna Devine Gallagher
    7/13/2019
    Dan is a lovely person to deal with. best of luck to you your business and your lovely staff a girl with her baby a month older than ours. we had a fantastic trip on Ragnrock and Teide.
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    Richard Gray Avatar
    Richard Gray
    5/18/2022
    Mike and Ross at Tenerife First Excursions are absolutely fantastic - they are both friendly and professional.

    Both Mike and Ross speak perfect English and Spanish. They really do their best to find fun activities at fair prices. I'm delighted with the customer service experience.

    I'd also like to give a special mention to Matty for being a great manager. Matty always prioritises customer satisfied, so I am confident that if you book an activity through Mike, Ross or Matty, you will have a lot of fun at a fair price with a positive customer experience.

    I will definitely come back to Tenerife First Excursions when I am back in Tenerife!
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    Ben Parker Avatar
    Ben Parker
    5 star rating
    6/27/2023
    If you want to book a tour while in Tenerife these are the people!!! I can not fault the booking process from start to finish! Mattie was epic! We book all inclusive at Siam and the quads up teide (recommended by Mattie) both were absolutely amazing! Highly recommend both tours! So informative, so helpful also gave us information on how to get to places etc which was awesome! Really think these guys are great! Would definitely use again!!!
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  • Mark Robert Murphy Avatar
    Mark Robert Murphy
    9/10/2020
    Dan is a great guy looked after us and explained everything to us we got a discount as we booked 4 excursions with him.
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    Navigate401854 Avatar
    Navigate401854
    5 star rating
    6/23/2022
    Immerso nella natura per cinque ore Bellissima esperienza in oceano con avvistamento dei delfini.Personale a bordo gentilissimo con un ottimo servizio.Bagno nelle bellissime acque dell' oceano a Los Gigantes e un ritorno panoramico della Costa Adeje.
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    johanna350 Avatar
    johanna350
    5 star rating
    7/03/2023
    Whale of a time I am writing this review on behalf of our granddaughter and her friend. We paid for this boat trip for her birthday. We brought the trip though tenerife first excursions a lovely helpful lady called Lisa Fay. We booked the trip on our last visit. Also booked a jet ski and Siam park .which my granddaughter will do on our next visit in 3 weeks time.
    The boat trip was amazing only 15 people on board. The guys who ran it were lovely and look after all the people on the boat. Carva,
    beer,juice and water plus chicken legs, Canarian potatoes ,bread, rice and more all included. They also saw a family of whales and the seagulls following the boat being fed by the crew. They stopped for a swim by a beach, and snorkels were provided if you wished to use them. All in all for the price a fabulous 3 hours.
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    Shantel G
    5 star rating
    8/06/2024
    Sunset Buggy’s are out of this world We booked before arriving to Tenerife, the cost is so worth it. Myself and my little sister had the most amazing experience and was so easy when booking through the Tenerife excursions and transport from and back to our hotel was included within the price also. The overall experience was so surreal and definitely one to add when visiting Tenerife ☀️ the guys at Tenerife excursions kept in contact and confirmed everything. These guys are definitely your go to people when booking🤍 what an experience we had and by far the best from our holiday!
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