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Tenerife walking trip
- Bizarre basalt formations and colourful deserts
- Overnight stay at the Parador Cañadas del Teide, situated at the foot of Spain's highest peak (3718 m)
- Exuberant and exotic vegetation, such as the Dragon Blood tree
- Picturesque historical villages such as Garachico and La Orotova
From: 440 €
Tripcode: ESSW002
1 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Walking on Tenerife
Tenerife: one of the most fascinating of the Canary Islands, due to the great variety of landscapes it offers. Rainforests of aromatic bay laurel trees, vast deserts with bizarre basalt formations, humid areas with exuberant vegetation, colourful volcanic slopes . . . and the king of all Spanish peaks: El Teide. Discover this world of extreme beauty while enjoying the luxury of four comfortable and charming hotels.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Orotava
Flight to Tenerife North airport and arrival at the first accommodation in La Orotava, with its lovely historical quarter centered around the Plaza de la Constitución. For early arrivals, time to take a stroll along the steep lanes of this picturesque village. 1,5 hours.
Challenge: Travel to Tenerife.
Villages along the way: Orotava
Day 2: Through Orotava Valley
Today's route begins with a short drive to Aguamansa, where you encounter the wooded slopes of El Teide. Here you begin a circular walk through the lush vegetation of the Valle de Orotava. Ascent to Los Organos, an endless series of rock formations whose shapes resemble, as their Spanish name suggests, organ pipes. In clear weather, unforgettable views of the valley and El Teide.
Challenge: 12,5km. 550m ascent and descent. 5,5 hours.
Villages along the way: Aguamansa
Day 3: Onward to Garachico
Today you move on to the next accommodation, situated in the coastal town of Garachico. The drive takes you through lava fields and bay laurel forests. Then there are several walks to choose from, as you explore the hilly terrain near Punta de Teno, a real paradise on Tenerife's westernmost cape. Interesting flora to be admired, here at "land's end". Or take an optional rest day and relax at the beach.
challenge: 15km or 19km. 300m ascent, 1200m descent. 5,5 or 6,5 hours.
Villages along the way: La Montañeta, Erjos and Silos
Day 4: To Teno Alto
Today's route takes you through open woodlands, across farmland and along spectacular ravines to reach the small village of Teno Alto. You then cross a high plateau, through a strange wonderland among fields of giant euphorbia plants. In clear weather, stupendous views to the island of La Gomera.
Challenge: 13km. 500m ascent, 900m descent 6,5 hours.
Villages along the way: Teno Alto, Buenavista
Day 5: Circular walks. Las Cañadas del Teide
Today you drive to the Parador de las Canadas, situated at the base of El Teide volcano. You'll have the rest of the day to enjoy impressive surroundings, with 2 walks to choose from: a short, circular route around Roques de Garcia, or a demanding but rewarding ascent to Guajara, the second highest peak on Tenerife.
Challenge: 1.5 hours car drive. 6km. 250m ascent and descent (3 h.) OR 10km, 600m ascent and descent (5 h.)
Villages along the way: Cañadas del Teide
Day 6: From las Cañadas to El Portillo
Today you get better acquainted with El Pico del Teide, wandering through the bizarre landscape of Las Cañadas. Again, several options: the standard walk leads from the Parador to El Portillo along an easy-to-follow unsurfaced track, with magnificent views. At the end of the day, you drive to La Laguna.
Challenge: 16km, ascent 70m, descent 180m, 5 hrs.
Villages along the way: El Portillo
Day 7: Northern Tenerife
Several routes to choose from, after driving to the north side of the island. Both walking and driving itineraries offer lovely views. On foot, you follow coastal paths, deep gorges and picturesque farming villages. Exquisite landscapes in the prettiest part of Tenerife.
Challenge: Max 16km, 1040m in ascent, 600m in descent, 6 hrs.
Villages along the way: Taganana, Afur and Taborno
Day 8: End of arrangement
Your walking program comes to an end today after breakfast. Departure from Tenerife.
Challenge: Travel from La Laguna.
Villages along the way: La Laguna
Practical info
Included:
- 7 overnight stays in very comfortable hotels on a bed & breakfast basis
- Detailed maps and route notes in English
- 24 hour telephone assistance
Not Included:
- Lunches and dinners. In most accommodations pack lunches can be ordered or you can also buy food provisions in most villages.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, meals, etc.
- National Park permit to El Teide summit, nor needed for S-Cape wakls
- El Teide cable car ticket
- **Any visitor can take the cable car to the viewing point situated 500m below El Teide summit. If you plan to walk to the top, you must apply for a permit from the National Park office (request online).
Optional Services:
Extra nights can be booked in advance at any of the accommodations in the program or at the beach near Tenerife Sur airport or Los Cristianos harbour.
Reviews
Start: Orotava
Finish: La Laguna
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Throughout the year, but in winter some snow may fall around El Teide.
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 480 €/person |
| in double room: | 520 €/person |
| in single room: | 730 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 730 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 440 €/person |
| in double room: | 480 €/person |
| in single room: | 645 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 645 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 480 €/person |
| in double room: | 520 €/person |
| in single room: | 730 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 730 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 500 €/person |
| in double room: | 535 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 785 €/person |
| in single room: | 785 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 480 €/person |
| in double room: | 520 €/person |
| in single room: | 730 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 730 €/person |