Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tours

This exclusive tour explores Tenerife's most dramatic inland areas. You'll venture in an eight-seater minivan through the otherworldly landscapes of Teide National Park, admire the panoramas from countless viewpoints and visit the ridge-top hamlet of Masca. Plus, there's traditional Canarian lunch on the menu, too. Arianne, one of our expert local guides, say, ‘I love guiding this tour because it's an overdose of nature, focusing on the island's volcanology, from the past to the present.'Your adventure kicks off by heading south into Teide National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – climbing through a dense pine forest. There's a pit stop at Chirche viewpoint, which often overlooks cloud-shrouded terrain below. The scenery around here is still bursting with greenery. But as we journey deeper into the national park, you'll encounter volcanic landscapes that could easily be on the moon, Venus or Mars. Desolate, rock-strewn badlands. A stop at Roques de Garcia allows you to take some pics near these iconic rock formations, with the volcano's cone in the background.Grab a last look at the lava-scarred landscapes at Poleos viewpoint before dropping into a family-run restaurant for a lunch made from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Rounding off the day is a visit to Masca – a hard-to-reach hamlet perched on a ridge in a deep volcanic gorge. Enjoy free time to poke around and take in the vistas.

The calm coastal waters around Tenerife are home to an incredible array of marine life. On this exclusive adults-only cruise, you'll have a chance to spot pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins as they leap and frolic in their natural North Atlantic habitat.Take in Tenerife's dramatic coastal terrain, all while sunning yourself and feeling the cool breeze as you lounge on deck – for your comfort, the boat is a quarter under capacity. Your captain will sail into waters known for hosting pods of dolphins and whales. With luck, you'll get to spot these magnificent creatures. You'll even have time to take a swim. And to top it all off, you'll be pampered by the crew. There'll be complimentary drinks at the shaded bar, and you'll lunch on board. It's a great morning or afternoon searching for some of Mother Nature's most interesting creatures while chilling out on board.

This exclusive tour explores Tenerife's most dramatic inland areas. You'll venture in an eight-seater minivan through the otherworldly landscapes of Teide National Park, admire the panoramas from countless viewpoints and visit the ridge-top hamlet of Masca. Plus, there's traditional Canarian lunch on the menu, too. Arianne, one of our expert local guides, say, ‘I love guiding this tour because it's an overdose of nature, focusing on the island's volcanology, from the past to the present.'Your adventure kicks off by heading south into Teide National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – climbing through a dense pine forest. There's a pit stop at Chirche viewpoint, which often overlooks cloud-shrouded terrain below. The scenery around here is still bursting with greenery. But as we journey deeper into the national park, you'll encounter volcanic landscapes that could easily be on the moon, Venus or Mars. Desolate, rock-strewn badlands. A stop at Roques de Garcia allows you to take some pics near these iconic rock formations, with the volcano's cone in the background.Grab a last look at the lava-scarred landscapes at Poleos viewpoint before dropping into a family-run restaurant for a lunch made from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Rounding off the day is a visit to Masca – a hard-to-reach hamlet perched on a ridge in a deep volcanic gorge. Enjoy free time to poke around and take in the vistas.

The best way to spot the dolphins and whales that frolic in the waters surrounding Tenerife is on a cruise. And this three-hour trip by catamaran to La Caleta does just that, and even throws in a refreshing swim before you head back to the port.Cast off on this cruise around Costa Adeje and you'll enjoy a different perspective on the dramatic terrain of the island. While sunning yourself and feeling a cool breeze wash over you, your captain will sail into waters known for hosting pods of dolphins and whales. With luck, you'll get to spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.Over three hours, you'll make waves around La Caleta, keeping your eyes peeled for signs of activity. What's more, you'll learn all about their habits, migration and food, and have time to contemplate their majestic beauty before enjoying a swim of your own. Then it'll be time to head back to Porto Colon while soaking up the sun.

Ready for a day packed with animal magic and jaw-dropping exhibits? Loro Parque in Tenerife is where it's at. And, with this transfer service, your travel is completely sorted. You'll be picked up and dropped off at Loro Parque or Puerto de la Cruz from your hotel. Once you're there, the day is all yours to explore. Wander through lush botanical gardens, check out the countless animals, and be sure to catch one of the park's shows. From the world's largest penguinarium to stunning orca and dolphin shows, this park is a total wildlife wonderland. You'll see penguins up close at Planet Penguin – an incredible Antarctic habitat designed just for them. Want to dive even deeper? The park also offers educational exhibits and interactive experiences that make learning about wildlife fun.Heads up, though – this is a transfer-only service, so you'll need to grab your own tickets to get inside. For a more tailored experience, check out an exclusive transfer option, which is limited to just five hotel stops – making it a breeze to get to the park without any hassle.

This is just the activity for you if you've a taste for the high life. This paragliding experience offers bird's-eye views over southern Tenerife, gliding from Taucho at 800 metres. You'll fly tandem with 20+ years experienced pilots over Costa Adeje and the Barranco del Infierno gorge in a non-motorised dual paraglider.

Experience a kayaking tour with a difference. Departing from Los Cristianos in southern Tenerife, you'll kayak in the shadow of Mt Guaza volcano. Your guide will point out rare marine flora and fauna that thrive in the volcanic waters while there's a good chance you'll spot bottlenose dolphins. There'll be a snorkel stop, too, where you can explore the sea caves, before paddling back to shore.

Enjoy a 2-hour kayaking experience in the South of Tenerife, watch friendly dolphins swimming around you and see the beautiful coastline from a different perspective.

Island exploration doesn't get much better than this. On this full day experience, you'll venture into both a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arianne, one of our local guides, says, ‘I really love this tour because it's an overdose of nature, focusing on the volcanology of the present and the past.' But there's more – there's also the remote village of Taganana, viewpoints and one of the most popular beaches in Tenerife.Leaving your hotel in an eight-seater minivan, you'll head to La Laguna, famed for its pastel-coloured palaces and collection of Mudejar-style chapels, churches and convents. A quarter of the town's structures date from the colonial period up to the 18th century. So rich is its architectural heritage that UNESCO listed it in 1999 because of its authenticity. After free time to explore La Laguna at your own pace, why not mingle with locals at the weekly market?From here, you'll head to the crescent-shaped beach of Las Teresitas, complete with palm trees. The scenery changes dramatically next, as we journey through the laurel forest of Las Mercedes en route to Taganana. This whitewashed hamlet cascades down a slope in Anaga Rural Park. Here, you'll enjoy a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. The afternoon features a scenic drive through the volcanic Anaga Mountains – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – stopping at the 360-degree viewpoint at Pico del Inglés and at Cruz del Carmen viewpoint.

Visit one of Tenerife's most popular canyon on a half-day guided adventure. Learn everything you need to know from a canyoning guide. Discover the hidden corners of Tenerife.

Enjoy snorkeling in the Bay of Stingrays in Tenerife. See friendly stingrays and other amazing creatures on a 50-minute tour with a professional instructor.

Rural, remote and rugged northwest Tenerife offers an enticing snapshot of the island's attributes. The ridge-top hamlet of Masca, the colonial village of Los Silos, epic coastal views and typical local lunch are just some of the stars of this tour. David, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘I call Teno Rural Park the Lost Kingdom. It's so raw and wild. It's hard to get to and hard to live in – and even harder to leave. I love its local specialities, such as fried cheese with mojo and barbary fig jam.'Depending on your departure point, the route differs – but you can expect to spend some time admiring Masca, Teno Alto, Los Silos and viewpoints such as Lomo Molino in the heart of Teno Rural Park. Masca, perched precariously on a precipice overlooking a deep gorge, is home to fewer than 100 villagers. For them, the dinky chapel, massive laurel tree and gorge view are an everyday treat. Beloved of hikers, Teno Alto is even smaller and situated between lunar landscapes and vegetation-rich hills.Los Silos is the largest village you'll visit. The main square, with its gleaming neo-Gothic white church and octagonal bandstand, exudes the town's easy-going nature. You'll also enjoy a few pit stops at scenic viewpoints so you can drink in Teno's landscapes. And to round off the day, there's a typical Tenerife lunch in a family-run restaurant located on the saddle of mountain more than 1,000 metres above sea level. A perfect opportunity to sample local cuisine.

This walking tour gives you all the many views of Tenerife. You'll hike along the Camino Real, or Royal Path, then venture along the agricultural terraces where tropical fruits grow in abundance. After a bus transfer from your hotel, you'll begin trekking along the Camino Real, a route that cuts through some of Tenerife's undulating and captivating terrain. You'll have views of the mighty Teide and surrounding jagged peaks in the distance too.Then, during the next part of the walk, you'll meander through terraces where tropical fruits such as bananas, mango and papaya grow, and the likes of goats and ostriches roam through the fields. This is a medium difficulty level walk over approximately four hours.

Take a trek through one of Tenerife's most jaw-dropping beauty spots. On this hiking tour, you'll venture into the Anaga Mountains – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.After being picked up, you'll be whisked to your hike's starting point and follow an experienced guide into the Anaga Mounrtains. Prepare to see this Biosphere Reserve's impressive array of volcanic landscapes – gorges hemmed in by jagged peaks, dense forests crammed with rare vegetation and villages where time seems to have stood still.This hike is a great chance to uncover one of the island's hidden corners, almost unknown to visitors. There'll be stops at the best vantage points and your knowledgeable guide you will fill you on Tenerife's the flora and the fauna along the way. This is the great outdoors in full majesty.

Mount Teide is the most popular attraction in Tenerife, and there's no better way to discover it than this hike. This 9km guided trek introduces you to the rare flora and fauna on the mountain as well as the lava flows. Once you've acclimatized to the altitude, you'll be met with knockout views over Tenerife and the other islands. This is a low/medium intensity hike, where you'll be walking for around three hours.

Learning how to surf is made easy in this two-hour course in Playa de las Americas. There are classes for beginners and advanced for children aged 8 and over and adults. Certified instructors will teach you the ropes from the surfboard and its functions, to how to read the beach and the waves as well as basic safety tips such as break points and currents.

Heritage, local products and a pre-historic forest combine to make this a hiking tour to remember. First up, you'll visit the beautiful city of La Laguna in northern Tenerife. It's historic old town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Browse the farmers' market before enjoying a moderate hike to Las Mercedes, an ancient laurel forest in Anaga Rural Park.

Book a diving experience for beginners in Tenerife. See friendly stingrays and other amazing creatures up close on a 20- to 40-minute dive with a personal instructor.

Something of a rags to riches story, the Palmetum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a place you need to see to believe. Once a rubbish dump, this now 12-hectare botanical garden is blossoming with one of the greatest collections of tropical palms in Europe as well as plants from all over the world.Plant lovers will be in their element as you stroll around the Palmetum. Over 400 species of palms alone have been planted around the gardens, all set out by geographical area. And you'll find many of them are from islands, including the Caribbean, Madagascar and Polynesia.Stroll around this sprawling tropical paradise, where waterfalls, streams and volcanic rockeries can be found among the never-ending list of plants. You'll also be treated to views over the sea and city as you climb the hill – a reminder you're right in the middle of a bustling city.

This is your chance to set eyes on a living national monument – the drago milenario, or millennial dragon tree. It's one of the oldest living species in the world, and you can take a closer look at the Millenial Dragon Tree Park, which comes complete with a sustainable garden to stroll around, picnic area and views over Teide all around.Believed to be over 800 years old, the drago milenario tree deserves all the attention it gets. Set in a park in the north of Tenerife, near Icod de los Vinos, you'll not be able to take your eyes off the main attraction – it reaches an incredible 18 metres into the sky.Once you've taken in the majesty of the drago milenario tree, you'll find a garden that represents all the differing endemic species of Tenerife, as well as background views of the Teide in the distance. Spanish, English and German video guides are available throughout the parl, then there's the winery and a cave with a reconstruction of an aboriginal Guanche burial to check out too.