Itinerary at a glance
Garachico is located on the roaring Atlantic coast in the north-west of Tenerife. The old part of town boasts beautiful mansions, churches and the ‚Castillo San Miguel’. The volcanic rock pools invite to a refreshing plunge.
Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja
You hike through the very recent volcanic area of Garachico along historic paths. The strenuous ascent to the Ermita de San Francisco is rewarded with a stunning view onto the town situated below, but first and foremost onto the Atlantic Ocean and the entire northern coastline. After a short break in San Juan del Reparo you descend across the fertile landscape past colourful flowers, cactee and agaves back to the sea again.
Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja
An amazing hike from the sea into the uplands. HIking through remote gorges, characteristic cultivated land and laurel forests you reach the tranquil mountain village of Erjos. You continue along alpine paths through the Teno-mountain range until you arrive at Santiago del Teide. On today’s hike you walk across several vegetation areas – a true paradise for flora and fauna enthusiasts.
Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio
Enjoy panoramic views on your transfer through terraced cultivated areas, while passing grazing herds of goats, to the magical Teno-mountain range. Initially the route takes you up to a mountain ridge from where you can enjoy a marvellous panoramic view. Then you proceed along the ridge over to the Tabaiba pass and onwards on a stunning high altitude path. From here you have an extraordinary view onto the western coastline and the mighty Masca-gorge with its black rocks. Passing the two Gala-Peaks, you return to Santiago del Teide.
Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio
From Santiago your journey leads to the remote mountain village of Masca, with its impressive unique location amidst green volcanic scenery and jagged rocks. After a short ‚cortado’-coffee break you start your hike through the Masca-gorge, which enthralls every hiking enthusiast with its rugged beauty. From Playa de Masca by boat to the holiday resort of Los Gigantes, where you stay overnight by the sea. Optionally to the Masca-gorge hike, you directly walk down to Los Gigantes along the charming ‚Königs-path’, as the gorge is closed at the moment.
Hotel (example): Tui Blue Los Gigantes
Transfer to the neat village of Adeje, from there you proceed along ancient bridle paths, which were used formerly to transport goods across the mountains, across remote mountainous areas. The route offers ample panoramic views alongside terraced fields and forests, leading you high above the infernal gorge towards Ifonche. You continue along varied trails to the idyllic mountain region of Arona, situated below the mighty Teide-massif.
Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba
On today’s tour you experience yet another one of Tenerife’s unique landscapes. You walk up to a viewpoint located at over 1800m in altitude just below Mount Teide, from where you can spot the ‚white lunarscape’. Let your imagination go wild whilst watching these bizarre sand stone formations on the slopes created by wind, water and the weather. An amazing contrast compared to the black volcanic rock of the past few days.
Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba
Itinerary at a glance
Garachico is located on the roaring Atlantic coast in the north-west of Tenerife. The old part of town boasts beautiful mansions, churches and the ‚Castillo San Miguel’. The volcanic rock pools invite to a refreshing plunge.
Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja
You hike through the very recent volcanic area of Garachico along historic paths. The strenuous ascent to the Ermita de San Francisco is rewarded with a stunning view onto the town situated below, but first and foremost onto the Atlantic Ocean and the entire northern coastline. After a short break in San Juan del Reparo you descend across the fertile landscape past colourful flowers, cactee and agaves back to the sea again.
Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja
An amazing hike from the sea into the uplands. HIking through remote gorges, characteristic cultivated land and laurel forests you reach the tranquil mountain village of Erjos. You continue along alpine paths through the Teno-mountain range until you arrive at Santiago del Teide. On today’s hike you walk across several vegetation areas – a true paradise for flora and fauna enthusiasts.
Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio
Enjoy panoramic views on your transfer through terraced cultivated areas, while passing grazing herds of goats, to the magical Teno-mountain range. Initially the route takes you up to a mountain ridge from where you can enjoy a marvellous panoramic view. Then you proceed along the ridge over to the Tabaiba pass and onwards on a stunning high altitude path to the remote mountain village of Masca. From here you have an extraordinary view onto the western coastline and the mighty Masca-gorge with its black rocks. Return to Santiago del Teide by public bus.
Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio
You walk directly from the hotel on the enchanting King's Path down to the village of Los Gigantes, with its 450 m high cliffs. Today you will have enough time to explore the lava beaches below the second highest cliffs in Europe, visit the harbour and for a swim in the pool or the roaring Atlantic Ocean.
Hotel (example): Tui Blue Los Gigantes
Transfer to the neat village of Adeje, from there you proceed along ancient bridle paths, which were used formerly to transport goods across the mountains, across remote mountainous areas. The route offers ample panoramic views alongside terraced fields and forests, leading you high above the infernal gorge towards Ifonche. You continue along varied trails to the idyllic mountain region of Arona, situated below the mighty Teide-massif.
Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba
On today’s tour you experience yet another one of Tenerife’s unique landscapes. You walk up to a viewpoint located at over 1800m in altitude just below Mount Teide, from where you can spot the ‚white lunarscape’. Let your imagination go wild whilst watching these bizarre sand stone formations on the slopes created by wind, water and the weather. An amazing contrast compared to the black volcanic rock of the past few days.
Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba
Route information
Daily hiking tours lead you along relatively rocky paths and trails, a good basic fitness level is required for tours with walking times of up to 5.5 hours. Surefootedness is especially required for the hike through the Masca-gorge. Whenever possible, you can choose between a challenging itinerary (pointed out in the text) and a more relaxed one each day. Discover Tenerife’s diversity along magnificent mountain and coastal paths.
Prices & Dates
Category: very nice, typical 3***- and mostly 4****-hotels (partly with pool)
Services & Information
Further details about this tour
Included
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- 1 Half board (Los Gigantes)
- Luggage transfer
- Transfers according to program
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Optional extras
- Airport transfer Tenerife South – Garachico EUR 265 per ride (up to. 4 people), EUR 199 per ride (up to 8 people), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Arrival / Departure
Airport Tenerife South:
- Arrival in Garachico: By public bus (www.titsa.com) in approx. 2.5 hours.
- Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 1.5 hours. Taxi ride approx. EUR 40, duration approx. 30 minutes.
Airport Tenerife North:
- Arrival in Garachico: By public bus in approx. 2 hours.
- Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 2.5 hours.
Things to note
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Journeys by public buses, approx. EUR 10 per person
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.
Services & Information
Further details about this tour
Included
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- 1 Half board (Los Gigantes)
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome meeting (German, English)
- Transfers according to program
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data
- Service hotline
Optional extras
- Airport transfer Tenerife South – Garachico EUR 179 per ride (up to. 4 people), EUR 219 (up tp 8 people), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Arrival / Departure
Airport Tenerife South:
- Arrival in Garachico: By public bus (www.titsa.com) in approx. 2.5 hours.
- Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 1.5 hours. Taxi ride approx. EUR 40, duration approx. 30 minutes.
Airport Tenerife North:
- Arrival in Garachico: By public bus in approx. 2 hours.
- Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 2.5 hours.
Things to note
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Journeys by public buses, approx. EUR 10 per person
Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.
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