Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tours

Mount Teide is the most popular attraction in Tenerife, and there's no better way to discover it than this hike. You'll start at 2,150m, with your guide pointing out the rare flora and fauna as well as the lava flows. Once you've acclimatized to the altitude, you can explore the Mars-like landscape and take in knockout views over Tenerife and the other islands.

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 might 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.

The agricultural terraces of southern Tenerife are the centrepiece of the hiking tour, which offers an insight into the island's rural culture. During the scenic trail, your guide will give you the lowdown about local flora and fauna, as well as crops grown by farmers. You'll also visit a typical village, an old laundry and ovens for making tiles.

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.

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.

Tenerife is nothing short of spectacular landscapes and this 3-hour hike around El Chinyero and Garachico volcanoes is the perfect way to discover some of these. Wander your way through lava-scarred pine forests and trek across barren land with the Mt Teide volcano as a backdrop. Impressive views, vegetation and local fauna make for a cocktail of nature and a hiking tour to remember.

These intermediate cycling tours are great for those who want to be active on holiday. On a guided tour, you'll see the island just as nature intended, with the added boost of an electric bike. Choose your tour:Las Lajas – Ride around the outskirts of Teide National Park, taking in views over Teide on single tracks in the incredible Coronal Forest, with optional Canarian tapas tasting menu.Chinyero Fire – Ride through the Chinyero Natural Reserve, taking in views of Chinyero Volcano and going off-road along lunar landscapes, with optional Canarian tapas tasting menu.Coastal Tracks – Ride the desert-terrain of the south, spot Tenerife's famous Red Mountain and yellow rock, visit the coastal towns of El Medano and Los Abrigos, with optional Canarian tapas tasting menu.Vilaflor Off-road – Ride high and off-road at over 1500 metres to Vilaflor, through the Coronal Forest and past vineyards, terrain and more, with optional Canarian tapas tasting menu.

With dramatic landscapes and plenty of unspoilt scenery, Tenerife is a standout cycling destination. And on these guided tours, you'll see the island just as nature intended, with the added boost of an electric bike. Choose your tour:Teide Electric Bike Tours (through Chio or Arona): Start at Pino Gordo, ride through the forest, Mirador de Vilaflor and down to Boca Tauce. Total length of time away from hotel: 6 hours (4-hour tour). Total distance covered: 40kmCoast to Mountains: Start at Amarilla Golf, take on the five mini hills of Buzanada, Cabo Blanco, Mirador Chinama and ride on Tenerife's oldest road from Granadilla. Total length of time away from hotel: 6 hours (4-hour tour). Total distance: 60km (800m climb)Best of the South: Explore Chimiche, the 'cyclist's highway' TF28, see Granadilla, San Miguel and Valle San Lorenzoand finish at the ocean in Amarilla Golf. Total length of time away from hotel: 6 hours (4-hour tour). Total distance covered: 60km (800 climb)

This walking tour is a greatest hits of northwest Tenerife. You'll head to Teno Rural Park to explore Masca, a hamlet perched on a ridge overlooking a jaw-dropping gorge. Then it's on to coastal Garachico. It's famed for its volcanic pools. At Icod de los Vinos, you'll visit a banana plantation before heading to La Orotava valley for lunch. Views of Mt Teide round off the day.

Visit Teide National Park with this guided hiking tour with a yoga or mindfulness session. Learn the history and the legends about the volcano and reach the peak

Explore Anaga Country Park with this shared or private hiking tour with one activity between yoga, shinrinyoku, or meditation. Discover a UNESCO Biosphere reserve

Set off on an immersive tour through Teno Alto, a bastion of rural traditions within Teno Rural Park. Your local guide will unveil the settlement's evolution during a scenic 45-minute hike. Encounter ethnological elements from prehistoric to present times and experience the profound connection of Teno Alto's inhabitants to their land, sustained by agriculture and goat herding – the region's hallmark.At the trail's end, delve into the heart of local culture with an exclusive visit to a cheese farm, where you'll meet one of Teno's last shepherds. Discover the artistry behind award-winning cheeses and the tireless efforts of generations to preserve this ancient craft. Witness a "salto del pastor" exhibition – an esteemed folk sport showcasing remarkable agility and skill.End your adventure at Rebojo, a traditional restaurant in Garachico, where the third-generation owners elevate Canarian cuisine with modern flair. Indulge in a tasting menu meticulously crafted to reflect the flavors and landscapes of Teno Alto, using km0 produce that highlights the region's culinary richness. To complete the experience, complement your meal with carefully selected wines from the region.By joining this tour, you'll not only support sustainable tourism in a protected area but also contribute to the preservation of its cultural heritage. Interact with locals, gain insights into their way of life, and savor the essence of Teno Alto through its flavors and traditions.