Vacation Overview
Tour Details
Hiking the Canary Islands: Tenerife, Anaga, and Beyond
Like to work up a sweat while you explore the world? This tour of the Canary Islands is a gold mine. Brush through the leafy forests of Anaga, explore Tenerife Island, hike up to amazing views on a trek between the village of Erjos and Masca, and then kick back for wine tasting, and beach time. (You'll have earned it.)
Highlights
Explore the island of Tenerife, Hike Anaga's leafy laurisilva forests, Gaze out on the Mars-like landscape of Las Caãdas del Tiede, Bask in free time on the gold sand beaches of Costa Adeje, Hike from the village of Erjos to Masca
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Anaga Forest Hike and Chinamada Village visit. Hike between the village of Erjos and Masca. Orotava Orientation Visit. Teide National Park Hike. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Daily Itinerary
G Adventures: Hiking the Canary Islands: Tenerife, Anaga, and Beyond
Day 1: Puerto de la Cruz
Arrive at any time.
Located off the coast of northwestern Africa the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago, are an Atlantic gem of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, rugged volcanic coastlines and lush mountains. Formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years past, Tenerife, the largest of the islands, is shadowed by the Mount Teide volcano.
Day 2: Puerto de la Cruz
Head north to Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy a guided hike through the ancient "Laurisilva" forest to the village of Chinamada where you can visit pre-historic cave houses. Return to Puerto de la Cruz for a free afternoon, opt to visit Sitio Litre botanical gardens or a local vineyard.
Day 3: Puerto de la Cruz
Set out on a hike in the Teno Rural Park from the mountainside village of Erjos. Walk along a stunning mountain ridge to Cruz de Gala on your way to the Bolico summit. You'll also be able to see great views of the neighbouring islands and the ancient volcanic landscape in the Masca Valley of Masca. You'll finish up for the day in the picturesque village of Masca before returning to Puerto de la Cruz.
Day 4: Puerto de la Cruz/Costa Adeje
Visit the colonial town of Orotava then hike through the volcanic caldera of Teide national park. Enjoy sweeping views of the park from the viewpoint at the summit of Samara. After continue on to the beach town of Costa Adeje.
Day 5: Costa Adeje
Take a full free day to relax on the golden sand beaches Tenerife is admired for, wander the bustling promenade or opt for an excursion to the smaller island of La Gomera.
Day 6: Costa Adeje
Depart at any time.