Monument visits in Tenerife
Teide Volcano and La Orotava Tour from the North
Spain's highest peak looms over Tenerife. And it's not just Mt Teide itself that impresses all who set eyes upon it – the volcanic landscapes that surround it are the ideal setting for a day in the great outdoors. You'll also tour of the historic town of La Oratava and a drive through the Esperanza forest.The fun kicks off in La Oratava. Its setting amid banana plantations is pure romance. You'll see the ‘House of the Balconies' and a volcanic stone church as well as the parks of the old town. From here, we'll drive into the heart of the island and Teide National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow a route through lunar-like lava fields and over rocky ridges. At 3,718 metres, Mt Teide is a sight to behold.On the return to your hotel, we'll drive through the Esperanza forest. Here, tall Canarian pines – unique to these islands – cover the often misty slopes of the Cumbre Dorsal range. A trip that combines ever-changing landscapes with the dazzling panoramic views of the island.
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VIP La Laguna & Anaga Minivan Tour
The Anaga Mountains in northeast Tenerife form a spectacular backdrop for this daytrip in a minivan. On this town and country tour, you'll venture into the magical Mercedes laurel forest, discover La Laguna – considered one of the island's prettiest towns – and visit Candelaria Basilica.We'll set off on our adventure around Tenerife into one of Tenerife's most emblematic places – Anaga Mountains. This volcanic range house the Mercedes laurel forest as well as cacti and native dragon trees. And you'll experience it all up close in a minivan, which can travel along noodle-thin mountain roads. Lunch is in a homestead in Taganana.You'll also head to La Laguna, declared a UNESCO site, where you can walk among big-windowed, pastel-coloured homes. Along the way, you'll also journey through the Tegueste wine country .There are pit stops at the impossibly golden Las Teresitas beach and the waterfront Candelaria Basilica, and quick zoom through the capital, Santa Cruz.
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4x4 Safari to Teide National Park
A journey through some of the most dramatic landscapes in Tenerife. This 4x4 half-day safari takes you through valleys and above hills into the lava-scarred Teide National Park for a 100% Canarian adventure. You'll also discover remote, rustic villages such as Vilaflor, Chirche and Guía de Isora as well as Roques de García and Pico Viejo viewpoints.
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The Anaga Mountains in northeast Tenerife form a spectacular backdrop for this daytrip in a minivan. On this town and country tour, you'll venture into the magical Mercedes laurel forest, discover La Laguna – considered one of the island's prettiest towns – and visit Candelaria Basilica.We'll set off on our adventure around Tenerife into one of Tenerife's most emblematic places – Anaga Mountains. This volcanic range house the Mercedes laurel forest as well as cacti and native dragon trees. And you'll experience it all up close in a minivan, which can travel along noodle-thin mountain roads. Lunch is in a homestead in Taganana.You'll also head to La Laguna, declared a UNESCO site, where you can walk among big-windowed, pastel-coloured homes. Along the way, you'll also journey through the Tegueste wine country .There are pit stops at the impossibly golden Las Teresitas beach and the waterfront Candelaria Basilica, and quick zoom through the capital, Santa Cruz.
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Millenial Dragon Tree Park Tenerife
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.
There are lots of theories surrounding origin and age of the Pyramids of Güímar, which you'll get to see up close when you visit. Choose from different entry options, which can include the Poison Garden, exhibitions, museum, auditorium and outdoor routes.Founded by Norwegian researcher Thor Heyerdahl, the Pyramids of Güímar and Botanical Garden are a sight to behold. Six pyramids, made entirely of lava stone, still stand among exhibits and gardens. There are different ticket options to choose from, depending on your interests, including ‘Pyramids and much more' where you'll see the pyramids, museum, auditorium, outdoor routes and sustainable garden.Meanwhile the ‘Plants and poisons' ticket includes entry to the Canary Islands' only poisonous plant garden, and the ‘Colonizing Polynesia' ticket also gives you access to the exhibition on Easter Island. If you'd like to take it all in, then you can opt for the ‘Premium experience' with entry to all the exhibits and gardens.
This 4x4 safari takes you through valleys and above hills into the lava-scarred Teide National Park to the ridgetop hamlet of Masca. Along the way, you'll also discover rustic villages such as Vilaflor, Santiago del Teide and Guía de Isora. Plus you'll stop to admire views of Roques de García and Pico Viejo as well as the panoramic vistas from Aripe-Chirche viewpoint.
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