Overview

Hiking in Tenerife

Tenerife is mainly known for its beautiful volcanic sand beaches, but what many people don’t know is that when you go deeper towards the centre of the island, you’ll find some unbelievable landscapes. Those landscapes make the island of Tenerife a very unique location for a nice hike. There are a lot of hiking trails in Tenerife and they differ a lot depending on whether you are hiking in the North or the South of Tenerife.

The 3 best hikes starting from the south of Tenerife

Down below you will find the best hikes in Tenerife and all tours are accompanied by an experienced guide. For all our hiking excursions, we will pick you up at your hotel in the south of Tenerife and take you to the hiking site. You can find different levels for hiking in Tenerife down below.

The legendary hiking trail of Masca

One of the best hiking routes in Tenerife is in Masca. Unfortunately, the Masca hiking trail is still not accessible, but we offer a great alternative hike. For this beautiful hike in Tenerife, we will pick you up at your hotel between 8:00-8:30 in the morning. Then we will drive to the village called Santiago del Teide which is located near Masca. From there at an altitude of about 1110 meters, we will start our hiking trail and walk through a beautiful forest where we will reach the magnificent viewpoint called “Pico de Gala” which is at the height of 1145 meters and also the highest point of this hike. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the Teno mountains and the island of La Gomera there. Then you will walk through some charming green forests and pass local farms while listening to the singing of the local Canary bird. After that, the hiking path continues along the old goat paths and we eventually arrive at our final destination Masca. Masca is a charming little village where you will have free time to reward yourself with a delicious Barraquito or some food while enjoying the great views. On the way back from the Masca hike we pass Los Gigantes with the bus where we stop for a short boat trip to the hidden Masca bay. With a bit of luck, we might even encounter some dolphins on the way. You also get the chance to end the day with a nice dive in the water. After the boat tour, we will bring you back to your hotel.

Masca hike information

This alternative Masca hiking trip is about 8,5 kilometres long of which a small part is ascending and a larger part descending. The hike will take about 4 hours and it’s a moderate level hike, also suitable for families. Pick up in South Tenerife will be between 8:00-8:30 in the morning and you will be back in your hotel around 16:00 in the afternoon. The Masca hiking tour is only possible on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Discover the north of Tenerife during the Anaga hike!

If you would like to discover the North of Tenerife then this hiking tour is perfect for you. We will pick you up at your hotel between 8:00-8:30 in the morning. The first stop will be in La Laguna, the old capital of Tenerife where you will get a guided tour of the charming city which has been declared as a World Heritage Site. After visiting the city, we go to the Mercedes forest for a lovely hike. Nature there is extraordinary and is, therefore, a very popular hiking site in Tenerife. After the hike, our bus will drive through the scenic Anaga Mountains and pass by the popular Playa de Las Teresitas before we return to your hotel.

Anaga hiking information

This hike in the north of Tenerife consists of about 300 meters of climbing and descending and the hiking level is easy/moderate. Pick-up for the hiking trip takes place between 8:00-8:30 in the morning and you will be back around 16:00 in the afternoon. This hiking tour to the north of Tenerife is only possible on Mondays or Fridays.

By boat to La Gomera for hiking

The island of La Gomera is a wonderful destination for hiking especially when you have already completed most of the hiking trails in Tenerife. Every Tuesday we offer this wonderful hiking trip in La Gomera departing from Tenerife. Pick-up time is around 7:30 in the morning. You will then be taken to the port of Los Cristianos where we will take the ferry to La Gomera. Once in La Gomera one of our first stops during the excursion will be at a viewpoint called Mirador de Abrante. Mirador de Abrante is mainly known for its glass frontage where you can even see volcano El Teide when the weather is clear. After this, our guide will take you on an amazing hike through the Garajonay National Park. During this hike in La Gomera, you will walk on old paths of former inhabitants and pass beautiful mountains on our way to a village called El Ceracado. We will stop at a cozy restaurant where you can have a drink and maybe try some local dishes like Canarian potatoes. After the break, we will drive to the capital of La Gomera called San Sebastian where you will have some free time before the ferry will take us back to Tenerife.

La Gomera hike information

During the La Gomera hiking trip, you have to climb about 150 meters in total and the level for this hike is easy to moderate. It’s very important that you do not forget to bring your passport with you for this hiking excursion. You will need it to check-in for the boat trip to La Gomera. The pick-up takes place around 7:20-7:50 in the morning and we will be back in Tenerife around 19:00 in the evening. La Gomera hiking tour is only possible on Tuesdays.

Information about the hiking tours

• You are covered for all the hiking tours with the lowest price guarantee of Club Canary!
• If you are looking for the hike to the top of El Teide, please check here.
• For the Masca hiking tour, bring your swimwear for the boat trip (can be left in the bus and taken out when you are in Los Gigantes).
• Food and drinks are not included with the hiking tours. You can bring your own but we also stop at a small supermarket and cafe/restaurant on every trip where you can order something.
• The boat trip during the Masca hike is included in the price.
• The ferry ride to La Gomera is included in the price.
• For the La Gomera hike, it is important that you bring your passport! Be aware that it can also be a little colder in La Gomera than in Tenerife so bring some extra layers.
• Sports shoes or hiking boots are ideal for hiking trips. If you don’t have them, we can arrange them for you. We can also arrange walking poles and backpacks for you.
• The hikes are held in small to medium-sized groups, and each hike is accompanied by at least one experienced local guide who speaks several languages.
• Please do not forget to mention your correct hotel or apartment name in your order details. After your reservation, you will receive the excursion ticket with the exact pick-up time on it.
• You may cancel any hiking tour mentioned above free of charge up to 48 hours before the excursion starting time and you’ll receive a full refund.