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Mt. Teide and Masca Valley Tour in Tenerife

9h 30min4.3 / 5 · 1,054 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
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About this experience

Explore the villages and landscapes around Tenerife’s Mt Teide and the Masca valley on a full-day tour! After leaving southern Tenerife, make your way through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Teide National Park where otherworldly volcanic sights abound. Pass through Vilaflor, one of Spain’s highest villages, stop for photos at the island’s famous dragon tree over 3000 years old in Icod De Los Viños. Enjoy Garachico the original port of Tenerife which was devastated by the last volcano eruption and famous for its natural rock pools. Then Masca the village on a cliff the gorgeous Canarian village tucked into the hills. With much much more to see and discover with this trip you will not be disappointed. You will have time for lunch in a recommended restaurant or take your own lunch which there are many places to sit and eat. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ITINERARY MAY ALTER DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. ROUTES MAY ALTER DUE TO WEATHER.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1

    This is for North pick ups only.

  2. Stop 2 · 15min

    A short stop in one of the highest villages in Europe. South pick ups only.

  3. Stop 3 · 20min

    Take a lovely walk around the famous rock formations with great views of Mount Teide Volcano and the National Park. Overlooking the basin where the land sunk below the cone of Teide during the eruption. On occasions we may stop at the zapato de la reina rock formation.

  4. Stop 4 · 5min

    See the Chiñero volcano lava fields (the most recent of the eruptions here in Tenerife 1906)

  5. Stop 5 · 1h

    Stop off in Icod de los Vinos to take a look at the old dragon tree 3000 years old. ( the old folks tale is if the tree is cut it will bleed.) The village of Icod is rustic with the typical church and plaza.

  6. Stop 6 · 30min

    Spend some time here in possibly the most beautiful villages in Tenerife. I tiny hamlet hidden in the folds of western Tenerife. A community of people who wanted to be hidden from the rest of the island. Amazing views of a gorge leading down to Los Gigantes. MASCA HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST DUE TO FIRE RISKS.

  7. Stop 7 · 20min

    Garachico being the original first port in Tenerife until destroyed in 1706 by the volcano erupting. Having time to take a stroll through the town center or take a seat in the plaza under the trees and enjoy the scenery.

What’s included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • (Optional)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • This tour does not pick up in Rural Villages or from Cruise Ships

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Pick-up SOUTH OF TENERIFE ONLY

coach SOUTH TENERIFE ONLY: Accommodation Pick up from the south of the island. Pick up comences prior to 9.00am, Time will be advised on confirmation. Pickup included

Pick-up PUERTO DE LA CRUZ ONLY

Duration: 9 hours Bus Pickup included

Meeting & pickup

    • Please note: contact Tenerife Sunshine SL on +34 922 751867 or +34 653 49 29 30 calls or WhatsApp at least 48 hours prior to departure to reconfirm booking, provide hotel pick up information and additional information if required • Pick up outside hotel/resort or in the vicinity. PICK UP TIME IS DIFFERENT FROM EACH ALLOCATED POINT. YOU WILL BE EMAILED YOUR ACTUAL TIME AND PLACE. Please dont go by the time on the actual ticket as pick up could be before or after this time. PLEASE REFER TO THE TIME GIVEN BY EMAIL OR CONTACT US IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OR HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Opening hours are: 09:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday to Sunday

    Before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Walking shoes, warm clothes and water are strongly recommended
    • Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
    • Please note North pick ups are only in Puerto De La Cruz.
    • Hotel name or area is required to locate your closest pick up point
    • PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ITINERARY MAY ALTER DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
    • THERE ARE MORE STOPS FOR PHOTOS AND SOME STOPS MAY CHANGE
    • Tour will be with a multilingual guide

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.