Walking Holidays in Tenerife
Multi-Activity Package - (9 Nights)
Itinerary & Activities
Day #1 - Arrival
We arrive at the hotel and settle in. Over a freshly prepared dinner, your group leader explains the week ahead and outlines the options available to the group.
Meals: Dinner
Day #2 - Volcan de Garachico (Las Montañas Negras) [WALK]
We start with a gentle circular walk along farm and forestry tracks taking in the landscape and getting a feel for the days ahead, we are afforded spectacular views of Mount Teide (3,718m) and its neighbour Pico Viejo (3,135m), which in winter will usually sport a dusting of snow. We take in the Volcan de Garachico (1,402m), the site of the 1706 eruption that destroyed the town of the same name. An ascent of the last 50m to the summit of the volcano is optional and access restrictions may apply.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #3 - Chinyero - San Jose de los Llanos [BIKE RIDE]
This easy Mountain Bike trail takes in some of the best scenery in Tenerife. Suitable for beginners, this trail is almost entirely downhill. Our route begins near the Volcan de Chinyero which last erupted in 1909 and takes in some of the most spectacular views of Mount Teide from the west. As we leave the pine forests we emerge onto a farm track which allows us to explore the surrounding country-side and nearby town of San Jose de Los Llanos before returning to our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #4 - Teno Tour [WALK]
This circular route passes lakes and farm fields before climbing up and passing around Pico de Gala, which overlooks the Santiago Valley. A short detour allows for an ascent of Pico de la Mesa and spectacular views of the Masca Valley, the return is via an unmarked path through some of the densest parts of the Laurel Forests in the Teno Massif. This is a walk of staggering contrasts that you wouldn't think possible in such a small area.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #5 - Masca Gorge [WALK]
The Masca Gorge is one of the most popular walks on Tenerife. Upon arrival we pause briefly to take in the picturesque village, before descending deep into the Masca Gorge. We follow a river lined with lush vegetation and endemic plants down the valley towards the sea. The steep walls of the gorge tower above us, rising several hundred metres on either side. After between 3 and 4 hours we emerge at the beach where we are met by a boat which takes us back along the cliffs to Los Gigantes, this is a great opportunity to see bottle-nosed dolphins and sperm whales.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
* During Day #5 your luggage is transferred to our second base and after arriving in Los Gigantes after the walk, we are transferred directly to our new hotel, where we settle in for a shower and a freshly cooked meal.
Day #6 - Paisaje Lunar (Lunar Landscape) [WALK]
We start our time in the south with a walk out to the East of Vilaflor. We head into the pine forests and across wild valleys and ravines ascending some 300 metres up the foothills of the Las Cañadas ridge. Our objective is nestled in an untouched valley, where we find a spectacular pumice formation which has been cut by wind and rain, to create what some describe as a bit of moonscape here on earth.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #7 - Downhill Mountain Biking [BIKE RIDE]
We travel high into the pine forests; over 2000m above sea level and from here enjoy a challenging but fun, downhill mountain bike ride. The route follows forestry tracks which are steep and stony in places, but fast and enormous fun for the adrenaline junkie. We emerge from the forests into vineyards and pass several farms before heading across country to the village of Ifonche where we enjoy lunch in a typical Canarian restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #8 Arona - Ifonche - Adeje [WALK]
Starting in Arona, we climb onto the ridge behind Roque del Conde and walk up an old goat herder track towards the village of Ifonche. Along the way we are afforded excellent views and glimpses of the area's agricultural past. From Ifonche we delve into the pine forests and around the back of the famous Barranco del Infierno (Hell's Canyon), before emerging on the hillside on the far side of Adeje. We then descend by a long steep rocky path and enjoy a late lunch of Canarian-style chicken in a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #9 - Sombrero de Chasna (2,405m) & Las Cañadas Ridge [WALK]
The Sombrero de Chasna overlooks the town of Vilaflor and dominates the views of the Las Cañadas Ridge. From the summit we enjoy spectacular views of Vilaflor and the south coast of Tenerife. We press on towards the back of the Las Cañadas Ridge and take in views of Mount Teide and the stunning scenary of the National Park. We return to the Las Lajas Barbeque Area for a late lunch in the pine forests.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day #10 Departure
After breakfast we check out of the hotel and make our onward travel connections.
Meals: Breakfast
Booking Information
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