Top Canary Islands Day Trips - page 3

Nature-loving travelers will enjoy the opportunity to explore north Fuerteventura’s incredible landscapes on this full-day trip. Skip the overcrowded group buses and tour with just your party and your guide. Visit the Corralejo Natural Park . Drop by some coastal villages, pass the white-sand beaches of El Cotillo, and check out the cliffs of Piedra Playa.

Sail away for luxury, food, and fun during this half-day sailing excursion from Tenerife. Spend your day swimming, eating, and relaxing on board your sailing vessel, enjoying the majestic views of the Costa Adeje and keeping your eyes peeled for marine life such as whales and dolphins. Round-trip hotel transport, plus snorkeling gear, snacks, and beverages are included.

Experience Lanzarote’s volcanic and wine-growing landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Fuerteventura. Cross to Lanzarote by ferry and tour volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Explore the La Geria wine region to see its sunken vines and taste wine, then visit an aloe vera museum and Green Lake (El Lago Verde). Hotel pickup adds convenience to your journey.

Teide National Park ranks among Tenerife's most spectacular outdoor destinations, and if you want a stress-free way to get there and back, then this is it. After getting picked up, you can enjoy a stop at a panoramic viewpoint before heading to Teide National Park. Here, you can embark on a guided walk to discover viewpoints and lava fields, all without the concern of losing your way, as a guide is with you throughout.

Nature lovers will enjoy this small-group whale-watching cruise. Enjoy views back to the coast and mountains of Tenerife while looking out for whales and dolphins. You can even don a snorkel and mask and have a swim, if you like. Tapas-style snacks will be provided on board.

This is the most popular bus tour of Tenerife, with this tour you will have a main idea of the whole island and will observe the constant changes of landscapes from the highest peak in Spain to the lush forests in the north of the island. Due to the changes in altitude with the excursion you will feel the different temperature changes that exist on the island.

Large whale-watching boats can feel crowded and impersonal. This small-group tour from south Tenerife limits numbers to just ten guests, offering a more intimate, eco-friendly way to see marine life. Join onboard biologists as you search for whales and dolphins, and listen to their calls through a hydrophone for a deeper understanding of the ocean around you. It’s a quieter, educational alternative to standard sightseeing cruises.

The Atlantic waters of Tenerife’s Costa Adeje are home to five different species of dolphins, including bottlenose, striped, and common dolphins. On this tour, paddle around the beaches and bays on a sea kayak, enjoy spectacular ocean views, and have the chance to cruise among pods of wild dolphins in their natural environment.

This excursion gives you the opportunity to get to know the essence of Tenerife in a single day. The island of Tenerife is characterized by its varied nature. We will be surprised by the majestic Los Gigantes Cliffs and then to the Garachico viewpoint. Later we will visit the thousand-year-old dragon tree of Icod de los Vinos, the largest and recognized as a national monument in 1917. Later you will visit the Villa de la Orotava on foot, and in it the house of the Balconies. Once finished, we go to Puerto de la Cruz where they have time to eat or go shopping, then we go to Villa de Candelaria. There you can visit its basilica, which is the patron saint of the Canary Islands.

If you’re limited on time, but still want to see whales and dolphins while touring the Spanish Coast, this Costa Adeje Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch is the perfect solution. Set out on the water with a small-group and guide to keep a lookout for dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Plus, you’ll enjoy food and drinks on the catamaran’s spacious sundecks.

The visit is made with a very prepared guide and with an Official Guide card from the Canary Islands government. In addition, the excursion is for a maximum of 18 people, which becomes something very exclusive. Some of the places that we will visit are not off the trade routes so that you can really get to know the island.

Savor sensational views of Tenerife’s volcanic landscape on this half-day tour of the Teide National Park. Explore the park’s UNESCO-listed natural wonders, including the Pico Viejo volcano, the Roques de Garcia rock formations and the moon-like landscapes of Llano de Ucanca.

Tenerife’s tradition of viticulture stretches back to medieval times and its volcanic soils give its wines a rich flavor. Visit one of the island's top wineries, the family-run Bodegas Monje, to learn about and sample some signature wines. Travel independently to the north Tenerife estate and enjoy a small-group tour and tasting: savoring four wines alongside artisanal local cheeses as you absorb the winery’s heritage and sea and mountain views.

This scuba dive and snorkel excursion in Costa Adeje is designed especially for beginners without much, or any, diving experience. You’ll be trained by a PADI-qualified instructor, and dive down to a depth of no more than 40 feet (12 meters). The lesson will be followed by a snorkeling safari in the Canary Islands, where you can see all kinds of colorful fish and sea life.

Sail along Tenerife’s south coast with an experienced crew to teach you facts about the underwater world that you wouldn’t know about if traveling alone. As well as having the opportunity to spot whales and dolphins, the boat is equipped with an underwater sound system and onboard speakers, so you'll have the rare opportunity to hear the sounds of marine life in real-time too.

Explore the often inaccessible parts of southern Fuerteventura on this 4x4 tour. Board a Land Rover Defender jeep and cross the Jandia Peninsula, going off-road to see beaches, mountains, and villages. Visit 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) Cofete Beach, enjoy an optional swim, and see the 20th-century Villa Winter as you uncover its World War II mysteries. Plus, visit Fuerteventura’s southernmost point and savor lunch at a fishing village. Pickup at selected north and south coast resorts included.

Splash into the clear, colorful waters of Gran Canaria on this introductory scuba diving experience. Learn essential scuba tools and techniques during a lesson in an outdoor pool, and then put your new knowledge into action with a dive at a Puerto Rico scuba site, with your professional instructor by your side. After swimming among volcanic formations and marine life, you’ll know whether PADI certification is right for you.

On this full-day excursion to La Gomera — an idyllic Canary island — from Tenerife, you’ll get acquainted with local culture and admire spectacular sights with a guide. Travel with ease to and through the island, and explore Garajonay National Park, El Cedro forest and the island’s capital, San Sebastian. Lunch, a boat ride and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Look for whales and dolphins off Gran Canaria on a marine-sightseeing cruise from Puerto Rico. Board a comfortable boat and sail into the Atlantic to spot dolphins, pilot, and minke whales, and more. Watch from the deck or through underwater windows, enjoy unlimited sodas, and purchase snacks and alcoholic drinks (own expense). Choose from different departure times, and upgrade to enjoy a longer cruise with a swim stop, and for convenient round-trip transfers from selected resorts.

Explore the seas around Tenerife on this small-group cruise in a sailing boat. Enjoy snacks and drinks on board as you watch dolphins and whales swim by. The captain is an experienced local sailor who answers any questions about these spectacular animals. After an on-board lunch, jump in the water to swim or snorkel, or relax and sunbathe on board.

Take the wheel of a convertible Volkswagen Beetle and feel the island wind in your hair as you explore Gran Canaria. In a convoy of no more than 10 cars, you will follow your guide on a route in the interior of the island to discover the pine forests and valleys that most tourists miss. Halfway through the excursion, a traditional Canarian picnic is included.

Tenerife is known for its abundance of marine life, but knowing exactly where to go for wildlife sightings can be tricky without insider knowledge. With this combination of a boat tour and a snorkeling adventure, travel to the natural habitat of turtles. Also, sail past a spot where dolphins and whales have been spotted before. Enjoy free time to hop off the boat and go snorkeling—and perhaps even have a close encounter with turtles if you're lucky.

Outdoor adventure enthusiasts will love this canyoning trip in Gran Canaria. Jump, abseil, dive, and swim through rivers, waterfalls, and waterholes during a fun day in nature. All safety equipment will be provided so you can feel safe and confident. The exact activities depend on the season, but you’re sure to have a great time.

Get a unique perspective of Costa Adeje from above on this paragliding tandem flight. You won’t have to worry if you’ve never been paragliding before, as all safety equipment is provided, and the experience is suitable for beginners. Get access to panoramic views that you wouldn’t see otherwise, including Tejina mountain and Barranco del Infierno.