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With warm, calm waters and diving possible all year round, Tenerife is the ideal spot for your first scuba dive. Sign up for a half-day beginner’s course and discover the island’s extraordinary marine life as you swim amid schools of tropical fish, rays and sea turtles. Under the guidance of an expert instructor, you’ll master basic scuba skills in shallow water, then put them into practice during a thrilling 45-minute dive, up to 39 feet (12 meters).

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.

Take the guesswork out of spotting local marine life and let a guide take you on an adventure to a place where dolphins and turtles have been spotted before on this kayaking tour. Start at Los Cristianos beach and paddle towards the cliffs of Guaza with a break to admire the local scenery. The trip also includes time to go snorkeling with equipment included for extra convenience.

Guarantee your Jet Ski rental on Tenerife when you book in advance. Choose from a single-seater or a double-seater jet ski with a friend, and bounce over the Atlantic past cliffs and beaches. Opt for a quick ride that lasts around 20 minutes or relax with a longer experience that includes the option to do a bit of swimming.

Discover the most impressive snorkel spots around Gran Canaria with a local PADI instructor as your guide. A fun experience for all the family, the tour includes tips for safe snorkeling along with all the info you need about the island's marine life. High quality snorkel equipment is provided, along with round-trip transport between your hotel and the dive center.

Discover Tenerife’s natural highlights on this half-day tour. You won’t have to worry about getting to hard-to-reach places, as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide to educate you about the regions scenic landscapes. You’ll see volcanoes, vineyards, villages, and the Natural Park of Corona Forestal. Finish your day on a high, watching the sunset at Teide National Park.

Gain insight into Tenerife’s underwater world and travel into waters that are home to diverse ecosystems with this catamaran adventure. Going on a marine life themed tour has the benefit of traveling with crew who are familiar with the places where whales and dolphins have been spotted before. Relax as you travel, and benefit from the onboard perk of having delicious food and drinks included. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

Our day begins in the Port of Los Cristianos, taking a ferry to La Gomera. Once here we will enter the Hermigua Valley to enjoy its incredible landscapes. In the municipality of Agulo we will have lunch in a typical restaurant with local products. If possible, we will see a demonstration of the Gomero whistle, a unique language recognized by UNESCO. We will explore the Garajonay National Park, a laurel forest reserve also a World Heritage Site. In Laguna Grande we will learn everything about this magical place. We will make a stop at Roque de Agando before arriving at San Sebastián, the capital of the island. Here we will discover the last traces of Columbus on the island. Finally we will take the ferry back to Tenerife. IMPORTANT! Mandatory identity documentation. All clients must bring their identification documentation or passport, which will be required to board the Ferry. Without such documentation, access to the shipping company may be denied.

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.

Cruise around Lobos Island on a small sailboat for just six people, and enjoy a more intimate way to discover the sea, north of Fuerteventura. You’ll avoid the crowded feel of the bigger sightseeing boats, and have chance to enjoy the coastline as you wish. Snorkel equipment, stand-up paddleboards, and even kayaks are provided, and sailing wannabes can learn some nautical skills from the crew.

One of Gran Canaria’s most popular locations, the Puerto de Mogan street market is an ideal stop for any foodie or shopaholic. Explore the rows of vibrant stalls each with their own local produce, crafts, gifts and food or drink to sell. Walk by the canals and enjoy the detailed architecture of Puerto de Mogan and its many gardens and waterfront villas, or relax with a drink at a seaside bar.

No visit to Gran Canaria is complete without exploring the coast. But getting around can be a hassle, and booking a car is often expensive. On this daylong tour, let someone else drive you around as you enjoy convenient, hassle-free transportation along the coast. Starting with easy hotel pickup, you'll spend the day seeing several coastal towns, and enjoy a stop in the stunning Valley of Agaete—a coffee producing area—where you taste the local brew.

Visit and learn about the Arehucas Rum Distillery in Gran Canaria with this guided tour and tasting. From hearing about the distillery’s long history and rum production to walking through the fermentation areas, distillation rooms, and bottling plant, you’ll be well-versed in Canarian rum after this one-hour experience, which ends with a rum tasting and free admission.

Visiting Fuerteventura independently can mean coordinating ferries from Lanzarote on your own. This full-day guided trip simplifies the journey with included round-trip ferry sailing and hotel pickup from selected hotels. Explore the town of Corralejo and El Cotillo at your own pace, then head to Corralejo Natural Park to wander the dunes and relax on sandy beaches before sailing back.

The Caldera del Rey is a vast, shallow crater with banana groves and protected parkland—one of Tenerife’s natural highlights—but it lies a bit beyond walking distance from nearby towns. This small-group tour takes you from the Jacaranda Hotel to the volcanic Caldera del Rey monument via tuk-tuk—a small, fun three-wheeled vehicle—to learn about the volcanic origins that make the region so fertile.

Sail off the coast of Tenerife and get the chance to spot dolphins and whales in the wild with this three-hour excursion. You'll also have the opportunity to jump straight into the waters to swim or snorkel, or you can just hang out on board and eat a catered lunch.

In Salinas de Janubio you can enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and discover the process of making sea salt from the cookers to the extraction in an artisanal and manual way, as it was made in the past. It is the only salt mine in Lanzarote and the Canary Islands with more than 127 years of uninterrupted activity, passing from generation to generation. A unique visit on foot, where you will enjoy its family history, the hydraulic layout, its mills for extracting water, its architecture and its landscape, ethnographic and environmental values. It is a very salty excursion through the largest salt flats in the Canary Islands, visitors will enjoy a unique landscape, being a symbiosis between man, the sea and the volcanoes of Lanzarote.

You will make one of the best known routes on the island. On a personalized, interactive and exciting excursion, through our excursions you will be able to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the island. The sun, the wind and the adrenaline combine to print an unforgettable memory of your stay in Tenerife.

This exclusive tour combines the best of Lanzarote and its resorts: Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes and the spectacular views from the cliff to La Graciosa. You will have the opportunity to visit these four resorts without waiting in queues, as well as other incredible places such as the Valley of the 10,000 Palm Trees, La Geria and the Green Lagoon. Our experienced guides will offer you a unique experience. You will learn the history of each of César Manrique's creations and soak up the island's culture. All you have to do is relax and enjoy. We assure you comfort and wellbeing on your trip.

Discover Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna and Anaga: three essential jewels in the north of Tenerife. Our first stop will be Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island. We will walk through its streets that will take us to the most notable places, such as the Plaza de España or the Nuestra Señora de África Market. We will continue the route to La Laguna, declared a Historical Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. We will walk through its streets and discover its most significant monuments, such as the cathedral or La Plaza del Adelantado. You will have time to have lunch and taste the rich Canarian cuisine in one of the charming restaurants in the city. We will continue our path until we enter the Anaga massif, an impressive natural area declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2015 by UNESCO for its extraordinary biodiversity. Here we will visit some of its most representative viewpoints, such as the Mirador de la Jardina or the Mirador Cruz del Carmen.

Visitors to Las Palmas come for the the sun, snorkeling, sunbathing, and relaxing. Though travelers can plan these activities separately, you get to do it all on this half-day boat tour from Puerto de Mogan to Tasarte. See the towering cliffs of Gran Canaria, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters at El Perchel Cove (which is only accessible by boat), and indulge in a delicious Spanish lunch with an open bar onboard.

Our most popular tour takes visitors through some of the most vibrant areas of Tenerife. This 8-hour trek covers three regions spanning more than five climates. The first part of our trek will be from Teide National Park, where we’ll travel through the scenic mountain range, stopping along the way for photos and to admire the views from a height of 2,200 meters. Following our time in Teide, we’ll venture on to the village of Masca, on the west side of Tenerife - located within the Masca Gorge, it’s often compared by visitors to Machu Picchu. From Masca, we’ll travel back to the north side of the island - a journey filled with beautiful coastlines, cliffs and beaches (we’ll stop at one of our favorite beaches along the way). No trip is complete, however, without a stop at a local restaurant to try wine & local delicacies.

On this tour you will explore the wildest and most hidden coast of Gran Canaria aboard a sailing catamaran. You will do it in a small group and away from crowds. You'll visit movie landscapes up close. You'll cruise along pristine beaches of crystal clear water and volcanic sand, amid blustery cliffs and sea caves. All accompanied by a delicious lunch of local products and unlimited drinks! You can also swim among a large fish fauna, practice snorkeling and test your balance in our paddle surfers. The more adventurous can hire activities such as parasailing or jetskiing.