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You cannot miss this wonder of the National Park. You will enjoy landscapes that will seem from another planet. You will breathe the pure air of the highest peak in Spain. With its 3,718m this huge volcano attracts travelers from all over the world. You will walk among the volcanic lava and you will feel tiny when you see the impressive environment declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. They have good views of the surroundings, although only part of the summit can be seen. If you don't feel like going up in the cable car, you can complete the visit at Roques de García.

This direct bus service from your resort area to the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria allows you to explore the Canarian capital at your own pace. The round-trip bus transfer comes with a guide on the bus, and then you’ll have five hours to explore Las Palmas by yourself and not be held to a group tour. The bus picks up in resort towns like Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, Bahía Feliz, Puerto Rico, Arguineguín, Taurito, and Puerto Mogán.

Take in the stars and night sky from Teide National Park on an astronomy tour that includes the use of powerful stargazing telescopes. This national park in Tenerife is located far from the light pollution of cities, allowing visitors to see an abundance of stars and planets (in clear weather). You’ll also hear live commentary from your astronomer guide about the constellations, solar system, navigation, and other astronomical topics.

Get to know Tenerife while traveling at your own pace during this self-driven sunset tour. Enjoy a scenic journey in your own vehicle, giving you the freedom and comfort to explore at your leisure. Ideal for those in northern or remote areas, this tour is suitable if you prefer a private and personalized experience. Stop for dinner and stargazing, and take time to relax along the way.

Experience the best of Canary Island Lanzarote all in one go with a full-day tour to see artist Cesar Manrique’s most famous works and explore the exotic, nearby island of La Graciosa. The trip covers both land and sea, with visits to the Lago Mar Museum, the Guatiza Cactus Garden, Omar Sharif’s home in Nazaret, and a boat trip to discover the pure, unbridled beauty of La Graciosa Island. You won’t have to bother with car rental and navigating, because the trip includes convenient hotel pickup and dropoff.

Sail along the stunning Papagayo Beaches on a relaxing catamaran cruise in southern Lanzarote, featuring golden coves and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and travel by coach to Puerto del Carmen, where you’ll board the catamaran and cruise along the south coast. As you head toward Papagayo, sip a refreshing mojito and enjoy a Spanish omelet skewer as a welcome aboard. Anchor near the beaches and admire the scenery without disembarking. Onboard, savor freshly prepared paella and take advantage of the open bar with beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water. At Punta de Papagayo, relax on the sun deck, swim in calm waters, or choose optional kayaking and snorkeling (equipment rental not included). Finish with a scenic return sail and transfer back to your pickup point.

Make the most of your cruise stop in Las Palmas with this half-day guided tour exploring the island’s volcanic landscapes, lush gardens, and local flavors. Admire the ancient Bandama Caldera, walk through Spain’s largest botanical garden to discover unique flora, then visit one of Gran Canaria’s oldest wineries for a tasting of regional wines and cheeses. Includes round-trip transport—perfect for cruise passengers on a time budget.

Lanzarote is known for its stunning coastline, but without local knowledge, it can be easy to miss some of its most beautiful places. With this tour, a guide leads the way on a boat, so you can follow them on a jet ski and take in the views. Discover pristine beaches and hidden coastal gems that you might not see otherwise and have plenty of fun at the same time.

Entrance to the Timanfaya National Park Green Lake Camel Park (Optional camel ride) Timanfaya National Park Lunch Free wine tasting

Departure from Playa Blanca, Puerto Calero, Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife and Costa Teguise towards Teguise, which used to be the island main city, where there is a very varied popular street market which take place every Sunday. We have free time to visit the market and the possibility of watching performances by folk groups in the town’s central square, surrounded by historic sites such as the church or “Palacio Spínola”. Then, we visit the César Manrique Foundation, located in the old house of the magnificent Lanzarote-born artist. Here, you are able to contemplate César Manrique’s work, as well as various paintings and sculptures by different avant-garde artists. Return at about 1.30 pm.

Many travelers visit Tenerife without ever venturing beyond their resort, but the island has many scenic locations worth exploring. Make the most of your vacation time with a full-day adventure. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, cruise through pine forests and otherworldly landscape via mountain roads to El Teide National Park. Weather permitting, hop in a cable car (at your own expense) to travel further up the mountain, where you can marvel at a spectacular view of the other Canary Islands.

Visit some of Gran Canaria's most interesting historic attractions with this tour from Las Palmas. You'll see cave homes and a cave chapel in Guayadeque, spend time learning about aloe vera at an aloe plantation, explore the architecture of Teror and check out a banana plantation, all in just one day.

This is a fully organized, all-in-one day adventure that combines scenic driving, a visit to the Enchanted Forest, and a longer guided hike through a remote, less-traveled part of the Anaga Mountains. Along the way, you’ll experience varied terrain — forest paths, mountain ridges, and short tunnel sections — in places that are often quiet and uncrowded. The tour is well suited for cruise guests visiting Tenerife, offering a rare opportunity to explore these landscapes within a single day. Pickup and transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan make the logistics easy, while the small-group format keeps the experience personal. A relaxed picnic break in nature and photos after the tour complete the day. Tour details Total experience: ~ 7 hours (including pickup, transport, breaks, and return) Hiking time: 3.5–4.5 hours Hiking distance: 7 km Elevation gain: 250 meters Terrain: uneven mountain trails, forest paths, and ridgelines Group size: small group format up to 8 persons

Discover the best of northern Tenerife in one day by visiting Icod de los Vinos, Garachico and the stunning Masca Valley. Includes entrance to the Millennium Drago, one of the great natural symbols of the Canary Islands. Enjoy real free time at each stop, spectacular viewpoints and local recommendations to take advantage of each place without rush. Tour Garachico and its natural pools formed by volcanic lava and cross the famous Masca road, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Travel in a small group, with comfortable transportation and close treatment, away from massive and hasty excursions. Ideal for those who want to live the most authentic Tenerife.

Set out on a half-day hike to discover La Palma’s new volcano, born from the 2021 eruption. This 5-mile (8 km) trail, rated moderate difficulty, brings you within 1 meter of the edge of a volcanic crater, along paths still blanketed in volcanic ash. Along the way, an expert guide shares insights about the eruption and its aftermath, offering a close-up experience of this dramatic landscape.

Enjoy the vast outdoors and the lunar landscapes of Fuerteventura on this hiking tour of the island’s caves and secret routes. Visit the Ajuy Caves, and follow your local guide to the Las Penitas canyon. See the unique geological structures and rock formations of this region, including a red sandstone archway and “waves” of striped rock rising up from the volcanic ground. Adaptable for all fitness levels.

Gran Canaria is known for its stunning coastal views and top-notch snorkeling opportunities, but the best areas aren’t reachable by land. On this small-group, half-day cruise, ditch the crowds and explore areas land travelers usually don't get to see, with a local lunch an drinks included, plus snorkeling and paddle surfing equipment so you can make the most of your day out on the water.

Visit many of Tenerife’s major landmarks in just one day when you sign on for this full-day tour from Playa de las Américas. Board a comfortable, 4-wheel drive vehicle, and head off: you’ll see everything from Masca (a scenic, mountainous village) and Isla Baja to Mt. Teide—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and soaring volcano. Admire Tenerife’s wild scenery en route, and enjoy a traditional Canarian lunch as part of the itinerary.

Experience the superb coffee and wine of Gran Canaria on this guided all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the island’s produce from an informative local guide and travel to sites like Firgas, Mirado de Arucas, Puerto de las Nieves, and Valle de Agaete. Enjoy a delicious lunch along the way (payable on the spot).

Take the party to the water with this full-day luxury catamaran sailing trip to La Graciosa. After pickups, board your catamaran at the port of Órzola, and enjoy a welcome glass of Champagne. Sail to the island and anchor at Playa Francesca, where you can swim, snorkel, and kayak. After lunch on board, sail along the coast and disembark at the port of La Graciosa. Spend about 30 minutes exploring the village of Caleta del Sebo before returning to Órzola.

Visit Gran Canaria highlights from natural dunes to seaside villages on a full-day tour of Dunas de Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogán, Barranco de Guayadeque, and Mirador Caldera de los Marteles. A mix of free time and guided visits combines the flexibility of an independent day and the curated experience of a tour, while traveling with a dedicated driver saves you the hassle of arranging transport between the widely scattered sites.

Teide National Park is one of the best places to admire the sunset in Tenerife. In 2013, Teide National Park was declared a Starlight Tourist Destination and Starlight Reserve by the Starlight Foundation and since then the number of tourists interested in astronomy has grown, making Tenerife a popular destination for astronomers worldwide. The low light pollution inside Teide National Park (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is what makes it the perfect place for stargazing in Tenerife, as here you're almost guaranteed great night sky conditions, which will allow you to observe varios stars and constellations. Tenerife has a special law in place in order to protect these pristine star-watching conditions inside Teide National Park, by controlling the flight routes and limiting the light pollution inside the park. At an altitude of 2000 meters, we will discover the constellations designed by our ancestors and their brightest stars. Also we will be using very powerful telescopes.

Study marine biology and conservation with a marine biologist on this educational and scientific whale-watching tour in one of the world’s top locations, Tenerife. As you pass the island’s southernmost point and soak up views of the Mt. Teide volcano, learn how to use tools such as GPS, thermometer, hydrophone, sound recorder and datasheets to document the marine life that you’re seeing—and a clean-up net to conserve the ocean.

If you like nature and wine, on this visit you will enjoy an unforgettable landscape, full of pure air and absolute silence, while learning about mountain viticulture in the Canary Islands and about our organic wines, that you can taste along with some Canarian appetizers. Three hours of visitation you won’t forget.