Top Tenerife Outback Tours in 2026

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.

Discover Tenerife’s spectacular south coast on a guided jet ski safari. Ride to iconic landmarks like Red Mountain and enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the Atlantic Ocean.

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.

Set sail from Playa de la Américas for a wild encounter with Tenerife’s resident dolphins and whales. Board the Royal Delfin, a specially designed catamaran with 16 panoramic 50" underwater windows for an up-close look at the local marine life. Depending on the season, you can glimpse playful bottlenose dolphins, majestic pilot whales, or even a migrating humpback.

Discover the magnificent landscapes that surround Tenerife’s Mt. Teide and the Masca Valley on an exhilarating full-day excursion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Teide National Park on a voyage of natural discovery; gaze at sweeping volcanic panoramas and capture photographs of the island’s unique dragon tree. Ascend to Vilaflor, one of Spain’s highest villages, and enjoy leisurely time in Masca and Garachico, provincial villages cradled by rolling hills. Enjoy convenient round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off on this fascinating tour.

Escape the crowds on this breezy boat ride from Los Cristianos Harbor. Learn about local marine wildlife from expert guides while spotting bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Enjoy a respectful, no chase experience that prioritizes animal welfare and conservation

Drive a quad bike through Teide National Park on a half-day tour that’s an adventurous alternative to exploring by bus or car. Instead of being enclosed in a vehicle, you’ll enjoy sun, breezes, and unobstructed views as you discover forests, scrub, and volcanic landscapes. Choose between solo or tandem ATVs.

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.

Ride a camel through the trails and farmland that surround El Tanque, a traditional village in northwest Tenerife. Along the way you’ll find some of the Canary Islands’ distinctive farm animals, such as the Canarian goat, Pelibuey Sheep, ponies, and donkeys. It’s a unique way to explore a peaceful area, with the option to upgrade for hotel pickup and a Canarian tapas tasting that features local products, wine, and tea.

Switch up your evening plans and see a side of Tenerife only available at night with this stargazing and dinner package. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience that covers logistics, dinner, and an astronomy session. Become more familiar with the night sky with the use of telescopes and a guide who points out different planets, stars, and galaxies, all while you learn about the science and mythology behind what you see.

Sail along Tenerife’s south coast with a professional crew and marine guide 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.

Discover Tenerife’s rich marine life by boarding a catamaran in search of whales and dolphins. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day as you’ll have a crew to look after you, serve you unlimited beer or soft drinks, and on the longer tour, sandwiches too. Both tours visit an area where dolphins and pilot whales are routinely seen, but the longer trip adds time to snorkel and swim in a bay.

Experience Mt. Teide National Park and northern Tenerife on this day tour from south Tenerife. Travel into Mt. Teide’s UNESCO-listed volcanic landscapes, call at the quaint town of Vilaflor, and visit Icod Los Vinos to see its famous Drago Tree and have lunch (own expense). Finally, visit the north-coast port of Garachico and mountain hamlet of Masca, famous for its canyon-and-sea views across to La Gomera. Includes select south Tenerife hotel pickup and drop-off.

See more of the island on your Tenerife vacation, and discover Teide National Park, the remote Masca village with its pirate history, and Garachico town, which was once destroyed by volcanic lava. You’ll get the lowdown on the island from a local guide as you travel, and have ample time to explore at each stop through the day-long tour with convenient hotel pickup included.