TENERIFE · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 tenerife hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Guided Mount Teide summit hike from the cable car with an official permit for crater access, plus huge island views.
Most Popular“Great experience, good communication, really awesome time and great guide! 100% recommendation!!”
Skip-the-line cable car to Mount Teide, then hike the last 170 m to the crater with a permit on a small-group day trip.
“This was such a wonderful tour. Amazingly friendly and informative guide Steffi navigated talking to people of different nationalities with ease. The bus journey was comfortable and we were very grateful for the early start- it gets incredibly busy at the cable car station. Be aware, the hike (it’s steep and rocky) to the summit…”
Small-group hike through Anaga’s misty laurel forest, ocean and Teide views, cave-or-hill picnic, and 20–30 photos.
“Hiking in Anaga with Alex and the group was the best experience in Tenerife. Alex is very professional and caring for everyone in the group. The route, the view and all those knowledge and experience were all amazing!”
Hike above Masca into a mossy, misty laurel forest with Teide views, a picnic break, poles, and a small-group vibe plus 20–40 photos.
“Lovely trek, we had 6 in our group. Great scenery, our guide Elena provided lots of information about the trees, plants and also some good information about other places to visit on Tenerife.”
Hike 5 km down Barranco de Masca and return by boat from a hidden cove under Los Gigantes cliffs, with transfers and permits.
“It was SPECTACULAR! Our guide Edu was very friendly and took lots of questions from me and the group, he made the descent an even more complete experience by sharing with us geological and historical facts along the way. Very funny and sociable guide. Worth the time and effort!”
Small-group hike in Teide National Park with photo stops and an expert guide. Pickup from Los Cristianos and about 5 hours on trail.
“Great hike through the national park, great views, the guide went at a relaxed pace. I really enjoyed this trip”
Guided Anaga hike through the laurel forest near Taborno, with panoramic views and a lunch of local Canarian products from Mirador Cruz del Carmen.
“We had a fantastic day with Cao, we really enjoyed learning about all the plants along the way. The views over the Anaga mountains were amazing and the scenery at Roque de Taborno was fantastic all finished off in a local restaurant for lunch. Many thanks.”
3-hour guided hike in Tenerife’s Anaga laurel forest with English/Spanish guides. Easy trail, $23, meet at Cruz del Carmen.
“Adrian was a really great guide. He had a lot of knowledge about the woods. The trail was very easy, but it was still worth it to get a guide, because he scattered the journey with so many interesting facts about the nature and what it means to the island!”
2.5-hour Anaga laurel forest hike from La Laguna on easy trails with guide Angel, includes water and snack, beginner-friendly.
“Really enjoyable walk with experienced and knowledgable guide. Entertaining trip and good value.”
Guided Tenerife hike in Anaga: misty Enchanted Forest, ridges and cave villages, picnic in the mountains, plus 20–30 digital photos.
“Beautiful, inspiring vistas with a lovely group of ( new) friends and a most professional, funny, helpful and knowledgeable guide, Alex. It was not easy at times but we felt we were in excellent hands throughout the hike. I enjoyed the times we stopped to watch the amazing views, complete with goats and beautiful flora,…”
Guided Masca Gorge descent on Tenerife with small groups, certified multilingual guides, and a water taxi boat ride past Los Gigantes cliffs.
“Marie was an exceptional guide, always explaining things and communicating clearly. I’ve learned a lot about the plant life and geological phenomena in Masca gorge on this trip. Marie didn’t hurry anyone, but was setting a good pace, since there were other people scheduled after our own group. Accordingly, we didn’t see many people on…”
Masca hike through pine and laurel cloud forest with free pickup, picnic snacks, and photo memories. Small English-speaking group.
“This was a fun hike but make no mistake in that it is an exhausting trek. This was a 10k hike 6(+ miles) up a mountain and you need to be sure to have the proper shoes, 1.5 liters of water, and be prepared. It was beautiful and we were extreme novices to hiking and…”
Descend Masca Gorge with a local guide, cross dramatic basalt walls, then ride back by water taxi to Los Gigantes.
“A very well organised hike and a very knowledgeable guide. I now know an unlikely source of cochineal! And, if you’re very lucky, you might spot an osprey or two. Endangered in the Canaries generally, a few pairs exist in the beautiful Teno peninsula.”
Guided Masca hike in Tenerife’s Teno Natural Park with Andy. Forest trails, Masca Gorge viewpoints, Teide glimpses, small group.
“Andy was a knowledgeable guide and took time out to give the group info about the island and the flies and fauna we saw. The hike was at a nice pace and the views were stunning. Nice to interact with like-minded hikers on the trip. Recommended. I will be going on more of his tours…”
Hike Tenerife’s Teide Peak (3715m) with a small-group guide, official summit permit, and altitude gear. Cable car optional.
“Tofo muy bien”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
