Contrasts of Tenerife Walk

Contrasts of Tenerife Walk

tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN
tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN

+5

 tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN

+4

 tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN

+3

 tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN

+2

 tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN

+1

 tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN | Map
494 Views
8 Days From

$2105

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Contrasts of Tenerife Walk," a self-guided adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Canary Islands, Spain. This tour offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, with daily circular walks tailored to your preferred difficulty level. Explore the UNESCO-listed Mount Teide National Park, with its dramatic volcanic mountains and lunar landscapes, perfect for nature enthusiasts. Your journey begins in the charming coastal town of Garachico, where you'll stay in a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion. Continue to the tranquil village of Vilaflor, nestled near the Teide National Park. Enjoy the freedom of car hire, included with flight-inclusive packages, and savor local Canarian cuisine with included breakfasts and select evening meals. This tour is ideal for ornithologists, botanists, and geologists, offering breathtaking ocean vistas and a chance to discover Tenerife's rich biodiversity. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Mount Teide and its UNESCO National Park

  • Explore lunar landscapes, lava fields, and dramatic volcanic mountains

  • Walk through Teno Rural Park with views of deep barrancos and La Gomera

  • Discover the Arenas Negras volcano and Chinyero lava field

  • Experience the diverse flora and birdlife at Monte del Agua

  • Hike the Camino Real de Chasna to the Moon Landscape

  • Enjoy panoramic views from the summit of Mount Guajara in Teide National Park

Itinerary

tourhub | Exodus Adventure Travels | Contrasts of Tenerife Walk | W07TN | Route Map

Not what you're looking for?

People that have booked this tour have also searched for the following:

Walking Hiking and Trekking tours in Spain Walking Hiking and Trekking tours Tours in Spain Gardens & Nature tours Wildlife tours Cultural tours Sightseeing tours Small Group tours
Expand All

Day 1 : Arrive in Garachico

Location: Garachico

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja

Arrive in the perfectly preserved coastal town of Garachico and your elegant hotel set in a beautiful 17th century mansion. You stay at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis

Day 2 : Teno Rural Park Walk

Location: Teno

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day with a short drive through the banana plantations of La Isla Baja to Parque Rural de Teno. Then set off on foot from the village of El Palmar to the mountain ridge and the Mirador de Baracan. There are superb views of deep barrancos snaking down the cliffs to the coast and you can even see as far as La Gomera on a clear day. Continue past abandoned terraces, stone circles and traditional farmhouses. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis

Day 3 : Arenas Negras Volcano Walk

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the Ecomuseo del Tanque to see how the islanders lived in times gone by, then follow the Canal de Vergara to La Corona Forestal, the green lungs of Tenerife and home to masses of birdlife, including the endemic pinzon azul (Canary blue chaffinch). The landscape changes to black sand and rocks as the Arenas Negras volcano looms into view through the trees. Return across the Chinyero lava field, with its contrasting rich green lichen. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis

Day 4 : Monte del Agua Walk

Location: Monte del Agua, Canary Islands

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja

Meals Included: Breakfast

From the tranquil village of Erjos, head to Monte del Agua, a treasure trove of richly diverse flora and birdlife. At Casas de La Cumbre, views over deep ravines spread out before you before you’re rewarded with the sight of snow capped Teide. The last descent takes you to the Charcas de Erjos ponds where local and migrant birds can be spotted. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis

Day 5 : Teide National Park – Samara and Black Caves

Location: Teide National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Spa VillAlba

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you set out on your discovery of the Teide National Park – comprising of several volcanoes including mighty Mount Teide. Climb to the summit of Samara for an outstanding panorama over the volcanic chaos of Montana Reventada, the archaeological Guanche remains of Cuevas Negras and Pico Viejo, Tenerife’s second highest volcano. It’s a short onward drive to your hotel in the village of Vilaflor - the highest village on Tenerife and famous for its almendrados or almond biscuits! Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis

Day 6 : The Moon Landscape

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Spa VillAlba

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

An exhilarating walk today follows the Camino Real de Chasna – an ancient shepherds’ path connecting the north with the south of the island. Pass through protected pine forest to Los Escurriales, or the Moon Landscape, a fragile geological formation carved over centuries by wind and water erosion. Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis

Day 7 : The Best Mirador of Teide

Location: Mount Teide, Canary Islands

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Spa VillAlba

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Savour the best vistas of Mount Teide’s caldera and its ochre coloured palette of lava flows along the Siete Canadas trail to the summit of Mount Guajara. With views as far as Gran Canaria and La Palma on a clear day, it’s a fantastic ending to a week’s walking. The easier option today takes you to Teide's caldera and the Roques de Garcia (3.5KM/2MI/2HR) Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis

Day 8 : Leave Vilaflor

Location: Vilaflor

Meals Included: Breakfast

Make your way back to the airport in time for your flight home.

What's Included

  • 7 nights accommodation

    Enjoy a comfortable stay with 7 nights of accommodation included in the package.

  • All buffet breakfasts and 3 evening meals

    Start your day with buffet breakfasts and enjoy 3 evening meals during your stay.

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

    Benefit from the management and support of a local Headwater-appointed agent throughout your trip.

show more

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Car Hire (on land only packages - available at a supplement)

    Car hire is not included in land-only packages but is available at an additional cost.

  • Transfers instead of car hire available, quote trip code W07TT - contact us for prices

    Transfers can be arranged instead of car hire, but this is not included in the package. Contact us for pricing.

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

    Single accommodation is available upon request and requires a compulsory supplement.

  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

    A solo traveller supplement applies if only one person is travelling on a departure date.

  • Visas & vaccinations

    Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.

Accommodation

Your accommodation is special on this trip. Your first 4 nights are at the Hotel Quinta Roja, a beautifully restored 17th century nobleman's mansion, superbly located next to the main square in the traditional old port town of Garachico. Next stop is the Hotel Spa VillAlba, sitting on the edge of the sleepy village of Vilaflor - the highest in Tenerife - and a short drive from the UNESCO recognised Teide National Park.

Food

Canarian dishes tend to be simple and elegant, owing much to sun-ripened tropical fruits such as paw-paw, prickly pear and bananas, local vegetables such as sweetcorn and potatoes and fresh fish such as moray and snapper.Specialities include conejo al salmorejo (slow cooked rabbit with garlic, paprika and chili); rancho canario (a chickpea meaty soup), ropa vieja (chicken, pork and or beef stew); chocos (cuttlefish); and crema de puerros y bubangos (cream of leek and prawn stew). The most popular fish are members of the sea bass family - cherne, cabrilla or merluza are common, and you may find grilled swordfish (espada a la plancha), as well as calamares (squid), gambas (prawns) and pulpo (octopus).
show more

Mode of Transport

Car hire is essential for this tour and is included when booking a flight-inclusive package. Transfers instead of car hire are available upon request, and travel insurance is not included.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the Contrasts of Tenerife Walk?

    The accommodation includes a stay at the Hotel Quinta Roja, a beautifully restored 17th century nobleman's mansion in Garachico, and the Hotel Spa VillAlba, located in the village of Vilaflor, which is the highest village in Tenerife.

  • Are meals included in the Contrasts of Tenerife Walk tour?

    Yes, the tour includes all buffet breakfasts and 3 evening meals.

  • Is car hire included in the Contrasts of Tenerife Walk tour?

    Car hire is included when booking a flight-inclusive package. For land-only packages, car hire is available at a supplement.

  • What kind of landscapes can be expected during the walks on this tour?

    Participants will experience a variety of landscapes including lunar landscapes, lava fields, dramatic volcanic mountains, rugged barrancos, and far-reaching ocean vistas.

  • What is the focus of the walks in terms of natural interest?

    The walks are superb for ornithologists, botanists, and geologists, offering rich opportunities to observe diverse flora, birdlife, and geological formations.

  • Is there flexibility in the difficulty of the walks during the tour?

    Yes, there is a choice of easier or more difficult circular walks daily, all within easy driving distance from the hotel.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Jane Holdaway (Google Reviewer)  

Had an exceptional holiday with...

24-Mar-2025

Had an exceptional holiday with Exodus during which we travelled extensively around Sri Lanka and got a real taste of the country and the people who live there. The itinerary was packed with interesting trips and activities and all of the hotels were very comfortable. We had an excellent local guide who looked after our group brilliantly and became a friend by the end of the tour. This was not the cheapest tour we looked at but we don't regret a penny spent on it because of the quality and attention to detail. Would thoroughly recommend Exodus! ...more ...less

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team ...more ...less

Trustpilot
Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.! ...more ...less

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained! ...more ...less

Roger Wells (Google Reviewer)  

We have just returned from...

12-Feb-2025

We have just returned from a 2 week Exodus trip to Egypt, Alexandria to Aswan. We had a great time, enjoyable company, with an excellent guide, Sayed. All worked out as described. The 3 day Red Sea extension was relaxing. Even the train journey, Cairo to Aswan, was a great part of the experience ...more ...less

Sian Anstey (Google Reviewer)  

I have just returned from...

31-Mar-2025

I have just returned from the most fabulous cycling holiday to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It was without doubt the best holiday you could ever wish for. Excellent in every possible way. Thank you Exodus. I just can’t decide which holiday to do next. ...more ...less

Damian Cannon (Google Reviewer)  

We've been on several group...

21-Mar-2025

We've been on several group trips with Exodus to destinations such as India and Jordan where we'd rather let some one else do the organising. In all cases these trips have been excellent with wonderful guides and well designed itineraries. We have always returned with happy memories. In cases where things have gone wrong Exodus have never disappointed us with their service. During one case our plane was diverted at the start and we joined the tour 3 days late. But despite this Exodus organised everything, including a driver, required to let us catch up. Equally during the pandemic our trip was cancelled twice and in the end we decided to take a full refund which Exodus handled properly. Having just returned from our latest trip we're already considering where we can go next. It's possible that we wouldn't bother to use Exodus in Europe because we can organise everything ourselves but further afield we'll definitely be travelling with Exodus again. ...more ...less

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip! ...more ...less

Trustpilot
Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer. ...more ...less

1 Select your preferred date

Apr
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Oct
2025 Nov
2025 Dec
2025 Jan
2026 Feb
2026 Mar
2026 Apr
2026 May
2026 Jun
2026 Jul
2026 Aug
2026 Sep
2026 Oct
2026 Nov
2026 Dec
2026

Sunday - Sunday

Apr 20, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Monday - Monday

Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 28, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Tuesday - Tuesday

Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Wednesday - Wednesday

Apr 23, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Thursday - Thursday

Apr 24, 2025 - May 01, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Friday - Friday

Apr 25, 2025 - May 02, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Apr 26, 2025 - May 03, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Sunday - Sunday

Apr 27, 2025 - May 04, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Monday - Monday

Apr 28, 2025 - May 05, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Tuesday - Tuesday

Apr 29, 2025 - May 06, 2025
$2105 (USD)

Wednesday - Wednesday

Apr 30, 2025 - May 07, 2025
$2105 (USD)
Prices last published on 16-Apr-2025

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit for future tours

    Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 90 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 120 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 51 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Enquire for Extra Savings

Rated 5* on Trust Pilot & ABTA Protected.

By submitting this form, I accept Travel Club Elites terms & conditions and privacy policy.

Contrasts of Tenerife Walk

8 Days Starting in Garachico, Spain and ending in Vilaflor, Spain

Visiting: Garachico, Teno, Tenerife, Monte del Agua, Canary Islands, Teide National Park, Mount Teide, Canary Islands, Vilaflor ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

W07TN

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

13-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2105 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 17-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

Not what you're looking for?

People that have booked this tour have also searched for the following:

Walking Hiking and Trekking tours in Spain Walking Hiking and Trekking tours Tours in Spain Gardens & Nature tours Wildlife tours Cultural tours Sightseeing tours Small Group tours

Similar Tours

More like this