Best tours and excursions for Mount Teide and National Park

Teide Volcano Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Tenerife's towering Mt Teide is the third-largest volcano in the world. And its 3,718-metre peak is the centrepiece of the UNESCO-listed Las Cañadas del Teide National Park. Take a guided tour of the mountain's otherworldly landscapes and soak up spectacular views over the island. And to really give your day the wow-factor, this tour includes a cable car ride to the summit.

Teide National Park Hiking Tour

Mount Teide is the most popular attraction in Tenerife, and there's no better way to discover it than this hike. This 9km guided trek introduces you to the rare flora and fauna on the mountain as well as the lava flows. Once you've acclimatized to the altitude, you'll be met with knockout views over Tenerife and the other islands. This is a low/medium intensity hike, where you'll be walking for around three hours.

Teide by night from the south and west – French tour

Tenerife's Mount Teide National Park boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery and views in all the archipelago. Crowned by the volcanic peak of Mount Teide, this natural wilderness takes on an otherworldly quality as the setting sun glazes its ridges and rocks in soft pinks, reds and purples.

Teide and Masca tour from northern Tenerife

This exclusive tour explores Tenerife's most dramatic inland areas. You'll venture in an eight-seater minivan through the otherworldly landscapes of Teide National Park, admire the panoramas from countless viewpoints and visit the ridge-top hamlet of Masca. Plus, there's traditional Canarian lunch on the menu, too. Arianne, one of our expert local guides, say, "I love guiding this tour because it's an overdose of nature, focusing on the island's volcanology, from the past to the present."Your adventure kicks off by heading south into Teide National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – climbing through a dense pine forest. There's a pit stop at Chirche viewpoint, which often overlooks cloud-shrouded terrain below. The scenery around here is still bursting with greenery. But as we journey deeper into the national park, you'll encounter volcanic landscapes that could easily be on the moon, Venus or Mars. Desolate, rock-strewn badlands. A stop at Roques de Garcia allows you to take some pics near these iconic rock formations, with the volcano's cone in the background.Grab a last look at the lava-scarred landscapes at Poleos viewpoint before dropping into a family-run restaurant for a lunch made from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Rounding off the day is a visit to Masca – a hard-to-reach hamlet perched on a ridge in a deep volcanic gorge. Enjoy free time to poke around and take in the vistas. What is the itinerary for this experience? Itinerary from Southern Tenerife: - 7:50am – pick-up from your hotel- 9:40am to 10.20am – visit of Masca hamlet- 10:20am to 11:00am – drive up to El Teide- 11:00am to 11:45am – stop at Narices del Teide and Juan Evora- 11:45am to 12:20pm – panoramic drive through Teide National Park with stop at MInas San Jose- 12:20pm to 1:45pm – stop at restaurant- 1:45pm to 2:05pm – drive to Parador - Roques Garcia- 2.05pm to 2.30pm – stop at Parador- 2:30pm to 2.50pm – drive to Vilaflor- 2:50pm to 3.15pm – Vilaflor visit - 3.40pm Set off back to hotelsPlease note, the times and schedule may vary on the day Itinerary from Northern Tenerife: - 8:40am – pick-up from your hotel- 9:20am – stop at Lomo Molino- 10:25am – visit Masca hamlet- 12:05pm – stop at the restaurant for lunch- 1:55pm – drive up to El Teide and stop in Narices del Teide- 2:20pm – stop at Roques Garcia- 3:05pm – stop at Minas de San Jose- 3:50pm – stop at Mirador Montaña Bermeja- 4:40pm – drop-off at your hotelPlease note, the times and schedule may vary on the day

Teide National Park tour with expert local guide

Tenerife is a medley of picture-postcard villages, high-octane viewpoints and otherworldly landscapes. And nowhere more so than in Teide National Park. On this tour, you'll wind your way up the slopes of Mount Teide volcano. Juana, one of our expert local guides, says, "Teide National Park and the surrounding Corona Forestal Nature Reserve together account for one third of Tenerife's land mass – the extent to which the volcano dominates our island is indescribable."Dramatic volcanic landscapes await as you venture into Teide National Park to see the showstopper itself – the 3,700-metre Mount Teide. As you climb, you'll pass through four different climate zones, which create an ever-changing kaleidoscope of terrains, flora and fauna. And because of its geological importance, the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Juana says, "The park boasts a variety of camera-grabbing landscapes. There's the scorched earth of the lava fields, the jagged rock formations of Roques de Garcia, the Mars-like badlands around Montaña Rajada and the pine forests of the Corona Forestal."From various viewpoints throughout the park, weather permitting, you can enjoy head-spinning views over Tenerife and the rest of the Canary archipelago jutting up from the Atlantic. You might also get to see the famous 'sea of clouds' that often hovers beneath the summit.

Teide and Masca tour from southern Tenerife

This exclusive tour explores Tenerife's most dramatic inland areas. You'll venture in an eight-seater minivan through the otherworldly landscapes of Teide National Park, admire the panoramas from countless viewpoints and visit the ridge-top hamlet of Masca. Plus, there's traditional Canarian lunch on the menu, too. Arianne, one of our expert local guides, say, "I love guiding this tour because it's an overdose of nature, focusing on the island's volcanology, from the past to the present."Your adventure kicks off by heading south into Teide National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – climbing through a dense pine forest. There's a pit stop at Chirche viewpoint, which often overlooks cloud-shrouded terrain below. The scenery around here is still bursting with greenery. But as we journey deeper into the national park, you'll encounter volcanic landscapes that could easily be on the moon, Venus or Mars. Desolate, rock-strewn badlands. A stop at Roques de Garcia allows you to take some pics near these iconic rock formations, with the volcano's cone in the background.Grab a last look at the lava-scarred landscapes at Poleos viewpoint before dropping into a family-run restaurant for a lunch made from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Rounding off the day is a visit to Masca – a hard-to-reach hamlet perched on a ridge in a deep volcanic gorge. Enjoy free time to poke around and take in the vistas. What is the itinerary for this experience? Itinerary from Southern Tenerife: - 7:50am – pick-up from your hotel- 9:40am to 10.20am – visit of Masca hamlet- 10:20am to 11:00am – drive up to El Teide- 11:00am to 11:45am – stop at Narices del Teide and Juan Evora- 11:45am to 12:20pm – panoramic drive through Teide National Park with stop at MInas San Jose- 12:20pm to 1:45pm – stop at restaurant- 1:45pm to 2:05pm – drive to Parador - Roques Garcia- 2.05pm to 2.30pm – stop at Parador- 2:30pm to 2.50pm – drive to Vilaflor- 2:50pm to 3.15pm – Vilaflor visit - 3.40pm Set off back to hotelsPlease note, the times and schedule may vary on the day Itinerary from Northern Tenerife: - 8:40am – pick-up from your hotel- 9:20am – stop at Lomo Molino- 10:25am – visit Masca hamlet- 12:05pm – stop at the restaurant for lunch- 1:55pm – drive up to El Teide and stop in Narices del Teide- 2:20pm – stop at Roques Garcia- 3:05pm – stop at Minas de San Jose- 3:50pm – stop at Mirador Montaña Bermeja- 4:40pm – drop-off at your hotelPlease note, the times and schedule may vary on the day

Tenerife Tour with Teide National Park and lunch

Tenerife's mix of volcanic landscapes and charming colonial towns makes for epic sightseeing. And you'll discover the best of these in just one day on this VIP experience. See the famous Roques de Garcia, visit Puerto de la Cruz and enjoy lunch in a restaurant famed as much for its views as for its traditional Canarian fare. Arianne, one of our guides, says, "I love this tour because it combines everything that the island offers – botany, volcanology, sociology and the local way of life."Your adventure begins the moment you board your VIP bus in the morning and set off towards Teide National Park. Along the way, there's a coffee stop at Vilaflor – the island's highest village – which has a compact old quarter of colonial buildings. At the national park, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll have free time to explore the Roques de Garcia. These jagged volcanic rocks make the ideal backdrop for some selfies. Then, as you head north out of the park, the lunar-like landscapes give way to luxuriant eucalyptus forests.Our next stop is a popular restaurant, which boasts views of Teide and the coastline. Tuck into a typical lunch made from locally sourced seasonal products. In the afternoon, we'll head into Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy a stroll along its volcanic seafront and through its palm-studded plazas and exotic gardens. On the return leg, we'll stop at a famous viewpoint, which looks down on the wave-washed coastal village of Garachico.

Private full-day tour of Teide and Masca

Teide National Park's moon-like landscape scattered with volcanic relics and surreal rocks is a fascinating place to explore – and a private tour makes it even more special. On this full day trip, you'll discover the pretty villages of Vilaflor and Masca as well as countless panoramic viewpoints worthy of a photo.

4x4 Safari to Teide National Park

A journey through some of the most dramatic landscapes in Tenerife. This 4x4 half-day safari takes you through valleys and above hills into the lava-scarred Teide National Park for a 100% Canarian adventure. You'll also discover remote, rustic villages such as Vilaflor, Chirche and Guía de Isora as well as Roques de García and Pico Viejo viewpoints.

Teide by night from the south and west – Dutch tour

Tenerife's Mount Teide National Park boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery and views in all the archipelago. Crowned by the volcanic peak of Mount Teide, this natural wilderness takes on an otherworldly quality as the setting sun glazes its ridges and rocks in soft pinks, reds and purples.

Mount Teide Easy Hiking Tour

Mount Teide is the most popular attraction in Tenerife, and there's no better way to discover it than this hike. You'll start at 2,150m, with your guide pointing out the rare flora and fauna as well as the lava flows. Once you've acclimatized to the altitude, you can explore the Mars-like landscape and take in knockout views over Tenerife and the other islands.

Teide by night from the north – German tour

Experience an unforgettable evening of stargazing in the rugged landscapes of Tenerife's Las Cañadas del Teide National Park. On this romantic tour, you'll watch the sun go down and see the rocks of this otherworldly landscape turn shades of pink and red. Then, once darkness has fallen, an expert astronomer will point out different constellations.