What You Will Do
IMPORTANT for Cruise Ship Passengers! If you are arriving by a cruise ship and only stay for a day, don't worry! You will have enough time to enjoy your tour and get back in time.
Maximize your short time on Tenerife with a local guide to visit Teide National Park, the Colonial Town of Vilaflor and the Famous Cathedral of Candelaria. The best views over Mount Teide and the Ocean, old colonial towns, lunar landscapes, beautiful pine woods, Canarian food and wines are waiting to be discovered. Let your private guide show you sights like the Teide National Park, The Colonial Town of Vilaflor, The Queen’s Shoe, the legendary Rocks of Garcia, the Pumice stone banks, The Volcano Museum and The Sea of Clouds.
On the way back we are going down to the ocean to admire the Old Town of Candelaria the famous Cathedral of the Black Virgen.
We can stop for lunch at a local restaurant to taste traditional Canarian dishes. Lunch is optional and the cost is not included in the price of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Plaza de Espana
10 minutes
VERY IMPORTANT! For Cruise Ship Passengers the pickup point is THE CITY CENTER - Plaza de España, within walking distance of the Cruise Ship Terminal. Many times there is also a Free Shuttle Bus to City Center. There's no public parking in the area. We will Drop You Off at the Terminal. Thank you for understanding. We pick up ALL TOURISTS from the NORTH or SOUTH of Tenerife.
2
Vilaflor
1 hour
Hi friends, our itinerary will start at your pick up locatin and will continue with the The Town of Vilaflor, Boca Tauce viewpoint, The Queen’s Shoe Rock, the legendary Rocks of Garcia, The Sea of Clouds from Chipeque viewpoint, the Green Güímar Valley and the Beatiful Cathedral of Candelaria Town. After this great tour, of course we will drive back to your accommodation place.
Vilaflor is a beatiful historical village in the heart of Tenerife with an altitude of 1.400 meters above sea level and is the highest town on Spain. It is situated south of the Teide National Park and has unique landscapes and pine forests. The old colonial church and the ancient Canarian houses are a delight for the history fans.
We can break for lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Town and taste some traditional Canarian dishes and wines !LUNCH IS OPTIONAL AND THE COST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TOUR.
3
El Pino Gordo
20 minutes
el pino gordo
4
Teide National Park
1 hour
Welcome to Teide National Park, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great place for taking pictures! Teide National Park is located in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. The park is home to Mount Teide, which is the highest peak in Spain and one of the most famous landmarks in the Canary Islands. The park covers an area of 18,990 hectares and boasts an otherworldly landscape with striking geological formations, lava flows, and volcanic craters. Visitors can take a cable car to the summit of Mount Teide for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, or explore the various hiking trails that wind through the park's stunning scenery. The park is also home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including several endemic species that are unique to the Canary Islands. Overall, Teide National Park is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in nature, geology, and outdoor adventure.
5
Queen’s Shoe
30 minutes
The Queen's Shoe is a very beautiful place for a short stop. The whole area sourronding Teide is of an extraordinary beauty. The sun and shadows make it look different every time you take a picture of the places.
6
Los Roques de Garcia
30 minutes
Garcia's Roks .This is an amazing place with strange and beautiful rocks, lava stones and other surrealistic formations. Here you will enjoy fantastic views to the Mighty Teide and the entire valley.
This incredible rocks have peculiar shapes, due to erosions, and interesting geographic position, which is quite centre point of the Island !
7
Mines of San Jose
40 minutes
The pumice banks at Minas de San Jose come from the Montaña Blanca volcano, located to the southeast of the Teide-Pico Viejo complex. Its eruptions, very violent at first, sent fragments of pumice stone flying to great altitudes. It was then deposited in the surrounding area or blown by the wind to other areas, depending on its weight.
In the middle of the 20th Century various open air mines were created to extract pumice stone which, due to its characteristics, has many applications like construction, cosmetics, dentistry and various chemical processes. In horticulture it is used in diverse crops, as well as in green houses, golf courses, gardens, etc.
These mines, however, had a heavy impact on the terrain. The legal reclassification of the National Park in 1981 led to a greater focus on conservation and the enormous public pressure forced the suspension of the mining activity and the restoration of the environment of the area, as well as that of Montaña Blanca.
8
Centro de Visitantes El Portillo
20 minutes
The Volcano Museum
9
Mirador de Chipeque
1 hour
Welcome to Heaven! Definitely the best view in the Teide National Park. You are just above the clouds and it feels like in heaven! Breathing scenery, refreshing pine smells. Plenty of room in the car park. Amazing view on the Teide, La Palma and the Sea of clouds.
10
Candelaria
1 hour 30 minutes
Candelaria is an important pilgrim site and many of its visitors come to the Basilica to the shrine of the Black Madonna, who is the patron saint of the Canary Islands. On the square in front of the Basilica on the edge of the sea, the Plaza de Patrona de Canarias, there are 9 colossal statues of Guanche (Aboriginal) chiefs along the sea wall.
The old town of Candelaria is pleasant and the main square has plenty of bars and nice shops. You can find some lovely wooden balconies typicals of Canarian architecture. There is also a nice promenade along the sea-front and a small harbour.
You can visit the Cave Chapel of San Blas, the Basilica (if is open), have a coffee or a snack.
Now is time to to drive back home happy with our incredible private tour on Tenerife!
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