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Tenerife ESSENTIAL

Self-guided Walking Holidays

Tenerife ESSENTIAL

from 738 € per person

Hiking week with Car Rental ► Includes maps, descriptions & GPX-files for 6 amazing walks – Difficulty: ▲▲▲△△

Hiking Tenerife  

Tenerife Tajinaste Cañadas del Teide con el Pico del Teide

Hiking Tenerife

6 key walks

▸ Includes 7 nights in 3 little charming hotels , bed & breakfast basis.

▸ 6 self-guided circular walks  through the most characteristic places of Tenerife.

▸ Car hire for your whole stay and some taxi transfers back to your car.

The 6 best walks in Tenerife

One-week trip

car rental included

Waymarked paths + indications

Map of Tenerife and GPX files

small charming hotels:

  • Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca  (Güimar)
  • Hotel & Spa El Tejar  (Vilaflor)
  • Hotel Rural Gara  (Garachico)

Order our telescopic poles for 14 € each.

Mietwagen Rent a car coche de alquiler

car rental

All transfers will be done with your rental car. Circular routes with occasional taxi transfers.

Hotel Rural El Mondalón

accommodation

Includes accommodation + breakfast in 3 small charming hotels in the interior of Tenerife.

6 walking tours

of approx. 8 ~12 km each to discover the most characteristic features of Tenerife

TOURS AND ACCOMMODATION: 

arrival in Tenerife

  • Car rental pick up at the airport and ownwards transfer to the hotel
  • 1st night in Güimar  Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca

Chamorga - Roque Bermejo

  • walking distance: 10,1 Km
  • ascent: + 732 m
  • descent: – 732 m
  • 2nd night in Güimar Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca

Puertito de Güimar - Malpaís

  • walking distance: 9,5 Km
  • ascent: + 130 m
  • descent: – 130 m
  • 3rd night in Vilaflor Hotel & Spa El Tejar

Guajara Mount

  • walking distance: 10,3 Km
  • ascent: + 631 m
  • descent: – 626 m
  • 4th night in Vilaflor Hotel & Spa El Tejar

Lunar Landscape

  • walking distance:    14,2 Km
  • ascent: + 599 m
  • descent: – 599 m
  • 5th night in Vilaflor Hotel & Spa El Tejar

Teno Massif and Monte de Agua

  • walking distance: 11,4 Km
  • ascent: + 756 m
  • descent:  – 760 m
  • 6th night in Garachico Hotel Rural Gara

Around the Chinyero Volcano

  • walking distance: 10,9 Km
  • ascent: + 316 m
  • descent: – 316 m
  • 7th night in Garachico Hotel Rural Gara

departure day

  • Ownwards transfer to the airport

with 7 nights hotel

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Niveau 3
This programme is for you if you usually do sports and have a good physical background; if you can walk steep slopes up and down and don’t have health problems; if you lack vertigo; if you love nature, are environmentally friendly and are a regular hiker.
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Highlights of the trip:

Anaga Massif – Laurisilva Forest

Lunar Landscape & Teide National Park

3 unique accommodations in special enclaves

Hiking Tenerife ESENCIAL

trekking tenerife Tenerife is one of the greatest paradises for hiking. Tenerife’s trekking routes are recognised by experienced hikers as very versatile, spectacular and sometimes even demanding.

It is also one of the very few places that has the luxury of having all the climates of the world in such a small area. In a single day we can hike the snow-capped peaks of El Teide and walk along a coastal cliff with dreamlike views.

Winter, summer, spring or autumn, the island is definitely a dream for any hiker regardless of their level of experience and skill.
We have routes that range from the gentlest of complex family-friendly hikes with little gradient and idyllic scenery to the steepest of gorges that only the most expert hikers dare to cross.

Streams, waterfalls, crags, cliffs and perfect beaches that escape the mass Ruta de senderismo en Masca con el Cardon tourism that are only accessible via the most beautiful routes on the planet.

The island is a melting pot of climates, soils and vegetation. You can wander from the desert panorama of volcanic calderas with rugged and rustic landscapes to the most fertile valleys populated by the mythical Canary Island pine.
Snowy paths and icy crags that outline alpine landscapes that combine with the warm trails of the coast combined with the view of the stone rocks that guard the passage of walkers.

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    • Destination
    • Included
      Bed & Breakfast accommodation
      Car Rental
      Liability and accidents insurance
      Maps and printed descriptions
      Transfers by taxi and regular bus
    • Not Included
      4WD transfer
      access permissions
      Aperitivo
      Arrival transfer
      Bebidas
      beverages
      Bicycle rental
      Bus transfers
      Cable-car
      Courtesy lunch
      field telescope
      Guide
      Half board accommodation
      HAVEN hanging tent
      in/out Airport transfer
      Local flights + Ferry
      Luggage transfer
      Lunch
      snack
      Tasting
      Transfer by ship
      Traslado en 4x4
      Two nights in a hotel
    1
    Day 1

    Mapa Tenerife Highlights

    Arrival in Tenerife

    Pick up the rental car at the airport and drive by your own to the hotel.  
    + Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca  (or similar - Güimar)

     
    2
    Day 2

    Chamorga - Roque Bermejo

    Chamorga is a village located at the northern end of the Parque Rural de Anaga, a protected natural area of great botanical interest, at the end of the TF-123 road.
    The route starts where the Bar Casa Alvaro is located and continues along the Tafada path towards the mountain of the same name.  From this mountain, the path descends towards the Lighthouse of Anaga and finally reaches a picturesque fishing enclave called Roque Bermejo. After an obligatory pause, the path starts its ascent towards Casas Blancas through the Barranco de Roque Bermejo ravine to return to Chamorga.

    Niveau 2   10,1 km |  +732 m / -732 m

    + Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca (or similar - Güimar)


     
    3
    Day 3

    Tenerife - Malpais de Güimar

    Puertito de Güimar - Malpaís

    From the picturesque Puertito de Güimar, the walk follows along the sea side towards Montaña Grande, and walking back to El Puertito after going around this mountain.
    The fascinating landscape of its Malpaís captivates from the first moment. It is an authentic treasure of great ecological importance that was declared protected area in 1987. Today, this Special Nature Reserve has a unique volcanic landscape that covers a large valley in the southeast of Tenerife, from the Montaña Grande to the coast.

    Niveau 2  9,5 km |  +130 m / -130 m

    + Hotel & Spa El Tejar  (or similar - Vilaflor)


     
    4
    Day 4

    Tenerife Montaña Guajara Cañadas del Teide

    Guajara Mountain

    To the south, the Montaña de Guajara is surrounded by an impressive natural amphitheatre: Las Cañadas del Teide. Its peak, rising up to 2715 metres above the sea, offers unbeatable views towards the whole south coast of Tenerife and the spectacular omnipresence of Pico del Teide, in the north.
    The Circular Path of Guajara starts from the Parador Nacional to reach the summit of the third highest peak of Tenerife. It is undoubtedly the most spectacular viewpoint towards the Pico Viejo and the summit of the Teide.
    Niveau 3   10,3 km |  +631 m / -626 m
    + Hotel & Spa El Tejar  (or similar - Vilaflor)

     
    5
    Day 5

    Lunar Landscape

    From the village of Vilaflor itself, the old path takes you into one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Canary Islands. A dreamlike landscape that reaches its climax after going around "Montaña Bermeja". There, abruptly, rise an endless number of minarets and towers of a light reddish tone and volcanic origin, whose erosion has been shaped by the passage of time. It is undoubtedly one of Tenerife's greatest natural wonders.

    Niveau 3   14,2 km |  +599 m / -599 m
    + Hotel & Spa El Tejar  (or similar - Vilaflor)

     
    6
    Day 6

    Monte de Agua Tenerife

    Macizo de Teno - Monte del Agua

    The Aldea de las Portelas is the starting point of a circular route of 11.5 kilometres through the Parque Rural de Teno, a natural space of singular beauty. This is a route that crosses part of the well-known "Monte del agua", shelter of a valuable laurel forest,
    After ascending through the interior of the forest with exclusive vegetation of the Macaronesia, we reach the Morro de los Tomillos from where there are privileged views towards the Pico del Teide.

    Niveau 3   11,4 km |  +756 m / -760 m
    + Hotel Rural Gara  (or similar - Garachico)

     
    7
    Day 7

    GarachicoAround the Chinyero Volcano

    From the picturesque village of San José de Los Llanos we start an ascent to the last volcano of Tenerife: the Chinyero (eruption in 1909).
    This is an environment protected as a Natural Reserve, where several craters of different periods have left their mark.
    The path is well signposted and, after crowning the area known as Arenas Negras, the route starts a descent by the northern flank returning to San José de Los Llanos. The spectacular views of the Pico del Teide will accompany us almost all the way on foot.
    Niveau 2  10,9 km |  +316 m / -316 m

    + Hotel Rural Gara  (or similar - Garachico)


     
    8
    Day 8

    Departure

    Drive to the airport for departure and rental car drop off.

    TOUR LOCATION

    We have designed the Essential programme for those who value the freedom to travel the best routes with no strings attached and with complete freedom to plan their times, stops and routes. A programme that allows you to have at your absolute disposal the right vehicle to drive at your own pace from a specially chosen accommodation to make the best routes through one of the most beautiful islands in the Atlantic. For a week you will enjoy your circular routes with various options and routes of different lengths, complexity and levels of demand. Come to Tenerife and fill yourself with experiences that will remain in your memory forever.

    ACCOMMODATION

    Subject to availability:

    Finca Salamanca Hotel Rural

    HOTEL RURAL FINCA SALAMANCA

    This accommodation is set in the surroundings of an extensive farm of avocado trees and other tropical fruits.

    Güimar, a town in the northeast of Tenerife, is a municipality with an ancient agricultural tradition that is timidly opening up to tourism with this type of rural accommodation.

    The Hotel Rural Finca Salamanca offers all the services and comforts that are typical of an accommodation of these characteristics, in a wonderful setting surrounded by plants and flowers of all kinds.

    With spacious rooms designed with care and elegance, harmoniously integrated in a landscaped environment where large centenary trees survive today among the avocado plantation.

     

    The hotel's main dining room is located in an old barn that has been exquisitely decorated in the style of traditional farm implements. In an adjoining space in the form of a pergola we find the second dining room to enjoy breakfasts in the open air.

    HOTEL & SPA EL TEJAR

    Vilaflor, located in the foothills of Mount Teide at 1,400 metres above sea level, is the highest village in Spain. In this high mountain setting is the Hotel & Spa El Tejar, a small family-run hotel with a warm welcome and exquisite service. The treatment is meticulous and the sensation of feeling "at home" persists throughout your stay.

     

    The 14 rooms of the hotel are warm and very comfortable, traditionally decorated with no detail missing. The hotel is ideally situated in an oasis of peace and tranquillity where absolute silence reigns supreme at night.

     

     

     

    But in the lounge you can't miss a cozy wood-burning fireplace that will keep the coldest nights warm. Although the sun usually presides intensely the daily hours in an enclave located above the clouds, on the south side of the island of Tenerife.

     

    HOTEL RURAL GARA

    The intricate streets of Garachico are lined with old palatial mansions that survived the eruption of 1706. It is in these surroundings that we find the Hotel Rural Gara, an old traditional Canarian building, beautifully restored and facing the infinite ocean.

     

     

    From its roof terrace, now converted into a breakfast area, you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the sea overlooking the small town of Garachico. In the area surrounding the hotel you will find natural swimming pools and a genuine local atmosphere, as well as many terraces, restaurants and small tapas bars.

     

    The rooms of the Hotel Rural Gara maintain the traditional tone of the building but add all kinds of comforts, typical of this type of accommodation. Garachico, located at sea level, is an ideal place to enjoy the last nights in Tenerife.


    Additional overnights

    It is also possible to book some additional days, before or after the hiking week, or an additional week to relax.


    Difficulty

    To successfully achieve the 6 Walks it is necessary a good physical condition, steady walk and lack of vertigo. According to the year season, temperatures can be extreme (hot and/or cold). Therefore, it is necessary to have suitable warm clothes permanently, to be removed as layers if necessary. Some parts of this trail include passages with slippery loose stone. Although most of this trail is roomy enough, certain sections are quite aerial and require caution. Using hiking poles is highly recommended.


    Trails

    The Canary Islands has a well signposted network of trails. All sections where from our tours are perfectly marked. In addition to the detailed map of Tenerife, you will get from us precise indications of each route and assistance from the hotline on your walks.


    We recommend 

    Appropriate hiking clothing and sturdy footwear. During the tours, it is necessary to have food and drink enough, as well as sun protection, a cap, wind jacket and, in the winter months, warm clothing.


    Luggage transfer

    We move your luggage from one accommodation to next, so on your hikes you should only carry a backpack with the essentials of the day. For the whole trip, it is recommendable to use a single suitcase, not bigger than 20 kg.


    You can book at any date!



                                   

    TENERIFE  has two airports: Los Rodeos airport in the north  (TFN), close to the capital, is ideal for those staying in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, La Laguna or Puerto de La Cruz or for those intending to connect with a local flight to other islands.


    However, international flights mainly arrive at Reina Sofía Airport, located to the south (TFS). This airport is close to the port of Los Cristianos and the tourist centres in the south. It is the most convenient airport if you want to travel to the islands of La Gomera or El Hierro.

    Jeanette

    Travel organisation

    Do you have any questions? I am happy to help you. I will answer any questions you may have!

    Early-booking-10%-discount


    Book early!!  ...and get a 10% discount for bookings made 90 days before the arrival date.

    Early-booking-10%-discount Book early!!  ...and get a 10% discount for bookings made 90 days before the arrival date.

    PRICES:  until 31st October 2025

      820 ▸ 738 per person in double/twin room (2 persons)

    |    Single Suplement (room for single use)
    (...and 3rd person): + 260 €

      Solo Traveller (1 person):  1320 ▸ 1188 €

    PRICES:  from 01st November 2025

      875 ▸ 789 per person in double/twin room (2 persons)

    |    Single Suplement (room for single use)
    (...and 3rd person): + 315 €

      Solo Traveller (1 person):  1415 ▸ 1270 €

        Any arrival date is possible - You decide your travel dates and when to start. However, we must first request availability to the accommodations.

        Booking: With an initial payment of 150 € (per person), book now and guarantee your trip. We will confirm your reserve within 24 hours. But in the case of accommodations  unavailability, we will refund the paid amount or propose alternative dates.

    What does this programme include?

        Accommodations - 7 nights in small charming hotel, B&B,  8 days 

       Informations - personalised information by video-talk (if desired) on your arrival day 

        informative material  - maps to be picked up at the hotel reception, upon arrival 

        Descriptions & GPX Tracks - to follow the walks on your mobile device

       Car rental - during the entire stay in the island

         Support 24h - we keep permanently in touch with you throughout your stay to solve any problem or enquiry you may have

     

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    What is NOT included?

    ▸Flights to and from your home city to Tenerife are not included

    ▸Lunches & Dinners

    Cancellation Policy
    ▸ Up to 14 days before the date of arrival, 100% refund.
    ▸Between 13 and 7 days before the arrival date, 50% refund, or free of charge dates change.
    ▸ Between 6 and 3 days before the arrival date, 25% refund, no date changes permitted.
    48 hours before the arrival date, 0% refund, no date changes permitted.
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