Guided hiking excursion to Masca, in Tenerife
Overview
* 3.5-hour walking tour of the Teno Rural Park with a local mountain guide who is an expert in flora, fauna, anthropology and geology. Learn to recognise the endemic flora and fauna of the area.
* Feel and live the experience of getting to know the cultural traditions of the island's rural world.
* Get in touch with the locals and share with them.
* Discover Tenerife's natural treasures with breathtaking landscapes.
* The small group format guarantees a personalised experience.
* Save time and energy with your expert local guide and feel safe and supported every step of the way.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Rural Infrastructures of Teno Park
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Safety and emergency equipment
- Mountain trekking poles (please specify if required when booking)
- Civil Liability and Accident Insurance
- The guide is licensed and certified
- Local and professional mountain guide, UIMLA - AEGM accreditation
- Mountain guide in Spanish, English, German, French and Italian
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off transfer
Meeting Location
Calle la Cancela
38480 Buenavista del Nte., Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A scenic route with continuous ascents and descents of high contrasts that follows an old shepherding and communication trail between old farmhouses and villages in the mountains of north-western Tenerife. Surrounded by endemic vegetation and impressive gorges, we will enjoy a bird's eye view of a magnificent natural setting with the Atlantic Ocean and the silhouettes of the islands of La Gomera and La Palma. We will pass from the northern slope of the Teno Rural Park to the south, where the vegetation and the climate change. Our destination is one of the most picturesque mountain villages in the Canary Islands, famous for its unique gorge, magnificent natural setting and traditional architecture. On arrival in Masca, we will enjoy a break in a restaurant with a terrace where we can have the traditional Canarian coffee ‘barraquito’ or taste some tapas with local wine (not included in the price). Distance 6 km. + 350 / - 400 m elevation gain. 3.5 hrs walk. Experience and a sure foot are required. Bring hiking boots or sports shoes, water, raincoat, hat and sunscreen. Hike suitable for children 12 years and older.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided hiking excursion to Masca, in Tenerife?
A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-121109P7
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