Arrive in Tenerife and transfer to our base in the town of La
Orotava, famous for its street tapestries of flowers and
coloured sands during the Feast of Corpus Christi - and a
wonderful location to start our adventure in Tenerife.
You transfer by local bus to Aguamansa, where you start your
walk today. Following a circular route the natural park "Parque
Natural de Corona Forrestal" you walk the wooded slopes beneath
Mt Teide. Along the way you ascend to Los Órganos - a natural
series of basalt rock formations that resemble huge organ pipes.
You return to your hotel in La Orotava for the night.
A short transfer brings you to La Montañeta where you head up
from the church of San Francisco to the villages of Las Arenas
Negras and then continue west to the village of Erjos. You then
start to drop down and walk along an ancient path and farmland,
through bay laurel to reach your destination at the little village
square in Los Silos. Rest and enjoy a relaxing drink in the shade
here while you wait for the bus to Garachico.
Another transfer by bus brings you to the western part of Tenerife
for a walk through open woodlands, across farmland and along
spectacular gorges or 'barrancos' to the small village of Teno
Alto. You then follow paths across the plateau, walking amongst
fields of giant euphorbia cacti plants. When the weather is clear
weather, you are blessed with wonderful views off this high plateau
across to the island of La Gomera.
Our transport brings you from Garachico to your next accommodation
in the morning - nestled on the edge of El Teide crater. You
have the opportunity of a walk which ascends Guajara (Tenerife's
second highest peak) or you can take advantage of a shorter 6km
walk around the Roques de Garcia in this stunning landscape.
Today you have another day of walking in the unique surroundings
of El Teide and Las Cañadas. Leading away from El Parador de
las Cañadas you follow small dusty tracks Get better acquainted
with El Pico del Teide, wandering through the bizarre landscape
of Las Cañadas. Again, several options. The standard walk leads
from the Parador to El Portillo partly along the 'pensionades'
- an easy-to-follow unsurfaced track, with magnificent views.
At the end of the day's walk you transfer by taxi to La Laguna.
Our final day's walking brings you to the north of the Island
and the Anaga range of mountains. This is a challenging but very
rewarding day in the impressive surroundings of high coastal
cliffs and deep mountain gorges. Walking
along steep green mountainsides that are resplendent in lush
vegetation, you will visit the villages of Afur and Taborno on
your way to Las Carboneras and the end of your walk. You are met
by our transport and transferred back to your hotel.
The tour is completed following your breakfast, and we provide
a transfer to the airport.
7 nights accommodation, based on two adults sharing, in our approved
partner hotels (normally with en-suite facilities) on a bed
and breakfast basis.
Lunches and dinners are not included, and packed
lunches can be bought in most of the villages or ordered directly
from your accommodation.
Luggage transfers between hotels, route description
and maps.
Taxi transfers as described - however any use of
public transport buses must be paid for locally.
Airport transfers to and from Tenerife Norte airport
are included. Please contact us for separate pricing of transfers
to/from other airports or locations.
Note that any National Park permits to El Teide
summit or El Teide cable car tickets are not included.
For more information on Tenerife visit the Tenerife
Tourism website at www.webtenerifeuk.com.
Flight schedules and information on Tenerife
Norte Airport.
Flight schedules and information on Tenerife
Sur Airport.
The price for the Tenerife self-guided
tour is £795 Sterling (approx $1,320 US Dollars or €895
Euro) per person sharing.
- 7 nights accommodation, based on two adults sharing, in our
approved partner hotels (normally with en-suite
facilities) on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Airport transfers to/from Tenerife Norte Airport are included. Please contact us for separate pricing
of transfers to/from other
airports or locations.
- All transfers as described in the itinerary except those that specify the use of local
buses. Where public bus transport is used, this must be paid for locally.
- Luggage transfer between hotels, detailed daily
route notes, and map(s).
Single supplement -
The additional supplement for single occupancy (if accompanying a party) is £200.
Lone traveller price - The total cost for a person travelling
alone (not with a party) is £1,250.
High season price - Note that for
holidays between 01 November 2009 and 04 January 2010 there is a 5% surcharge on the prices quoted.
You can start your self-guided tour on any day that
you wish throughout the season - including the winter months. Please complete a booking
form, or contact us to arrange.
