Tenerife North & South, Self-drive

Tenerife North & South, Self-drive

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Tenerife North & South, Self-drive

8 Days Starting in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain and ending in Puerto de Santiago, Spain

Visiting: Tenerife, National Park, Mt. Teide, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto de Santiago

Tour code:

243304

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

26-75

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $741 $667 (USD) Operator discount: -$74

NB: Prices correct on 04-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating self-drive adventure through the stunning landscapes of Tenerife, Spain, with the "Tenerife North & South" tour. This 7-night journey offers the perfect blend of exploration and relaxation, starting in the charming town of Puerto de la Cruz. Discover the lush valley of La Orotava, marvel at the volcanic wonders of Teide National Park, and wander through the historic streets of San Cristobal de la Laguna. As you drive south, explore the picturesque hamlet of Masca and the vibrant coastal town of Puerto de Santiago. Enjoy the freedom of unlimited mileage with your rental car, and unwind in comfortable 3-star accommodations. With daily breakfasts included, this tour invites you to experience the diverse beauty and rich culture of Tenerife at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Teide National Park: Discover breathtaking views of the highest peak in Spain.

  • Explore the lush vegetation and ravines of Masca, a historic pirate hideout.

  • Stroll through the stately streets of La Orotava, rich in history since the island's conquest.

  • Admire the colonial architecture in the historic quarter of San Cristobal de la Laguna.

  • Relax in the Plaza del Charco in Puerto de la Cruz and enjoy the coastal views.

  • Visit the charming village of El Sauzal with its stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Experience the unique landscape of the Anaga Country Park with its laurel forests.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Tenerife

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Norte or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Arrive at Tenerife airport (You can get to Tenerife North Airport or Tenerife South) and meet with a rent-a-car representative to assist you in picking up the rental car. Then Drive directly to the town of Puerto de la Cruz, situated on the northern part of the island, where you spend three nights. Puerto de la Cruz contains attractions such as its protected historic center or a large seafront, perfect for long and peaceful walks.


Overnight in Puerto de la Cruz.



Day 2 : Puerto De La Cruz – Orotava – National Park, Mt. Teide – El Sauzal – Puerto De La Cruz (120 Km – 3 Hrs)

Location: National Park, Mt. Teide

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Norte or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at your hotel. Our routing recommendation for today: Start the day driving to the evergreen valley of La Orotava. Its streets and buildings are all monuments to its past cultural splendour; don´t miss a visit to House of Balconies. Did you know that Tenerife has more than 400 volcanoes? Learn more about it driving to National Park of Las Cañadas, which is a must while on this island. Through the impressive viewpoint of Roques de García visitors will get an astonishing view of Mt. Teide, the highest peak in Spain with 3.718 mtrs. Old flows of lava, volcanic and colourful rock formations in a unique landscape resembling the moon. Descending through La Esperanza´s forest, the smell and scenes of its cool forest of eucalyptus vegetation will take visitors down to a differente landscape. Visit the lovely village of El Sauzal, a settlement that goes back to the island´s prehispanic era with its 16th century Church of St. Peter and a walk to the 16th c. estate of the former Marquis of El Sauzal; La Garañona´s viewpoint is worth visiting with gorgeus views of craggy coastline and Atlantic Ocean. It is a charming stop before driving back to Puerto de la Cruz, a popular resort with a charming atmosphere where you can discover its colonial past or stroll by its sea promenade; on your way the Lago Martiánez, the famous salt waterpool designed by the well-known canarian architec and artist César Manrique, is all a symbol of the island.


Overnight in Puerto de la Cruz.



Day 3 : Puerto De La Cruz – Santa Cruz – Taganana – San Cristobal De La Laguna – Puerto De La Cruz (125 Km – 3 Hrs)

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Norte or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at your hotel. Our suggestions for today: Enjoy the interesting story of the capital of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Pass by the historical buildings like San Francisco´s Church, Plaza del Príncipe and its old part of the town with La Recova, Guimera´s theatre, Casa de la Carta and La Concepción´s Church. Continue to the Anaga Country park with its impressive cliffs and laurel forest that dates back to the Tertiary period. Its untouched vegetation is bathed in a blanket of clouds practically all year round. If you follow the meandering road down, you will reach the coast and its various secluded villages, including Taganana. The charm of this village lies in its fabulous beach, steep sloping landscapes and small restaurants. Continue to San Cristobal de la Laguna and discover the magic of this town walking through the historic quarter and city center, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Take a leisurely stroll down picturesque streets to get a taste of colonial architecture close-up. Return to Puerto de la Cruz. 


Overnight in Puerto de La Cruz.



Day 4 : Puerto De La Cruz – Icod – Santiago Del Teide – Masca – Puerto De Santiago (90 Km – 2 Hrs)

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Sur or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will change hotel for your stay in the southern part of the island. We suggest following visits on route: First stop at Icod de los Vinos, known by its famous Dragon tree, el Drago Milenario , The famous "thousand-year-old Dragon" (although its age is officially 800 years) is one of the most important natural, cultural and historic symbols of the Canary Islands. The single road that links El Tanque to Santiago del Teide takes you through several beautiful hamlets as Ruigomez and Erjos. A stop at Santiago del Teide is recommended. Proceed to the hamlet of Masca with its cottages lined up along the mountain ridges. They take up almost every inch of inhabitable space, balancing on the edge of the abyss created by the Island's deepest ravines. The Cherfe lookout point (on the road from Santiago del Teide) provides fantastic views. This has always been a narrow and remote place, which was only very recently supplied with electricity, and where the roads were barely more than dusty tracks up until not long ago. In fact, for years the only means of communication with the rest of the world was the trail of Camino de los Guanches, linking Masca to Santiago del Teide. Continue to your hotel on the southern coast area.


Overnight in Puerto de Santiago



Day 5 : Puerto De Santiago – Candelaria – Güimar – Puerto De Santiago (180 Km – 2.5 Hrs)

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Sur or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at your hotel. We recommend following visits on the southern coastline: 


Candelaria: In the late 14th century, a Gothic style sculpture of the Virgin of Candelaria was washed up on the shores of the Güímar valley, who the Guanche people worshipped under the name of Chaxiraxi. As from the year 1526, the figure was kept in the shrine built under the order of the governor Pedro Fernández de Lugo. The primitive figure disappeared as a result of the flood in 1826, so the current figure was made by Tenerife's Fernando Estévez in 1827. Candelaria is related to Guanches´memories and pilgrimage. Right by Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias stand the huge bronze statues of the nine Guanche "menceyes" (kings), created by Tenerife sculptor José Abad. Continue to Güímar, which is also an interesting stop; it lies on the south side of Tenerife, in the spectacular Güímar Valley. Its popular historic quarter is full of prominent buildings. You can set off on a walk around the streets passing by the San Pedro de Arriba chapel or the Town Hall. Return to you hotel IN Puerto de Santiago. 


Overnight in Puerto de Santiago



Day 6 : Puerto De Santiago

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Sur or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at the hotel. We recommend to just enjoy some of the nice beach areas in the southern part of Tenerife or just relax at your hotel or going on an excursion through any of the stunning landscapes of the south of Tenerife, dining in a restaurant with a terrace by the sea or having a fun day in a theme park are just some of the options offered by the south of the island.


Overnight in Puerto de Santiago



Day 7 : Puerto De Santiago

Location: Puerto de Santiago

Accommodation Name: Dragos del Sur or similar 3*

Meals Included: Breakfast


Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure where you can take the opportunity to rest or repeat some place mentioned in days ago.


Overnight in Puerto de Santiago



Day 8 : Departure Tenerife

Location: Tenerife

Meals Included: Breakfast


Bid farewell to Tenerife after breakfast at the hotel and drive back to the airport Tenerife (You can take your flight back from the Tenerife North airport or the south Tenerife airport) to drop off the car. You'll be told the return procedure and exact designated area by the rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day


What's Included

The tour includes car hire with options for a VW Polo or Seat León, including applicable local taxes, unlimited mileage, and basic and super collision damage waiver.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks, and meals not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.

  • Flights

    National or international flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Insurance

    All types of insurance except the mentioned rent-a-car insurance are not included.

  • Entry Visas

    Entry visas to Spain, if applicable, are not included.

  • Entrance Tickets

    Entrance tickets to any venue, museum, or activity are not included.

  • Local Tourist Tax

    Local tourist tax is not included in the tour package.

  • Car Hire Restrictions

    The hired car cannot be taken from one island to the other, and damage due to negligence or inappropriate driving is not covered.

Requirements

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

Please Note

Please note that hired car can not be taken from one island to the other

Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year).

Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin.

Pick-up hours are from Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 18:30 hrs and Sunday 08:00 to 12:00. Pick-up outside of these times are subject to a surcharge.

Vehicle delivered
eturned at a different hotel, rent a car office, airport (one way) is subject to request and surcharge.

The vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as at the collection.

If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days

Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only

Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 24/48hours of incident

In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided



Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2, 3; Puerto de la Cruz / Tenerife North:
Standard Hotel Category = Dragos del Norte or similar 3* Day 4, 5, 6, 7; Puerto de Santiago / Tenerife South:
Standard Hotel Category= Dragos del Sur or similar 3* CAR HIRE OPTIONS
Car Group C = VW Polo w/o AC or similarCar Group D = Seat León with AC or similar

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 2, 3; Puerto de la Cruz / Tenerife North:

Standard Hotel Category = Dragos del Norte or similar 3*
Day 4, 5, 6, 7; Puerto de Santiago / Tenerife South:

Standard Hotel Category= Dragos del Sur or similar 3*
CAR HIRE OPTIONS

Car Group C = VW Polo w/o AC or similarCar Group D = Seat León with AC or similar

Mode of Transport

Explore Tenerife at your own pace with a self-drive tour, featuring car hire options like the VW Polo or Seat León. Enjoy unlimited mileage and essential insurance coverage, ensuring a smooth and flexible travel experience across the island.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodation in Tenerife, with the first three nights at Dragos del Norte or similar in Puerto de la Cruz, and the remaining four nights at Dragos del Sur or similar in Puerto de Santiago, both offering a standard 3-star hotel experience.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of vehicle options are available for the self-drive tour?

    The tour offers two car hire options: Car Group C, which includes a VW Polo without air conditioning or a similar vehicle, and Car Group D, which includes a Seat León with air conditioning or a similar vehicle.

  • Are there any specific requirements for drivers on this tour?

    Yes, drivers must be between 26 to 75 years old and have held their driver's license for at least one year. Non-EU citizens must present an international driver's license along with their original license from their country of origin.

  • What is included in the car hire for the tour?

    The car hire includes applicable local taxes (VAT), unlimited mileage, and basic and super collision damage waiver (CDW, SCWD), and theft protection with excess.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour itinerary?

    The tour includes visits to Teide National Park, the historic town of La Orotava, the colonial architecture of San Cristobal de la Laguna, and the charming port of Puerto de Santiago. It also features scenic drives through the Anaga Country Park and the picturesque village of Masca.

  • What should I know about the accommodation during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided for 7 nights. For the first three nights, you will stay in Puerto de la Cruz at a standard hotel like Dragos del Norte or similar. For the remaining nights, you will stay in Puerto de Santiago at a standard hotel like Dragos del Sur or similar.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 7 breakfasts.

  • Are there any restrictions on where the rental car can be taken?

    Yes, the hired car cannot be taken from one island to another.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

Reviews of this operator

Maria R  

Very informative tour

05-Dec-2022

Very informative, creative and charming guide Sol made the experience one to remember. Highly recommend to give you an overview of the area.

Andrew W  

Great Scenery

08-Aug-2022

Spectacular scenery. Lovely lunch. The two villages were lovely to see. The stops were short. Best to pre-plan a walk through the villages beforehand to make the most of the time there. The guide was very informative and helpful

Sandra F.  

Great tour! Northern of Spain, Galicia & Portugal (Multi country)

15-Nov-2022

We took an 16-day tour with this firm, and everything exceeded our expectations. The sights we saw were breathtaking, and our tour guides were outstanding. We went on an English/Spanish tour, and the majority of our group was from South America and spoke Spanish. The extra package that includes lunch and select entertainment is highly recommended. Thank you very much for this opportunity!

Grace B  

Down South, Self-drive, couldn't be better

16-Oct-2022

Loved the self-drive tour, gave us the ability to stay on our own schedule. Locations were great with lots to explore in each town as well as along the drive. Ronda and Seville were our favorite! We had the ability to stop while on the road to wine and olive oil taste too, as well as explore Castillo de Almodovar, a beautifully restored castle near Seville where they shot several scenes of Game of Thrones. Location of hotels were good too, easy to get to so you didn't have to drive through some of those difficult narrow one way streets. Only issue was having to pay for parking at some of the hotels, this should have been part of the package. Other than that, it was a great tour!

Steve G  

Excellent Volcano and Village Tour

17-Nov-2022

Amazing volcanic scenery, beautiful village set in deep valleys. Ivan was a very knowledgeable local guide who was great with our toddler!

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  • Low Deposit

    Destination Services Spain requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destination services spain charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 17 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 9 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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