Contrasts of Tenerife Walk
Contrasts of Tenerife Walk
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Contrasts of Tenerife Walk," a self-guided adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Canary Islands, Spain. This tour offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, with daily circular walks tailored to your preferred difficulty level. Explore the UNESCO-listed Mount Teide National Park, with its dramatic volcanic mountains and lunar landscapes, perfect for nature enthusiasts. Your journey begins in the charming coastal town of Garachico, where you'll stay in a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion. Continue to the tranquil village of Vilaflor, nestled near the Teide National Park. Enjoy the freedom of car hire, included with flight-inclusive packages, and savor local Canarian cuisine with included breakfasts and select evening meals. This tour is ideal for ornithologists, botanists, and geologists, offering breathtaking ocean vistas and a chance to discover Tenerife's rich biodiversity. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Garachico
Location: Garachico
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja
Arrive in the perfectly preserved coastal town of Garachico and your elegant hotel set in a beautiful 17th century mansion. You stay at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Day 2 : Teno Rural Park Walk
Location: Teno
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with a short drive through the banana plantations of La Isla Baja to Parque Rural de Teno. Then set off on foot from the village of El Palmar to the mountain ridge and the Mirador de Baracan. There are superb views of deep barrancos snaking down the cliffs to the coast and you can even see as far as La Gomera on a clear day. Continue past abandoned terraces, stone circles and traditional farmhouses. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Day 3 : Arenas Negras Volcano Walk
Location: Tenerife
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the Ecomuseo del Tanque to see how the islanders lived in times gone by, then follow the Canal de Vergara to La Corona Forestal, the green lungs of Tenerife and home to masses of birdlife, including the endemic pinzon azul (Canary blue chaffinch). The landscape changes to black sand and rocks as the Arenas Negras volcano looms into view through the trees. Return across the Chinyero lava field, with its contrasting rich green lichen. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Day 4 : Monte Del Agua Walk
Location: Monte del Agua, Canary Islands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Quinta Roja
Meals Included: Breakfast
From the tranquil village of Erjos, head to Monte del Agua, a treasure trove of richly diverse flora and birdlife. At Casas de La Cumbre, views over deep ravines spread out before you before you’re rewarded with the sight of snow capped Teide. The last descent takes you to the Charcas de Erjos ponds where local and migrant birds can be spotted. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Day 5 : Teide National Park – Samara And Black Caves
Location: Teide National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Spa VillAlba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you set out on your discovery of the Teide National Park – comprising of several volcanoes including mighty Mount Teide. Climb to the summit of Samara for an outstanding panorama over the volcanic chaos of Montana Reventada, the archaeological Guanche remains of Cuevas Negras and Pico Viejo, Tenerife’s second highest volcano. It’s a short onward drive to your hotel in the village of Vilaflor - the highest village on Tenerife and famous for its almendrados or almond biscuits! Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis
Day 6 : The Moon Landscape
Location: Tenerife
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Spa VillAlba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
An exhilarating walk today follows the Camino Real de Chasna – an ancient shepherds’ path connecting the north with the south of the island. Pass through protected pine forest to Los Escurriales, or the Moon Landscape, a fragile geological formation carved over centuries by wind and water erosion. Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis
Day 7 : The Best Mirador Of Teide
Location: Mount Teide, Canary Islands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Spa VillAlba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Savour the best vistas of Mount Teide’s caldera and its ochre coloured palette of lava flows along the Siete Canadas trail to the summit of Mount Guajara. With views as far as Gran Canaria and La Palma on a clear day, it’s a fantastic ending to a week’s walking. The easier option today takes you to Teide's caldera and the Roques de Garcia (3.5KM/2MI/2HR) Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis
Day 8 : Leave Vilaflor
Location: Vilaflor
Meals Included: Breakfast
Make your way back to the airport in time for your flight home.
What's Included
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7 nights accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 7 nights of accommodation included in the package.
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All buffet breakfasts and 3 evening meals
Start your day with buffet breakfasts and enjoy 3 evening meals during your stay.
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Benefit from the management and support of a local Headwater-appointed agent throughout your trip.
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Car Hire essential (included when booking a flight-inclusive package)
Car hire is included when you book a flight-inclusive package, providing you with the convenience of transportation.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Car Hire (on land only packages - available at a supplement)
Car hire is not included in land-only packages but is available at an additional cost.
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Transfers instead of car hire available, quote trip code W07TT - contact us for prices
Transfers can be arranged instead of car hire, but this is not included in the package.
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Single accommodation is available upon request and requires a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
A solo traveller supplement applies if only one person is travelling on a departure date.
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Visas & vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is special on this trip. Your first 4 nights are at the Hotel Quinta Roja, a beautifully restored 17th century nobleman's mansion, superbly located next to the main square in the traditional old port town of Garachico. Next stop is the Hotel Spa VillAlba, sitting on the edge of the sleepy village of Vilaflor - the highest in Tenerife - and a short drive from the UNESCO recognised Teide National Park. ...more ...less
Food
Canarian dishes tend to be simple and elegant, owing much to sun-ripened tropical fruits such as paw-paw, prickly pear and bananas, local vegetables such as sweetcorn and potatoes and fresh fish such as moray and snapper.Specialities include conejo al salmorejo (slow cooked rabbit with garlic, paprika and chili); rancho canario (a chickpea meaty soup), ropa vieja (chicken, pork and or beef stew); chocos (cuttlefish); and crema de puerros y bubangos (cream of leek and prawn stew). The most popular fish are members of the sea bass family - cherne, cabrilla or merluza are common, and you may find grilled swordfish (espada a la plancha), as well as calamares (squid), gambas (prawns) and pulpo (octopus).
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Mode of Transport
Car hire is essential for this tour and is included when booking a flight-inclusive package. Transfers instead of car hire are available upon request, and travel insurance is not included.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Contrasts of Tenerife Walk?
The accommodation includes a stay at the Hotel Quinta Roja, a beautifully restored 17th century nobleman's mansion in Garachico, and the Hotel Spa VillAlba, located in the village of Vilaflor, which is the highest village in Tenerife.
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Are meals included in the Contrasts of Tenerife Walk tour?
Yes, the tour includes all buffet breakfasts and 3 evening meals.
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Is car hire included in the Contrasts of Tenerife Walk tour?
Car hire is included when booking a flight-inclusive package. For land-only packages, car hire is available at a supplement.
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What kind of landscapes can be expected during the walks on this tour?
Participants will experience a variety of landscapes including lunar landscapes, lava fields, dramatic volcanic mountains, rugged barrancos, and far-reaching ocean vistas.
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What is the focus of the walks in terms of natural interest?
The walks are superb for ornithologists, botanists, and geologists, offering rich opportunities to observe diverse flora, birdlife, and geological formations.
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Is there flexibility in the difficulty of the walks during the tour?
Yes, there is a choice of easier or more difficult circular walks daily, all within easy driving distance from the hotel.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Contrasts of Tenerife Walk
8 Days Starting in Garachico, Spain and ending in Vilaflor, Spain
Visiting: Garachico, Teno, Tenerife, Monte del Agua, Canary Islands, Teide National Park, Mount Teide, Canary Islands, Vilaflor ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07TN
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
13-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements