Exploring the Island

Together with our partners on the island, Freebird Jeep Tours, we have put together a selection of stunning day outs, offering you the opportunity to explore this truly wonderful island.

The chauffeur driven fleet of Open Top Jeeps with guides who converse in 10 languages, provide extensive coverage and knowledge of both the island, local traditions and cultures, with friendly and informative commentaries. The Open Top Jeeps provide an entertaining adventure for all ages.

Tour 1

Full Day Open Top Discover Tenerife Tour

The ideal way to truly explore the island in chauffeur driven 4 x 4´s, enjoying the open air and panoramic views, an opportunity to combine two of the most popular attractions on the island with the best of the rest in one full day!

  • Journey up through Vilaflor, the highest village in Spanish Territory
  • Travel through the incredible, contrasting scenery and landscape of Mount Teide, the islands most popular attraction
  • Capture the breathtaking views of the lost village of Masca, tucked away in a hidden valley and only discovered in recent times

Itinary

08.00 – 09.00

Pick up from resort

09.00 onwards

Travel up the mountain roads enjoying breathtaking views to Vilaflor, the highest village in Spanish territory at 1,500 meters above sea level. Stop for coffee break

 

We then go to the beautiful viewing point of Chirche, where you will get stunning views over the south coast

 

After lunch we discover the “lost village of Masca” and its breathtaking scenery, you will have 30 minutes here to explore the village

 

Travel back to resort via Guia de Isora taking in the panoramic views of the west coast

16.00 – 16.30

Arrive back in resort

Please note that all timings are an approximate guide only

Important points to note

Lunch consists of:

  • Chicken with potatoes
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Water & Wine
  • Vegetarian option is omelette

Things to remember

  • Camera/Camcorder
  • Money for Souvenirs
  • Suncream, Sunhat, Sunglasses
  • Jacket/Sweater
  • Water

Days of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

Price

Adults - £46.00, Children - £35.00, Infants – Not Available due to safety regulations

Tour 2

La Gomera Open Top Tour

Discover the beautiful neighbouring island of La Gomera. Cross the Atlantic by fast ferry and explore the island...

  • Visit small and tranquil villages, see the local people and learn about their way of life
  • See a fascinating demonstration of the famous whistling language, this is how the Gomeran’s communicated for many years
  • Pass through the rare and mysterious pre-historic forests and discover ancient legends
  • Step back in time and discover the unique charm and dramatic scenery of this unspoilt island

Itinary

07.20 – 07.50

Pick up from resort

09.00 – 10.00

Ferry departs for La Gomera, crossing time is approx. 1hr & 30 mins

 

Arrive at the port town of San Sebastian and proceed up through the mountains to the local beauty spot of Hermigua where there is a stop for photos and information

 

From there we are going to Agulo to enjoy a typical Gomeran lunch in a local restaurant and experience a fascinating display of the whistling language

 

After lunch we are passing through the national park of Garajonay to see the famous Roque de Agando before returning to the capital of San Sebastian

16.30

Board ferry for return to Los Cristianos

17.30 – 17.45

Arrive back in resort

Please note that all timings are an approximate guide only

Important points to note

Typical Gomeran lunch of:

  • Potato Soup
  • Beef stew with rice
  • Typical Canarian dips
  • Bread
  • Ice cream and bananas
  • Water & Wine
  • Vegetarians can request a salad or pasta, inform them to tell the driver that they require the vegetarian option
  • The exact route is variable due to weather conditions but the content will remain more or less the same with similar points of interest

Things to remember

  • Suncream, Sunhat & Sunglasses
  • Jacket/Sweater
  • Water
  • Camera/Camcorder
  • Money for souvenirs
  • Passport/Identity Card

Days of Operation

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

Price

Adults - £67.00, Children - £50.00, Infants – Not Available due to safety regulations

Tour 3

Teide / Atlantic Open Top Tour

An incredible opportunity to combine the most popular attraction on land with the most popular attraction at sea, in just one full day with a hot buffet lunch included.

  • Journey up to the magnificent volcano and vast crater of Mount Teide, travel through the beautiful Canarian Pine Forests and unique lunar landscape and unusual rock formations
  • Board a luxury catamaran and set sail in search of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat with a stop in a secluded bay for a refreshing swim or sit on deck and top up your tan

Itinary

07.30 – 08.30

Pick up from resort

 

Leaving the resort we head directly up to Mount Teide passing through Vilaflor and the Canarian Pine Forest

 

Travel back to the south passing down through the village of Chio

12.45 – 13.15

Arrive at Puerto Colon Marina and board the luxury catamaran where a hot buffet lunch will be served

 

Set sail for a 3 hour cruise

 

Head out approx. 2/3 miles offshore in search of the Pilot Whales and Bottle-Nose Dolphins

 

Enjoy the sightings and have plenty of opportunity to take photographs

 

Cruise on around the picturesque coastline, on a clear day there are great views of Mount Teide

 

Stop in a secluded bay where there is a choice of either, swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay or relaxing on the spacious decks and topping up your tan

 

Sail back along the coastline to Puerto Colon Marina

16.30 – 17.00

Arrive back in the marina and take the coach back to resort

Please note that all timings are an approximate guide only

Important points to note

  • The buffet consists of chicken escalope, curried rice, coleslaw, mixed salad, Canarian potatoes and bread roll
  • Due to the nature of the excursion we are unable to take wheelchair passengers or children’s buggies
  • Please note that there is not time on this excursion for guests to take the cable car to the summit
  • Complimentary drinks of wine, beer, water and soft drinks are served throughout the sailing

Things to remember

  • Suncream, Sunhat & Sunglasses
  • Jacket/Sweater
  • Water
  • Camera/Camcorder
  • Money for souvenirs
  • Swimwear/towel

Days of Operation

Monday

Price

Adults - £61.00, Children - £46.00, Infants – Not Available due to safety regulations

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