Hiking in Tenerife

The tour is graded as 'Moderate' and should present no difficulties for anyone in reasonable condition and accustomed to walking in hilly areas. Day stages range from 5 to 16 km per day with ascents/descents of up to just under 1000 meters.

Yes, additional costs include personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, and phone calls, unscheduled transfers required during the trip, compulsory dinners at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, excess luggage, a supplement for solo travelers or single rooms, and travel insurance.

On the first day, you will arrive in Tenerife (south) and have a private transfer to Vilaflor, the highest village of Tenerife. You will have a free afternoon to wander around the town and will stay at a comfortable 2-star hotel with a spa and outdoor pool.

On the second day, you will explore a volcanic lunar landscape with strange rock formations, walking along part of the Camino de Chasna. The walk ends in the center of the village of Vilaflor.

The highlight of the third day is a visit to Teide National Park, where you will take a cable car ride up to 3200m and walk to the vista point of Pico Viejo. You will also have the option to summit Pico Teide if you obtain a permit.

On the fourth day, you will ascend Montaña Guajara (2730m), the second highest peak on Tenerife. The challenging but rewarding hike offers superb views across the Cañadas del Teide Crater and towards Teide.

On the fifth day, you will walk along the Aguamansa Woods, a mountainous route through old Canarian pine woods and barrancos with lush vegetation. After the walk, a taxi will drive you to your charming hotel in the old town of Garachico.

On the sixth day, you will have a short transfer to the village of El Palmar and then walk through open woodlands and farmed areas, ascending to a viewpoint and then to the tiny village of Teno Alto. Alternatively, you can do a circular hike from Las Portelas if the weather is windy or warm.

On the seventh day, you will explore the laurisilva woods in Anaga Rural Park. You have a choice of two walks: a shorter and steeper route or a longer but more gentle one. In the late afternoon, a taxi will take you to your hotel in San Cristobal de La Laguna.

On the last day, the tour comes to an end after breakfast. A transfer to Tenerife South Airport is included.

We have designed our self guided walking and cycling tours to include a number of elements to help you enjoy your holiday more, while leaving out some things to give you more freedom to tailor the trip to your needs and interests. Refer to the Trip Notes for more information on the specific inclusions for each trip. What’s included: - Detailed Route Notes - Accommodation - Luggage transfers - Any scheduled transfers as per Trip Notes - Emergency support - Some meals (mostly breakfasts) What’s NOT included: - Transport to/from start/finish points - Most meals - Any entrance/park fees - Travel insurance - Personal expenses along the way - Unscheduled transfers required during the trip

Match your level of fitness & requirements Please read this information carefully to find out which grade is most suited to your level of fitness and requirements. To make the most of your Walkers' Britain holiday it is essential and your responsibility to choose a trip that is well within your capabilities. All our active holidays are graded and clearly marked in each trip description. All mountains have uphill and downhill sections and by definition walking and cycling demand some effort. However all things are relative, and these grades assume that you are a reasonably active person who enjoys walking or cycling. Few trips are extreme and most allow ample time for sightseeing and enjoying the scenery. If in doubt about the grade of any holiday, please contact us for advice or request the tour dossiers, you can also chat with our team about the right travel insurance for you. Grade 1 – Introductory These trips involve walking for four to five hours per day or cycling for 15-50 km per day at a slow but steady pace. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health. Suggested Preparation 30 minutes of aerobic-type exercise (either road cycling or jogging), three times a week for three months leading up to your trip. Grade 2 – Introductory to Moderate These trips involve a combination of what is described in our Introductory and Moderate levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity but including several moderate stages. Grade 3 – Moderate These adventures involve walking for up to six hours per day or cycling for up to 65 km per day, at a steady pace. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health. Suggested Preparation 45 minutes of aerobic-type exercise (road cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trip. Grade 4 – Moderate to Challenging This trip grading involves a combination of what is described in our Moderate and Challenging levels. The emphasis is on moderate activity but including several challenging stages. Grade 5 – Challenging These active holidays involve walking up to nine hours per day in mountainous terrain with steep ascents and descents, pass crossing & alpine weather conditions, or cycling for up to 80 km per day over undulating terrain, with some steep and sustained hills. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a daypack weighing up to 8 kg and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions. Suggested Preparation 1 hour of aerobic-type exercise five times a week for three to six months leading up to your trip. We also recommend regular hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling.

While our tours vary in terms of difficulty, route finding is made simple and convenient with our specially prepared package of maps and route notes. On many of the walks it is easy enough to navigate carefully using the route notes provided with a cursory glance at the map. As holidays reach the higher grades, you will need to take more care and we would expect you to have at least some knowledge of using a compass. Maps for our tours also vary considerably, from up-to-date GPS referenced additions, to old map copies which may still be the only ones obtainable for a particular area. The differences in style, grade and destinations of our tours are features that make them of continual interest and delight to our walkers & cyclists. Each set of route notes can contain the following elements relevant to the route: History and information on the region and the route you are walking. Detailed maps including points of interest and accommodation. Detailed step-by-step descriptions (with pictures) of the route and information on detours/optional additions. Transport timetables and information for getting there and away. Safety information and advice. Contact details of accommodation, transport, local representatives and emergency support. Advice for things to do along the way. Suggestions for dining and self catering.

Self guided walking and cycling holidays offer freedom, independence and choice, allowing you to tailor your holidays in the UK & Europe to your interest and travel style. Our detailed Route Notes will contain all of the information you need to plan how you would like to approach each day, giving you the freedom to set your own pace. As you are not limited by the constraints of group travel, you are free to shorten or lengthen your walk as the terrain permits and can even take a day off, although you may need to travel onto your next accommodation by taxi or public transport in order to do so.