Private self-drive escape to Tenerife

Tenerife South Airport - Tenerife

Day 1: Welcome to Tenerife

Welcome to Tenerife! Upon your arrival at the airport, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel. You'll then have free time to rest, relax, enjoy the beach and explore the island on your own. If you're looking to unwind on sandy shores, head to the black volcanic sands of Playa del Bollullo or get away from the crowds at La Caleta.

Tenerife - Teide National Park - Tenerife

Day 2: Stargazing in Teide National Park

In the afternoon, your guide will pick you up for a very special and unique experience exploring Teide National Park, home of the highest peak in Spain. You will first tour the volcanic landscapes across the park, which looks especially amazing at sunset. From your elevated position, you may even get to see other Canarian islands, such as La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera.

Enjoy a delicious dinner in a unique restaurant - the food here tastes even better when you're that much closer to the stars! Tenerife is considered one of the best three destinations in the world for stargazing, and thanks to an expert guide and a professional telescope, you will be able to admire one of the most impressive skies in the world. Locate and observe galaxies, planets, and thousands of stars on this dreamy tour.

Tenerife

Day 3: Spend a day at leisure

Today, you'll have free time to enjoy the beach and explore the island. You could visit Los Gigantes Cliffs and Beach, as well as some beautiful towns and villages across the island, such as the seaside Garachico and the quaint Masca, dramatically perched atop a mountain.

Tenerife - Northern Tenerife - Tenerife

Day 4: The vineyards of northern Tenerife

This morning, your driver will pick you up for a full-day tour of the northern region of Tenerife, to discover the history and essence of the island. Get ready to walk around quaint towns, exploring palaces, churches, cobbled streets, and a great food scene as you go.

Start in Icod de los Vinos before heading to San Cristobal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the colonial architecture that lines its old town, then end your tour with a delicious food and wine experience at a family-run winery, where you'll visit the cellars before learning to make traditional mojo picón. Finally, you'll savor a traditional Canarian lunch featuring local produce and generational specialties - the perfect way to end a day filled with authentic discoveries.

Tenerife

Day 5: Another day at leisure

You'll have another free day to carry on enjoying the wonderful beaches and beautiful landscapes and towns of Tenerife. You could visit the capital city, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, or seek out the secrets of La Candelaria - an important pilgrim destination in the Canaries.

Tenerife - Chinyero Natural Reserve - Tenerife

Day 6: Hiking across the Chinyero Natural Reserve

This morning, your guide will pick you up for a private four- to five-hour hiking experience, taking you down about 7.5km of trails in the Natural Reserve of El Chinyero - the youngest volcano in Tenerife. Located in the southwest of Tenerife, this is a reserve of great geological value. On the trail you'll pass between the mighty peaks of El Chinyero and Arenas Negras, where you will step on the lava of the last active volcano in Tenerife. You'll soon be amazed by the colors of the landscapes, the autochthonous vegetation, and the lookouts offering panoramic views of El Teide and Pico Viejo (weather permitting).

Tenerife - Tenerife South Airport

Day 7: Goodbye, Tenerife!

Today, at the appointed time, you'll drive back to the airport to drop off your rental car and take your flight back home. Have a safe trip - buen viaje!