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Tenerife Masca Mount Teide and Los Gigantes Cliffs Tour
Tenerife Masca Mount Teide and Los Gigantes Cliffs Tour
About this experience
What's included?
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓seguro
Itinerary
Mirador de Cherfe
Cherfe Viewpoint: Balcony of the Infinite (15 min) Before heading down to Masca, we stop at Mirador de Cherfe, perched at over 1,100 m on the Teno ridge. It offers the most striking panorama of western Tenerife. What you will see: - The sheer drop of the Masca Gorge carving its way to the ocean. - The Atlantic horizon framed by the clear profiles of La Gomera and La Palma. - Sharp volcanic peaks contrasting against Mount Teide’s slopes. What you will do: - Capture unforgettable wide-angle photos of the open sea and ravines. - Enjoy the crisp mountain breeze before heading into the canyon. - Learn from your guide how this rugged terrain kept Masca hidden for centuries.
15 minBarranco de Masca
Perched 650 m up in the Teno massif, Masca welcomes you to one of the most breathtaking, secluded hamlets in the Canary Islands. What you will see: - Roque de Catana, the iconic volcanic needle towering over the valley. - The dramatic drop of the Masca Gorge plunging toward the Atlantic. - Unspoiled rural architecture: stone and pitch-pine houses hugging steep ridges. - Ancient terraced fields, native palms, dragon trees, and wild cacti. - The stone square and its 18th-century chapel shaded by a grand laurel tree. What you will do: - Wander through cobblestone paths and panoramic viewpoints. - Snap postcard-perfect photos overlooking the canyon's edge. - Hear tales of pirate legends and Guanche heritage from your guide. - Browse local stalls and sample island treats like prickly-pear jam. - Soak in the fresh mountain air and peace of a world frozen in time.
45 minLos Roques de García
Roques de García: Giants of Mount Teide Set inside Teide National Park at over 2,150 meters above sea level, explore the lunar landscape of Roques de García, a dramatic ridge of volcanic spires sculpted by millennia of erosion. What you will see: - The iconic Roque Cinchado ("finger of God"), defying gravity with Mount Teide rising directly behind it. - The vast plains of Las Cañadas caldera and rugged fields of twisted volcanic lava. - Towering geological wonders like La Catedral, glowing in shades of ochre and rust. What you will do: - Snap Tenerife's most famous postcard photo with the peak in the background. - Stroll along easy trails framed by massive volcanic rock walls. - Learn from your guide how an ancient supervolcano collapsed to forge this crater.
45 minParque Nacional del Teide
Narices del Teide Viewpoint: Above the Clouds (10 min) A must-see photo stop over 2,000 meters above sea level overlooking the site of Mount Teide's historic 1798 eruption on the slopes of Pico Viejo. What you will see: - The twin craters of Narices del Teide and jet-black lava flows trailing down the volcano. - The vast expanse of Las Cañadas caldera framed by towering volcanic peaks. - The stunning sea of clouds blanketing the coastline beneath your feet. What you will do: - Snap dramatic high-contrast photos of raw lava fields against the open sky. - Experience the immense scale of the last historical eruption on Teide’s flanks. - Take in one of the island's finest high-altitude viewpoints in a short, memorable break.
10 minAcantilado de los Gigantes
Los Gigantes & Natural Pool: Views, Swim & Picnic (1h 15 min) The grand coastal finale on the west coast: an unbeatable vantage point over sheer basalt cliffs paired with a refreshing dip and local flavors. What you will see: The colossal wall of Los Gigantes, rising up to 600 meters straight out of the Atlantic. The turquoise waters of volcanic natural pools sheltered by dark lava shelves. Wide-open coastal vistas where raw ocean power meets ancient rock. What you will do: Snap stunning photos of the legendary cliffs from prime waterfront angles. Take a quick, refreshing swim in the sheltered volcanic pool if you wish. Savor a relaxing picnic of traditional Spanish snacks and cool drinks by the sea.
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