Secrets of Tenerife Walk

Secrets of Tenerife Walk

8 Days Starting and ending in Garachico

Visiting: Garachico, Chinyero, Tenerife, Teide National Park, El Palmar, Masca

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

W07TE

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 12

Physical rating:

Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

13 to 99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

History, Island Hopping

Activities:

Sightseeing, Trekking

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Tour Overview

Using minibus transfers, our expert local guide will ensure you make the most of your time on this captivating island. An area rich in heritage, we're based in the 'Isla Baja' on the quiet north-west corner of the island where traditional towns and villages proudly guard the wild beauty of its dramatic, volcanic mountains and spectacular coastline. We walk along ancient trails with incredible panoramic views linking tiny whitewashed villages and towns. The dramatic volcanic landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Teide National Park contrasts with the lush green of the cool forests of pine, cork and the enchanting sub-tropical 'laurisilva' of the Anaga Rural Park.

Highlights

  • Excellent food with wine included with dinner; innovative cuisine

  • Perfect out-of-season walking climate

  • Paradise for ornithologists, botanists and geologists

  • Elegant boutique run hotel with heated pool and spa facilities

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site - Teide National Park

  • Traditional Garachico with 17th century palaces and pretty cobbled streets

  • Soaring volcanic cliffs, snow-capped Mount Teide, stunning ocean views

  • Excellent food with wine included with dinner for 4 nights; innovative cuisine

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Garachico

Location: Garachico

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: San Roque Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

The boutique Hotel San Roque, a former Canadian Mansion is located in the
heart of pretty Garanchio, a beautifully preserved traditional town rebuilt
after a volcanic eruption destroyed it in 1706.

Day 2 : .... Historical Volcanoes

Location: Chinyero

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today's walk takes us to the Chinyero Reserve to view the dramatic volcanic
landscapes of the coal black Chinyero volcano and the spectacular El Volcan
Negro. We cross lava flows where the first lichens bring colour to the rocks
and volcanic ash fields are framed by fragrant Canary mints shrubs, native
Canary pine trees and azure blue skies. Some birds like the endemic Canary
blue chaffinch or the grey spotted woodpecker frequent this area. Passing
through the Arenas Negras (black sands), the air is fresh with scents of pine
resin and giant flows of solid lava offer perfect views of Mount Teide.

Day 3 : Teno Rural Park Walk

Location: Tenerife, Teide National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spectacular views today of the Atlantic Ocean, La Gomera, El Palmar Valley,
the Los Carrizales Ravine and the crowning glory of Mount Teide. The Teno
Rural Park is rich in natural heritage and preserved in time with abandoned
terraces, stone circles, traditional farmhouses and cheese factories. We
follow shady forest paths to the hamlet of Teno Alto with its tiny church and
where we lunch on regional specialities in a local restaurant. We descend on
the Callejon de Teno trail down through the fertile El Palmar Valley, passing
in front of a unique volcanic cone, through terraces of golden barley and
past remote farmsteads. 

Day 4 : Teide National Park

Location: El Palmar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tenerife's dramatic landscape includes soaring volcanic cliffs and
snow-capped Mount Teide, which at 7,500m high from its base on the ocean
floor, makes it the third largest volcano in the world. Starting at the El
Portillo visitors centre where we can learn all about this volcanic
landscape, today's walk takes us through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
the Teide National Park. A mecca for geologists, look out for lava flows in
vividly contrasting colours, pumice and obsidian. We drive back through the
magnificent landscapes of the Teide caldera as we return back to the hotel. 

Day 5 : Free Day

Location: Garachico

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning perhaps explore the lava rock pools and narrow streets of
Garachico, with its 16th century churches and their beautiful vaulted
ceilings. Lunch in the pretty square (payable locally) then back to the hotel
to laze by the pool, you are on holiday after all! 

Day 6 : Anaga Rural Park

Location: Tenerife

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start our route at the Cruz del Carmen visitors' centre and follow the
cool shady paths through the magical sub-tropical laurisilva which colonises
the northern part of Tenerife, where the trees tower at up to 1,000m high.
Our day also includes a trip to Laguna market to choose our picnic lunch from
the local produce available. This is a fabulous day for endemic flora and
fauna, with stunning views of Mount Teide and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Day 7 : Cumbre De Bolico Ridge

Location: Masca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today will take us through the Teno Rural Park, along old shepherds' routes
and up through rolling hills to the Cumbre de Bolico Ridge, with dramatic,
deep ravines and where we'll be rewarded with lovely clear views out across
the Atlantic towards La Gomera. Look out for the migratory birds in the ponds
of Charcas de Erjos and enjoy the spectacular 360 degree views of the ocean
and snow-capped Mount Teide, then descend passing abandoned farmsteads to the
pretty village of Masca. There's time for a refreshing drink in the
palm-shaded square before heading back to the hotel.

Day 8 : Leave Garachico

Location: Garachico

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Garachico

What's Included

  • Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • All buffet breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 1 restaurant lunch and 7 evening meals

  • All accommodation

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • Services of an experienced walking guide

  • 4 nights Half Board (including wine) Nights 1/2/4/7

  • 5 lunches also included but provided by Canarias Nature Guides (4 picnics and 1 lunch)

What's Not Included

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

  • Travel insurance

  • Visas & vaccinations

Food

Canarian dishes tend to be simple and elegant, owing much to sunripened 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).  

Accommodation

A listed building, the elegantly restored 4 star San Roque Hotel is superbly located just a stone's throw from the old port and the beautifully preserved cobbled streets of Garachico. It boasts just 20 beautifully appointed air-conditioned rooms and suites. Perfect for relaxing after a day's walking, each room has a jacuzzi bath, and customers can enjoy the heated swimming pool and sauna. In the stylish dining room, the chef creates a fusion of Canarian and Mediterranean cuisine using first class organic ingredients, complimented by a superb wine list.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no specific health risks.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    No visa required for British passport holders.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Minimum 13 years age people can go on this people.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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