Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
You'll arrive in Tenerife and pick up your rental car for the drive north to San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Once you check into your accommodation in this charming old town, you can wander around the colorful facades, churches, and monasteries scattered throughout. Take some time to get your bearings and find a spot that looks good for dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore San Cristóbal de La Laguna old town
- Dine at local restaurant
Landmarks San Cristóbal de La Laguna 
- Day 2
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
This morning you'll head into Anaga National Park with its misty atmosphere and laurel forests. Stop at several viewpoints along the winding roads and get a sense of the landscape. Later, you'll do the 'Path of the Senses' hike starting from Mirador Cruz del Carmen. After that, head back to La Laguna to walk through the old town's alleyways and check out the historic colonial houses tucked around corners.
Included Activities
- Explore Anaga National Park
- Hike 'Path of the Senses' from Mirador Cruz del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Stop at viewpoints along mountain roads
- Explore La Laguna old town alleyways
Landmarks Anaga National Park Mirador Cruz del Carmen San Cristóbal de La Laguna - Day 3
San Cristóbal de La Laguna to Garachico
Drive west along the coast to find natural pools formed by lava rock at Punta Hidalgo and Jover, where you can swim in turquoise waters. Grab lunch at La Baranda, which has nice views of the sea and mountains. From there, continue to the old town of Garachico and see the 16th-century Monastery of San Francisco along with the volcanic lava pools nearby.
Included Activities
- Visit natural lava rock pools
- Explore Garachico old town
- Visit Monastery of San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Swim at Punta Hidalgo
- Swim at Jover
- Dine at La Baranda
- Swim in Garachico lava pools
Landmarks Punta Hidalgo Jover Garachico Monastery of San Francisco 
- Day 4
Garachico
Head out to the Teno Mountains for an easy hiking day. You'll park at El Palmar and hike through different vegetation zones, walking through the small village of Teno Alto along the way. The route gives you views toward La Gomera island, and you'll climb to the Baracán summit before heading back to where you started.
Included Activities
- Easy hiking tour in Teno Mountains
Optional Activities
- View of La Gomera island from Teno Mountains
Landmarks Teno Mountains El Palmar Teno Alto Baracán - Day 5
Garachico to Los Gigantes
Drive through winding roads up to the mountain village of Masca, which sits dramatically on a cliffside with great scenery around you. Continue on to Los Gigantes to see the 450-meter-high cliffs that rise straight from the sea. If you want, there's an optional stop at Playa de los Guíos with its black lava sand beach and cliff views.
Included Activities
- Visit Los Gigantes cliffs
Optional Activities
- Visit Masca village
- Hike to Los Gigantes viewpoint on Calle Tabaiba
- Visit Playa de los Guíos beach
Landmarks Masca Los Gigantes Playa de los Guíos 
- Day 6
Los Gigantes
You'll explore Teide National Park and its volcanic lunar landscape with small villages and forests as your scenery changes to become more barren. Park at a visitor center and hike around giant volcanic rocks and pitch-black lava flows with Mount Teide dominating the view. If you want to cool off, there are natural swimming pools at Los Gigantes available at sunset.
Included Activities
- Visit Teide National Park
- Hike in volcanic landscape around Mount Teide
Optional Activities
- Visit Los Gigantes natural swimming pools
- Sunset swim at Los Gigantes
Landmarks Teide National Park Mount Teide Los Gigantes 
- Day 7
Los Gigantes to San Sebastián (La Gomera)
Leave your rental car in Los Cristianos and take the ferry across to La Gomera. Once you arrive in San Sebastián, check into your accommodation and explore this idyllic harbor town with its colorful house facades and sailboats. Spend some time in the plaza cafés experiencing the leisurely Gomero way of life, and bike rental is available if you want to explore the surroundings.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to La Gomera
Optional Activities
- Explore San Sebastián harbor town
- Dine at plaza cafés
- Bike rental for exploring surroundings (payable locally)
Landmarks San Sebastián Los Cristianos 
- Day 8
San Sebastián (La Gomera)
Check out La Gomera's bright green nature by bike or on a guided tour (both optional and paid locally). Head toward Alto de Garajonay, the island's highest peak, and stop at Mirador de los Roques to see impressive rock formations rising up from the jungle.
Included Activities
- Visit Alto de Garajonay
Optional Activities
- Bike to Alto de Garajonay (payable locally)
- Guided tour to Alto de Garajonay (payable locally)
- Stop at Mirador de los Roques
Landmarks Alto de Garajonay Mirador de los Roques - Day 9
San Sebastián (La Gomera) to Adeje (Tenerife)
Take the ferry back from La Gomera to Los Cristianos, then drive north to Adeje beach resort. Check into your accommodation and get settled for some relaxation time. Spend the evening at the beach or at one of the beach bars, soaking in the coastal atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing back to Tenerife
Optional Activities
- Beach time at Playa del Duque
- Visit beach bars
Landmarks Adeje Playa del Duque 
- Day 10
Adeje
Today is for relaxing on Tenerife's southern beaches. Drive to Playa de Las Américas for sunbathing and swimming, then cool off in the Atlantic between beach sessions. Later, grab drinks and dinner at one of the beachfront bars and wind down for the evening.
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation at Playa de Las Américas
- Swimming in Atlantic Ocean
- Evening drinks and dinner at beach bars
Landmarks Playa de Las Américas - Day 11
Adeje
This is your last full day on Tenerife, so take your time with breakfast and getting ready without rushing. Head to the beach to relax and soak up the sun at your own pace. Bring your book, take a nap by the water, or just unwind however you like. In the evening, have dinner and a final drink with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Beach dining and drinks
Landmarks Adeje - Day 12
Departure from Tenerife
Return your rental car and head to the airport for your departure flight. You'll have time to think back on the week exploring Tenerife's different landscapes and your time in La Gomera. Head home with sunshine in your heart.
Optional Activities
- Final coffee before departure
