Canary Islands Self Drive Tours & Road Trips

Drive Gran Canaria's mountain roads to Cruz de Tejeda, staying at an elevated accommodation with an infinity pool overlooking the volcanic Caldera de Tejeda. Head through the Sahara-like Maspalomas Dunes between Playa del Ingles and the coastal oasis, then take the overnight ferry to Fuerteventura with your rental car. Check out the black volcanic caves of Ajuy where pirates once hid. Hike the mystical Barranco de los Encantados gorge with 135,000-year-old sandstone formations. Visit the historic former capital of Betancuria in a green valley.

Drive yourself across two Canary Islands with unlimited-mileage rental car (Category B or D) included for 10 days, plus ferry crossing between Los Cristianos and San Sebastián. Navigate from Mount Teide National Park's lunar landscapes to Valle Gran Rey's palm-filled terraces, choosing daily from routes like the Ojila loop around dramatic Roques or the challenging Pico Viejo descent (1,480m drop). Stay at Hotel Jardín Concha in Vallehermoso and a fully-equipped apartment-style hotel in Los Realejos with private kitchen and balcony overlooking the pool.

Drive your rental car through Tenerife's lava fields, laurel forests, and coastal villages like Garachico, staying at spots like historic Quinta Roja and mountain Parador de Cañadas del Teide. You'll hike 8-10 km daily, seeing the northernmost coastal point and Masca Gorge with different route options in each area.

Pick up your rental car in Tenerife and take the ferry to La Gomera, where you'll navigate winding roads through Valle Gran Rey, Vallehermoso, and Hermigua at your own pace. The self-drive format gives you flexibility to stop at hidden viewpoints like Abrante and check out the traditional pottery village of El Cercado whenever you want. See the volcanic monolith Roque de Agando and walk through the lush laurel forests of Garajonay National Park, with ferry connections between the islands giving you complete control over your schedule.

Pick up a rental car (Cat. B or D, third-party insurance and local taxes included) from Tenerife airport to reach mountain trailheads. Your base in Los Realejos puts you close to the lunar landscapes of Cañadas del Teide and the wild cliffs of Los Gigantes towering 100 meters above the coast. 7 breakfasts included with flexible daily routes through the green Anaga valleys. Options include Pico Viejo and the remote Faro de Anaga lighthouse.