What‘s Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

Reviews

• Time spent on every stop was not as advertised

  Yuliana D,

  Nov 18, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Just as many other reviews mention for a similar tour- you DO spend quite a lot of time in the bus. We were the first people to get picked up at the hotel at 7:50 am and we only got to mt. Teide at 10am. The large coach bus was entirely full and that’s why it took so long to pick everyone up. We had 45 min there and I think that 30 would have sufficed because the shortest hike takes 45 min and if you want to use the restroom etc., that’s just not enough time. But every minute is on the line and I will tell you why. The second stop was in a village named Icod. We were recommended by the tour guide a restaurant that was 19 EUR which is a great price, but you get what you get for that price: a soup, main course and a dessert. It was a 4/10, don’t expect anything crazy, not flavorful but I enjoyed the soup because I was feeling sick. Then the tour guide says to meet everyone at 1:45 (total 90 min) which is already a bit long in the opinion because there’s not much to see/do in the town. But we end up staying for an extra 30 min because everyone was trying/buying the liquor the tour guide was selling at the souvenir shop. I didn’t really appreciate that because I was most looking forward to visit Garachico and I knew that this meant we would have less time there. The tour guide reassured me that we will have time to eat a snack/use the restroom in Garachico so we hopped on the bus again. Once we get to Garachico (imo, the best stop out of the entire tour) we walk very fast through some parts of the city (mind you I need the restroom AND I am still hungry from the uneventful lunch earlier and they have really cute cafes in Garachico). And as soon as we get to the square the tour guide says: alright, everyone back to the bus. I was so disappointed, he told me we could stay and explore on our own but it was more like a tease. When people asked to use the restroom he started giving attitude and saying that we need to rush back. So we get back on the bus and head toward our last stop - Masca. The drive there is beautiful and you have to go all the way up hill (a bit scary on a large couch bus due to the narrow roads but kudos to Jorge the driver because he was phenomenal). We stayed for about 30 min there but also, not enough time for even a coffee so just to admire the view - could have been 10 min IMO. To sum up: the tour guide did a great job talking about the Canary Island facts while we were driving (kept switching between Dutch and English so a bit hard to keep up) but overall, you only spend 4 hours total in the actual locations. What I would recommend for the tour operator is have less people so that the pick up doesn’t take more than an hour, reduce the time spent in Icod (even though the tour DID promise lunch and more time in Garachico - that was a lie) and maybe make a pit stop in Masca so we can enjoy more time in Teide and Garachico. And as much knowledgeable as the tour guide was, I think he should be a bit more patient and kinder with the tourists and not give attitude if someone asks him for a bathroom break, tea (I was really sick and needed it for my throat) etc.

  

  

  

• Long time on a bus but...

  Alistair L,

  Nov 2, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Long time on a bus but frequent stops. The last stop at Masca is short but the access roads are not remotely suitable for a bus, To get around some of the bends a 3 or 5 point turn was required, thankfully we had an outstanding driver.

• Visit the teide to Masca

  Go08762925023,

  Oct 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Beautiful excursion with a great guide and a great driver laughing. A very good atmosphere. I recommend this excursion

  

  

  

  

• Bus is better than VIP

  alicevS5579UA,

  Oct 10, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  This tour is an excellent introduction to the North West part of Tenerife for first-timers who would like to orient themselves without the hassle of studying guidebooks, maps and driving. It takes you to all the jaw-dropping instagrammable sites listed (well worth the price of the tour). Another PLUS is that the food is NOT included, which seemed to improve the quality of what was being served and gave passengers the option to opt out or picnic. We booked in Puerto de la Cruz directly with an agency simply labeled "Excursions" along the waterfront two days in advance. We were given a receipt that listed Atlantico, (Atlantic Dolphin Travel). The best part of the tour for me was our driver, Jose. I would consider him to be a sort of legend among other drivers since he takes the route to Masca through hairpin turns (on what is by all intents and purposes, a one lane road) that services two-way traffic. The white knuckling highlight and bulk of the trip was spent being entertained as Jose sang us songs, directed traffic, acted as unofficial policeman and got us safely from Masca to Mount Teide. Our guide, Gary informed us of all one would want to know about the island, told jokes and made our trip comfortable and smooth.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Excellent excursion The best guide is a professional 10 guide and all tour

  T389DTmercedesg,

  Sep 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The excellent guide have a great time and the driver super well driver the very nice tour and a great day thanks to the guide with his explanations and his kindness thank you and I recommend

  

  

• Very perfect trip

  Saima H,

  Sep 3, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  That was very good tour, guide and driver both friendly and professional. Enjoyed alot there. They are very punctual and knowledgeable.

  

• Beautiful authentic experience

  Inge D,

  Aug 25, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Very nice, often being able to get off the bus, beautiful places visited. A completely different view of the island, beautiful nature and beautiful authentic villages

  

• Hike well...

  Giacomo B,

  Aug 16, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Well-organized excursion, stops with adequate timing, free time to tour independently. Teide Park really nice

• Fun & Informative

  Dale R,

  Aug 2, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Fun, informative, and full of personality, Maria made for a great guide. The tour itself is highly recommended and a great way to see and experience North-West Tenerife - the highlight of the tour being the scenic winding road to/from Masca. NOTE: You may be taken to Restaurante Papillon for lunch if the last stop is Teide National Park. If so, I strongly advise you not to dine here, due to extremely poor service, but instead cross the road to Restaurante Bambi - service here was friendly and accommodating. My experience at Restaurante Papillon - I was made to feel as though I wasn't welcomed to dine there - spoilt what was up to that point an enjoyable tour. Disappointingly, despite reporting the matter to the organiser of the tour, I received no correspondence from them regarding the incident.

• Very disappointing

  Cathrin S,

  Jul 26, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  The tour guide could only speak rudimentary German and poor English, you also did not have as much time as stated, it would be very disappointing.

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