Go on a fantastic ride across the Tenerife in search of the most remote (and mind-blowing) villages on the island.

Starting with scenic views over the Orotava Valley from Mirador de Humbold, you'll see the rugged cliff that forms the northwestern tip of the island, then go down on a narrow winding road to discover the tiny Masca perched at a deep gorge. With its main center running along the brink of a knife-edge ridge, it looks as if a hint of wind would blow the town off its steep nest. After having lunch at Mirador Garachico, you'll head to Icod de Los Vinos to see an 800-year-old Dragon Tree.

Energy Level

Duration

8 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

See Icod de Los Vinos' ancient Dragon Tree, declared a National Monument in 1917
Discover the impressive tiny village of Masca sitting at the tip of a steep, knife-edge ridge
See El Palmar valley and the rugged cliff that forms the northwestern tip of Tenerife
Drive toward Garachico's woody slopes and rocky coastline, then admire Tenerife's extraordinary landscape while eating tapas for lunch
Make a stop at the famous Mirador de Humbold and take in epic views over Puerto de la Cruz, Orotava Valley, and the lush banana plantations

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This experience is not suitable for Sailors with vertigo
Not recommended for Sailors with walking difficulties
Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
The order of sites visited may vary
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Lunch is included
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
There are winding, mountainous roads you'll be driving over to and from your Shore Things destination
Approximately 1 hour drive to your first destination
Approximately 1.5-hour dive to Garchico
Approximately 1-hour drive back to the port
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Remote Villages and Tiny Masca Adventure

Go on a fantastic ride across the Tenerife in search of the most remote (and mind-blowing) villages on the island.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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