Discover a Variety of Activities in Tenerife
The most awarded show about Canarian roots music, by Compañía Pieles. A journey into the soul of the islands, where everyday objects from the land and sea are played as instruments. Wednesdays at 20:30 in Los Cristianos.
Enjoy a whale and dolphin watching tour along the coast of Los Cristianos in Tenerife. Pass by the famous 'Cave of Love' and make a stop to swim and snorkel.
Kayak and snorkel while observing turtles and other marine animals in a non-intrusive way on a kayak tour in Tenerife. Enjoy an eco-friendly way to experience marine life while respecting the animals.
Discover the Kingdom of Siam and experience water thrills with a day ticket to Siam Park in Tenerife. Feel the power of the world's largest artificial wave, navigate a tranquil river, and more.
Watch the stars at Teide National Park, the third best place in the world for it, described by NASA as the window to the universe. Enjoy a beautiful starry night among prehistoric rocks and pine forests.
Book your one-day ticket to Loro Parque, the famous animal adventure park in Tenerife. Have fun with various animals and the park's four top-quality shows.
Explore Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover Icod de los Vinos, Garachico, and the picturesque village of Masca on a full-day guided tour with pick-up in southern Tenerife.
Sail from Costa Adeje past the Los Gigantes cliffs and spot wild pilot whales and dolphins. Includes a swim stop in Masca bay and lunch on board.
Ride your own quad bike for 4 hours on a 90km route from Playa de las Américas to Teide National Park, with stops in Vilaflor and at the Boca Tauce viewpoint at 2,400 metres. Helmet, guide and insurance included.
Full-day 4x4 excursion from Playa de las Américas: climb into Teide National Park, see Vilaflor ( Spain's highest village ) and wind down to the hidden hamlet of Masca. Live guide in six languages and hotel pickup included.
Drive your own buggy from southern Tenerife up to 2,200 metres in Teide National Park, with photo stops overlooking Las Cañadas. Small group of max 8 participants, water and snack included. Price per buggy for up to 2 people.
Sail for 3 or 5 hours through the Teno-Rasca whale sanctuary on an eco-friendly catamaran from Puerto Colón: pilot whales and dolphins with guaranteed sightings, underwater sound system on deck, snorkel swim stop, and food and drinks on board.
Official Volcano Teide tour: guided coach from the north and south of the island, cable car ticket included, and a ride up to 3,555 metres to explore the summit viewpoints of Mount Teide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at your own pace.
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Tenerife packs volcanoes, water parks, and marine wildlife into one island, making it easy to find things to do in Tenerife whether you are travelling with family or looking for adventure. Excursions in Tenerife range from whale watching boat trips off Los Cristianos, past the legendary Cave of Love, to stargazing safaris on the slopes of Mount Teide.
Many excursions in Tenerife depart from the southern resorts of Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, and Playa de las Américas, with hotel pick-up often included. Boat trips and tickets for the busiest attractions, like Siam Park, are best booked online in advance to guarantee availability.
From Los Cristianos, boat trips head out to watch whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, with prices starting from just 15€. For a quieter encounter with marine life, kayak tours let you paddle alongside sea turtles. Thrill-seekers head to Siam Park for the world's largest artificial wave, while animal lovers visit Loro Parque. After dark, a stargazing safari with dinner in Teide National Park reveals one of the clearest night skies in the world.
Highlights include the whale and dolphin watching boat trip from Los Cristianos, kayaking with turtles, tickets to Siam Park and Loro Parque, and the nighttime stargazing safari with dinner in Teide National Park.
Siam Park and Loro Parque are the top family attractions, alongside the whale watching boat trip from Los Cristianos, which includes a swimming stop and is suitable for children of most ages.
Whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos starts from around 15€ per adult, while the stargazing safari with dinner at Teide National Park starts from about 55€ per adult, including transport and a guide.
