Tenerife Coast & Country
Your Guided Group Holiday To Tenerife
Travel with us to discover Spain’s ‘Island of Eternal Spring', Tenerife. On this relaxing Spain holiday, we’ll explore the best of the Island’s amazing scenery and fascinating history. Excursions will include visits to UNESCO World Heritage city of La Laguna; the joint capital of the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz; and sightseeing trip around North West of the island. We’ll also get to explore the island’s rugged mountainous landscape, Mount Teide National Park to see the volcano that gave birth to Tenerife nearly 12 million years ago. This trip also includes plenty of leisure time to relax on Tenerife’s black sand beaches or discover the island at your own pace, with helpful recommendations on what to see and do from your expert guide.
Trip Itinerary
Activity Level: Leisurely
Day
Travel to Tenerife
Arrive in Tenerife
Upon arrival in Tenerife, you will be met at the airport by our local representative and transferred by coach to your hotel.
Puerto de la Cruz
Free Time at Leisure in Puerto de la Cruz
In the morning we recommend that you get your bearings with a leisurely stroll through Puerto de la Cruz, which has a great selection of bars, restaurants and cafes and is surrounded by several beaches. After lunch why not relax by the pool or take a stroll down the beach at Playa Jardin.
Santa Cruz & La Orotava 2025 / Santa Cruz & La Laguna 2026
Guided Excursion to Santa Cruz & La Orotava 2025
After breakfast, the group will travel to the famous seaport, one of Spain's busiest and the joint capital of the Canary Islands. Recently named by "The Guardian" newspaper as one of the five best places in the world to live, the city offers a memorable experience that includes a walk through the park and hotel district, followed by free time at Plaza España.
The journey then continues to La Orotava, a colonial city that was once the second most important on the island. Historically home to some of Tenerife’s wealthiest families—who later founded Puerto de la Cruz—La Orotava showcases a rich heritage. The visit features a walk through the historic town centre, with stops at the Victoria Gardens, the Hijuela del Botánico, the Town Hall, and Constitution Square.
Guided Excursion to Santa Cruz & La Laguna 2026
Our half-day guided tour begins in Santa Cruz, one of Spain’s busiest ports and joint capital of the Canary Islands, previously recognised by The Guardian as one of the best places to live globally.
We then travel to San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site admired for its well-preserved colonial architecture and unique grid street layout, which influenced many Latin American cities. Enjoy a leisurely walk through its charming plazas, historic churches and atmospheric streets before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
La Laguna 2025 / Mount Teide 2026
Guided Excursion to La Laguna 2025
Discover the charm of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its beautifully preserved colonial architecture and historic grid-patterned streets, which inspired many colonial towns in the Americas. Stroll through its vibrant plazas, visit centuries-old churches, and soak up the cultural heritage of this captivating city on a leisurely half-day exploration.
Guided Excursion to Mount Teide 2026
This morning, we set out on a half-day guided tour to Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak. Known as one of the world’s most significant volcanic landscapes, the park offers dramatic scenery and is the most visited national park in Spain—an unforgettable highlight of Tenerife.
At Leisure
Free Time in Tenerife
Day 5 will be free to enjoy at your leisure. We recommend you take some time to explore the town of Puerto de la Cruz, which has an excellent range of cafes and bars. There are many other attractions outside the town centre, particularly the botanical gardens, which have a large range of tropical and subtropical trees, plants and flowers.
Tour of North West Tenerife
Guided Tour of Icod de los Vinos & Garachico
This morning we will leave for Icod de los Vinos, site of the ancient dragon tree and a symbol of Tenerife. Next we will take a walk through Garachico, once the main port of the island destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the 18th century, today considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Canary Islands.
Guided Tour of Mount Teide 2025
The tour continues towards the heart of the island where the highest mountain in Spain rises. The Teide National Park is not only a national park but also a world heritage by UNESCO for being one of the most important volcanic landscapes in the world, and the most visited NP in Spain. Dominated by the highest peak in Spain, Mount Teide itself, this is a true highlight of any trip to Tenerife.
*Please note for 2026: The visit to Teide National Park with Mount Teide will be on a separate day.
At Leisure
Explore Tenerife at Your Own Pace
On your final day you are free to relax and enjoy your surroundings. Why not take a walk to Puerto de la Cruz for some last-minute souvenirs, relax at the Lago Martiánez saltwater pools, or enjoy the lush beauty of the Botanical Gardens.
Return Home
Depart Tenerife
You will be transferred to the airport with guide assistance for your flight home.
* We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.
Know before you go
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.