TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS

Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperenza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide. Two photo stops will be made before we arrive at El Portillo, where we can enjoy a short coffee break.

Declared a National Park in 1954, Las Cañadas covers an area of 13,571 hectares and is in fact the interior crater of the mountain from which the majestic peak of Mount Teide emerges. From the nearby Ucanca Valley, we will also be able to appreciate the stark wilderness of the lava fields.

After a photo stop we will return to the quayside via the same route as before.

TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately 25 minutes of walking. As we are travelling up into the mountains, it is advisable for passengers to bring a jacket. Passengers with pre-existing heart conditions may find this tour strenuous due to the altitude.  Please note that the journey to Las Cañadas takes approximately 90 minutes each way.

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