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Guided hike in Anaga Rural Park
4.8 (269 reviews)
Day length3–6 h
from€24per person
Anaga Tour and La Laguna Tour Tenerife — the Laurel Forest and the Old Town
An Anaga tour takes you into Tenerife's laurel forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — guided hikes from €24, scenic days with La Laguna from €84.
Independent guide · Updated Oct 2026 · prices checked on GetYourGuideIn short
Anaga Tour in Short
For the forest, take a guided Anaga hike from €24–42; for the forest, the villages and La Laguna in one day, a scenic tour from €84.
- Anaga, in Tenerife's north-east, has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015.
- Its laurel forest lives on the moisture of the sea of clouds.
- Short guided hikes run 2.5–3.5 hours; full days 7–8 hours.
- La Laguna's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, sits at the edge of the park.
- One popular path, El Pijaral, needs a free permit booked in advance.
11tours compared, one price each
€24where prices start
5.0★the most-booked, from 458 reviews
2.5–8 hfrom the shortest to the longest
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The Anaga Rural Park Tour to Book If You Don't Want to Compare
The guided hike in Anaga Rural Park is the best value — 4.8★ from 269 reviews, from €24.
Time
3–6 hours depending on the route chosen.
What you see
the laurel forest, the ridges and the views towards the sea.
Why this one
the lowest price with more than 100 reviews, and reviewers praise the guide's knowledge of plants and animals.
free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Villages & northOUR PICK
Guided hike in Anaga Rural Park
4.8 (269 reviews)
Day length3–6 h
Length3–6 h
PricePer person
from€24per person
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Which Anaga Tour Fits You
Three ways to see Anaga — a short walk in the forest, a full scenic day, or a private car with your own stops.
Villages & north
If you wantA short forest walk
Circular laurel-forest hike
4.8 (138 reviews)
Small group, max. 12
Day length2.5 h
Length2.5 h
PricePer person
from€32per person
Villages & north
If you wantA full hiking day
Anaga enchanted forest hike
5.0 (458 reviews)
Day length7 h
Length7 h
PricePer person
from€139per person
Villages & north
If you wantWalk plus local food
Cruz del Carmen hike with local food
4.9 (206 reviews)
Day length3.5 h
Length3.5 h
PricePer person
from€55per person
Villages & north
If you wantSee it by car, no hiking
VIP tour around Anaga
4.4 (161 reviews)
The scenic day
Day length8 h
Length8 h
PricePer person
from€84per person
Villages & north
If you wantPrivate, with Taganana
Private Anaga, Taganana & La Laguna
4.9 (93 reviews)
Your own guide
Day length7 h
Length7 h
PricePer person
from€160per person
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On foot
Anaga Hike Tenerife — the Walking Anaga Tour into the Laurel Forest
Guided Anaga hikes are short and cheap — 2.5 to 3.5 hours from €24–55 — and the guide is what turns a walk into a lesson in the forest.
The forest
laurisilva, an ancient type of laurel forest kept alive by the moisture of the trade-wind clouds.
Cruz del Carmen
a viewpoint at 920 m with a visitor center, the start of several hikes.
El Pijaral
the La Ensillada – Cabezo del Tejo loop needs a free permit booked on Tenerife ON.
Options: the circular hike (2.5 h, €32), the 2-hour hike from Santa Cruz (€42), the magic forest hike (3.5 h, €34).
Taganana and the Coast
Anaga Rural Park Tour by Car — Taganana and the Coast
No hiking? A scenic Anaga day drives the ridge road to the forest viewpoints and down to the coast villages.
Taganana Tour
The private Anaga tour goes to Taganana and Benijo on the north coast and back through La Laguna — 7 hours, 4.9★, from €160.
Also: the VIP tour around Anaga (8 h, €84) and Anaga hidden gems (7–8 h, €134).
Walking Tour of the
Anaga Tour Plus La Laguna — Walking Tour of the UNESCO Old Town
There's no stand-alone guided walking tour of La Laguna in the catalogue; the old town is easy to walk on your own, and some Anaga day tours stop there.
What it is
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the island's old capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
Getting there
a tram line links Santa Cruz with La Laguna.
With a tour
La Laguna & Anaga from the south (8 h, from €90) or the private Anaga day.
Biosphere Reserve
Anaga Tour — the Biosphere Reserve
Anaga became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2015, covering both its mountains and the sea off them.
Land
about 16,700 ha of mountains, ravines and laurel forest.
Sea
about 33,200 ha of protected marine area.
What sustains it
the sea of clouds, which keeps the laurel forest damp.
Source · date: MITECO, checked October 2026.
Before you book
Anaga Tour — Know Before You Book
Anaga is green because it's damp — plan for that.
Mist and drizzle
The forest is often in cloud. Bring a light rain layer.
Muddy paths
Wear proper shoes.
Instead: a scenic tour by car.
El Pijaral needs a permit
Instead: a guided hike on an open path.
Narrow roads
The ridge road is winding.
Instead: a tour with transport.
It's far from the south
Anaga is at the opposite end of the island from the southern resorts.
Instead: the tour from the south.
Cooler than the coast
Bring a layer even in summer.
On the map
Anaga Tour Map — La Laguna to the Northeast Coast
The Anaga road climbs from La Laguna into the laurel forest, passes the Cruz del Carmen viewpoint and drops to Taganana and the coast, about 34 km to Benijo.
La Laguna – Cruz del Carmen – Taganana – Benijo · 34 km
- La LagunaUNESCO old town; the start of the road into Anaga.Directions
- Cruz del CarmenThe viewpoint at 920 m, next to a visitor center.Directions
- TagananaThe village on the northeast coast.Directions
- BenijoThe beach hamlet at the end of the coast road.Directions
- Santa CruzThe capital; a tram line connects it with La Laguna.Open pageDirections
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Still choosing?Guided hike in Anaga Rural Park — ★ 4.8 from 269 reviews.Check dates — from €24
What is the best Anaga tour?
For the full forest experience, the Anaga enchanted forest hike — 5.0★ from 458 reviews, 7 hours, from €139. For value, the guided hike in Anaga Rural Park — 4.8★ from 269 reviews, from €24.
How much is an Anaga tour?
Guided hikes cost €24–55, scenic days €84–134, private tours from €160 and a full private day up to €754.
Is there an Anaga tour from the south of Tenerife?
Yes. The La Laguna and Anaga tour from the south runs 8 hours, from €90.
Do I need a permit to hike in Anaga?
Only for El Pijaral, the La Ensillada – Cabezo del Tejo loop, which needs a free permit booked on Tenerife ON. Most other paths need none.
What is the laurel forest in Anaga?
Laurisilva — an ancient evergreen forest that survives on the moisture of the trade-wind clouds.
Is there a private Anaga and La Laguna tour?
Yes. A private 7-hour tour covers Anaga, Taganana, Benijo and La Laguna from €160, and a full private guided day costs up to €754.
Is there a La Laguna walking tour?
Not as a separate guided product in this catalogue. The old town is compact and easy to walk alone; some Anaga day tours include a stop there.
How do I get to La Laguna from Santa Cruz?
By tram — a line runs between Santa Cruz and La Laguna — or by car.
Is Anaga worth visiting?
Yes. It's the opposite of the volcanic south: green, misty, steep and quiet, with villages like Taganana down on the coast.
How long are Anaga hikes?
Guided hikes take 2.5–3.5 hours; full hiking days about 7 hours.
What should I wear in Anaga?
Hiking shoes, a light rain jacket and a warm layer — the forest is damp and cooler than the coast.
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Walk the laurel forest on the guided Anaga hike from €24 — or see Anaga, Taganana and La Laguna on a private day from €160.
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