Garachico and its lava pools
24 tours · north-west Tenerife

Garachico Tour — The Lava-Pool Town, Icod’s Dragon Tree and the West Coast

24 tours on GetYourGuide stop in or near Garachico. Our pick is the small-group west-coast loop (from €67, ★ 4.9 from 207 reviews, max 8 people). The lowest well-rated price is €56 for a full day with Teide and Masca; from Santa Cruz, a Teide, Icod & Garachico day is €75.

Updated Oct 2026Prices checked Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide
Our pick · small groupIcod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route Tour4.9 (207 · GetYourGuide)
5–5.5 h · max 8Air-conditioned van · pickup available
Icod
North-west coast
Garachico
Masca
Dragon Tree Park entranceSnackSwim only if the sea allows
from€67per person · free cancellation 24 hCheck dates
In shortKey takeaways
Rarely the whole day21 of 24 tours list Garachico as a stop; almost all add Icod, Masca or Teide.
The Dragon Tree comes with it17 tours also stop in Icod; two include the Dragon Tree Park entrance.
The lava pools depend on the seaSwimming is possible only if the sea allows — bring swimwear, don’t count on it.
Closest from the northPuerto de la Cruz → Garachico ≈ 34 min; Costa Adeje ≈ 1 h 05.
4 ways to go

How to see Garachico — 4 kinds of Garachico tour

Mostly group days across the west and north, plus private cars and a few two-wheel options.

GetYourGuide, Oct 2026 · “from” = lowest price among tours rated 4.0+ with 10+ reviews and price ≥ €20 · motorbike and bike: none meets it; two new group tours from €45 have no reviews yet

By what you want

Which Garachico tour to book

Pick by where you start and how long you want — a half-day loop, Teide and Masca too, a Santa Cruz start or your own driver.

All 24 Garachico tours on GetYourGuidesearch results open on GetYourGuide
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Garachico tour options compared

Five ways to spend a Garachico day. Read across a row to see the difference.

West-coast loopFrom Santa CruzCoach full dayNorth culture dayPrivate, no Teide
Rating★ 4.9 · 207★ 4.9 · 278★ 4.6 · 3,133★ 4.3 · 339★ 4.8 · 169
Length5–5.5 h7–8 h9 h9 h8 h
GroupMax 8, vanMinivanCoach, max 35Coach, max 35Private, min 2
PlacesIcod, Garachico, MascaTeide, Garachico, Icod, La LagunaTeide, Icod, Garachico, MascaCandelaria, La Orotava, Garachico, MascaLa Laguna, Candelaria, Los Gigantes, Garachico, Icod, La Orotava
Dragon Tree entrance✓ IncludedNot stated✓ Included—Not stated
PickupPickup availableIncluded39 options21 optionsIncluded
VerdictThe best-rated short day, in a group of 8 at mostThe best start for the capital and cruise daysFour places for €58, in a big coachThe old towns, with less Masca time than some wantSix towns at your pace

GetYourGuide product pages, Oct 2026 · prices per person, from

Icod de los Vinos

Garachico tour with Icod de los Vinos and the Dragon Tree

The Drago Milenario is on 17 of the 24 Garachico tours. Two include the Dragon Tree Park entrance.

TourRatingIn IcodIn GarachicoFrom
Small group · our pickIcod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route Tour4.9 (207)Free time, Dragon Tree Park entrance includedFree time near the natural lava pools€67Check dates
Coach full dayTeide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour4.6 (3,133)Drago Milenario Park entrance includedThe natural volcanic pools€58Check dates
Full day, south pickupsTeide National Park Full-Day Tour with Pickup4.5 (1,936)The Dragon Tree, free time for lunch · our reviewRebuilt after the 1706 eruption; its lava pools€59Check dates
From Santa CruzTeide Volcano, Icod, & Garachico Tour4.9 (278)Icod de los VinosGarachico€75Check dates

GetYourGuide product pages, Oct 2026 · also listed: Icod Dragon Tree, Natural Pools and Guachinche — €110, ★ 5.0 from 6 reviews, few yet

Tenerife’s north-west

Isla Baja tour in Tenerife — Garachico with Masca and Teno

A few tours stay in the north-west — Garachico, Los Silos, Teno and Masca — instead of going up to Teide. For the gorge, see Masca tours.

€67west-coast loop · ★ 4.9 (207)
€75Masca & Teno full day · ★ 4.8 (13)
Masca, Teno & GarachicoFull-Day Excursion to Masca and Teno4.8 (13)€75Check dates

GetYourGuide, Oct 2026 · ratings with review counts in brackets

West Tenerife Scenic RouteIcod, the north-west coast, Garachico, Masca · ★ 4.9 (207) · €67
Full-Day Excursion to Masca and TenoMasca and Garachico, with Teno · ★ 4.8 (13) · €75
North Secrets: Punta Teno & lava poolsPunta de Teno, Masca and Garachico’s pools · ★ 4.2 (5) · €75 — few reviews yet
Panoramic Garachico, Los Silos & MascaWith free time · new, no reviews yet · €60
North-west private tourMasca, Garachico, Icod, Teno · new · €389
No tour needed

Garachico without a Garachico tour

From the north, Garachico is an easy half-hour drive; from the south it’s over an hour, and adding Masca means the TF-436.

Drive to Garachico

By car, without stops

Puerto de la Cruz≈ 34 min
Santa Cruz≈ 57 min
Costa Adeje≈ 1 h 05

Google Maps, Oct 2026 · 26, 63 and 52 km · traffic can add time

With Masca on the same day

The TF-436 to Masca is narrow — in places two cars cannot pass — and Masca’s car park is often full by early afternoon.

Sightseeing by car guide

Or skip the driving

The small-group loop covers Icod, Garachico and Masca in 5–5.5 hours, with a driver on the hairpins.

West-coast loopIcod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route Tour€67
Reviews

Garachico tour reviews

Our pick · West Tenerife: Icod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route
4.9
207 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.9
Transport4.9
Value4.8
PraisedPlaces that are hard to reach without a car, friendly guides, enough time at each stop
Warned aboutToo little time in Masca on long multi-stop days; big coaches on narrow roads
Check dates · €67
“The tour is a great way to visit some interesting spots that would be difficult to reach without a car.”
“Angel was a lovely guide. Super nice trip, thankyou”
“Nice tour, but we would have liked more time in Masca.”
8 questions

Garachico tour FAQ

Short, direct answers. Every answer stays open — collapse them if you like.

Which Garachico tour is best?
The West Tenerife: Icod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route Tour: ★ 4.9 from 207 reviews, 5–5.5 hours, max 8 people, from €67, with the Dragon Tree Park entrance included. For a full day with Teide, the most-booked tour is €58.
Can you swim in Garachico’s lava pools on a tour?
Sometimes. Tours give free time near the natural pools, but swimming is possible only if sea conditions allow. Bring swimwear and a towel just in case.
How much is a Garachico tour?
Well-rated group tours start at €56 for a full day with Teide and Masca; the small-group west-coast loop is €67, and private tours start at €75.
Is there a Garachico tour from Santa Cruz?
Yes. From Santa Cruz: Teide Volcano, Icod & Garachico (★ 4.9, 278 reviews, 7–8 hours, from €75) adds Teide and La Laguna.
Is there a Garachico tour without Teide?
Yes. The Icod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route (€67), the Essence of Tenerife day (€58) and the private VIP Grand Tour (Without Teide, €75) all skip the volcano.
Do Garachico tours include the Dragon Tree?
Most stop in Icod: 17 of the 24 tours list it. The Scenic Route tour and the Teide NP, Masca, Icod & Garachico tour include the Drago Milenario Park entrance.
How far is Garachico from Puerto de la Cruz?
About 34 minutes by car (26 km) without stops. From Costa Adeje it’s about 1 h 05, from Santa Cruz about 57 minutes.
How long is a Garachico tour?
From 5–5.5 hours for the west-coast loop to 9–9.5 hours for full days that add Teide and Masca.
Still deciding? The most-booked pickIcod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route Tour 4.9 (207) from €67Check dates
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