Tour review · the cheapest way to drive up Teide
Teide ATV Tour Review — Is the €44 Quad Ride Worth It?
Yes, if you want to drive yourself up to Teide’s viewpoints. €44 for a 3–4-hour guided ATV ride, rated 4.7 from 1,642 reviews. Know two things first — it runs on roads, not off-road, and you leave a €100 cash deposit per ATV.
Updated Oct 2026Prices and reviews checked Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide
4.71,642 reviews
Our verdict · Book itGuide4.8
Transport4.7
Value4.5
Book it ifyou want to ride to Teide viewpoints yourself with a guide, for the lowest price in this comparison.
Skip it ifyou want real off-road tracks, or you’re under 7 or over 70.
from€44per person · 3–4 h · free cancellation 24 hCheck dates
In shortKey takeaways
€44 and you driveA guided ATV ride from Guía de Isora up to the Teide viewpoints in 3–4 hours.
Roads, not off-roadA recent reviewer: “There is no off roading but it is still a fun ride”.
Bring a licence and cashA driving licence is required, and there’s a €100 cash deposit per ATV.
No hotel pickupYou meet at Quad Riders Tenerife, on the TF-82 in Guía de Isora.
1 listed price
Teide ATV Tour options and prices
One listed “from” price. The tour name offers a daytime or sunset ride and a jet ski option; our check shows a single starting price.
Teide ATV Tour, daytime or sunsetGuided ATV ride · you drive
Length3–4 h
RideDay or sunset
PickupNone
Quad Riders Tenerife, El Junquito, TF-82, Guía de Isora
from€44per personCheck dates
Jet ski option: offered per the tour name; the page lists a €50 cash deposit per jet ski. There’s no separate price in our data — you’ll see it when you choose a date.
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The route
What the Teide ATV Tour route looks like
From Guía de Isora up to Teide with a guide. Stops follow the itinerary on the tour page; it gives no times.
StartQuad Riders TenerifeEl Junquito, TF-82, Guía de Isora
ViewpointMirador de los Poleos
ViewpointPico ViejoA viewpoint stop on the itinerary
StopThe Queen’s Shoe
StopMount Teide
EndBack to the base3–4 hours in total
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What the Teide ATV Tour includes
The kit is in — two lines in the includes are money you hand over.
ATV rentalwith an instructor/guide
Helmet, jacket and glovesfor cold weather
Photoslisted as included
€100 deposit per ATV, in cashlisted among the includes; it’s a deposit you pay on the day
€50 deposit per jet ski, in cashonly if you take the jet ski option
ATV insurance upgradelisted among the includes without detail; ask at check-in whether it’s extra
Hotel pickupnot listed; you get to the meeting point yourself
Bring cash and your driving licence — both are on the page’s “what to bring” list.
All quad and buggy options 1,642 reviews
Teide ATV Tour reviews and ratings
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4.7
1,642 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.8
Transport4.7
Value4.5
PraisedFriendly, clear guides; the scenery; a fun ride for couples and families
Warned aboutNo off-roading — it’s a ride on roads to a lookout point
“There is no off roading but it is still a fun ride to the a lookout point on the ATV.”
AAnthony · Oct 2026
“Beautiful scenery, and a very friendly and funny guide! We had a great time!”
CClément · Oct 2026
“Amazing experience and the two young lads with us were really lovely and helpful”
OOlivia · Oct 2026
“The tour guides, both Baren and Francesco, are 100% recommended, as they are clear and thorough in their work.”
HHéctor Barba · Oct 2026
Field notes
Teide ATV Tour — what to know on the day
From the tour page and recent reviews, the four things that shape the ride.
Licence and cashBring your driving licence and cash for the €100 deposit per ATV.
Dress for the mountainLong trousers, outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes; the jacket and cold-weather gloves are provided. Bare feet are not allowed.
Who can’t rideNot for children under 7, people over 70, people over 118 kg (260 lbs) or pregnant travellers. Non-swimmers are also on the list — relevant to the jet ski option.
No alcoholAlcohol and drugs are not allowed before or during the ride.
Ready to book?Teide ATV Tour (daytime/sunset) with jet ski option 4.7 (1,642) from €44Check dates
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Teide ATV Tour vs the alternatives
Same volcano, different trade-offs: a pricier quad, a 4WD with a driver, or a coach with the cable car.
TourRatingLengthWho drivesGetting thereFrom
This tourTeide ATV Tour (daytime/sunset) with jet ski option4.7 (1,642)3–4 hYouMeeting point, Guía de Isora€44You are here
Another quad3h Guided Quad Tour to Mount Teide / Day or Sunset4.7 (1,317)3 hYouMeeting point (Quadhub)€100Check dates
4WD with a driverFull-Day Teide Jeep Safari4.6 (1,182)7 hDriverMeeting point, Costa Adeje, or Las Américas hotels€68Check dates
With the cable carMount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer4.3 (6,206)7 hCoach driver56 pickup points€92Check dates
Full day by coachTeide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour4.6 (3,133)9 hCoach driver39 pickup points€58Check dates
Sunset & starsGuided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner4.7 (1,564)9 hCoach driver51 pickup points€89Check dates
3h Quad TourSame rating, more than twice the price.
Jeep safariNo licence needed — Masca and Vilaflor too.Read our review
Cable car tourThe ride to 3,555 m by coach.Read our review
Sunset & starsSunset, dinner and telescopes by coach.Read our review
GetYourGuide product pages, Oct 2026
8 questions
Teide ATV Tour FAQ
Short, direct answers. Every answer stays open — collapse them if you like.
Is the Teide ATV Tour worth it?
Yes, if you want to drive yourself: €44 for 3–4 hours with a guide, rated 4.7 from 1,642 reviews. If you want rough tracks, it isn’t — the route runs on roads.
Is the Teide ATV Tour off-road?
No. Reviewers describe a ride on roads to Teide lookout points, not off-road driving.
Do I need a driving licence?
Yes. A driver’s licence is on the page’s “what to bring” list.
Is there a deposit?
Yes — €100 per ATV in cash, and €50 per jet ski in cash if you add the jet ski option.
Where does the tour start?
At Quad Riders Tenerife, El Junquito, on the TF-82 in Guía de Isora. Hotel pickup isn’t listed.
How long does it take?
3–4 hours in total.
Is there a sunset ride?
Yes. The tour runs as a daytime or a sunset ride, per the tour name.
Who can’t do the Teide ATV Tour?
Children under 7, people over 70, people over 118 kg and pregnant travellers. Non-swimmers are also excluded, which matters for the jet ski option.
Still deciding? The most-booked pickTeide ATV Tour (daytime/sunset) with jet ski option 4.7 (1,642) from €44Check dates
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