- your hotel is in the south
- you want Teide, the north coast and Masca without driving
- you like a guide full of facts — guides rate 4.7
This tour€59Check dates
Teide & volcanoREVIEWED
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review — Full Day from the South of Tenerife
4.5 (1,936 reviews)8 hUpdated Oct 2026
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The routePickup→Vilaflor→Teide National Park→Icod de los Vinos→Garachico→MascaDay length8 h
In short
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review in Short
A solid, well-reviewed island day with skilled drivers on Masca's bends; the schedule can feel rushed and commentary runs in several languages.
Guide4.7
Transport4.6
Value for money4.5
Sub-ratings from GetYourGuide, scale 4.0–5.0.
- 4.5★ from 1,936 reviews; guide 4.7, transport 4.6, value 4.5.
- Pickup from hotels in the south only.
- Teide National Park via Vilaflor, Icod de los Vinos, Garachico, Masca — 8 hours.
- Lunch and the cable car are not included.
The verdict
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review — Book It If, or Pick Something Else
Book it if you stay in the south and want the classic island loop; pick another tour if you're in the north or want fewer languages on board.
Better something else if
you stay in the north — this tour only picks up in the south; the Teide and north grand tour picks up across the islandThe Teide and north grand tour4.6 (3,133)from€58
you want more time at each stopThe small-group Teide, Masca & Gigantes day5.0 (475)from€99
you want a similar route with a top ratingThe guided Teide, Masca, Garachico and Icod tour4.7 (190)from€75
The day
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review — Route and Timeline
Up through the pine forest into the caldera, down to the north coast, then west to Masca.
1
Pickup
from your accommodation in the south.
2
Vilaflor
the highest village in Spain, among Canary pine forest.
3
Teide National Park
the Las Cañadas del Teide landscapes, used as a filming location for Planet of the Apes and Clash of the Titans.
4
Icod de los Vinos
the ancient dragon tree; free time for lunch.
5
Garachico
the coastal town rebuilt after the 1706 eruption, with natural lava pools.
6
Masca
the village in a deep mountain gorge, once a pirate refuge.
The stops in tour order, from the south coast.
- VilaflorThe highest village in Spain, among Canary pine forest.Directions
- Teide National ParkLas Cañadas del Teide landscapes.Directions
- Icod de los VinosThe ancient dragon tree; free time for lunch.Directions
- GarachicoThe coastal town with natural lava pools.Directions
- MascaThe village in a deep mountain gorge.Directions
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What you pay for
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review — What's Included
Transport and a guide are included; lunch and the cable car are not.
Included
- Pickup from hotels in the south of Tenerife
- Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide — Spanish, English, French, German
Not included
- Lunch
- Cable car ride
What travellers say
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Reviews
4.5★ from 1,936 reviews: guides and drivers are praised; some say the day feels rushed, especially in the national park.
4.5★★★★★1,936 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.7
Transport4.6
Value for money4.5
★★★★★
A great tour! Everything went smoothly. The driver was very experienced and did an amazing job on the difficult roads and sharp turns.
★★★★★
Loved excursion. It was nice to see different side of Tenerife. Guide have a lot of interesting information.
Source · date: GetYourGuide reviews, checked October 2026.
Practical
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review — Practical Notes
Be early at pickup and expect the return time to vary.
Pickups are only available from locations in the south.
The duration is approximate and the exact return time can't be guaranteed.
Teide National Park lies at about 2,200 m; if weather closes the access roads, the route changes and you get more time elsewhere.
Commentary can run in four languages, which some reviewers find tiring.
Questions
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Is the Teide Icod Garachico Masca tour worth it?
Yes for a southern-resort stay: the classic island loop with hotel pickup for €59, 1,936 reviews at 4.5★ and guides rated 4.7. Its weak points are a tight schedule and commentary in several languages.
Does the Teide Icod Garachico Masca tour pick up in Puerto de la Cruz?
No. Pickups are only available from locations in the south of Tenerife.
Is lunch included?
No. There is free time for lunch in Icod de los Vinos, at your own cost.
Does the tour include the Teide cable car?
No, the cable car ride is not included.
How long is the Teide Icod Garachico Masca tour?
About 8 hours; the operator can't guarantee the exact return time.
What happens if the roads to Teide are closed?
The itinerary changes and you get more time at the other stops.
What languages is the tour in?
Spanish, English, French and German.
Live dates
Teide Icod Garachico Masca Tour Review — Book It
The island's classic loop from the south, from €59, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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