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Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review — from San Miguel de Abona to Boca de Tauce

4.8 (1,706 reviews)4 hUpdated Oct 2026
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The routePickupSan Miguel de AbonaArona and La EscalonaVilaflorBoca de TauceBackDay length4 h
In short

Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review in Short

A safe, well-run way to drive yourself up to Teide's landscapes, rated 4.8★; you need a driving license held for two years to drive.

Guide4.9
Transport4.7
Value for money4.6

Sub-ratings from GetYourGuide, scale 4.0–5.0.

  • 4.8★ from 1,706 reviews; guide 4.9, transport 4.7, value 4.6.
  • About 4 hours and 90 km, all on asphalt.
  • Stops in Vilaflor and at the Boca de Tauce viewpoint in the national park.
  • Pickup from Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Golf del Sur, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso.
The verdict

Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review — Book It If, or Pick Something Else

Book it for a daytime quad ride with the best ratings and pickup; pick a sunset ride or a cheaper option if those matter more.

Book it if
  • you want to drive your own quad, single or double, up to Teide
  • you prefer a guided group with safety-focused guides
  • you stay in the south-west resorts
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The day

Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review — Route and Timeline

From the south coast up through inland villages and forest into Teide National Park and back.

1

Pickup

from the listed southern resorts.

2

San Miguel de Abona

the start of the quad ride.

3

Arona and La Escalona

inland villages on winding mountain roads.

4

Vilaflor

a stop with free time in the mountain village.

5

Boca de Tauce

a viewpoint stop with free time inside Teide National Park.

6

Back

to San Miguel and drop-off.

The stops in tour order: up from the south coast through inland villages to the national park.

  1. San Miguel de AbonaThe start of the quad ride.Directions
  2. La EscalonaInland village on winding mountain roads, with Arona.Directions
  3. VilaflorA stop with free time in the mountain village.Directions
  4. Boca TauceA viewpoint stop inside Teide National Park.Directions
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What you pay for

Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review — What's Included

The quad, helmet, insurance, guide and pickup are included; food and riding extras are not.

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off from Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Golf del Sur, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso
  • 4-hour guided tour driving your own quad, double or single
  • Guide-monitor
  • Approved helmet
  • Civil liability and accident insurance
  • Stops with free time in Vilaflor and at Boca de Tauce

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Extras — glasses, jacket, gloves, bandana, photos
What travellers say

Teide Quad Adventure Tour Reviews

4.8★ from 1,706 reviews: friendly, safety-focused guides and mountain views stand out; some want clearer information on the optional photo fee.

4.8★★★★★1,706 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.9
Transport4.7
Value for money4.6
★★★★★
Great way to enjoy the national park!! Way more fun than driving around in a car. Super knowledgable and fun guides. Recommend booking the double bike to have a mix of driving and being a passenger.
Marta · GetYourGuide review
★★★★★
Trip was great, we had a lot of fun. Guides are friendly and helpful. Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel was great.
Michal · GetYourGuide review

Source · date: GetYourGuide reviews, checked October 2026.

Practical

Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review — Rules Before You Book

Drivers need to be 21 or over with a license held for at least two years.

Children ride only as passengers, from age 7; under-18s must be with an adult.

Maximum weight per quad: 160 kg.

Not allowed for pregnant women; not suitable for wheelchair users.

No phones or headphones while driving.

The whole route is on asphalt, because the areas visited are strictly protected.

Questions

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Is the Teide quad adventure tour worth it?

If you want to drive yourself into Teide's landscapes, yes: 1,706 reviews at 4.8★, guides rated 4.9, pickup included and stops in Vilaflor and at Boca de Tauce. It costs more than most quad tours, from €130.

Do I need a driving license for the Teide quad tour?

Yes, to drive: you must be at least 21 and have held a valid license for two years. Passengers don't need one.

Can children join the Teide quad adventure tour?

From age 7, and only as passengers. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Does the Teide quad tour go off-road?

No. The whole 90 km route is on asphalt because the areas it crosses are strictly protected.

Where does the Teide quad tour pick up?

From Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Golf del Sur, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso.

What should I bring on the Teide quad tour?

Glasses, a jacket and gloves are not included and can be rented as extras, so bring your own sunglasses and a warm layer. Food and drinks are not included.

Is the Teide quad tour safe?

The guides are praised for being safety-focused, a regulation helmet and insurance are included, and the ride stays on asphalt.

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Teide Quad Adventure Tour Review — Book It

Ride your own quad to Teide with pickup, from €130, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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