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Tenerife Itinerary — 1, 3, 5 or 7 Days, Day by Day

One day? Take the west: Teide, Icod, Garachico and Masca on a 9-hour tour from €58. Three days adds Anaga and Teide at sunset (€274.30 in tours); a week adds La Gomera, the cliffs, Santa Cruz and a ride to Teide.

Updated Oct 2026Prices checked Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide · drive times Google Maps
Build your planHow many days do you have?
  1. 1The west in one day€58
  2. 2Anaga forest & villages€127.30
  3. 3Teide at sunset, then the stars€89
Tours, per person€274.30Start with day 1
In shortKey takeaways
One day = the westTeide, Icod, Garachico and Masca in 9 h from €58.
Base yourself in the southMost tours pick up there; Teide is ≈ 1 h from Costa Adeje.
Keep one evening for TeideSunset and stars with dinner, €89; daytime observatory €21.
A week? Add La GomeraFerry ≈ 50 min; day trips with lunch from €110.
At a glance

Tenerife sightseeing itinerary — the week in one row

Day 1The west in one dayWest9 h€58from the south≈ 40 minoptionalDay 2Anaga forest & villagesNorth-east7–8 h€12730from the south≈ 56 minoptionalDay 3Teide at sunset, then the starsTeide9 h€89from the south≈ 58 minoptionalDay 4La Gomera by ferrySecond island9 h€110from the south≈ 12 minoptionalDay 5Masca, Los Gigantes & natural poolsWest coast5–5.5 h€6650from the south≈ 30 minoptionalDay 6Santa Cruz by bikeEast2.5 h€2325from the south≈ 56 minoptionalDay 7Teide on your own wheelsTeide3–4 h€44from the south≈ 58 minoptional

Days in your plan are full colour; the rest are optional extras · GetYourGuide & Google Maps, Oct 2026

Day 1

Tenerife itinerary for one day

If you only have one day, spend it in the west: the volcano, the Dragon Tree, Garachico and Masca.

Day1
West

The west in one day

TeideIcodGarachicoMasca
  1. MorningPickup, then up through the pine forest into Teide National Park and the Roques de García
  2. MiddayThe thousand-year-old Dragon Tree in Icod de los Vinos
  3. AfternoonGarachico’s lava pools, then the hairpins down to Masca
  4. EveningBack at your hotel after about 9 hours
With a tourTeide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour
4.6 (3,133)9 h
39 pickup points
from€58Check dates
Top rated, shorter: Masca, Teide & Los Gigantes Cliffs Tour · ★ 5.0 · €65.34
By car
Costa Adeje → Masca≈ 40 min
Costa Adeje → Teide cable car≈ 58 min
Costa Adeje → Garachico≈ 1 h 07

Masca’s TF-436 is narrow — in places two cars can’t pass. Cable car €42 return if you add it.

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Days 2–3

3 days in Tenerife itinerary

Three days, three different islands in one: the west, the green north-east and Teide after dark.

Day2
North-east

Anaga forest & villages

ViewpointsLaurel forestCave village
  1. MorningPickup and the drive north-east into Anaga Rural Park
  2. MiddayA walk through the relict laurel forest
  3. AfternoonViewpoints and a village where locals live in caves
  4. EveningBack after 7–8 hours
With a tourAnaga Hidden Gems Tour with Free Pickup
4.9 (97)7–8 h
24 pickup points · group or private
from€12730Check dates
Private with La Laguna: Private Anaga Forest, La Laguna & North Villages · ★ 4.9 · €120
By car
Costa Adeje → La Laguna≈ 56 min
Costa Adeje → Anaga (Cruz del Carmen)≈ 1 h 09
Puerto de la Cruz → Anaga≈ 43 min

By car, add La Laguna’s old town — about 18 min from Santa Cruz.

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Day3
Teide

Teide at sunset, then the stars

Pine forestSunsetDinnerTelescopes
  1. AfternoonPickup and up through the pine forest
  2. SunsetViewpoints in the national park, above the clouds
  3. EveningDinner at a restaurant inside the park
  4. NightTelescopes and constellations with an astronomy guide
With a tourSunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with Dinner
4.7 (1,564)9 h
51 pickup points · dinner included
from€89Check dates
Lower price: Mount Teide Observatory Guided Tour · ★ 4.6 · €21
By car
Costa Adeje → Teide cable car≈ 58 min
Puerto de la Cruz → Teide cable car≈ 1 h 15

Daytime and cheaper: the Teide Observatory guided tour is €21 (1.5 h, meet at the observatory).

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Days 4–7

5–7 day Tenerife itinerary

With a week, slow down: a second island, the cliffs, a city morning and a ride of your own.

Day4
Second island

La Gomera by ferry

FerryRoque de AgandoGarajonaySan Sebastián
  1. MorningPickup in the south and the ferry from Los Cristianos
  2. MiddayRoque de Agando and El Cedro forest in Garajonay
  3. AfternoonLunch with a Silbo Gomero whistling demonstration
  4. EveningSan Sebastián, then the ferry back
With a tourLa Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch
4.1 (2,236)9 h
pickup in the south · lunch
from€110Check dates
Better rated: Full-Day Gomera Jeep Safari · ★ 4.6 · €150
By car
Costa Adeje → Los Cristianos port≈ 12 min
Ferry to San Sebastián≈ 50 min

Ferry on your own: about €40–46 each way. Bring a passport or ID card.

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Day5
West coast

Masca, Los Gigantes & natural pools

MascaLos GigantesNatural pools
  1. MorningThe mountain village of Masca
  2. MiddayThe Los Gigantes cliffs from the land
  3. AfternoonA swim in natural volcanic pools and local fruit
  4. EveningBack after 5–5.5 hours — a free evening
With a tourMasca, Los Gigantes & Natural Pools + Picnic
4.6 (489)5–5.5 h
pickup available
from€6650Check dates
Boat trips under the cliffs → whale watching site
By car
Costa Adeje → Los Gigantes≈ 30 min
Costa Adeje → Masca≈ 40 min

Masca gorge hike: Wednesday–Saturday, ticket from €40.66 on the official site; the boat back is bought separately.

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Day6
East

Santa Cruz by bike

Santa CruzFree afternoon
  1. MorningA guided highlights ride — bike or e-bike, mostly flat
  2. MiddayLunch in town
  3. AfternoonFree: La Laguna is about 18 min away
  4. EveningBack to your base
With a tourSanta Cruz Highlights Bike Tour & E-Bike
4.6 (195)2.5 h
meeting point in Santa Cruz
from€2325Check dates
From the south instead: Costa Adeje Double Tuk Tuk Tour · ★ 4.7 · €38
By car
Costa Adeje → Santa Cruz≈ 56 min
Puerto de la Cruz → Santa Cruz≈ 39 min

The city is walkable; park once and explore on foot.

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Day7
Teide

Teide on your own wheels

Guía de IsoraMountain roadTeide lookout
  1. Morning or late afternoonDay or sunset departure
  2. RideYour own ATV on mountain roads to a Teide lookout
  3. After3–4 hours in total — the rest of the day is yours
  4. BringDriving licence, long trousers, closed shoes
With a tourTeide ATV Tour, Daytime or Sunset
4.7 (1,642)3–4 h
meeting point near Guía de Isora
from€44Check dates
Two seats with belts: Morning or Sunset Teide Buggy Tour · ★ 4.8 · €200
By car
Costa Adeje → Teide cable car≈ 58 min

No car needed for the ride itself — but you need a driving licence.

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Where to stay

Tenerife itinerary from the south or the north

The south wins for Teide, Masca and the ferry; the north for Garachico, Anaga and La Laguna.

Driving toCosta AdejesouthPuerto de la Cruznorth
Teide cable car≈ 58 min≈ 1 h 15
Masca≈ 40 min≈ 1 h 10
Los Gigantes≈ 30 min≈ 1 h 17
Garachico≈ 1 h 07≈ 34 min
Anaga (Cruz del Carmen)≈ 1 h 09≈ 43 min
La Laguna≈ 56 min≈ 28 min
Los Cristianos port≈ 12 min—

Google Maps, Oct 2026 · driving without stops · the shorter time is marked

What it costs

Tenerife itinerary budget

Tour prices per person, as listed. Add the extras you choose; meals and hotels are on top.

1dayD1€58tours, per person
3daysD1, D2, D3€274.30tours, per person
5daysD1, D2, D3, D4, D5€450.80tours, per person
7daysD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7€518.05tours, per person
Extras you may add
Teide cable car, returnadult, non-resident€42
Masca gorge ticketWed–Sat · boat back extra€40.66
Ferry to La Gomera on your owneach way€40–46
Summit permitbooked 56 days ahead€15

GetYourGuide · volcanoteide.com · Tenerife tourism board · ferryscanner.com — Oct 2026

8 questions

Tenerife itinerary FAQ

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

What is the best one-day Tenerife itinerary?
Spend it in the west: Teide National Park, the Dragon Tree in Icod, Garachico and Masca. The Teide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour does it in 9 hours from €58, with 39 pickup points.
Is 3 days enough for Tenerife?
For the highlights, yes: day 1 the west, day 2 the Anaga forest in the north-east, day 3 Teide at sunset with stargazing. With tours, that is €274.30 per person.
What should a 7-day Tenerife itinerary include?
The three-day plan, plus La Gomera by ferry, Masca and the Los Gigantes cliffs with natural pools, a morning in Santa Cruz and a quad or buggy ride to Teide.
Where should I stay for a Tenerife itinerary?
In the south if Teide, Masca and La Gomera matter most — Costa Adeje is about an hour from the cable car and 12 minutes from the ferry port. In the north if you want Garachico, Anaga and La Laguna closer.
Can I do this itinerary without a car?
Yes — every day in this plan has a tour with pickup or a meeting point. By car you gain freedom, but the TF-436 to Masca is narrow and parking in Masca fills early.
Should I do Teide and Masca on the same day?
Yes; they are on the same western loop. By car from Costa Adeje, Masca is about 40 minutes and the Teide cable car about an hour.
Which day should be the Teide sunset tour?
Any evening after your first day — the sunset tour leaves in the afternoon and returns late, so keep the next morning light.
How much does a week of sightseeing in Tenerife cost?
With one tour a day as in this plan, €518.05 per person in tours. Add the cable car (€42), the Masca gorge ticket (€40.66) or the summit permit (€15) if you want them.
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Book the first three days of your Tenerife itinerary

Teide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico TourPowered by GetYourGuide
Anaga Hidden Gems Tour with Free PickupPowered by GetYourGuide
Guided Sunset & Stargazing Tour by Night with DinnerPowered by GetYourGuide