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Walking in Tenerife WALKING IN TENERIFE WILD VOLCANIC BEAUTY WALKING IN TENERIFE - VOLCANIC BEAUTY SUMMARY Tenerife, the largest, most varied and popular of the Canary Islands and is a perfect year-round walking destination. Walk through moonscapes of intense volcanic colour, lush forests filled with exotic vegetation and dramatic coastal landscapes. Woods of aromatic bay laurel trees, vast deserts with bizarre basalt formations, humid areas with exuberant vegetation, colourful volcanic slopes, and of course the highest of all Spanish peaks: El Teide. This is a self drive walking holiday based at four locations throughout the island. Varied and rewarding walking is combined with four hand picked hotels of authentic character. To get the most from Tenerife you will travel around the island by rental car. Tenerife offers fabulous walking in dramatic and varied landscapes, year round sunshine, a rich cultural heritage and delicious food and drink. Spend a week walking amongst the volcanoes of Tenerife and discover what makes this island so special. Tour: Walking in Tenerife Code: WSPSWT Type: Drive & Hike: Self-Guided Walking HIGHLIGHTS Holiday Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website Bizarre basalt formations, colourful deserts and a stunning coast line Dates: All Year Walking Days: 6 Days Charming hotels of character in historic towns Nights: 7 Nights The unique atmosphere of the Parador Cañadas del Teide, at the foot of Start/Finish: Tenerife Airport Spain's highest peak (3718 m) Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Exuberant and exotic vegetation such as the Dragon Blood tree Beautiful historical villages such as Garachico and Orotova Is It For Me? This trip is best suited to keen walkers and is graded moderate to strenuous. The walks WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? are of 4 to 7 hrs a day, some long ascents Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays. As passionate and regular walkers and descents (max of 1000m in ascent, we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we deliver outstanding holidays with every last detail 1200m in descent). Some options for easier taken care of. Great walking routes, breath-taking scenery and warm, welcoming accommodation are alternate routes . guaranteed. From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows Tenerife inside out. What’s Included? They will help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time on Tenerife with Accommodation: 7 Nights between 4 their in-depth knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions. Hotels including 1 Night at the Parador Ca- ñadas del Teide Self guided walking holidays are the very best way to explore a new destination. Pre booked Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Lunch accommodation of character, detailed route notes and maps and local backup support mean you can relax and dinner are not included but always and get the most from your time in Tenerife. available at your accommodation or nearby. Baggage Transfer: Not Applicable Transfers: Compact Rental Car with CDW “The organisation by Macs, both before and during our holiday, was great. Maps, advice and Information Pack: Detailed route notes, guidebook were really useful.” - Gill & Tim from Nottinghamshire maps and emergency support. WALKING IN TENERIFE WILD VOLCANIC BEAUTY ITINERARY Overnight: La Orotava Small Hotel DAY 4 Built in the 18th Century as a gentleman’s Our standard itinerary includes 6 days walking Circular Walk in the Masca Gorge residence and transformed 100 years ago into an and seven nights in Tenerife, although this can oasis of Arabic flavour this five bedroom hotel is Today’s walk takes you through the Barranco de be tailored to suit your requirements. Masca, and you also have a chance to stop in perfectly situated in the heart of La Orotava and the beautifully-situated village of Masca, a tourist Code: WSPSWT offers outstanding views of El Teide. destination with lots of shops, cafés and Days: 8 (6 Days Walking) restaurants. This is one of the prettiest spots on Nights: 7 DAY 2 the island, where spectacular rock formations Overnights: 2 La Orotava, 3 Garachico, 1 and impressive cliffs lead right down to the sea. Cañadas del Teide, 2 La Laguna Walking in the Orotava Valley A magical introduction to walking on Tenerife. There are 2 possible walks: a one-way itinerary Your route takes you on a circular walk through with return by boat (payable locally) or a there- Day Route Km the lush vegetation of the Valle de Orotava. You and-back route through the gorge. You’ll need will ascend to Los Órganos, a dramatic series of the whole day if you plan to walk both. If you 1 Arrive Tenerife. Drive to La 0 rock formations whose shapes resemble, as their have a fear of heights, feel uncomfortable Orotava name suggests, organ pipes. In clear weather walking near steep drops or are not used to high 2 Exploring Orotava Valley 10 you will be rewarded with sumptuous views of 3 Wild West of Tenerife 1-11 mountain walks, you can do one of yesterday’s the valley and El Teide. 4 The Masca Gorge 13 routes. The Masca route is for experienced Walking in El Teide National Walk: 10km, 4-5.5 hrs, 450m ascent/descent hikers. 5 Park 6/10 Walks from Las Cañadas or Overnight: La Orotava Small Hotel Walk: 5.5-11km, 12.5-6hrs, 0-600m ascent, 6 La Laguna 16 600m descent 7 Walks in Northern Tenerife DAY 3 Overnight: Garachico Hotel 8 Depart Tenerife 16 Wild West of Tenerife 0 After you leave your hotel you drive to DAY 5 DAY 1 Garachico, where you have a choice of several Circular walks from Las Cañadas del Arrive Tenerife / La Orotava lovely walks. The walk from El Palmar to Teno Teide Alto crosses deep ravines, wends through lush Tenerife has excellent flight links to UK and vegetation and offers spectacular views. Start your day with a one and a half hour drive European destinations. Collect your rental car on Alternatively you can enjoy a shaded walk in the from Garachico to your next accommodation: El arrival and enjoy the 1.5 hour drive to La Teno National Park which has impressive views Parador de las Cañadas, situated at the base of Orotava. of the El Teide, the Masca Gorge and La El Teide volcano, the highest peak in Spain. Gomera. Your first night is a small welcoming hotel in La On arrival you can choose from two walks Orotava with its lovely historical quarter and lively Walk: 8-11km, 3.5-4.5hrs, 400-500m ascent/ through thoroughly impressive surroundings. Plaza de la Constitución. If you get to Orotava descent Choose from either a circular walk around the early in the day, you’ll have time take a stroll Roques de Garcia (3 hours), or a more along the steep and narrow lanes to get better Overnight: Garachico Hotel demanding yet rewarding ascent to Guajara, the acquainted with your surroundings. Hiding behind a historic baroque facade in the second highest peak on Tenerife (5 hours). Walk: Optional walk around town centre of town is a stylish and modern hotel. No Walk 1: 6km, 3 hrs, 250m ascent/descent two rooms are alike and they all open off a Walk 2: 10km, 5 hrs, 500m ascent/descent tranquil courtyard. Excellent food and great service are a hallmark of this fabulous little hotel. Overnight: Parador Cañadas del Teide Located at almost 2000m in the heart of the El Teide National Park this imposing hotel offers a WALKING IN TENERIFE WILD VOLCANIC BEAUTY unique atmosphere and breathtaking views on Accommodation all sides. TRIP INFORMATION We specifically select your accommodation to DAY 6 ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay Additional Nights and Extensions in Tenerife. During this trip your stay in Tenerife Walks in El Teide Park or La Laguna You can add additional nights at any point during you will stay at three charming village hotels and After breakfast at the Parador, you have a choice the trip or before or after the holiday. This trip one very comfortable Parador Nacional. Each of activities for the day. You may wish to spend combines particularly well with our Walking in La has its own character and history. your time walking in the National Park (4.5 hours) Gomera Holiday. or choose to go straight on to your next hotel in Alternate accommodation Tailor Made Holidays La Laguna. Here you can enjoy an interesting During high season, you might be booked into a stroll round the historical town centre (2 hours). We are always more than happy to tailor our different accommodation which is not listed in the standard itineraries to suit your holiday plans. description, and the start or end of some of your Walk: 4-5km, 2hrs, 50m ascent/descent Just let us know what you would like and we will walking routes may be slightly altered. Any Overnight: La Laguna Hotel be happy to arrange tailor made walking holiday. alternative accommodation will be of the same or better standard as those described. Located in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Grade & Fitness San Cristobal de La Laguna your hotel was built Single Rooms in the sixteenth century and offers real old world This walking tour is graded Moderate to If you require single rooms within your party we charm and a warm welcome. Strenuous. Walks of 4 to 7 hrs a day, some long ascents and descents. There are some options would be happy to accommodate you although DAY 7 for easier alternate routes. there is a single room supplement payable.
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