Quad biking - sunset tour to the El Teide volcano
About this experience
Three hours on a quad that finish with sunset seen from around 2,000 m above sea level. You ride yourself, though you never have to pick the route, because you follow the guide the whole way. We collect you from your hotel in the south of the island and drive you back afterwards.
What you do on this tour
It starts with a hotel pickup and a short drive to our garage. There the guide explains how to handle a quad and what the rules are on the trail, then hands out the gear. Only after that do you take the handlebars.
The route follows roads and tracks towards the Teide volcano. The higher you climb, the less greenery and the more volcanic rock lines both sides of the track. You end up at around 2,000 m above sea level, higher than most of the viewpoints coaches reach.
At the top we stop for the sunset and a snack. The horizon opens up far wider than it does from the beach, and the temperature starts to drop almost as soon as the sun goes down. The whole trip takes about 3 hours including transfers.
Your guide can take photos along the way. That is a paid extra, so ask about the price at the meeting point.
Who this is for (and who it is not)
It suits couples, groups of friends and families who want to do the driving and do not mind dust and engine noise. Quads carry two people: one rides, one sits behind as a passenger. The combined weight of both must not exceed 160 kg.
Only an adult with a valid category B driving licence, carried on the day, may ride. Children from the age of 10 travel as passengers. If you would rather have calm sightseeing with commentary and coffee stops, a car tour is the better choice.
Practical information
The start time follows the season and falls between 16:00 and 19:00. You get the exact time and meeting point after booking, together with your ticket. At that altitude it gets cold once the sun is down, so a jacket or a jumper genuinely helps. Wear closed shoes, because your feet collect the most dust.
We arrange free transfers from hotels in Las Americas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraiso and the immediate area. From Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago transport is available for an extra charge. You can also make your own way to the meeting point. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the start with a 100% refund.
If you are not sure whether quads will work for your group, write to us and we will tell you straight.
How the tour goes
Hotel pickup
We pick you up from your hotel in the south of the island and take you to our garage.
Briefing and equipment
The guide explains the safety rules and how to handle the quad, then gives you all the equipment you need.
Riding towards Teide
You set off along roads and trails towards the volcano. You ride your own quad in a convoy behind the guide, so you do not need to worry about the route.
Sunset up on the mountain
At about 2,000 m above sea level we stop for the sunset. Plus a snack and a moment without the engine running.
Back to your hotel
You ride back down the same way and, once the gear is returned, we drive you to your hotel.
What's included
- a guided quad ride of about 3 hours
- a briefing on handling the quad and on safe riding
- the equipment you need for the ride
- a snack during the sunset stop
- transport from your hotel and back (Las Americas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraíso and nearby)
Pick-up
We provide free return transport from hotels in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso, and for an extra charge from Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago. Let us know when you book. You can also drive to the meeting point yourself.
Good to know
- a climb to about 2,000 m above sea level
- the start time depends on the season and is between 16:00 and 19:00, and we give the exact time after booking
- the quad driver must be 18 or over and carry a valid category B driving licence
- children aged 10 and over ride as passengers
- the quads seat two, and the combined weight of both people cannot exceed 160 kg
- after sunset the temperature drops quickly at this altitude
- photos from the guide cost extra, so ask about the price at the meeting point
- free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start, 100% refund
- What to bring: a physical category B driving licence if you are driving, closed shoes such as trainers, a jacket or jumper for after sunset, clothes that can get dusty, cash for the guide's photos if you want them
FAQ
Children aged 10 and over can ride as passengers. Only an adult with a valid category B driving licence can drive the quad. The quads seat two, and the combined weight of the driver and passenger cannot exceed 160 kg, which is worth checking before booking.
The start time changes with the season and is between 16:00 and 19:00, because the ride is timed to the sunset. You receive the exact time and meeting place after booking, together with the ticket we send by e-mail.
Yes. The driver must be 18 or over and hold a valid category B driving licence, which they need to have with them at the meeting point. Someone without a licence can join the tour as a passenger, sitting on the back of the quad.
Yes, if you are staying in Las Americas, Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraíso or close by. Return transport is then free, and from Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago it costs extra. You can also get to the meeting point on your own, and we give the location on your ticket.
At around 2,000 m above sea level the temperature falls quickly once the sun has set, so a jacket or jumper is needed even on a hot day. Add closed shoes and clothes you do not mind covering in dust.
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