Quad biking up the Teide volcano
About this experience
A three-hour quad bike trip from the south of Tenerife into Teide National Park. You drive yourself, in convoy behind a guide who knows the route and where it is worth stopping. The road climbs to around 2000 m above sea level.
What you do on this tour
It starts at our office in the south of the island with a short briefing: handling the quad, braking on descents, the rules of riding in convoy. You are given a helmet and the equipment needed for a safe ride, then the group sets off.
The climb runs through the island’s changing landscapes, from the dry south up to Canary pine and fields of hardened lava. On a quad it registers differently than from a car, because you have the air, the smell of resin and the full view around you rather than a frame in a window.
The guide leads you to the best viewpoints and stops the convoy where the volcano and the coast line up in the same shot. Those stops are your photo moments, since phones stay away while riding.
Mount Teide is 3718 metres high, the highest mountain in Spain and the third highest volcano in the world. The park around it is the most visited national park in Spain and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2007.
Who this is for, and who it is not
It suits couples and groups who would rather drive themselves than sit in a coach. The quads seat two, so your passenger can be another adult or a child aged 7 or over. No experience is needed, the briefing covers it.
Two firm conditions. The driver must carry a valid category B driving licence, a scan on your phone will not do. The combined weight of both people on one quad must not exceed 160 kg. If you want calm sightseeing with commentary, this is not the tour.
Practical information
Transport is available from hotels in the south of the island, around Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso, and for an extra charge from Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago. Write your hotel name in the order notes. You can also make your own way to the start point, in which case we send the exact location and meeting time after booking, with your ticket, within 24 hours.
Wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty, because the route is dusty. Temperatures drop quickly after sunset, so bring a jacket or a jumper. The operator may offer photos on site for an extra fee. Under 18s take part with an adult’s consent. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the start, with a 100 percent refund.
If you are unsure whether you can handle the driving, message us and we will describe the route honestly.
How the tour goes
Pickup and transfer
We pick you up from your hotel in the south of the island and take you to the starting point at our office. You can also get there on your own.
Briefing and equipment
A short training session on handling the quad and on safe riding. You get a helmet and the equipment you need for the route.
Heading into the mountains
The convoy sets off from the south of the island towards Teide National Park, through one landscape zone after another.
Viewpoints
The guide stops the group at the best photo spots, with views of the volcano and the coast.
Up to 2000 metres
The route climbs to around 2000 m above sea level, then you ride back down the same way to the start point.
Return to your hotel
From the start point you are driven back to your hotel. The whole tour takes about 3 hours.
What's included
- a three-hour quad tour through Teide National Park
- modern, well-maintained two-seater quads
- a short briefing on handling the quad and on safe riding
- safety equipment for the ride, including a helmet
- an experienced guide who shows you the best viewpoints
- hotel transport from Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso (Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago at an extra cost)
Pick-up
We pick up 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. Give your hotel name when you book. You can also drive to the starting point yourself; we then send the location and meeting time after you book.
Good to know
- the tour lasts about 3 hours and climbs to about 2,000 m above sea level
- the quad driver must carry a valid category B driving licence
- the quads seat two, and the combined weight of both people cannot exceed 160 kg
- children aged 7 and over can ride as passengers
- minors only take part with the consent of an adult
- you can get to the starting point on your own, and we send the location after booking
- the operator offers photos of the route for an extra fee, paid on site
- free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start, 100 percent refund
- What to bring: a valid driving licence if you are driving the quad, closed shoes, such as trainers, a jacket or jumper, as it gets chilly after sunset, clothes you do not mind getting dirty, your ticket in electronic form
FAQ
Yes. The person driving the quad must carry a valid category B driving licence. You need to have the physical document with you on the day of the tour. The passenger does not need a licence, so in a pair it is enough for one person to have one.
Children aged 7 and over can ride as passengers, always with an adult driver. They do not drive themselves. Keep the weight limit in mind too, as the two people on one quad can weigh a maximum of 160 kg together.
No. Before setting off you get a short briefing on handling the quad and on safe riding, and for the whole route you ride in a convoy behind the guide. Just listen carefully to the instructions and keep up with the group.
The quad tour itself lasts about 3 hours, including the briefing and photo stops. The route runs from the south of the island to Teide National Park and climbs to about 2,000 metres above sea level.
Yes, pick-up is available from hotels in the south of the island, around Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraíso, and for an extra charge from Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago. Write your hotel name in the order notes. You can also drive to the start point yourself, and we send the location after booking.
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