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Adrenaline in Tenerife: Active Hiking Holiday with Kayaking, Canyoning and Mount Teide

Adrenaline in Tenerife is an active hiking holiday for travellers who enjoy combining hiking with exciting outdoor activities. During this trip, you discover Tenerife’s varied landscapes both on foot and from the water. You hike through mountains and forests, go kayaking along the Teno coast, experience the excitement of canyoning and finish the trip with the ascent of Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain.
The hikes show you different sides of Tenerife. You trek through green mountain areas, along cliffs and over trails with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Between the hikes, there is plenty of time for activities that give the trip an extra adventurous character.
During the kayaking excursion in Teno, you discover the west coast from the sea. You paddle along steep cliffs and can stop along the way for a swim in quiet bays. With a bit of luck, you may encounter dolphins, sea turtles or various seabirds.
Canyoning is next on the programme. Accompanied by experienced guides, you make your way through a gorge, following the water past rocks and waterfalls. Depending on the canyon chosen, the activity can include scrambling, jumping and abseiling. It is an active way to experience Tenerife from a completely different perspective.
The absolute highlight is the ascent of Mount Teide. At 3,715 metres, Teide is the highest mountain in Spain. Together with an experienced guide, you make your way towards the summit.

What makes this hiking holiday special?

✅ Hiking and adventure: Combine beautiful hiking routes with kayaking, canyoning and a mountain ascent.
✅ Kayaking in Teno: Discover the rugged west coast from the water and swim in quiet bays surrounded by cliffs.
✅ Canyoning: Scramble, jump and abseil through a natural gorge under the guidance of experienced instructors.
✅ Ascent of Mount Teide: Reach the summit of Spain’s highest mountain at 3,715 metres.
✅ Tenerife from different perspectives: Discover the island on foot, from the sea and from the mountains.
✅ Guided activities: The adventure activities are carried out under the supervision of experienced professionals.

Activity level
This trip is designed for active and sporty travellers. The combination of hiking, kayaking, canyoning and the ascent of Mount Teide requires a good level of fitness. The canyoning and Teide ascent also require you to be comfortable with physical activity in mountainous terrain.
Minimum booking: 5 people.

Included in this active holiday

✓ Overnight stays in carefully selected accommodations
✓ Hiking routes
✓ Guided kayaking excursion in Teno
✓ Guided canyoning excursion
✓ Guided ascent of Mount Teide
✓ All necessary transfers during the trip
✓ Comprehensive Canary-Hiking travel itinerary with practical information
✓ Access to the Canary-Hiking Travel App with daily programmes, routes, GPX files and accommodation details
✓ 1 month of free use of the Canary-Hiking Komoot app from the start of your trip

Tailor-made trip
Active and intensive experience
Lots of freedom
Small scale
Authentic
Away from the crowd
Kayaking
Canyoning
walking tours
Climbing El Teide
We support local entrepreneurs

1| Arrival Tenerife
Our guide will welcome you to the island, accompany you for the transfer from the airport to the accommodation.
Explore the city of Puerto de la Cruz and relax after your journey.

2| Teno Massive
Walks on the island of Tenerife. We will start the week with a walk in the Teno Rural Park, we will see fantastic panoramic views of other islands and in the afternoon we will go to the natural pools in the area to take a well-deserved dip in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

3| Kayaking
Kayaking in Tenerife near Teno is a popular activity for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Teno is a beautiful region on the northwest coast of Tenerife, known for its dramatic cliffs, hidden caves and crystal clear waters. It is an ideal place for kayaking and exploring Tenerife’s breathtaking coastline.

4| Puerto de la Cruz
Whether you want to relax on the beach, walk in the beautiful park Parque Taoro or the botanical garden of this city. Puerto de la Cruz offers plenty of options for a quiet day. Don’t forget to eat in the typical Canarian restaurants while you enjoy the rest day.

5| Expedition to the Summit of Teide
This is the highlight of your trip: a trek to the top of the iconic El Teide volcano, the highest point in Spain. You will need a guide to make this trek as it can be a challenging climb. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the top before descending again.

6| Hiking day in the Anaga Mountains
Located on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, the Anaga Mountains are known for their lush forests, breathtaking coastline and spectacular hiking trails. The national park offers numerous hiking trails suitable for different abilities and interests. Together with our guide you will walk through this rugged area.

7| Canyoning adventure
Today it’s time for canyoning, an adventure activity where you navigate through gorges and waterfalls. With the help of an experienced guide, you can enjoy the excitement and explore Tenerife’s beautiful natural surroundings.

8| End of this beautiful journey

Inclusive

Travel time: 8 days
Accommodation by the sea Incl. Breakfast
Transfers
5 days adventure
2 walking days
Kayaking including material and guide
Canyoning including material and guide
Tour to the top of El Teide including guide
Cable car access
Permit El Teide
Acces to our travel app

Exclusive

Back and forth journey
All meals outside the package
Booking costs
Single room supplement
Travel and cancellation insurance

Our special accommodation

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Program	1, Arrival Tenerife Transfer from the airport to the first accommodation Refugio Maria in Tenerife. Lovely restaurant available. 2, La Esperanza to Torre de la Caitero (16km) After a hearty breakfast we start our walking week by leaving the Refugio for La Esperanza, the start of the GR131 in the north of Tenerife. We go to the start with a transfer. Total distance is 16 km. This route is not too difficult. A gradually ascending road, where the tail is on the last stretch. We walk slowly up through the forest, protected by the wind. The tour is mostly through the woods, lots of shade but no views so far. Then there is the tension because we are crossing El Teide! Everyone who goes to Tenerife does this by car or coach. We do it on foot! When we have arrived at your end point of this first day, we will go back to our Refugio. 3, Departure Torre de la Caitero to El Portillo (20km) We leave the Refugio to go to the end point of the previous day. The second stage of the GR131. Step by step we are reaching the highest point. The only sound is the sound of your shoes stepping through the stones! We encounter jumping crickets, buzzing flies, bees and wasps in the large pine forest. There seems to be no end to it. Then suddenly we come into a Halloween-like forest, beard moss in every tree, waving wisps that make it a little creepy. We walk this tour with the necessary altimeters and often the views are really spectacularly beautiful. In one word “great”. Fortunately, after this trip we have the Refugio where we are pampered. The restaurant really deserves a Michelin star! What a good cook, and what a nice accommodation. And I won't say more about this. A surprise if you want to walk this tour!! 4, El Portillo (15km) Ready for a new day, and the last day in the Refugio. But don't worry, something else nice will take its place. Today the trek comes to the top. A category that falls under heavy. We will go to our starting spot where you will see the height to be conquered. The number of kilometers is not that much, but it is in the altimeters. This trip is 15 km, which will take you quite a bit. Again through the woods, until we reach the tree line and walk completely in the sun. With a satisfied feeling we arrive at Papillon where we can drink a delicious pot of beer and possibly eat a Tapa. In any case, make sure you have a good meal. In the evening we are taken to a magical place where there is no food or drink. We almost sleep on top of El Teide. An experience you don't get often! Tomorrow we have a rest day. (During the Covid this Refugio is closed. If it is not open during the GR131, we will look for another solution). 5, Day of rest rest day. This will be your rest day you will never forget. You sleep on almost the highest point of Tenerife where you can watch the sun rise and set. You can look at the starry sky, and you can sleep 3 km above sea level in an inn. There are no separate rooms to book here and you sleep in a bunk bed. In the morning we go even further up. Take the cable car to the highest peak where you can look around 360 degrees. You see where we are going to walk the next day. But first we go to the next accommodation in Vilaflor. A Spa-Hotel with a swimming pool where you can give your muscles some rest. You will be completely pampered by the owner. Enjoy this nice day off to walk the king's stage tomorrow. Meals: Option dinner at the Spa Hotel 6, El Teide to Villaflor (16km) The crowning glory of this week is this walking tour. The top of Tenerife with a crater 16 km wide. Every kilometer you walk you get a different view of El Teide. The first part is fairly flat and you can enjoy everything. We are not quite at the top yet, there will be another climb where we will have the best view of El Teide. This point is no longer accessible by car. When we have arrived at the top you will also see the huge crater with an explanation of how everything came into being. And then we will leave this area to descend at the back of this volcano to Vilaflor. One of the most beautiful nature reserves in Tenerife, which you can only reach on foot. Descending further and further to Vilaflor we slowly come back below the tree line and we walk to the accommodation. 6, El Teide to Villaflor (16km) The crowning glory of this week is this walking tour. The top of Tenerife with a crater 16 km wide. Every kilometer you walk you get a different view of El Teide. The first part is fairly flat and you can enjoy everything. We are not quite at the top yet, there will be another climb where we will have the best view of El Teide. This point is no longer accessible by car. When we have arrived at the top you will also see the huge crater with an explanation of how everything came into being. And then we will leave this area to descend at the back of this volcano to Vilaflor. One of the most beautiful nature reserves in Tenerife, which you can only reach on foot. Descending further and further to Vilaflor we slowly come back below the tree line and we walk to the accommodation. 7, Vilaflor to Arona (19km) The last day of this GR131 has already arrived. From Vilaflor we walk downhill towards Arona. We wind our way down between the pine trees. We drive from Arona to our last overnight place. 8, End of this beautiful hiking trip
Transfers	Airport, Luggage, to accommodations when necessary
Inclusive	Organized Hikingtrip over 89,5 km Accommodations with Breakfast Lugagetransfer and service for supermarket Buff and Bottle STO Guaranty
Exclusive	Flights Travel and cancellation insurance All meals except breakfast € 20,00 booking fee Possible single room supplement (€195.00)
Avantages	Challenging Active Intensive experience Lots of freedom small scale Authentic Away from the crowd We support the local people
Overview	If you don't like to travel with a group, it is of course possible to walk on your own. If you want to walk this trip individually, take a look at the package tours GR131 Individual.

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