Teide essential

After disembarking your cruise ship we leave the port by air conditioned mini van. You will admire the capital of Santa cruz before heading into the original capital of La Laguna where you can marvel at some of the oldest architecture here on the island. It is also near here that you can purchase the traditional canarian "BARRAQUITO" coffee and this will set you up for the morning! 

Sit back and enjoy the commentary of your local guide who will be giving you lots of intersting stories as you head up through the breathtaking forest of La Esperanza,which is the largest forest here on Tenerife! Marvel at the height of the pine trees which can grow up to 40 metres and also capture some amazing pictures of the breathtaking rock formations such as the "tarta" and daisy! 

Once on the national park of Teide which is now UNESCO world heritage, this surrounds the Teide which rises up to a staggering 3,718 metres above sea level! To get to the summit you can travel in the cable car(not included) and it is here that you will marvel at the entire island of Tenerife and on a clear day the whole 7 islands! 

For those not wanting to go on the cable car we can stop at the local visitors center and have a wander through the flora and even enoy a short presentation of the life of Tenerife and Teide. 

On the way back down we will travel down through the fertile lands of La Oratava rich in vegetation and famous for the local Vino Tinto! It is here that you will see the "Casa de Balcones" and the house of the tourist from 1590

You can then sit and relax as you head back to the port and embark your cruise ship or hotel.