Los Cristianos: Whale and Dolphin Safari on an Eco-Yacht + Swim
$31per person
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Tenerife excursions: whales all year and Spain's highest peak
On Tenerife you can watch whales in the morning and stand above the clouds on Mount Teide in the afternoon. These Tenerife excursions compare the trips travellers rate best on GetYourGuide and Viator.
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Start times and lengths are typical for the tours listed below. Prices are the lowest per-person price among them on 12 November 2026.
| Excursion | Starts | Takes | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale and dolphin watching | Several departures daily | 2 to 3 hours | $31 | Pilot whales and dolphins |
| Teide National Park | Morning pick-up | 6 to 8 hours | $44 | Lava fields and Spain's highest peak |
| Stargazing on Teide | Afternoon pick-up | 5 to 7 hours | $39 | Sunset above the clouds, then stars |
| Masca village and gorge | Morning pick-up | 6 to 8 hours | $33 | A mountain village and a dramatic gorge |
| Day trip to La Gomera | Early ferry | Full day | $122 | A green neighbour island |
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Whale and dolphin watching
Several departures daily2 to 3 hoursPilot whales and dolphins
Between Tenerife and La Gomera the sea gets deep very close to the shore. A group of short-finned pilot whales lives here all year, and dolphins are often seen too. Boats leave from Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje and Los Gigantes.
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Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks
$52per person
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Tenerife: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks and Snacks
$72per person
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Teide National Park
Morning pick-up6 to 8 hoursLava fields and Spain's highest peak
Mount Teide is about 3,715 metres high, the highest mountain in Spain. A cable car takes you close to the top. To walk the last part to the summit, you need a permit from Tenerife ON, the island's booking service. Visitors from outside the Canary Islands pay 15 euros, and the permits often sell out weeks ahead.
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour – Hotel Pickup
$73per person
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Tenerife: Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Tour
$44per person
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Tenerife: Teide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour
$64per person
See dates & pricesWhale season on Tenerife
Whales all year
Unlike Maui, Tenerife has whales in every month. The pilot whales live in the strait between Tenerife and La Gomera all year, so any week works for a whale trip.
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Pilot whales live here in every month
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Stargazing on Teide
Afternoon pick-up5 to 7 hoursSunset above the clouds, then stars
Teide National Park is one of the best places in Europe to look at the stars. Tours drive up for sunset above the clouds and then set up telescopes. It gets cold at night, even in summer.
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Teide by Night: Sunset and Stargazing with Telescopes Experience
$100per person
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing Tour
$61per person
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Tenerife: Sunset and Stargazing at Teide National Park
$39per person
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Masca village and gorge
Morning pick-up6 to 8 hoursA mountain village and a dramatic gorge
Masca is a tiny village high in the Teno mountains, reached by a narrow, winding road. The hike through the Masca gorge to the sea needs a booking with the island authorities, and the number of walkers per day is limited. Most walkers then take a boat along the cliffs of Los Gigantes.
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Los Gigantes: Whale or Dolphin Watching Sightseeing Tour and Swim in Masca
$33per person
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From Puerto de la Cruz: Teide and Masca VIP Tour
$95per person
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Mt. Teide and Masca Valley Tour in Tenerife
$64per person
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Day trip to La Gomera
Early ferryFull dayA green neighbour island
La Gomera is the island you see across the water from the south of Tenerife. Ferries take about 50 minutes from Los Cristianos. Tours drive through the cloud forest of Garajonay National Park and the island's terraced valleys.
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From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch
$122per person
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Full-Day Gomera Jeep Safari Excursion from Arona
$166per person
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From Tenerife: Guided Tour to La Gomera with Ferry and Lunch
$122per person
See dates & pricesTenerife questions
Good to know before you book a Tenerife excursion
What is the best excursion on Tenerife?
Whale and dolphin watching from the south-west coast is the most booked Tenerife excursion, with tens of thousands of reviews. A trip to Teide National Park comes second.
Can I walk to the top of Mount Teide?
Yes, but the last part of the path to the summit needs a permit from Tenerife ON, the island's booking service. Visitors from outside the Canary Islands pay 15 euros, and the permits often sell out weeks ahead. Without a permit you can take the cable car and walk the paths near the upper station.
Is whale watching on Tenerife possible in winter?
Yes. The short-finned pilot whales live off Tenerife all year, so whale trips run in every month. The sea is usually calmest in the morning.
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