Jeep Safari to Masca
Make your dream of visiting Masca come true, with our 4x4 guided Jeep Safari. On this excursion, you will learn the history of Masca and its hamlet. You will also visit towns such as Garachico, which was reborn from the ashes of the volcano, and is now one of Tenerife’s most charming towns. An amazing tour, packed with thrills!
- Jeep Safari excursion to the north of Tenerife
- Discover the traditional old country houses of Masca
- Visit a village reborn from the ashes: Garachico
- Small groups: maximum of 8 passengers per Jeep. The vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps.
- Cancellations without charge: full refund up to 24-hours in advance
- Stops at Masca, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and other points of interest in the north of the island
- Stop for a meal (food not included)
- One driver per vehicle with up to 8 passengers (the vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps)
- Explanations in your language
- Four-wheel drive Jeep
- Transport from your accommodation or nearby point
- Civil liability insurance
What's not included...
- Camel ride at one of the excursion stops (optional)
- Food
Information
Important information
- Activity duration: approximately 7 hours.
- Available languages: Spanish, English, German, French, and Italian
- Days available: Wednesday
- Schedule: 9.00am to 4.00pm (approx.)
- If you’re booking less than 24 hours before the date of your planned excursion we recommend ringing (+34) 659 971 974 to check availability because our capacity is limited and sometimes it’s not possible to make last minute changes.
- Pick-up: return transport from your accommodation or nearby point in either the Puerto de la Cruz or Playa de las Américas area, depending on the place of departure.
- Confirmation: instant.
- Booking confirmation: printed and digital versions accepted.
- Children admitted: 0 - 11-year-olds.
- Cancellation: full refund up to 24-hours in advance.
- Date change: free of charge up to 24-hours in advance
- Notes: you’ll be informed about the collection from your accommodation when you make the booking
- Recommendations: bring water to drink something during the excursion. We also recommend that you bring a coat, comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
What you'll see on this excursion to Masca
Drago de Icod
The powerful Drago Milenario stretches up to the skies, lord of all it surveys. This tree is a national treasure of the Canary Islands and is the tallest and oldest specimen of this species in the world.
Mirador de la Corona
Spectacular viewpoint at an altitude of 750 m which offers views over the stunning La Orotava valley and the north-west of Tenerife. Don’t forget your camera!
Erjos
This small village of enchanting houses is postcard-perfect as it is set in the greenest, most unspoilt area of the island with the magnificent Mount Teide in the distance. Travel its streets on our Jeep Safari and be soothed by its calm and tranquillity.
Masca
You can count on the fingers of one hand the places in Tenerife that still have Masca’s traditional charm. This picturesque hamlet is the best example of native Canary Islands architecture and you’ll love visiting it on this excursion. Masca is a truly special place in Tenerife.
Garachico
This small village is the living image of resurrection after a natural disaster. Laid waste in 1706 by the Trevejo volcano, it was reborn from the ashes more beautiful than ever and now its streets are filled with a special charm.
Los Silos
We’ll travel through an area where the famous Canary Islands banana is grown, something you’re sure to be familiar with. The Tamarán team will tell you everything there is to know about this world-famous fruit and you’ll learn why it’s only grown in this tiny corner of the world.
Book the Masca Jeep Safari Tour
- Stops at Masca, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and other points of interest in the north of the island
- Stop for a meal (does not include food)
- One driver per vehicle with up to 8 passengers (the vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps)
- Explanations in your language
- Four-wheel drive Jeep
- Transport from your accommodation or nearby point
- Civil liability insurance
- Camel ride at one of the excursion stops (optional)
- Food
- Stops at Masca, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and other points of interest in the north of the island
- Stop for a meal (does not include food)
- One driver per vehicle with up to 8 passengers (the vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps)
- Explanations in your language
- Four-wheel drive Jeep
- Transport from your accommodation or nearby point
- Civil liability insurance
- Camel ride at one of the excursion stops (optional)
- Food
- Stops at Masca, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and other points of interest in the north of the island
- Stop for a meal (does not include food)
- One driver per vehicle with up to 8 passengers (the vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps)
- Explanations in your language
- Four-wheel drive Jeep
- Transport from your accommodation or nearby point
- Civil liability insurance
- Camel ride at one of the excursion stops (optional)
- Food
- Stops at Masca, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and other points of interest in the north of the island
- Stop for a meal (does not include food)
- One driver per vehicle with up to 8 passengers (the vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps)
- Explanations in your language
- Four-wheel drive Jeep
- Transport from your accommodation or nearby point
- Civil liability insurance
- Camel ride at one of the excursion stops (optional)
- Food
- Stops at Masca, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Santiago del Teide, Buenavista and other points of interest in the north of the island
- Stop for a meal (does not include food)
- One driver per vehicle with up to 8 passengers (the vehicle travels in a caravan of several Jeeps)
- Explanations in your language
- Four-wheel drive Jeep
- Transport from your accommodation or nearby point
- Civil liability insurance
- Camel ride at one of the excursion stops (optional)
- Food
Where to find us
Frequently asked questions
A four-wheel drive ATV. If the excursion includes travel between two islands, the journey will be made by ferry and you will return the same day.
Yes, the Jeep has a maximum of 8 passenger seats, driver included. The excursion consists of a caravan of Jeeps.
Yes, you can do a VIP or private version of this same excursion where you choose who travels with you in your vehicle.
It means we’ll collect you from your hotel or nearby point and take you back when we finish.
Description of the Masca Jeep Excursion, Tenerife
Description
About this Jeep Safari excursion to Masca
We’ll collect you from your accommodation or nearby point and take you to La Paz, in Puerto de la Cruz, the start of our four-wheeled adventure. During the Jeep Safari adventure you’ll reach places that cannot be reached any other way: that’s the advantage of doing high quality tourism in an ATV! You’ll make stops along the route and the Tamarán team will share stories, anecdotes and fascinating details about each place you visit.
Masca: a unique place in Tenerife
This is a stunning Jeep Safari; Masca is one of the highlights of the excursion and its houses are considered to be typical to the island due to their architecture and the age. You’ll also visit places such as Garachico—the village that was reborn from the ashes after being destroyed by a volcano over 300 years ago—, and Santiago del Teide. You’ll stop to eat in a restaurant in El Tanque where you can enjoy Canary Islands cuisine surrounded by camels; when you’ve finished the route, we’ll drive you back to the collection point.
Full itinerary of our Jeep Safari excursion to Masca
Departure from Puerto de la Cruz | Los Realejos | Icod el Alto | La Corona | Montes de la Guancha | Garachico | Los Silos | Buenavista | El Palmar | Las Portelas | Masca | Santiago del Teide | Erjos | El Tanque | Camellos Center | Garachico Viewpoint | Icod de los Vinos | Drago de Icod | Puerto de la Cruz