8-Day Tenerife North & South Self-Drive Tour
Overview
On this self-drive tour of Tenerife, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the most impressive landscapes, lovely beaches and local cuisine. Walk along the streets of Orotava where culture, heritage and gastronomy are combined or discover the Teide National Park where its landscapes look like another planet or be surprised by Masca and its deep ravines and cliffs. or surprise yourself in Puerto de La Cruz and its attractions such as Casco historico or its fishing pier.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Teide National Park: Discover the breathtaking views of the highest peak in the country
Masca: Get lost between its vegetation and its ravines of this old Pirates hiding place
La Orotava: Breathe in its streets that stately air that has never abandoned it since the conquest of the Island.
San Cristobal de la Laguna: Enjoy a leisurely stroll and admire the colonial architecture of its historic quarter.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Applicable local taxes (VAT)
- Full-Full petrol rate
- Selected car rental category as per days mentioned in the itinerary
- Unlimited mileage
- 7 nights´ accommodation
- Basic and Super Collision Damage Waiver (CDW, SCWD), TP with excess
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated
- Explicitly in the programme
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
- National or International flights
- All types of insurance except of mentioned rent-a-car insurance.
- Entry visas to Spain (if applicable)
- Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity
- Local tourist tax
- Important: hired car cannot be taken from one island to the other
- Damage to a third party or to the rented vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving.
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap
- Luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle.
- Damage to the engine through negligence.
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol
- Or drugsFines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the rental period
- Are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle.
- In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge.
- If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible
- Any costs generated and for any damage caused to the vehicle
- Due to it being parked outside of rent a car facilities.
Meeting and Pickup
Arrive at Tenerife airport (You can get to Tenerife North Airport or Tenerife South) and meet with a rent-a-car representative to assist you in picking up the rental car. Due to COVID 19 security measures, the Meet and Greet service might not be given at the airport, so exact directions will be shared with the travelers upon booking.
What To Expect
Day 1 : ARRIVAL TENERIFE
1 Stop
Day 2 : PUERTO DE LA CRUZ -OROTAVA-NATIONAL PARK, MT. TEIDE – EL SAUZAL-PUERTO DE LA CRUZ (120 km – 3 hrs)
1 Stop
Day 3 : PUERTO DE LA CRUZ - SANTA CRUZ – TAGANANA – SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA LAGUNA – PUERTO DE LA CRUZ (125 km – 3 hrs)
1 Stop
Day 4 : PUERTO DE LA CRUZ - ICOD - SANTIAGO DEL TEIDE-MASCA-PUERTO DE SANTIAGO (90 km – 2 hrs)
1 Stop
Day 5 : PUERTO DE SANTIAGO – CANDELARIA – GÜIMAR – PUERTO DE SANTIAGO (180 Km – 2.5 hrs)
1 Stop
Day 6 : PUERTO DE SANTIAGO
1 Stop
Day 7 : PUERTO DE SANTIAGO
1 Stop
Day 8 : DEPARTURE TENERIFE
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note that hired car can not be taken from one island to the other
- Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year)
- Pick-up hours are from Monday to Sunday, 07:00 to 22:00 hrs. Pick-up outside of these times are subject to a surcharge.
- Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin.
- If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days
- Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only
- Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of incident
- In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided
- Instructions for car collection. Day 1: On arrival at the airport head to the hall to meet with an rent-a-car representative Day 8: Return procedure and exact designated area will be advised by rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day
- What do I need to bring? Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-128452P43
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- Breakfast.
- Applicable local taxes (VAT).
- Full-Full petrol rate.
- Selected car rental category as per days mentioned in the itinerary.
- Unlimited mileage.
- 7 nights´ accommodation.
- Basic and Super Collision Damage Waiver (CDW, SCWD), TP with excess.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated.
- explicitly in the programme.
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
- National or International flights.
- All types of insurance except of mentioned rent-a-car insurance.
- Entry visas to Spain (if applicable).
- Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity.
- Local tourist tax.
- Important: hired car cannot be taken from one island to the other.
- Damage to a third party or to the rented vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving.
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap.
- luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle.
- Damage to the engine through negligence.
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol.
- or drugsFines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the rental period.
- are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle.
- In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge.
- If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible.
- any costs generated and for any damage caused to the vehicle.
- due to it being parked outside of rent a car facilities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 8-Day Tenerife North & South Self-Drive Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Breakfast
- Applicable local taxes (VAT)
- Full-Full petrol rate
- Selected car rental category as per days mentioned in the itinerary
- Unlimited mileage
- 7 nights´ accommodation
- Basic and Super Collision Damage Waiver (CDW, SCWD), TP with excess
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated
- Explicitly in the programme
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
- National or International flights
- All types of insurance except of mentioned rent-a-car insurance.
- Entry visas to Spain (if applicable)
- Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity
- Local tourist tax
- Important: hired car cannot be taken from one island to the other
- Damage to a third party or to the rented vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving.
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap
- Luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle.
- Damage to the engine through negligence.
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol
- Or drugsFines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the rental period
- Are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle.
- In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge.
- If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible
- Any costs generated and for any damage caused to the vehicle
- Due to it being parked outside of rent a car facilities.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note that hired car can not be taken from one island to the other
- Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year)
- Pick-up hours are from Monday to Sunday, 07:00 to 22:00 hrs. Pick-up outside of these times are subject to a surcharge.
- Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin.
- if the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days
- Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only
- Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of incident
- In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided
- Instructions for car collection. Day 1: On arrival at the airport head to the hall to meet with an rent-a-car representative Day 8: Return procedure and exact designated area will be advised by rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day
- What do I need to bring? Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
