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There are various safaris that you can take whilst on the island of Tenerife, either Enjoy the open air and magnificent panoramic views on this exciting open-top Jeep adventure to the spectacular volcano of Mount Teide and the Lost Village of Masca or Step back in time and discover the unique charm and dramatic scenery of the unspoilt island of La Gomera. This memorable jeep adventure combines breathtaking scenery, history and local culture. Both safaris include pick up and drop off from the major resorts in southern Tenerife, English speaking guides and lunch. Tenerife Jeep Safari | Departure Location: | | The tour picks up from Los Cristianos Playa de las Américas Costa Adeje Playa Paraiso. | | Departs: | | Daily, year round. | | Start Times: | | Between 8.00am and 9.00am. Your exact pick-up time will be detailed on your documentation. | | Duration: | | 8 hours |
The Tenerife Jeep Safari starts when you board the Land Rover Defender and journey up the mountain roads as you head towards El Teide, one of world's largest volcanoes. Your route takes you past Vilaflor, the highest village in Spanish Territory and into the Canarian Pine Forests before reaching the wonderful contrasting scenery of Mount Teide. The volcano rises majestically to over 12,200 feet and the area is famous for its amazing lunar landscape. Savour the views and also visit the unusual Rocks of Garcia where you learn about the history and evolution of the area including the last volcanic eruption of Mount Teide. From here, you descend to the west of the island for a typical Canarian lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, experience the breathtaking views of the 'Lost' village of Masca, tucked away in a deep valley and only discovered in recent times. Here you have around 30 minutes free time to explore the village before returning via Guia de Isora where you can enjoy panoramic views of the west coast
La Gomera Open Top Jeep Safari | Departure Location: | | The tour picks up from Los Cristianos Playa de las Américas Costa Adeje Playa Paraiso. | | Departs: | | Daily, year round. | | Start Times: | | Between 7.00am and 8.00am. Your exact pick-up time will be detailed on your documentation. | | Duration: | | 11 hours approx |
The La Gomera Open Top Jeep Safari tour starts with a ferry crossing from Los Cristianos to the port of San Sebastian. The boat trip lasts around 90 minutes allowing time to savour the coastal views of Tenerife and relax on the top deck. On arrival in La Gomera, journey south to the monument of Sagrado Corazón which overlooks the capital and then head towards the Garajonay National Park an area of beautiful laurel forest punctuated with rocky vistas and crystal clear springs. Here you will also see the famous Roque de Agando volcanic chimney. Continue through the evergreen valleys, passing through tranquil villages and rare and mysterious pre-historic forest to the mirador de Igualero and the little village of Chipude for coffee. Here you see a fascinating demonstration of the whistling language - how the Gomerans communicated for many centuries. Moving on you pass through Las Hayas and La Laguna Grande before going off road and then on to lunch in Las Rosas. After lunch, head to Hermigua, a local beauty spot. Local houses back on to the steeply rising massif the Roque de San Pedro and colourful gardens are bordered by palm groves and banana plantations. The tour then returns to San Sebastián, where there is free time to visit the last remaining historical fortifications of Columbus before returning to Los Cristianos by ferry
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 )
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