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Remote Villages and Tiny Masca Adventure

  • Remote Villages and Tiny Masca Adventure
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Go on a fantastic ride across the Tenerife in search of the most remote (and mind-blowing) villages on the island.
Starting with scenic views over the Orotava Valley from Mirador de Humbold, you'll see the rugged cliff that forms the northwestern tip of the island, then go down on a narrow winding road to discover the tiny Masca perched at a deep gorge. With its main center running along the brink of a knife-edge ridge, it looks as if a hint of wind would blow the town off its steep nest. After having lunch at Mirador Garachico, you'll head to Icod de Los Vinos to see an 800-year-old Dragon Tree.

Energy Level

Duration

8 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • See Icod de Los Vinos' ancient Dragon Tree, declared a National Monument in 1917

  • Discover the impressive tiny village of Masca sitting at the tip of a steep, knife-edge ridge

  • See El Palmar valley and the rugged cliff that forms the northwestern tip of Tenerife

  • Drive toward Garachico's woody slopes and rocky coastline, then admire Tenerife's extraordinary landscape while eating tapas for lunch

  • Make a stop at the famous Mirador de Humbold and take in epic views over Puerto de la Cruz, Orotava Valley, and the lush banana plantations

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This experience is not suitable for Sailors with vertigo

  • Not recommended for Sailors with walking difficulties

  • Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Lunch is included

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • There are winding, mountainous roads you'll be driving over to and from your Shore Things destination

  • Approximately 1 hour drive to your first destination

  • Approximately 1.5-hour dive to Garchico

  • Approximately 1-hour drive back to the port

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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