Plunge into one of Europe's last primeval laurisilva forests — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of mist-draped ravines and Guanche-era trails just 30 minutes from the port. An intimate, expert-led private hike through living prehistory.
What to expect
Your guide drives you up into the Macizo de Anaga massif, where ancient dragon trees and tree-heathers drip with mossy silence. Trails wind between hamlets of whitewashed houses that appear unchanged for centuries. Dramatic mirador viewpoints open onto jagged ridgelines plunging into the Atlantic. The return journey passes through the charming fishing village of San Andrés, with time to admire Playa de las Teresitas if you wish.
Good to know
Book well in advance to secure your preferred date. The park is only ~30 min from the cruise terminal — ideal even on shorter port calls. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a light waterproof layer; the forest canopy can be damp. Confirm all-aboard time with your guide so they build in a buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Teide National Park: Summit Cable Car & Volcanic Moonscape
- Whale & Dolphin Watching: Private Catamaran from Los Cristianos
- La Orotava & Teide Viewpoint: Private Cultural & Scenic Island Drive
- Santa Cruz City Icons: Auditorio, Mercado África & Palmetum Garden
- Museum of Nature & Archaeology (MUNA): Tenerife's Guanche Civilisation