The 12 Best Masca Tours & Day Trips

1.Mt. Teide and Masca Valley Tour in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 965 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61Our pick

Ride from Tenerife’s coastal resorts into Teide National Park, then continue through Vilaflor, Icod de los Vinos, Masca and Garachico. A local guide provides commentary, while an experienced driver takes on the tight mountain roads. Expect a long coach day, short stops and dramatic views, not a cable-car ascent or an extended stay in any one village.

“Great trip - full day coach trip with regular stops, a good guide and a great driver. Slightly longer in a couple of places would have been better and a bit more freedom to wander and explore would have made the trip a bit better but overall a great experience and would recommend it.”

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2.Whale or dolphin watching and swimming tour in Masca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 733 reviews · from $28Best value

From Los Gigantes, join a Spanish- or English-speaking guide for a two-hour boat trip in search of whales or dolphins. Then swim or snorkel in Masca Bay beneath the cliffs, with a water, soft drink, or beer included. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and snorkel gear is not provided.

“Really wonderful little boat trip saw pilot whales - 2hrs enough on boat for me - fun swim stop and friendly crew excellent value for money”

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3.Masca and Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 382 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $71

Sail with Freebird Catamarans from Puerto Colón into the waters between Tenerife and La Gomera, where resident pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live. The 4.5-hour trip pairs wildlife watching and crew commentary in Spanish and English with a swim stop beneath Los Gigantes, lunch, and drinks. Optional pickup is available at selected stops in southern Tenerife.

“It was such an amazing experience, the ride was cool, drinks and Paella were good too and the staff was really friendly. We even had the chance to swim and to see some dolphins and small whales after. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try it and would personally 100% do it again next time.”

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4.Watching and Listening Whales visiting Los Gigantes&Masca. Food&drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $68Top rated

Set sail from Costa Adeje at 10:30 am for a five-hour catamaran trip with a skipper and two sailors. Watch for whales and dolphins, pass the Los Gigantes cliffs, and stop in Masca Bay for swimming and sunbathing. Lunch, fruit, beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included. Snorkel gear costs extra.

“Lovely crew, really knowledgeable and environmentally conscious. We saw pilot whales, dolphins and a turtle! The boat has some lovely beanbags in the front and only 2 people can sit there at one time. Passengers should be more collegiate Read more”

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5.Royal Delfin – 4’5H Dolphin & Whale Watching – Los Gigantes Masca – Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Set sail from Puerto Colón on a purpose-built catamaran for about four and a half hours along Tenerife’s southwest coast. Look for whales and dolphins from deck or through underwater viewing windows, then stop for a swim in Masca Bay near Los Gigantes. Lunch, snacks, soft drinks, beer, and sangria are included.

“Great experience would definitely recommend it. Great crew. Well looked after. Food and drink all in. And camera man takes all videos which you can purchase after trip”

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6.Tenerife Grand Tour: including Teide National Park and Masca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 191 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about nine hours crossing Tenerife by air-conditioned coach, from Teide National Park and Roques de García to Icod de los Vinos, Garachico and Masca. A professional guide provides live commentary, and hotel pickup is offered in selected areas on specific days. Expect striking views and several brief stops, not a deep visit to any one place.

“I would highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a day out. The tour guide Fernando was very knowledgeable and pleasant and the driver navigated the narrow and windy roads like a pro! I was worried it was going to be rushed at the s”

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7.Tenerife Tour Mt. Teide and the Towns of Icod, Garachico, Masca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 160 reviews · from $45

Ride an air-conditioned vehicle from south Tenerife to Teide National Park, Icod de los Vinos, the ancient Drago tree, Garachico, and Masca. The 7 to 8 hour trip starts at 10:00 am and includes admission at selected stops. Spanish and English are offered daily; other languages depend on the day.

“Our brilliant guide coped admirably with conducting the commentary in 5 languages, but it did make for a lot of keeping quiet so everyone could hear their version! The first stop on the way to Mt Teide was a bit of a waste, clearly just a sales opportunity, though the tRead more”

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8.Masca from above

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about seven hours on a guided hike in Tenerife’s Teno Natural Park, with around four hours on foot through pine and rain forest and open countryside. Andy leads the route, sharing local geography, geology, and history, with views toward Masca Gorge and Mount Teide. Private transport is included, and pickup is available from hotels within six kilometers of San Eugenio.

“Andy is an amazing guide with lots of knowledge of the Tenerife island! He is a highly experienced hiker and took us through the forest, up the mountain with views of Teide and the Masca Valley, and to a pine forest! Every hike is different with Andy, so be ready for surprises! Not only did I get a wonderful hike, I also made friends with Andy and another hiker, Fiona! We got to taste and smell natural herbs along the way!”

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9.Private Excursion to Masca, Garachico, Icod in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about six hours exploring Tenerife’s northwest with a private driver-guide, starting at 9am with pickup at your accommodation or Santa Cruz port. Expect Masca’s winding mountain road, historic Garachico, Icod’s famous dragon tree and a stop at Los Gigantes. Guides including Belén, Diego and Indira have been praised for local insight and adapting the day to guests’ interests.

“We had a terrific private excursion for two people with Belen. She was clear on communication ahead of time and arrived exactly as promised for our hotel pickup. She was very professional, was very conversant, and had a lot of local knowledge of Tenerife - she made the day a terrific & relaxed experience! We did not go to Los Gigantes so we could spend more time at our other spots with views that were simply amazing. Based on what we wanted to do, Belen took us to some local spots and on unique routes in order to maximize the mountain & sea views and get the full Tenerife experience.…”

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10.From Playa San Juan: Whale Watching, Gigantes, and Masca Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

From Playa San Juan, Sea Passion Tenerife takes you on a four-hour boat trip through a protected whale area, toward La Gomera and Tenerife’s dramatic west coast. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles and other marine life, then swim or snorkel in Masca Cove. Your captain explains cetaceans and the island’s geology, with sandwiches, fruit and drinks served on board.

“An absolutely amazing experience from Playa San Juan! There were only 9 of us on the boat, it felt very personal and spacious. We could sit right at the front if we wanted, and the five of us had plenty of room together at the back – it was like having our own private area. My friends 3-year-old got the chance to sit up top with the captain, shaded and comfortable, which made it extra special. We saw pilot whales almost straight away, and the captain took us to spots away from the busier boats, which made it so peaceful – you could even hear the whales surfacing. We also…”

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11.Volcano Teide – Masca ravine. Guided Tour from Puerto de la Cruz – Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

From Puerto de la Cruz, spend about nine hours crossing Tenerife’s changing scenery by air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking tour includes Teide National Park, Los Roques de Garcia, Masca, Garachico and Icod de los Vinos. Expect short sightseeing stops, winding roads and a separate, extra-cost lunch stop.

“A lovely day out. Worth doing! Highly recommended. Really enjoyed my partner and I. The guide was fluent in 3 languages. Very knowledgeable indeed.”

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12.Whale Watching Catamaran to Los Gigantes & Masca (Including drinks & warm lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Set off from Puerto Colón at 1:15 pm for a 4.5-hour catamaran trip along Tenerife’s southwest coast. The crew looks for whales and dolphins while you sail toward Los Gigantes and Masca, with commentary in English and Spanish, a warm lunch, drinks and time to relax on deck. Hotel pickup is available at selected locations in southern Tenerife.

“It was a beautiful 4 hour cruise with many vistas and a decent meal with free beer and soft drinks; minimal whale and dolphin sightings and not much communication about what you were seeing along the cruise. Did offer a swim at a beautiful cove which we didn’t partake in, but everyone looked like it was enjoyable.”

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