Walking In Tenerife

Covid 19

All travellers will need to either download the Spain Travel Health App to their phone or visit the website - https://spth.gob.es/ - Once the online health form is completed they will receive a QR code that will be required for travel and must be presented on arrival

Please note - Face masks are mandatory in the Canary Islands unless you are doing physical activity or sunbathing. They are required in all public spaces including shops, public transport and in bars and restaurants until seated.

Transfer Time 

The transfer time from Tenerife South Airport to the hotel is approximately 70 minutes, depending on weather and traffic. 

Walking programme 

Four guided walks are included in the programme. Your walking guide will advise you in resort of the daily programme. The walking programme is graded as Easy to Medium and you can expect to walk between 8 – 12 km per day, with some ascents/descents, rough underfoot terrain and high altitudes involved. Below are the distances for each walk, however please bear in mind these are approximate and subject to change due to local conditions. 

Please note: You must ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the chosen Walk or Trek according to the different grades. 

Hiking the Anaga 

Length – 9km 

Ascent – 550m 

Descent – 550m 

Transfer Time – 40 mins 

Hiking the Teno 

Length – 11km 

Ascent – 500m 

Descent – 500m 

Transfer Time – 45 mins 

El Valle de La Orotava 

Length – 8km 

Ascent – 100m 

Descent – 700m 

Transfer Time – 20 mins 

Las Cañadas Del Teide 

Length – 12km 

Ascent – 250m 

Descent – 250m 

Transfer Time 45 mins 

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking. 

You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it. Please appreciate the route and content of the holiday may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organiser, should conditions require. Solo’s Holidays Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired. 

What to Wear 

It is of paramount importance that you have the correct footwear. It is essential to wear walking boots that are comfortable and preferably lightweight, with some ankle support and a good grip. If you already have a pair of boots that you are happy walking in (including during hot/wet weather and on hard ground), then bring these along. Experience has shown that wearing 2 pairs of woollen socks adds to comfort. 

The weather, even in summer, is unpredictable – particularly in mountainous areas. We would therefore recommend you travel with clothing suitable for all conditions, and suggest you use the following checklist as a guideline of what to take: 

Walking boots with good ankle support 

Waterproofs – jacket and trousers 

Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery 

Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets 

Walking socks – several pairs 

Lightweight fleece or jumper 

Hat & gloves 

Daysack/rucksack for walking 

Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain 

Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking 

Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellent, etc 

Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses – the sun’s strength is often multiplied in mountainous areas. 

Gratuities 

We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €20.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.