Transport
De koffie stop op de Teide om 11:45 was te laat en overbodig. Had in de plaats liever nog eens gestopt op de parking niet ver van de lift van de Teide. Liever meer vrije tijd gehad in Puerto de la Cruz. In plaats van naar Laguna om te rijden, zou beter geweest zijn de directe route naar Puerto de la Cruz te nemen. Dan rijden we langer door het park en zie je vanaf een andere parking, een uitbarsting aan de zijkant van de Teide. De gids vertelde soms zaken die er niet toe deden.
Tenerife's mix of volcanic landscapes and charming colonial towns makes for epic sightseeing. And you'll discover the best of these in just one day on this VIP experience. See the famous Roques de Garcia, visit Puerto de la Cruz and enjoy lunch in a restaurant famed as much for its views as for its traditional Canarian fare. Arianne, one of our guides, says, "I love this tour because it combines everything that the island offers – botany, volcanology, sociology and the local way of life."
Your adventure begins the moment you board your VIP bus in the morning and set off towards Teide National Park. Along the way, there's a coffee stop at Vilaflor – the island's highest village – which has a compact old quarter of colonial buildings. At the national park, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll have free time to explore the Roques de Garcia. These jagged volcanic rocks make the ideal backdrop for some selfies. Then, as you head north out of the park, the lunar-like landscapes give way to luxuriant eucalyptus forests.
Our next stop is a popular restaurant, which boasts views of Teide and the coastline. Tuck into a typical lunch made from locally sourced seasonal products. In the afternoon, we'll head into Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy a stroll along its volcanic seafront and through its palm-studded plazas and exotic gardens. On the return leg, we'll stop at a famous viewpoint, which looks down on the wave-washed coastal village of Garachico.
