A 3-hour buggy tour along the coast and through the pine forests of northern Tenerife

If you thought exploring the north of Tenerife was just a matter of strolling along the seafront with an ice cream in your hand, get ready to get a taste of the Canary Islands.

Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll set off from Puerto de la Cruz to complete a 66-kilometre journey in a 1- to 4-seater buggy. You’ll travel along the coast, discover the secrets of a genuine banana plantation, climb to an altitude of 800 metres through pine forests on an off-road stretch, and admire the Orotava Valley from above.

What we will do

We’ll meet 30 minutes before departure at the meeting point in Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Our guide will be there to welcome us and get us ready. We’ll have a briefing on how to drive the vehicle and the safety guidelines; driving licences will be checked, and then we’ll be kitted out with off-road goggles and windproof jackets. Once everything’s ready and we’re settled in our seats, we’ll start the engines.

We’ll set off on a circular route of around 66 kilometres towards the coast, feeling the Atlantic breeze and hearing the roar of the buggy on the tarmac. Our first stop will be at an authentic Canary Island banana plantation, where we’ll stop for 5 to 10 minutes to walk amongst the banana trees, learn first-hand about the tradition of this island crop and take photos amongst the vegetation.

We’ll set off again, leaving the coast behind us and beginning the climb along country lanes. We’ll ascend to 800 metres above sea level, where the off-road section begins: about 20 minutes’ drive along dirt tracks surrounded by the dense Canary Island pine forest. In this setting, we’ll stop along the way to rest, stretch our legs and enjoy a light snack.

With our batteries recharged, we’ll get back behind the wheel and rejoin the road at the higher elevation. At an altitude of around 522 metres, we’ll stop at a panoramic viewpoint to take in a sweeping view of the Orotava Valley and the coastline of Puerto de la Cruz silhouetted against the ocean.

We’ll tackle the descent as we head back towards the centre, completing the final bends of the route before switching off the engines.

The activity will last a total of 3 hours on the road.

Who it is aimed at

The driver must be over 18 years of age, have held a driving licence for at least one year, and present a physical, valid Category B driving licence (valid foreign driving licences are accepted) .

In 3- and 4-seater buggies, the minimum age for passengers in the rear seats is 3 years or a minimum height of 1. 20 m (the organiser provides booster seats for young children) .

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The difficulty level is suitable for beginners, as the vehicles are automatic and the guide adapts the pace to the group’s abilities.

The maximum weight allowed per seat is 120 kg.

This excursion is not recommended for pregnant women.

People in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility can take part without any difficulty thanks to the vehicles’ adaptations (please notify the organiser in advance to arrange a seat) .

Pets are not permitted.

Other information

The activity is available all year round, from Monday to Friday in two sessions (at 09: 00 and 15: 00) and on Saturday mornings (at 09: 00) .

Bookings are confirmed for a minimum of one buggy and the activity takes place in small mixed groups of up to 12 people per session.

The organisers have 2 four-seater buggies and 2 two-seater buggies.

In buggies with two or more licensed drivers (aged 18 or over and with at least one year’s driving experience) , it is possible to take turns at the wheel during the stops along the route.

Parking is available on the public highway near the meeting point. It is also possible to travel by public transport.

Recommended clothing

• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe footwear is compulsory

Don't forget to bring

A physical, valid driving licence held for at least one year