Things to do in Tenerife: top tours to book

Popular choices are a trip to Teide National Park, a sunset and stargazing tour, whale and dolphin watching from Costa Adeje, a catamaran to Masca Bay and the Los Gigantes cliffs, and a day at Siam Park.

Yes. Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off the south-west coast all year, so trips run in every season. Most leave from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje.

Yes, for most visitors. Teide is Spain's highest mountain, and the national park's lava fields and rock formations are unlike anywhere else in Europe. It gets cold at altitude, so take a jacket.

Older children usually enjoy it, but tours finish late and it gets very cold at night. Check each listing's minimum age before booking.

The south (Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos) is sunniest, with the big beaches and most tours. The north, around Puerto de la Cruz, is greener and more traditional.

Not for most tours, as many include pick-up from the south resorts. A car is useful for exploring the north, Teide at your own pace and the mountain villages.

Yes. Ferries leave from Los Cristianos, and organised day trips include the crossing and a tour of the island.

Most of the tours we feature offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Always check the terms on each listing before you book.