Excursions from Los Gigantes

A three-hour trip from Puerto Colón on a boat with underwater viewing windows, with lunch, drinks and a swim stop included. The operator lists German among its guide languages and takes manual wheelchairs on the main deck. It sells directly, not through the big booking platforms.

Guide

The operator lists Spanish, English, German and French; it does not say whether all are used on every tripConfirmed

Pickup

Los Gigantes · WedConfirmed

Starts

Puerto Colón (Adeje), pontoon 12; departs at 10:30 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Arrive at least 30 minutes before boardingConfirmed

Duration

3 hoursConfirmed

Included

Lunch, drinks, a swim stop at Diego Hernández beach and viewing through 16 underwater windowsConfirmed

Ages

Children 3-11 pay a reduced fare; under-3s free. Manual wheelchairs up to 68 cm wide on the main deck only; no electric wheelchairs or fully accessible toilet. Wheelchair users must travel independently to Puerto Colón. Pregnancy not mentionedConfirmed

Cancellation

Full refund more than 24 hours before; within 24 hours, only for documented force majeure. Operator cancellations are refunded. Book at least 48 hours aheadConfirmed

Boat

ROYAL DELFIN (TE-1-8-00), based at Puerto Colón, is on the MITECO listConfirmed

A 50-minute dive in a passenger submarine from Marina Amarilla in Golf del Sur, with commentary by audio guide. A free bus runs daily from the main south-west resorts, and there is a separate, paid day-trip option from Puerto de la Cruz.

Guide

Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Chinese, Czech and RussianConfirmed

Pickup

Los GigantesOverview says weekly; booking section says daily. Confirm the operating day before bookingConditional

Pickup

Puerto SantiagoWeekly pickup; day not recordedConditional

Starts

Marina Amarilla (Golf del Sur), not Puerto ColónConfirmed

Duration

50-minute dive; total time with the bus not statedConfirmed

Ages

From 2 years; not wheelchair accessible; the operator says it is suitable during pregnancyConfirmed

Cancellation

Full refund up to 24 hours beforeConfirmed

An evening coach tour from the south coast to Teide National Park with cava or juice at sunset, telescopes, a laser-guided sky talk and free photos, with a three-course mountain restaurant dinner as an option. The operator states that it does not pick up in the north.

Guide

Coach commentary in English. The stargazing talk is in English and Spanish plus French (home page and booking engine) or German (FAQ), with translators on siteConditional

Pickup

Los GigantesOutside the main area (8-seat minibus); town assigned from hotel namesConditional

Pickup

Puerto SantiagoOutside the main area (8-seat minibus); town assigned from hotel namesConditional

Starts

Pickup about 2 h 30 min before sunset; exact time sent the day before (on Tuesdays, the same morning). Pickups start 60 minutes before departureConfirmed

Duration

About 8 hours hotel to hotel; time at each stop not statedConfirmed

Included

Cava or juice at sunset, telescopes and laser, Starlight guides, free photos, timelapse and warm coats provided (home page; the booking engine says 'available on request'). Optional three-course dinner at Restaurante 7 Cañadas (2,130 m) with water, wine and bread. No cable carConditional

Ages

Minimum age 1; adult 13+, child 4-12, infant 1-3. No child seats and babies cannot travel on a lap. Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended with health conditions that worsen at altitudeConfirmed

Group size

55-seat coach in the main area (Los Cristianos to Callao Salvaje); 8-seat minibus outside it. Maximum per departure not statedConditional

Weather

Weather cancellation: reschedule, or full refund if this is impossible. If curtailed: reschedule free; otherwise 50% refund for guests who have already dined, or 100% for those without dinner. Decisions are at the operator's discretionConfirmed

Cancellation

Free up to 24 hours before when booking directConfirmed

A guided coach day to Teide National Park run by the company that operates the cable car, with a return cable car ticket, an audio guide and an exhibition visit. Time at the upper station is limited to one hour, and the summit trail permit is not included.

Guide

South: Spanish, English, German, Italian, Dutch and French; Los Gigantes/Playa Paraíso options list only Spanish, English, German and French. Coach language mode not stated. Includes the Teide Legend digital audio guideConditional

Pickup

Puerto Santiago · DailyConfirmed

Pickup

Los Gigantes · Mon, Wed, FriConfirmed

Starts

Pickup point or hotel; time depends on the stop, chosen at booking and confirmed by emailConfirmed

Duration

About 7 hours; time at the upper station limited to 1 hourConfirmed

Included

Return cable car ticket, official guide, transport, audio guide and entry to the 'Science and Legend' exhibition. Not included: food and drink (you may bring a snack) and the summit trail permitConfirmed

Ages

No cable car for under-3s, pregnant travellers, heart conditions or physical/motor disabilities. Closed high-grip shoes required; trails require hiking boots, long trousers and a warm layer. No suitcases/large bags; guide and therapy dogs excepted. Child price not publishedConfirmed

Group size

Not stated for the tour. The cable car cabin holds 44 but usually carries no more than 35Conditional

Weather

If wind or weather closes the cable car, the ticket value is refunded (€43 adult, €21.50 child, non-residents). Not stated whether the rest of the tour still runs. If the cable car stops at the top, the way down may be on foot. Live status on the operator's 'Teide Today' pageConditional

Cancellation

Free cancellation or date change up to 24 hours before; 100 % charged after that. Up to 3 date changes within 1 yearConfirmed

A three-hour whale and dolphin watching trip on a large catamaran from Puerto Colón, with a sandwich, drinks and a swim stop included. Pickup is included, but pickups in the south zone run only on certain weekdays.

Guide

Whale guide in English; occasionally commentary in two languages (English and Spanish). No German mentionedConditional

Pickup

Los Gigantes · Tue, Thu, Fri, SunSouth pickup zone, Los Gigantes to Golf del Sur; exact stop and time confirmed after bookingConfirmed

Starts

Puerto Colón marina (Adeje), pontoon 10 or 15Confirmed

Duration

3 hours on board; total time including transfers not publishedConfirmed

Included

Whale guide, pickup and return, sandwich (vegetarian or gluten-free on request), soft drinks, beer, water and a swim stop. Extra cost: sunbed (€15 for two), photo (€10), ice cream (€3)Confirmed

Ages

Children 4-11 pay a reduced fare; under-4s free. No wheelchairs on board; guests with reduced mobility must board unaided and contact the operator before booking. Seasickness: ask a doctor or pharmacist. Pregnancy not mentionedConditional

Group size

Not published. The Freebird One is 28 m long, but the site gives no capacity and does not say which boat runs this tripUnknown

Cancellation

Full refund up to 24 hours before; no refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. If the operator cancels for weather or too few passengers: new date or full refundConfirmed

Boat

FREEBIRD ONE (TE-1-20-01) and FUNCAT (TE-1-13-98), both based at Puerto Colón, are on the MITECO list. The operator also names catamarans F13 and F24 and does not say which boat runs this tripConditional

An evening coach tour to Teide National Park for sunset, a three-course dinner with drinks and stargazing with a professional telescope and a Starlight guide. Each coach runs in one language only, with English, German, French, Dutch and Spanish coaches from the south on set days.

Guide

One language per coach. South: English Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun; German Tue, Thu, Sun; French Tue, Thu; Dutch Mon, Wed, Fri; Spanish FriConfirmed

Pickup

Los Gigantes · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SunEnglish days; German coaches Tue, Thu, Sun. Operator's map is undatedConditional

Pickup

Puerto Santiago · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SunPlaya La Arena. English days; German coaches Tue, Thu, SunConditional

Starts

Pickup at a location near your accommodation, often outside the hotel or at a nearby bus stop; time depends on the stop, season and sunset, and is sent by email after bookingConfirmed

Duration

About 9 hours hotel to hotel (may change slightly); time spent stargazing not statedConfirmed

Included

Transport, sunset, three-course dinner with drinks, telescopes and Starlight guide. Bring warm layers; clothing provision not stated. No cable carConditional

Ages

Child fares: 3-13 on Volcano Teide; 0-11 (€55) on teidebynight.com. Minimum age unconfirmed. Child seats require checking; altitude-related health restrictions apply. No petsConditional

Group size

Not stated; large coach with seats on a first come, first served basisUnknown

Weather

Depends on weather and visibility. If the forecast rules it out, guests are told in advance and offered another date or a refundConfirmed

Cancellation

Free cancellation or date change up to 24 hours before; full amount lost after that. Up to 3 date changes within 1 year (the sister site teidebynight.com says dates can be moved within two years)Conditional

A daily guided trip to La Gomera on the 9:30 ferry from Los Cristianos, with Garajonay, a demonstration of the silbo whistled language and a three-course lunch with wine. Guide languages include German. Club Canary sells as an agent and our research found no name for the company that runs the tour.

Guide

English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Dutch and Russian on some days only; Polish and Finnish on request for an extra €35Conditional

Pickup

Los GigantesHotel-based stop; exact pickup details on the ticketConditional

Starts

Ferry from Los Cristianos at 09:30, return at 17:30; runs dailyConfirmed

Duration

About 10–11 hours advertised; total time depends on pickup location and may be longerConditional

Included

Ferry, pickup, guide, Garajonay, silbo whistling demonstration and a three-course lunch with wineConfirmed

Cancellation

The page contradicts itself: 48 hours in one place, 72 hours in another, with longer deadlines for groupsConditional