Tenerife in 7 days: an itinerary with rest
A week lets you do three long days (Teide, La Gomera and the northwest or the east) without chaining them, and leave two free days for the beach, a stroll or rest. This plan spaces the days so each long excursion is preceded or followed by an easy day, and all of them have pickup or organized transport.
Booking options
Teide, Icod, Masca and Garachico
Paid separately · Meal
Teide with cable car from the north
Paid separately · Lunch
La Gomera seen from the south of Tenerife
Santa Cruz, La Laguna and Anaga
Paid separately · Meal
Masca and the northern viewpoints
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Day by day
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Day 1 · Day 1: arrival and a first stroll
Do not plan an excursion on the day you arrive. If you are staying in the north, walk around the old town of La Orotava or Puerto de la Cruz and keep the long bookings for the days after.
La Orotava: What to See and Book Puerto de la Cruz: What to Do -
Day 2 · Day 2: Teide and the National Park
This is the day that depends most on the weather, which is why it comes early. The tour from the north includes the cable car ticket and, according to the listing, an hour at the top. Wear closed shoes: the listing warns they are required for the ride up. Check the cable car status on the same day.
Which Teide Excursion to Choose Teide Cable Car -
Day 3 · Day 3: rest in the south
A day without an alarm. Beach, pool or a walk along the south coast, and save your energy tonight for the neighboring island.
What to See in South Tenerife -
Day 4 · Day 4: La Gomera
A full day with the ferry from Los Cristianos. Bring photo ID and comfortable shoes for the laurel forest in Garajonay National Park. If you are staying in the north, the La Gomera tour from the north is a different, longer excursion.
La Gomera from Tenerife -
Day 5 · Day 5: second free day
Use it for whatever is left: a beach, a viewpoint or a visit on your own, such as Los Gigantes. It is the buffer between La Gomera and the northwest excursion.
Los Gigantes from Land -
Day 6 · Day 6: northwest of the island
Pick just one plan. The Isla Baja tour passes through Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, Los Silos and El Tanque with hotel pickup. The Masca and northern viewpoints tour is shorter. The long circuit adds Teide and Icod. Do not chain two.
Isla Baja: Garachico, Icod and El Tanque Masca and the Teno Viewpoints Teide, Icod, Masca and Garachico -
Day 7 · Day 7: La Laguna, Santa Cruz and Anaga
For the last day, a relaxed excursion of city and mountains. La Laguna has a historic center recognized by UNESCO, Santa Cruz is the capital and Anaga is a Biosphere Reserve. Leave a margin to get back to the airport without rushing.
La Laguna, Tenerife: UNESCO old town Hiking in Anaga Rural Park
What changes from one option to another
Teide with the cable car from the north
According to the listing, the tour lasts 7 to 9 h, includes transport, the cable car ticket and an English-speaking guide, and lunch is paid separately. Book this day early in the week: if the cable car does not run because of wind, you have room to try again.
La Gomera in a day from the south
According to the listing, it lasts 9 to 12 h and includes pickup, the return ferry, a guide and lunch, with a short walk in Garajonay. The guide speaks English.
Northwest: Isla Baja, Masca or the long circuit
There are three ways to cover the northwest: the Isla Baja tour (5 h 30 min), the Masca and northern viewpoints tour (4 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min) or the Teide, Icod, Masca and Garachico circuit (8 to 9 h). Pick one depending on how much time you want to give it.
Santa Cruz, La Laguna and Anaga
According to the listing, the route lasts about 9 h, leaves from the south, uses a minibus and an English-speaking guide, and includes the three stops in the title. It closes the week without any driving.
Frequently asked questions
Is one week enough for Tenerife?
For the main sights, yes: Teide, a neighboring island, the northwest and the northern towns. You will not reach every corner, but you will have spare days.
Why two free days?
Because excursions of more than 7 h are tiring and the Teide trip may have to move if the cable car closes. The free days work as a cushion.
Can I change the order of the days?
Yes, except that it is best not to put Teide and La Gomera back to back. If Teide is canceled because of the weather, swap it into one of the free days.
Do I need a car?
Not for this plan: the excursions have pickup or organized transport. A car is only useful for the free days.
What should I pick for the northwest day?
If you want a short outing, Masca and viewpoints; if you want villages, Isla Baja; if you want to see a lot and do not mind a long day, the Teide, Icod, Masca and Garachico circuit.