Scenic / Cultural
Round Island Trip
La Orotava, Garachico, Los Gigantes, Médano and Candelaria — Tenerife’s coasts in one ambitious day.
Cruise suitability: Requires a long, unhurried full day in port
The Round Island Trip samples northern towns, western cliffs and southern/eastern coastal character — La Orotava, Garachico, Los Gigantes, Médano and Candelaria — paced for cruise passengers who accept more road time for wider geography.
This is a breadth day, not a deep Teide immersion. Stops are scenic and cultural snapshots rather than long hikes.
Choose it when you want Tenerife’s varied coastlines; choose Tenerife Total Experience when Mount Teide and Anaga are the priority.
Road time is significant — protect the return buffer and avoid stacking extra independent plans afterwards.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Depart Santa Cruz
Begin the island circuit with cruise timing confirmed.
Stop 2
North & west coast highlights
Visit La Orotava, Garachico and Los Gigantes viewpoints as sequencing allows.
Stop 3
South & east coastal stops
Continue toward Médano and Candelaria before returning to port.
Highlights
- La Orotava town character
- Garachico coastal heritage
- Los Gigantes cliff views
- Médano and Candelaria stops
- Full-day round-island routing
Included
- Port pickup and drop-off planning
- Air-conditioned transport
- Guided orientation at key stops
- Return planned around all-aboard
Not included
- Meals and personal purchases
- Entrance fees unless stated on your voucher
- Gratuities
Return to ship guarantee
Return to ship guarantee: itineraries are planned around your Santa Cruz cruise call so you are back at the terminal with time before all-aboard. If an operational delay on our side causes you to miss the ship, we work with the local provider under the published return-to-ship assurance for that booking.
Getting there from the cruise port
Cruise ships berth at Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s passenger terminal on the city’s waterfront edge. Santa Cruz itself is compact and walkable for an independent city day — Plaza de España, the Auditorio waterfront and Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África sit within a realistic stroll for many guests. Mount Teide, La Laguna, Anaga and round-island routes require organised road time; confirm meeting instructions and plan from your ship’s all-aboard time, not merely the published departure. Aim to be back at the terminal 60–90 minutes early; longer island days need the larger end of that buffer.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Long day in the vehicle — bring water and a light layer
- Do not attempt a major independent hike afterwards
- Return to ship guarantee: itineraries are planned around your Santa Cruz cruise call so you are back at the terminal with time before all-aboard. If an operational delay on our side causes you to miss the ship, we work with the local provider under the published return-to-ship assurance for that booking.
Excursion FAQs
Is Mount Teide included?▼
This round-island format emphasises coastal towns and cliff scenery. For Teide National Park, choose Tenerife Total Experience.
