Anaga Enchanted Forest Hiking Tour. El Pijaral.

Anaga Enchanted Forest Hiking Tour. El Pijaral.

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Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

Join this off-the-beaten-path guided hike in Anaga, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Start from a remote, picturesque authentic village in the wild northeast of Tenerife (1-hour transfer from Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
Over 5.5 km with 350 m of elevation gain, the trail offers spectacular views of dramatic mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, and an incredibly beautiful, rugged shoreline. Walk through enchanting mixed forests and discover exclusive, non-public viewpoints that most visitors never reach — at one of them, enjoy close encounters with fearless endemic birds like the stunning Tenerife Blue Chaffinch and the bold local Robin, which approach very near since they’re unafraid of people.
This peaceful route sees very few tourists. It includes a short stretch of the protected official Pijaral path — your guide handles all necessary permits.
Experience the untouched magic of Anaga in near solitude.

Activity location

Plaza de España
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

X-Sur Centro Comercial
- 2 Calle Lisboa
- 38660, Costa Adeje, Canarias, Spain

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small-Group from the South in Multilingual

8h
Opening hours: Fri 00:00-23:59
English

Personal Pickup Included: Simply indicate your preferred pickup address (hotel, apartment)

Starting points:
38500 Güímar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
38588 Poris de Abona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
38588 San Miguel de Tajao, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
38612 El Médano, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
38639 Golf del Sur, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
38690 Santiago del Teide, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Alcalá, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Cruise Terminal Santa Cruz de Tenerife, FQ94+8Q, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Las Galletas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Playa Paraíso, 38678 Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Plaza de España, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Tabaiba, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
X-Sur Centro Comercial, C. Lisboa, 2, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€151.20 x 1 Adult€151.20

Total

10% off

What's included, what's not

trekking poles
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Civil third-party insurance
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Public transport options are available nearby
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Plaza de España

For your convenience, we provide door-to-door pickup across Tenerife. After a 40-minute drive from Plaza de España, we will reach our first waypoint in the heart of the Anaga mountains to start our adventure.

Parque Rural de Anaga

20m
Admission ticket included

We will continue our journey for approximately 20 more minutes along a scenic forest road. Before we start our hike, we will make a strategic stop to observe the unique landscape of El Pijaral. This area is characterised by heavy erosion and steep slopes, featuring deep ravines and near-vertical cliffs. These rugged features have kept the area nearly inaccessible for centuries, which is exactly what has preserved its pristine natural resources so perfectly. It is a true sanctuary where nature remains untouched.

Las Montanas de Anaga

4h
Admission ticket included

We begin our hike by ascending along a specially maintained official trail. This path allows us to venture deep into the ancient laurel forest while staying right on the crest of the mountain ridge. Along this route, we will visit three stunning viewpoints, including a "secret spot" where you are unlikely to encounter anyone else, offering true mountain solitude. As we trek, you enter a botanical treasure trove. Over 40% of the species here are endemic to Macaronesia or Tenerife. The star is the Píjara, a majestic giant fern giving the reserve its name. You will walk beneath a lush 'Monteverde' canopy of Hija, Til, and Viñátigo, thriving on moisture from the Trade Winds. Keep watch for the Bolle’s and Laurel pigeons, or even the Madeira pipistrelle—Tenerife's native mammal. This is not just a hike; it is a journey back in time.

Plaza de España

The return trip to the main square of Santa Cruz (Plaza de España) or the Cruise Pier typically takes no more than 1 hour from our final trail location. Please be prepared that if your tour started in the South or the far North of the island, additional travel time will be required to reach your final destination. We recommend accounting for this extra time when planning your post-tour evening. Our team will ensure a smooth and comfortable drive back after our forest ridge adventure.

Location

Activity location

Plaza de España
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

X-Sur Centro Comercial
- 2 Calle Lisboa
- 38660, Costa Adeje, Canarias, Spain
San Miguel de Tajao
- 38588, San Miguel de Tajao, Canarias, Spain
Santa Úrsula
- 38390, Santa Úrsula, Canary Islands, Spain
Tabaiba
- Tabaiba, Canary Islands, Spain
Puerto de la Cruz
- 38400, Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands, Spain
Alcalá
- Alcalá, Canarias, Spain
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain
Playa Paraíso
- 38678, Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain
Las Galletas
- Las Galletas, Canary Islands, Spain
San Juan de la Rambla
- 38420, San Juan de la Rambla, Canary Islands, Spain
Cruise Terminal Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 38001, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Plaza de España
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain
El Médano
- 38612, El Médano, Canary Islands, Spain
Los Realejos
- Los Realejos, Canary Islands, Spain
El Sauzal
- 38360, El Sauzal, Canary Islands, Spain
Tacoronte
- 38350, Tacoronte, Canary Islands, Spain
La Orotava
- La Orotava, Canary Islands, Spain
Icod de los Vinos
- Icod de los Vinos, Canary Islands, Spain
Güímar
- 38500, Güímar, Canary Islands, Spain
Garachico
- Garachico, Canary Islands, Spain
Acentejo
- Acentejo, Canarias, Spain
El Tanque
- 38435, El Tanque, Canary Islands, Spain
Poris de Abona
- 38588, Poris de Abona, Canary Islands, Spain
Santiago del Teide
- 38690, Santiago del Teide, Canary Islands, Spain
Golf del Sur
- 38639, Golf del Sur, Canary Islands, Spain

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