ATV Riding Teide National Park: Guided Buggy Tour Tenerife

Drive your own buggy across Tenerife's volcanic terrain instead of watching from a seat.

A guided buggy tour through Teide National Park on Tenerife where you operate an automatic buggy across volcanic terrain, stopping at Roques de García, Pino Gordo and panoramic viewpoints over the island. The tour runs four hours with an experienced guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup from Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas or Costa Adeje, and civil responsibility insurance included. The main driver must be over 21 with a valid license.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy tour exploring Teide National Park

• Start guided buggy tour
• Drive through Vilaflor
• Stop at panoramic viewpoints
• Visit Roques de García
• Visit Pino Gordo
• Enjoy volcanic landscape views
• End tour

The Experience

You pick up the buggy at your hotel in one of three coastal towns and head inland toward Teide National Park with your guide leading the way. The automatic transmission means you focus on the route and the landscape instead of gear changes, and the buggies are built for both first-time drivers and people who've done this before. The guide navigates the stops and handles the timing so you can concentrate on driving through the volcanic scenery.

The route takes you through Vilaflor and into the park's high terrain, where you'll stop at several panoramic viewpoints to take in views across the island and toward neighboring islands on clear days. You'll pass Roques de García (the distinctive rock formations that rise from the volcanic plateau), and Pino Gordo, both landmarks that frame the scale of the landscape. Each stop gives you a moment to step out, photograph, and absorb the terrain before getting back behind the wheel.

The tour lasts four hours total, which gives you time to drive the main sections without rushing through the stops. Civil responsibility insurance is included, so you're covered while you're operating the buggy. Professional photos taken during the tour are available to purchase afterward if you want a record of the day beyond what your phone captures.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

Up to 4 people · Guide in English or Spanish11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

What’s included

• Free hotel pickup and drop-off within Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.
• an experienced tour guide in English or Spanish.
• an automatic buggy well-maintained and ready to drive.
• civil responsibility insurance while you operate the vehicle.

Days and timesDaily · 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please add additional information to your booking: - Hotel - Telephone number”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by TENERIFE BEST EXCURSIONS tour operator

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to operate the vehicle yourself across the volcanic terrain rather than ride as a passenger: the four-hour route and automatic transmission let you focus on driving the landscape instead of managing the mechanics.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need driving experience to operate the buggy on this tour?

No. The buggies are automatic and easy to operate, and the tour is designed for both seasoned drivers and beginners. You do need to be over 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license to be the main driver.

What is Roques de García and why is it a stop on this tour?

Roques de García is a set of distinctive rock formations that rise from the volcanic plateau inside Teide National Park. The stop lets you see the formations up close and photograph them against the broader volcanic landscape of the park.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes. Free pickup and drop-off are included if you're staying in Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas, or Costa Adeje. The guide will arrange the pickup time with you before the tour.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in most conditions. On clear days you'll see views across to neighboring islands from the panoramic viewpoints. On cloudier days the volcanic terrain itself remains visible and drivable. Contact the operator if severe weather affects your specific departure.

Can I choose between a 4-seater buggy and a different size?

The tour offers a 4-seater buggy option. Check at checkout for any other buggy configurations available for your date, as options may vary.

Are professional photos included in the tour price?

Photos taken during the tour are available for purchase after you finish. They're not included in the base tour price, but you can buy them if you'd like them.