Anaga Mountains Hiking Tour: Taborno Trail with Pickup

Rocky peaks give way to mist-wrapped laurel forest on the Taborno Trail

You hike a seven-kilometer loop through Anaga's two landscapes (windswept ridges and misty laurel forest) with a guide who knows the timing and the light. Pickup from the southern coast or Santa Cruz is included, so you arrive ready to walk. A light picnic breaks the hike halfway through, and your guide shoots 20–30 photos along the way, so you don't have to choose between experiencing the moment and documenting it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Anaga Mountains with ocean views

• Pickup from southern coast or Santa Cruz
• Travel by modern minibus
• Stop at spectacular viewpoints
• Hike 7 km circular Taborno trail
• Explore rocky slopes and laurel forest
• Enjoy light picnic with pastries and juice
• Guide takes 20–30 photos
• Return by minibus to pickup location

The Experience

The trail itself is seven kilometers, circular, with 220 meters of elevation gain: the kind of walk that doesn't punish you but doesn't let you zone out either. You start from viewpoints that frame the whole day: ridges stacked like a geography lesson, ocean cliffs dropping straight down, the northern coast of Tenerife spread out in a way that makes you understand why people hike here. The Anaga Mountains aren't tall, but they're old and shaped by wind into something that feels less like a trail and more like walking through two different islands at once.

One half is all drama: rocky slopes, exposed, the kind of open ground where you can see for kilometers. Then the trail turns and you're inside the laurel forest, where the light changes and the sound changes. It's cooler in there, quieter except for birds, and the mist sits low enough that you lose the view but gain this sense of being somewhere older and separate. Your guide moves through both sections with you, and somewhere in the middle of the hike (usually when you're ready to stop) there's a light picnic: fresh pastries, juice, nuts, small sweet things. Nothing heavy, just enough to sit for a moment and let the place settle.

The Anaga hiking tour includes pickup from anywhere on the southern coast (Los Gigantes, Los Cristianos, the whole stretch), or from Santa Cruz if you're based there. A modern minibus collects you, and the drive itself is part of the day. You're not arranging transport or timing yourself against a bus schedule. Rain jackets are available if the mist gets serious, and hiking poles come with the package. Your guide photographs the hike as you go: 20 to 30 photos that actually capture the place and you in it, not just a selfie at the top. That's the detail most people don't expect: you leave with images that feel like proof you were there.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from the southern coast (Los Gigantes to Los Cristianos) or Santa Cruz.
• transport in a modern minibus.
• guided seven-kilometer circular hike through Anaga Mountains.
• light picnic with fresh pastries, juice, nuts, and sweet treats.
• hiking poles.
• rain jackets on request.
• 20–30 professional photographs taken during the hike.

Days and timesNo departures until 29 Sep 2027

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “For guests arriving by car from the northern part of the island (where pickup is not available), our meeting point is in Las Canteras, near La Laguna. We’ll mee…”

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by 10X. Tenerife eXperience. Hiking Adventure.

Is this one for you?Right for anyone staying on Tenerife's coast who wants a morning or afternoon hike without arranging transport or timing themselves: the pickup and fixed schedule handle both, leaving you to focus on the walk and the two very different landscapes Anaga shows you.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Ukrainian.

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.

How long is the hike and how difficult is it?

Seven kilometers on a circular route with 220 meters of elevation gain. It's graded easy-to-moderate: steady but not steep, and the pace is set by the group.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup from the southern coast or Santa Cruz, the guided hike, a light picnic with pastries and juice, hiking poles, rain jackets on request, and 20–30 professional photos taken during the day.

Where does pickup happen?

From anywhere on the southern coast between Los Gigantes and Los Cristianos, or from Santa Cruz. Your guide confirms the exact time and location the day before.

What should I bring?

Comfortable hiking shoes, water, and sun protection. Rain jackets are provided if needed. The guide carries the picnic supplies.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The trail is graded easy-to-moderate and suited to all fitness levels. The pace is relaxed and includes breaks at viewpoints and during the picnic.

What's the weather like in Anaga?

The northern coast is cooler and often misty, especially in the laurel forest. Bring a light layer even if it's warm on the coast where you're staying.

Can I do this hike if I have health concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. If you have specific concerns, contact the operator before booking.