Tenerife Eco Banana Farm Tour: Guided Walk & Tasting

Walk a working banana farm, taste what grows there, understand how it all fits together

A guided walk through Banana EcoPlantation in El Rincón, La Orotava, led by the farm's owner, showing how permaculture sustains banana cultivation alongside 15 varieties of aromatic plants. The tour lasts 45–55 minutes and includes a fresh banana snack and a shot of local banana liqueur. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the farm is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

What does a working banana farm actually look like when it's built on permaculture instead of monoculture? The walk starts at Banana EcoPlantation in El Rincón, tucked between the Atlantic and the slopes of Mount Teide on Tenerife's north coast. The owner leads the tour and talks through the system as you move through it: how the aromatic plants and oats growing among the banana trees create a self-sustaining ecosystem, why that matters for the soil and the island, and what makes this approach different from conventional farming. It's not a demonstration you watch from the side. You're walking the actual finca, seeing the plants at different stages, understanding the layout that makes the whole thing work.

The tour runs 45–55 minutes and wraps with a fresh banana snack straight from the trees and a shot of the farm's own banana liqueur: the kind of thing you taste once and remember. The views across the coast and toward Teide sit in the background the whole time, but they're not the point. The point is how the farm uses the land. Comfortable shoes help on the uneven ground, and a light jacket is worth bringing for the coastal breeze.

What’s included

• A 45–55 minute guided walk led by the farm owner.
• fresh banana snack.
• a shot of local banana liqueur.
• insights into permaculture and ecological banana farming.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 10:30 and 12:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by bananaECOplantation

Is this one for you?The walk is gentle and the ground is uneven but manageable. It suits anyone curious about how food actually grows, from families with young children to solo travelers with a few hours to spend. The tour runs in English or Spanish, so language won't be a barrier.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

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 24 h before the start.

How long does the banana farm tour take?

The guided walk lasts 45–55 minutes, led by the farm's owner, and includes the banana tasting and liqueur at the end.

What exactly do I get to taste on this tour?

You get a fresh banana snack picked from the farm and a shot of the farm's local banana liqueur: both included in the tour price.

Is the banana farm accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The farm is wheelchair accessible, though the ground is uneven in places, so comfortable shoes are recommended for everyone.

What's the difference between a regular banana plantation and this one?

Banana EcoPlantation follows permaculture principles, growing over 15 varieties of aromatic plants and oats among the banana trees to create a self-sustaining ecosystem, rather than relying on monoculture farming.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to get there?

Public transportation options are available near El Rincón in La Orotava, though you'll need to arrange your own way to the meeting point.