Tenerife: Teide Sunset Quad Trip & Pickup, Small Group

Summary

Ride quad bikes to Teide at sunset with pickup included

You’ll ride a quad bike through winding roads up to Teide in Tenerife as daylight fades, feeling the temperature drop and hearing only engines and laughter around you. There’s time to watch sunset colors spread across volcanic slopes with snacks in hand before heading back down under a deepening sky.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect my hands to get so cold gripping the quad handlebars, even with that jacket they handed me at pickup. Tenerife’s sun feels warm right until it drops behind Teide — then suddenly it’s just you, the engine humming under you, and this wild sweep of volcanic rock glowing orange. Our guide, Juan (he called himself “the unofficial mayor of these roads”), kept checking if we were okay over his shoulder. He had this way of pointing out weird little things — like the smell of pine mixed with dust when we stopped for water. I’d never noticed that before.

The climb up was half laughter and half focus — those curves aren’t just for show. My friend tried to film while driving (don’t do that), and Juan just shook his head and grinned. We passed a group of local cyclists who waved like they knew everyone coming up here for sunset. The air changed as we got higher; it went from sea-salty to something sharper, almost metallic, and I kept catching myself staring at the sky instead of the road.

We parked near a lookout with maybe six other people around — not crowded at all for something this popular. That last bit before sunset was quiet except for someone opening a snack bag behind me (crunchy almonds, I think). The colors over Teide looked unreal but also kind of peaceful — not flashy, just slow and steady fading into blue. Someone said you could see Gran Canaria if you squinted, but honestly I was too busy watching the light change on the rocks right in front of us.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Teide Sunset Quad Adventure

• Pick up for quad trip
• Drive quads on scenic roads
• Enjoy 20-30 minutes sunset at Teide
• Return from quad trip

Top questions

How long does the Teide Sunset Quad Trip last?

The tour lasts about 3 hours total.

Is hotel pickup included in this quad tour?

Yes, pickup from select areas is included in your booking.

Do I need a driver’s license to drive the quad?

Yes, you must be over 18 and have a full car driver’s license with you.

What is included on the Teide Sunset Quad Trip?

The trip includes bottled water, snacks, helmets, warm clothes if needed, insurance, and pickup from select areas.

How much time do we spend watching the sunset?

You’ll spend about 20-30 minutes enjoying sunset views on Mount Teide.

Can children join this quad tour?

Passengers must be at least 7 years old to join as a passenger on the quad.

Is this trip suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels but not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

What’s included

Your evening includes pickup from select areas in Tenerife, bottled water and snacks along the way, helmets and warm jackets if needed for the chilly mountain air, plus insurance coverage throughout your guided quad ride up towards Mount Teide at sunset before returning after dark.