Oct 1, 2025
Really good hike with a great guide - Communication was great from the outset. We got picked up near our hotel in Costa Adeje and taken to the north west of the island.
Alex was a great guide. His love of the island came across right from the start. He explained the 4 micro-climates we walked through and gave us information about the local wildlife, the trees and plants, and the way geology shaped the area. In total the walk was just under 9km and did have some pretty demanding sections. Everyone was given a hiking stick to help steady us in the parts that were steep or slippery - shoes with a good grip are important.
Be ready for all weathers and all temperatures, even if it's warm and sunny where you're staying.
Don't underestimate how demanding the hike will be - but I'd highly recommend Alex as a guide and the area was beautiful. He's also a fantastic photographer (the photos I've attached to this review were all taken by him and shared at no extra cost)!
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Sep 23, 2025
Wonderful Hike - Elena was a fantastic guide. We had a lovely walk through multiple microclimates with wonderful views of the ocean, Tiède, and plant life with lots of interesting nature and Tenerife facts.
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Sep 13, 2025
A first rate hike - This trip deserves all the 5 star reviews, it was a very special experience from start to finish. I was notified in plenty of time for pick up information and even got a voice note telling me when they were 10 mins away, perfect.
After collection of everyone e headed to our destination and we were given information as we drove.
Upon arrival at our starting point, gear was checked and we were given equipment to be used if necessary. Then we started walking.
The mixture of climates and scenery on this hike was astounding, we started in glorious sunshine then we were in the clouds, before entering the wetness of tbe forest, ending in glorious sunshine again, very bizarre and my wet/colder weather gear came in handy.
Our guide, Elena, was knowledgeable, sharing snippets along the way, and her passion for the area shone through.
She took pictures for everyone at variety of different spots, capturing the memories.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
When we were done and dropped back at hotels, Elena was quick to share the photos.
I'll look forward to another experience with Elena next visit.
Fantastic.
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Aug 23, 2025
Great hike above Masca - This trip was very well organised by Elena, which is a nice guide who answered all our curiosities with a smile on her face. She gave us many informations about Mount Teide, vegetation and many others. The trip was very funny and pleasant with Elena. I recommend the trip if you want to connect with the nature and explore something different. Thank you, Elena, it was amazing!
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Jun 24, 2025
Do it! Worth it to see places you won’t find easily on your own. - What a spectacular way to spend a day! Alex enjoys finding special spots and sharing them. With a fully booked tour,
he picked me up at 8:30 and dropped me off at 2:30pm. The hike itself included 3 distinctly different experiences (forest, rocky hiking, and smooth path walking). I’m in fairly good condition, and I heard others comment on how rigorous the day felt to them.. Alex provided poles which I took. I’d recommend them. He’s a fun teacher - he’d ask us to guess the answer to a question and then inform us. He’s kind, safety oriented, and full of interesting facts. He also took great pictures and videos along the way. I’d highly recommend this trip if you experiencing natural beauty and enjoy group dynamics.
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Jun 14, 2025
Great small trekking group, with Alex as a fantastic guide. If you enjoy trekking in the mountains this trip is for you. - We were looking for an alternative trip from the usual boat trip as we did that previously when visiting Tenerife. Alex is a great guide, friendly, funny and very informative.
Unfortunately the forest was closed off due to Netflix filming, but that didn't spoil the day. The journey is on winding roads so bear that in mind if you are not a great traveller. Alex did say if you didn't feel great let him know lol.
The views are amazing within the mountains, photos don't do it justice. I am not the best at desending hills, as Alex calls them rolling stones. If possible were trekking trainers or walking boots. But with the sticks that were provided made a great assistance as well as Alex on hand for support. I would say you have you have to be relatively fit for the end climb and be able to be bend down into small spaces to walk through the caves. But worth it to see the goats walk pass in their natural surroundings. If you are looking at doing something different on holiday we highly recommend this trip.
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Jun 9, 2025
Alex was wonderful, kind,... - Alex was wonderful, kind, funny, and clearly does this a ton as he knew every inch of the forest and its vegetation. Felt extremely safe at all times and really got to know the group in this intimate setting. The pictures turned out wonderful, and he even edited together a little reel at the end so we have an easy memory to share with others. A must do- even if you don’t like hiking like myself- so you can really start to understand these microclimates and how Tenerife came to be ecologically.
With that, it was incredible hike but not as easy as the other reviews made it seem! Perfectly doable for anyone that is able-bodied, but might get quite tired at a few points. Stopped at a good point for a little picnic of donuts, nuts, apple juice, and protein bars, which Alex provided. Would absolutely recommend, but come prepared to get some exercise in!
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Jun 5, 2025
A magical experience - It was a fantastic stroll — highly recommended! Stunning views, a magical and unique forest, and all of this combined with a fairly easy, gently warming walk. I enjoyed it a lot!
Alex is a great guide — very friendly and full of interesting facts and stories about the Canary Islands. He also took some lovely photos and videos of our small group.
I recommend being prepared for changeable weather and dressing in layers. It’s also better to wear leggings or pants (not shorts) because of the bushes and damp conditions.
I didn’t have special trekking shoes, just regular sneakers with a treaded sole, and they worked fine.
Wear something comfortable and enjoy the beautiful Mother Nature!
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May 11, 2025
Incredible experience - Amazing trip! Alex is a great guide, and I can absolutely recommend this hike for anybody wanting to experience Tenerife's laurisilva forest first hand.
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Apr 9, 2025
Stunning views, excellent guide - I had a really great time on this hike. The views were STUNNING. Alex was an amazing guide. He was funny and super knowledgeable, gave us a lot of really interesting facts about the islands and the landscape and also took some really great photos! Our group of seven had a range of physical capacity and he did a really good job managing that well. The only thing I would have liked was a little bit more guidance on what to wear and what to bring. You need to bring water and I would recommend layers of clothes including an outer layer (hoodie) that you will probably only need for about 15 minutes. Long pants likely preferred because of the thorns you walk by. Would also recommend a hat and/or sunglasses, backpack, and shoes appropriate for trail--I wore trail running sneakers and those were perfect. The picnic includes pastries and nuts and juice. I was happy I had brought a banana along. Happy hiking!
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