Masca Gorge Hike: Scenic Trail to Hidden Cove

Embark on a thrilling Masca Gorge hike and boat trip, exploring dramatic landscapes and stunning coastal views in Tenerife’s natural paradise.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Masca Gorge Trail - Set off on an unforgettable journey by hiking through the breathtaking Masca Gorge, followed by a relaxing boat ride along the majestic cliffs of Los Gigantes. Experience the perfect blend of hiking and scenic sailing!
  • Playa de Masca - After the awe-inspiring hike through Masca Gorge, arrive at the magnificent wild Masca…
What's Included
  • Transport from the starting point to Masca
  • Hiking Guide
  • Access ticket to the Canyon
  • Personal accident insurance
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Helmet
  • Return transport to the starting point
  • Civil liability insurance
  • Boat ticket
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The meeting point is at the bus stop near Plaza de Santiago del Teide, where the guide greets participants and outlines the journey. A scenic drive through the mountains takes you to the charming village of Masca, allowing time for exploration before embarking on the hike. The 5 km trail winds down through a stunning volcanic gorge, flanked by towering…

Location
Santiago del Teide (T)
The starting point is the bus stop next to the square of Santiago del Teide. Recommended Parking Area: Santiago del Teide Cemetery (9-minute walk from the meeting point). It is recommended to arrive well in advance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Flyer754950
Nov 30, 2025
Beautiful trip through fantastic ravine - How much we enjoyed this trip in this gorge with unique landscapes and interesting geology...all under the perfect guidance of Tony. He gave us fun facts about the origins of Tenerife and created a nice atmosphere...thank you Tony
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835sallyj
Nov 24, 2025
Great well organised trip. - Excellent, well organised trip. Our guide, Toni, was well informed, friendly and had a nice relaxed pace that meant we were able to stop frequently and enjoy the views and atmosphere of the gorge.
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Jan_m
Oct 12, 2025
Top guide Eduu - Tough trip, rough terrain. Make sure you have good footwear, otherwise you will not be allowed to come😉......................................................................................
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Wanderer6209763
Sep 22, 2025
Descent through the Masca Ravine - The charisma of our guide Eduardo, made this trip very fun and very informative !!! I do these trips to find the latest information about our ancient civilizations and also the geology of magnificent rock formations and also the lava formations and stories of ancient volcanoes that shaped our planet.
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U3586tfjuliap
Jan 9, 2026
harassing staff - We booked three tickets for the Masca Gorge including the boat transfer to Los Gigantes (reservation GYG83XVBWK3Y) for Friday 26 December at 11:00. This was our last day in Tenerife, and we had planned our entire schedule and return flight around this activity. The hike itself was challenging (around 3 hours) but beautiful, and initially everything seemed well organised. Staff checked our tickets at the start and gave us a briefing, so we had no reason to expect any issues. Unfortunately, the experience ended in a completely unacceptable and distressing way at the point of boarding the boat. After finishing the hike, we gave our numbers (165, 166, 167) to a staff member who told us everything was fine and instructed us to follow him. Moments later, a staff member named Ana began shouting at us aggressively, demanding to know what we were doing and insisting we show our tickets. Her attitude from the start was rude and hostile, despite the fact that we were simply following instructions. Ana then claimed that only two of our tickets were valid, even though: All three tickets had already been checked at the start All tickets were identical and included the boat transfer We showed both email confirmation and the physical tickets We explained repeatedly that we had a flight back to London the same day and that the 3:00 pm boat was essential for us. Despite clear proof, the situation dragged on unnecessarily, causing significant stress. The situation escalated severely when a security guard named Eduardo approached us. He physically touched me and began shouting at me, telling me to calm down. I immediately told him to stop and back away. I do not consent to being touched by staff, especially in such an aggressive manner. I informed him that I am pregnant (high-risk pregnancy) and that his behaviour was causing me distress. Instead of de-escalating, he continued shouting and standing extremely close to me. This was frightening, humiliating, and completely inappropriate. When I asked for his name, he began speaking about me in Spanish in a derogatory way, which further escalated the situation. At the same time, Ana continued shouting at me and even threatened that I would have to hike back up instead of taking the boat we had already paid for, telling me to “be quiet” while I was translating the situation to my father, who does not speak English. Threatening a pregnant woman with physical hardship despite valid tickets is beyond unacceptable. Eventually, we were allowed onto the boat, but even then, Eduardo continued staring at me and muttering under his breath, leaving me feeling unsafe until the end. This incident completely ruined what should have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Instead of leaving with good memories, we left feeling harassed, intimidated, and deeply distressed. This operation depends on tourism, yet the behaviour of staff showed a serious lack of training, professionalism, and duty of care. What happened to us was not a misunderstanding — it was a failure in customer service and basic human decency. I strongly advise future visitors to be cautious. No customer, and especially no pregnant woman, should ever be treated this way.
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From $168
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).