Buggy Trip to Teide National Park from Puerto de la Cruz — Off-Road Adventure to 2,150 m

Aguamansa•moderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to climb in/out of a low vehicle and stand for short viewpoints.

Overview

Jump into an off-road buggy and ascend to 2,150 meters across volcanic lava, calderas and pine forest. This three‑hour outing from Puerto de la Cruz delivers dramatic viewpoints, a sea of clouds and a close encounter with Teide’s raw geology.

Buggy Trip to Teide National Park from Puerto de la Cruz — Off-Road Adventure to 2,150 m

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You slide out of the van in Aguamansa and the air tastes like stone and salt — sharp, clean, just a little thin. Engines chuff to life as bright orange buggies line up beneath a sky that can flip from sun to cloud in minutes. Within minutes you’re cutting across black lava fields and pine-splashed tracks, the volcano’s bulk rising and rearranging the horizon as you gain altitude toward 2,150 meters.

Adventure Photos

Buggy Trip to Teide National Park from Puerto de la Cruz — Off-Road Adventure to 2,150 m photo 1

Adventure Tips

Dress in layers

Temperatures vary fast with elevation — bring a windproof midlayer even if it’s warm at the coast.

Closed shoes required

Drivers must wear closed-toe shoes and everyone should avoid sandals because buggies and trails can be dusty and rocky.

Sun and wind protection

High-altitude sun is intense: use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat; a buff protects against wind-driven grit.

Bring a small camera

Batteries run down faster in cold air; bring a fully charged device and a pocket to keep it warm between shots.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Canary Island lizard (Gallotia galloti)
Common kestrel

History

Teide has been central to Canarian culture for centuries; the Guanches held the mountain as a place of spiritual significance and used its features in local stories.

Conservation

The park protects many endemic plants adapted to volcanic soils; visitors should stay on designated tracks and avoid removing rocks or plants to limit erosion and habitat damage.