The 11 VIP Experiences in Tenerife That Earn the Upgrade

1.From Puerto de la Cruz: Teide and Masca VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 706 reviews · 8 hours · from $99Our pick

Travel from Puerto de la Cruz through the Orotava Valley, Teide National Park, Masca, Garachico, and Icod in a comfortable 4WD vehicle. Guides such as Neil, Alex, Juan, and Kai explain Tenerife’s volcanoes, villages, plants, and history. Lunch is included, and the small-group format reaches places large coaches cannot.

“Great trip, comfy minivan with an excellent driver and guide. Very knowledgable, funny and attentive to everyones needs. Would definitely book again. Thankyou.”

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2.Siam Park Full-Day VIP Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews

Spend a full day at Siam Park with preferred access to rides, a private cabin or Balinese bed, floats, and food and drinks at selected bars. Choose a Cabana, Casa, Villa, or Champagne Club option. You can ride the Tower of Power, float the Mai Thai River, and face the park’s giant wave pool.

“The best things were everything! Everything was great and top quality for money!”

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3.From South Tenerife: VIP Gomera Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 10 hours · from $188

Leave Costa Adeje by ferry for a 10-hour VIP day on La Gomera. Ride in an air-conditioned 4WD through Garajonay National Park, visit traditional villages, learn about the island’s whistling language, and enjoy reserved ferry seating with food and drinks. Guides such as Thomas and Manuel are praised for warm, detailed explanations.

“Selten habe ich eine Tour zu so einer schönen Destination unternommen, die sich so sehr wie eine chaotische Kaffeefahrt angefühlt hat, wie diese. Der Guide hat sich eher darauf konzentriert, schale deutsche Witze zum Besten zu geben, als kompetent über die Insel Auskunft zu geben. Ich empfehle, selbst zu fahren.”

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4.Puerto Cruz: VIP Teide Sunset & Stars, Guachiche Lunch+Cava

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

From Puerto de la Cruz, Manolo guides a small group of up to eight through La Orotava and Teide National Park. You’ll eat at Guachinche El Cubano, stop at volcanic viewpoints, watch sunset at 2,100 metres, and stargaze near El Portillo. Bring warm clothing and expect a full seven-hour outing.

“Great lunch including fantastic wine before heading up to Teide for sunset and stargazing. Choose a date with minimal moon if you can to get best stargazing”

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5.From Puerto de La Cruz: Full-Day Vip Tour to Gomera

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 10 hours · from $205

Travel from Puerto de la Cruz to La Gomera by ferry, then explore the island in an exclusive 4WD vehicle with a German-speaking guide such as Alex or Kai-Uwe. See Garajonay National Park, Agulo, Hermigua, mountain viewpoints, an aloe vera plantation, and a pottery center. Food, ferry transport, hotel pickup, and onboard refreshments are included.

“Kai-Uwe war unser Guide. Er hat uns super durch den Tag gebracht, Rücksicht genommen und uns die besten und schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt. Sehr viel über La Gomera erzählt. Wir können Kai-Uwe als Guide nur empfehlen. Vielen lieben Dank für den tollen Tag mit vielen schönen Eindrücken.”

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6.From South Tenerife: VIP Grand Tour Tenerife island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $110

Spend nine hours crossing Tenerife in a small VIP minivan with a driver-guide. Visit Masca, Isla Baja, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Orotava Valley, Teide National Park, and Vilaflor, with lunch included. Guides may include Neil, praised for his humor and volcano knowledge, and tours run in six languages.

“Bravissimi! Tutto super organizzato alla perfezione, guida preparata e simpaticissima, trasposto comodo pulito e sicuro!”

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7.3 Hour VIP Private Luxury Boat Charter in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet Ryan at Puerto Colón for a private three-hour cruise along Tenerife’s coast. You’ll receive a cava welcome, use snorkelling gear in a secluded bay, and share a cold platter of local meats, cheese, fruit, bread, and dips. The boat carries only your group of up to six, with drinks included.

“Did this excursion as an English family of x4 adults and x1 child who is nearly 3yrs old. Originally booked for Friday, Ryan kindly emailed ahead in the week to say weather looked bad if we'd like to rearrange for the Saturday, and we did. Very clear directions of where to meet & a full welcoming breif once onboard about what we'd like to see and do. Ryan was excellent at being captain and tour guide. But what really made the trip was how intimate and personal it was. He took us along the coast lines, pointing out different buildings, landmarks and wildlife (including dolphin's!) He parked up in a…”

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8.Anaga UNESCO VIP TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $71Best value

You’ll spend five hours with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide exploring Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Anaga’s laurel forest, mountain scenery, beaches, and traditional villages. Small groups of up to eight make the trip personal. Guide Angel is known for local stories, humor, and thoughtful commentary. Barraquito coffee adds a distinctly Tenerife finish.

“Nähtiin paljon hienoja saaren itäosan maisemia. Meillä oli hyvä tuuri ja sää oli kirkas koko päivän. Opas oli hauska ja ystävällinen ja kertoi tarinoita saaren menneistä tapahtumista. Kiitos Angel mukavasta päivästä.”

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9.Private VIP Tour Teide National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 1 day

Travel from southern Tenerife to 2,400 meters in a private Mercedes V-Class with guide Basso. Watch the vegetation change, taste a barraquito in Vilaflor, see giant Canary Island pines, lava fields, Roques de García, San José mines, and views toward Tenerife’s younger volcanoes. Tours run in English, Italian, or Spanish.

“I really liked. The way Basso explained all the aspects about the lava and the volcanic activity in the Canary Islands was very easy to follow and definitely contributed for whole experience to become unforgettable”

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10.VIP Private Luxury 2 Hour Sunset Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours

Set out from Tenerife aboard Roca Mar with captain Ryan, drinks in hand, and a private group of up to six. Cruise west for sunset views toward La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro, pause for photos, then return slowly along the southern coast with sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks, water, music, and warm blankets.

“Absolutely fantastic boat trip for my fiancés birthday. The drinks were flowing, we saw a beautiful sunset and went to a lovely bay. The captain was a great host and we had a lush time. If you’re looking for a fantastic private boat tour away from the crowds we couldn’t recommend this one more!”

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11.La Gomera Vip Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $142

Spend 9.5 hours exploring La Gomera from Tenerife with an English-speaking guide, ferry transport, lunch, scenic stops, Garajonay National Park, and the glass-floored Mirador de Abrante. You will also hear a live demonstration of Silbo Gomero, the island’s remarkable whistled language.

“Gyt had forgotten us the 1/1 day we were supposed to do this excursion. I called the local number who were perfect. They changed the day of the excursion and everything was very good. Thank you to them for their efficiency. We had a very nice day in la gomera.”

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