Quad Biking · Teide Natural Park, Tenerife
The essentials
Buggy Safari Tenerife runs a single 3h to 3.5h buggy excursion starting from Vilaflor, priced at 189 € per person. The tour is open to everyone, no off-road experience required, and guides speak French, English and Dutch. You loop around the volcanic landscapes of Teide National Park, one of Europe's highest peaks at 3,718 m above sea level. Book directly with Buggy Safari Tenerife and confirm your language preference at the time of reservation.
The offer
Frequently asked questions
How intense is a buggy ride around Teide?
You're navigating volcanic terrain at altitude on a 4-wheel open buggy, with sharp bends, dust tracks and raw lava fields. It's not extreme, but the combination of speed, rough ground and 3,718 m elevation makes it consistently stimulating for the full 3 to 3.5 hours.
Do I need prior driving or off-road experience?
No. The tour is listed as 'Everybody welcome', meaning zero experience is required. The guide leads the convoy and sets the pace throughout.
What's the most intense moment of the excursion?
Crossing the high-altitude volcanic plateau surrounding Teide's crater, where the landscape drops away on both sides and the altitude is felt physically, tends to be the highlight participants mention most.
Is this tour available year-round?
No confirmed seasonal restrictions are listed for this excursion. Contact Buggy Safari Tenerife directly to check availability on your dates, as weather conditions at altitude can affect the schedule.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1°C | 36.8 mm | Good |
| February | 10.2°C | 49.9 mm | Good |
| March | 11°C | 35.1 mm | Good |
| April | 12.5°C | 14.8 mm | Good |
| May | 14.8°C | 9.5 mm | Good |
| June | 17°C | 4.4 mm | Peak |
| July | 18.5°C | 3.9 mm | Peak |
| August | 19.1°C | 6.4 mm | Peak |
| September | 18.4°C | 9 mm | Peak |
| October | 15.8°C | 29.7 mm | Peak |
| November | 13.3°C | 46.7 mm | Good |
| December | 11.5°C | 30.5 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. At 3h to 3.5h on open terrain near Teide, temperatures can drop sharply with altitude, so bring a light windproof layer even in summer.
Getting there
The meeting point is Finca Ecológica Alma de Trevejos, Camino de Trevejos 18-19, Vilaflor, roughly 50 km from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, best reached by car or taxi via the TF-21 road heading toward Teide National Park.
See also
Other activities in Teide Natural Park, Tenerife
Updated March 2026