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Teide by quad from Arona: daytime or sunset

Guided on-road quad ride from Arona up to about 2,100 m in Teide National Park, by day or at sunset, with return transfer included. Rated 4.4/5 on GetYourGuide.

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  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • English, Spanish, German +4
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
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Highlights

  • Road-legal quad for one or two people
  • Canary pine forest and volcanic scenery up to about 2,100 m
  • Views of Teide, Pico Viejo and the Atlantic
  • Sunset option, sometimes above the clouds
  • Return transfer included

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Our take

It works for anyone staying in the south who wants to drive a quad up to Teide without sorting out transport. Watch the real price: the mandatory €30 cover per quad isn't in the headline fare, and the route stays on the road and stops at a viewpoint, not at the foot of the volcano. If you want more time inside Las Cañadas, the route from Chío is cheaper and starts closer to the park.

What's included

  • Road-legal quad for up to 2 people
  • Helmet, fuel and gloves
  • Basic third-party liability insurance
  • Driver swap during the route
  • Soft drink, disposable hair cap and bandana
  • Return transfers

Not included

  • Mandatory cover contract: €30 per quad
  • Photos: €20 per quad
  • GoPro and footwear hire
  • Jacket (only included if you buy the photos)

Good to know

What to bring

  • Physical category B driving licence (no copies, photos or digital licences)
  • Closed shoes
  • Warm clothing

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 or under 120 cm
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility problems, epilepsy or altitude sickness
  • People with a fear of heights or motion sickness

Things to keep in mind

  • The price is per quad (one rider); a double quad costs extra
  • Max 2 people and about 180-200 kg per quad; top speed 45 km/h
  • Changing the date 12 to 24 hours before costs €50
  • No phones or filming while the quad is moving

Meeting point

TF-51, 2, 38640 Arona (Vilosquads check-in).

Your booked time is the check-in time: they check your licence, give the safety briefing and then the group sets off. If you're more than 15 minutes late you may lose the tour without a refund.

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The experience

What you will see

The route leaves Arona, in the south, and climbs by quad along mountain roads to about 2,100 metres inside Teide National Park, around 58 km in all. You can choose a daytime or sunset departure, and a single or double quad.

  • The Canary pine forests of the forest belt above Vilaflor.
  • The park's volcanic landscape, with Teide and Pico Viejo seen from a viewpoint.
  • In good weather, the feeling of riding above the sea of clouds and, on the afternoon option, sunset over the Atlantic.

How it works

A return transfer is included. The time you book is your check-in time at the Vilosquads base on the TF-51 in Arona: they check your licence, give the safety briefing (about 15 minutes) and the group sets off behind the guide. If you're more than 15 minutes late you can lose your place without a refund.

To drive you need to be 18 with a physical category B licence: copies, photos, provisional and digital licences aren't accepted. Passengers don't need a licence. Quads are limited to 45 km/h, the route is 100% on tarmac and the guide can swap drivers if something looks unsafe. You can't use your phone or film while the quad is moving.

The main stop is a viewpoint in the park with time for photos. You don't reach the foot of Teide, the cable car or the summit. The route can change due to park rules, traffic or weather.

About the price: the headline fare is per quad with one rider. On top of that there's a mandatory €30 cover contract per quad. Photos (€20 per quad) and GoPro or footwear hire are optional. The jacket is only included if you buy the photos, so bring warm clothes.

Who I recommend it for

  • Anyone staying in Los Cristianos, Las Américas or Costa Adeje without a car.
  • Anyone who wants to ride a quad in the mountains without leaving the tarmac.
  • Anyone after a different sunset plan on Teide.

Who I don't recommend it for

  • Anyone wanting to walk in Las Cañadas or take the cable car: choose a Teide trip with the cable car.
  • Anyone with a fear of heights or carsickness on bends.
  • Anyone travelling with children under 6.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with mobility problems.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Do we reach the foot of Teide or the cable car?
No. The route reaches about 2,100 m and you see Teide from a viewpoint; it doesn't go to the cable car or the summit.
Is it off-road?
No, it's 100% on tarmac, with no off-road sections.
What's the full cost?
Add the mandatory €30 cover contract per quad to the quad price. Photos (€20) are optional.
Which licence do I need?
A physical category B licence and you must be 18 to drive. If you got it less than a year ago, mention it at check-in.

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