Where is the hike? | Malpaís de Güímar Special Nature Reserve, east Tenerife (FH description).

How far do we walk? | 8 km in about 3 hours; 5-hour activity in total.

What will I see? | Lava fields, Montaña Grande, endemic flora and ocean views (FH description).

Is transport included? | Yes—electric van with pickup and drop-off (FH description).

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Hiking

Hike in Malpaís de Güímar

5 hours From €465

A guided hike in Malpaís de Güímar: lava fields, coast and a nature reserve.

A guided hike with natural interpretation in Malpaís de Güímar Special Nature Reserve on Tenerife’s east coast—protected volcanic terrain with geological and anthropological value (FH description).

Trails through petrified lava flows lead to the red cone of Montaña Grande and standout endemic plants (tabaibas and cardón), with Atlantic panoramas from several viewpoints.

8 km in about 3 hours on foot ( easy grade; 5-hour overall activity). Includes mountain guide, electric Mercedes EQV, permits, north/south or Santa Cruz port pickup, water, poles and insurance.

Accredited mountain guide (Spanish); 100 % electric Mercedes EQV; permits; pickup and drop-off (north or south Tenerife) or Santa Cruz port; water; poles if needed; accident, rescue and liability insurance

Meals and drinks; paid attraction tickets; anything not listed

Loop in Malpaís de Güímar reserve

Sun protection, comfortable clothes, closed shoes and warm layer (FH description)

5 hours (activity); ~3 hours hiking
Easy (FH description)
Monday to Saturday (FH description)
Not recommended for under-6s (FH tips)

Distance: 8 km; +163 m / −163 m; altitude 0–125 m

Pickup at your stay (north or south Tenerife) or Santa Cruz port (FH description; confirm when booking)

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Where is the hike? | Malpaís de Güímar Special Nature Reserve, east Tenerife (FH description).
How far do we walk? | 8 km in about 3 hours; 5-hour activity in total.
What will I see? | Lava fields, Montaña Grande, endemic flora and ocean views (FH description).
Is transport included? | Yes—electric van with pickup and drop-off (FH description).