Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Hiking
Hike in the Chinyero Reserve
A guided hike in the Chinyero Reserve: forest and recent lava in north-west Tenerife.
Description
FEEL Tenerife runs a guided hike in the Chinyero Special Nature Reserve in southwest Tenerife—a geologically rich area to grasp the islands’ recent volcanism.
The loop between Chinyero and Arenas Negras follows lava from Tenerife’s last eruption (1909) and references the 1706 Arenas Negras event that hit Garachico (FH description).
About 7.5 km and ~3 hours on trail (easy grade; 5-hour activity with logistics). Clear-day viewpoints towards Mount Teide and Pico Viejo. Includes mountain guide, electric Mercedes EQV, pickup north/south or Santa Cruz port, water, poles if needed and insurance.
- Accredited mountain guide (Spanish); 100 % electric Mercedes EQV; permits; pickup and drop-off at your stay (north or south Tenerife) or Santa Cruz port; water; hiking poles if needed; accident, rescue and liability insurance
- Meals and drinks; paid museum or attraction tickets; anything not listed
- PR-TF 43 loop between Chinyero and Arenas Negras
- Sun protection, comfortable clothes, closed shoes and a warm layer (FH description)
- 5 hours (activity); ~3 hours hiking on the route
- Easy (FH description)
- Monday to Saturday (FH «Datos de Interés»)
- Not recommended for under-6s (FH practical tips)
- Distance: 7.5 km; +175 m / −175 m elevation; altitude 1,400–1,533 m
Pickup at your accommodation (north or south Tenerife) or Santa Cruz port (FH description; confirm time and spot when booking)
- How much walking is there? | About 7.5 km in roughly 3 hours; the full activity is 5 hours (FH description).
- How hard is it? | FH lists it as easy, circular route.
- Is transport included? | Yes—luxury electric van with pickup and drop-off at your stay or Santa Cruz port (FH description).
- Is there a minimum age? | Not recommended for children under 6 (FH tips).
- Private group (1–2 people) €465
- Private group (3–4 people) €615
- Private group (5–6 people) €765
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