Luxury Northern Tenerife

You’ll begin your trip in style, with complimentary airport lounge access before your flight. Then, once on Tenerife, you’ll again be met by a private driver for the scenic journey to your luxury hotel, mapping the pretty coastline. As the very first five-star accommodation in the Canary Islands, it enjoys a rich history of romantic seclusion.

Indeed, although the beaches and picturesque old town of Puerto de la Cruz are just a complimentary shuttle away, you’ll stay in a marble-accented room complete with private-balcony views of the 25,000 square metres of subtropical gardens.

With a first day at leisure, you’ll have some time to settle in. There’s a full range of complimentary facilities on offer, from billiards and table tennis to a state-of-the-art gym, driving range and putting green. Otherwise, sun yourself by the pool or book onto a treatment in the superb spa. It’s consistently recognised as one of the best in Europe.

You’ll also have a full choice of restaurants, enjoying casual bites under the palm trees, some of the islands’ finest Italian fine dining and the pan-Asian delights of a restaurant opened by the Queen of Thailand herself or  La Parrilla, whose steaks and just-caught seafood showcase the best in Canarian cuisine.

Today, you’ll enjoy the first of your included private tours. It all begins UNESCO-listed La Laguna; Considered to be the cultural capital of the Canary Islands, its historic centre is home to centuries-old mansions, colonial churches and pastel-hued cafés.

Your touring then finishes at the excellent Bodegas Monje Winery. Dating back to the 18th century, you’ll taste your way through the finest in Canarian wines, guided by the resident sommelier.

While you might want to relax on the beach or by the pool, we recommend taking some time to explore your verdant surroundings. Hiking and horse-riding trails weave through laurisilva forests, while world-class golf courses and scuba-dive sites add further intrigue.

However, if you’re after glitz and glam, look no further than Puerto de la Cruz’s casino and the tax-perk luxury boutiques.

Today, you'll experience the rural charm of Tenerife in the company of an expert private guide. You'll be driven up onto the volcanic slopes of Mt. Teide, watching as the lush greenery gives way to lunar lava plains. Along the way, you'll pause for both coffee at a parador lodge and a series of scenic viewpoints, taking in vistas over the island and up to that iconic volcanic peak.

It all culminates in the verdant Masca Valley, where you'll be treated to a traditional lunch before being brought back to base.

As with each morning, you’ll begin with a superb breakfast, featuring the likes of fresh fruits, cold cuts and cooked-to-order eggs. The cake is a further highlight. You then might want to spend the day relaxing by the pool and with the nearby beach, or make use of your hotel’s preferential rates on the local golf courses.

There’s even the opportunity to try paragliding, while the nearby animal park is a firm favourite. At day’s end, be sure to cap it all off with a cocktail, best taken overlooking the hotel’s immaculate gardens.

After a morning at leisure, you’ll be brought out for true trip highlight. Your private touring today will see you into the UNESCO-listed Las Cañadas National Park, where Mt. Teide towers some 3,700 metres high. And, you’ll take in its dramatic sunset from the twisted rock formations of Roques de Garcia, stopping to capture it all with a photo. 

Thanks to Tenerife’s clear, dark skies, high altitude and low light pollution, it’s one of the world’s best destinations for astronomy; expect to spot everything from twinkling planets to giant constellations.

After a final indulgent breakfast, a private driver will see you to the airport for your flight home.