Tenerife: Quad Excursion to Teide Volcano — Double Quad
About This Experience
The cheapest Teide quad ride on GetYourGuide, and it earns its 4.8 by being honest about what it is: a short, well-run mountain loop with a small group and no frills bolted on.
You start already at altitude in La Escalona, which is why the tour is both quicker and cheaper than the coastal departures — no long transfer up from sea level. The route runs past Vilaflor, the highest village on Tenerife, and takes in the Pino Gordo, a Canary pine several centuries old and among the largest on the island, before reaching the high ground with the volcano in view.
The price is per quad, not per person, and this is the double-quad listing: two tickets get you one machine shared between two riders. For a couple that makes it the lowest per-head price on this site by a clear margin.
Two things to plan around. There is no transport included, so you need a car or a taxi to La Escalona. And the licence rule is strict — a physical licence only, with an International Driving Permit if you live outside Europe. Riders turned away for showing a photo on a phone are not refunded.
Highlights
- The lowest-priced Teide quad route on GetYourGuide, rated 4.8 from more than 300 riders
- Starts high in La Escalona, so more of the time is spent riding and less transferring
- Passes Vilaflor, the highest village on Tenerife, and the centuries-old Pino Gordo pine
- Small groups rather than a long convoy
- Price is per quad — two riders share one machine
What's Included
- ✓ Guided quad ride from La Escalona
- ✓ Approved helmet
- ✓ Insurance for all riders
Not Included
- Transport to and from the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Photos
What to Bring
- Your physical driving licence — photographs of it are refused
- An International Driving Permit if you live outside Europe
- Closed-toe shoes
- Warm layers for the high ground
Good to Know & Caveats
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Only a physical licence is accepted; showing a photo means being refused with no refund
- Non-European residents need an International Driving Permit
- This listing is the double quad: two tickets give you one machine for two people
- Maximum 150 kg per quad
- The ride runs 2 to 3 hours depending on the group's pace
- No transport is included — you need your own way to La Escalona
Not Suitable For
- Children under 6
- Wheelchair users
- Riders over 331 lb (150 kg)
- Drivers under 18
- Pregnant travellers
Meeting Point
La Escalona, on the southern climb toward Vilaflor — the operator sends an exact map pin with your booking. Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 308 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
An unforgettable experience!! We had amazing views the whole way, with a stop to see Mount Teide up close. It was magnificent. 🤩
— Arthur, August
Great live guides, great tour, a real pleasure. I really recommend it; it's truly fantastic.
— bastien, August
Our live guides Samy and Djamel were great. We had a great time. Thank you to them.
— Chalinet, August
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this so much cheaper than the other Teide quad tours?
Two reasons. It starts in La Escalona, already high on the mountain, so there is no long paid transfer from the coast. And it is priced per quad on a double machine, so two riders split one fare. Nothing about the guiding or the safety kit is cut.
Will a photo of my driving licence do?
No, and this is the single most common reason riders are turned away here. Bring the physical card. If you are refused at the meeting point for not having it, there is no refund.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Yes if you live outside Europe. Bring it alongside your national licence, not instead of it.
How do I get to the meeting point?
On your own — no transport is included. La Escalona is about 40 minutes by road from Los Cristianos. A hire car or a pre-booked taxi both work; there is parking at the start.
How long does it actually take?
Between two and three hours. The route is fixed, so the difference is the pace the group rides at — the guide sets it by how confident people look on the first stretch.
