MTB Bike Tour Tenerife: Off-road Escape

Mtb Off-road escape between the lava and the sea

The ease of this mtb tour between Pal-Mar, Montana Amarilla and the Golf del Sur offers a basic-level tour open to all nature lovers who do not have training as competitive athletes but who are still familiar with off-road cycling. An itinerary that can be further simplified according to your physical ability.

Itinerary

The departure is scheduled by minivan from your hotel. After having made an initial briefing at our operational base, and after having set up and adjusted the bikes, which we will load with us on the vehicle, we will safely cross the centers of tourist interest Las America and Los Cristianos. On leaving this last town, we will climb the extinct volcano of Guaza by car for about 80 meters in altitude, and then continue towards the beginning to the off-road route. From here we will continue by bike for about 25 km, away from the asphalt and immersed in the nature of the Canary Islands, such as the special reserve Malpais de la Rasca, in Pal-Mar, with the typical coastal vegetation of cardoons, euphorbia, prickly pear and other native species.

We will leave Pal-Mar only after taking the obligatory photo of the cliff from the roadman’s house located under the lighthouse of Rasca, a classic, moving in the direction of one of the oldest seaside villages in the south of the island, namely Las galletas, a place of sea, boats, fish and seagulls.

Here we will make our stop on the seafront at one of the beach front bars to taste the typical leche leche (coffee with condensed milk) and fill up the water bottles. We will leave this magnificent place and then cross the Costa del Silencio for a short distance and re-enter the off-road circuit for 7 km in the direction of the Montagna Amarilla volcano.

From here we will return by road / asphalt, the shortest way to end our wonderful day.

Difficulty

As always for all the cycling itineraries in Tenerife, you can customize the tour based on your experience level. In fact, there is also the Extra-Basic variant, with departure and return from Pal-Mar, which includes 150 meters of uphill altitude difference, for a total of 30 km uphill.

The Tour Guide

Accompanying you will be an experienced and professional guide, speaking English / Spanish / Italian, who will be able to give the right cycling tips to enable you to fully enjoy the landscapes you are going to discover.

EXCURSION DETAILS

Price:
110€ 1-3 people / WE RESERVE DISCOUNT FOR A GROUP

Excursion duration	4.5 hours
lenght	35/40 km – Total altitude difference 600m uphill.
level	Customized on your level
Meeting point	At your hotel
Period	All year (according to climate)

FAQ

For the entire duration of the excursion you will be accompanied and supported by qualified multilingual ENG / ITA / SPA guides. The price is to be considered per person, on an all-inclusive basis.

The All-Inclusive basis includes:

Professional MTB rental, Shimano transmission hydraulic disc brakes.
Accessories (helmet, repair kit);
ITA / ENG / SPA qualified guide
Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel
Water, fruit or snacks.
Meeting point at your hotel

What to pack before departure?

We strongly recommend that you bring at least your personal clothing (shirt and shorts) with you and, if you have space in your suitcase, also pedal clips, shoes, helmet, windbreaker or vest. If this is not possible, you will have the opportunity to rent them from us upon notice.

What should I wear during my tour?

It is important that on your cycling tour you have the right clothing for the season and the altitude you intend to reach based on the description of the tour.

The minimum obligatory equipment necessary for the tour is:

sports clothing suitable for cycling
cycling shoes (we will provide the pedals) or hiking or similar closed shoes.
ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN: sandals or flip flops.
sunglasses to protect the eyes from insects and vegetation.
sun protection cream

It is possible to bring a change of clothes or a backpack to leave in the car if not necessary during the tour.

Is it possible to buy suitable clothing or equipment?

You will find at our bike point everything you need: outfits, jerseys, energy bars, water bottles, gloves, sunglasses.

Is it possible to request a home pick-up?

If you have no way of arriving independently at the starting point, we are able to offer pick-up and drop-off. Ask for a quote when booking.

Is it possible to request home delivery of the bicycle?

Certainly! If you have no way of getting to the shop independently, we are able to offer home delivery and collection of the bicycle, at a minimum cost of 10 euros within a radius of 10 km from our base.

What will be delivered to me with the bike when I rent it?

The bike will be delivered to you with a repair kit that includes tire remover levers, a new spare tube, a small pump, 2 bottle cages.

Is there any insurance that covers damage caused by me to the bicycle?

In Spain, in the Canary Islands, it is not possible to insure damage caused to bicycles during the rental, so you will be 100% responsible for damage caused or theft – even of accessories- of what is delivered to you upon signing the contract.

What equipment can I rent besides the bike?

We offer the possibility of renting – subject to confirmation during the booking phase – a vast assortment of equipment

Shoes from size EU 38 to EU 48 at a cost of 5 EUROS per day including pedals.
Helmets from size S to size XL at a cost of 3 EUROS for the entire duration of the rental
Pedals: Look Keo, Shimano spd-sl (street version plastic clips), Shimano spd (metal clips mtb version), Speedplay for 3 EURO entire period
Handlebar phone holder for 1 EURO per day
Windproof jacket from S to XL for 2 EUROS per day
Bicycle specific backpack with different compartments for 2 EUROS per day
Parcel holder for 2 EUROS per day – Bicycle bags (of at least 15 liters each) for 3 EUROS per day
8 pax minivan with driver / mechanic (ask for price when booking)

Will I be covered by insurance during the tour?

Yes, our company provides insurance coverage for customers who have an accident during the guided tour, as long as it is caused by a malfunction of the bike and not by misuse of the bicycle.

What temperatures will I encounter in Tenerife?

Tenerife is a very large island that has the Teide volcano as its highest point. It is almost always sunny for at least 10 months a year, but the difference in altitude exposes us to sudden changes in temperature, so to give specific forecasts for a given time of year is quite complicated. For a rough estimate, please refer to the local weather forecast site www.meteosat.com/tiempo/tenerife/tiempo-adeje.html

When can I consider my booking confirmed?

After having confirmed all the details of your booking through our booking office, you will be sent an email requesting a deposit – via Pay Pal or Stripe – of a percentage of your total amount. Only after paying this deposit can you consider your request confirmed. It should be noted that the payment of the deposit does not need to be with Paypal or Stripe, and that credit or debit cards can also be used

Is there a cancellation policy?

Yes, our cancellation policy guarantees the customer a refund of the prepaid percentage during the booking phase in the following way: within 72 hours full refund, within 48 hours 50% refund – within 24 hours no refund.

Can I request a transfer for myself and the bike to the starting point of my excursion?

Thanks to our 8-seater minivan with bike transport trolley, we can transport you throughout Tenerife (request a quote when booking).

Is it possible to request a luggage transfer for my self-guided tour of Tenerife?

Yes, we are able to provide this service. We will take care of transporting any luggage that cannot be taken on the bikes during the tours. (request a quote when booking).

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