Luxury Northern Tenerife

After making the most of your complimentary airport lounge access, you’ll fly out to sunny Tenerife, where a private transfer will see you on to your luxury accommodation. Following the beach-dappled coast, you’ll arrive into the island’s original five-star hotel. Although you’ll want to rest up in your room, enjoying the views of the Mount Teide from your private balcony, you’ll also want to explore. Nearby Puerto de la Cruz’s pretty old town and gorgeous black sand beach are served by a complimentary shuttle.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

You’ll have today to relax and enjoy your hotel’s spread of complimentary amenities. Alongside the inviting pool, there’s everything from a high-tech gym to a driving range. What’s more, the spa has won multiple awards for its superb treatments. There’s also an excellent array of dining options, whether you’re after palm-shaded casual fare or the region’s best Japanese dining. To get your bearings, we’ve included three dinners to enjoy at the resort, or in a selection of the hotels local restaurant recommendations.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

You’ll begin your included programme of private excursions today, with your driver and guide bringing you out to La Laguna. Here, colonial cathedrals, colourful townhouses and grand palaces remember 500 years of history, and are today protected by UNESCO status. You’ll then discover Tenerife’s oenological heritage with a tasting tour at Bodegas Monje, whose wine-producing history dates back some 300 years. And, a sommelier will lead you through some of the region’s best wines, paired with a sumptuous lunch before you’re brought back to your hotel.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

Although the beach and pool beckons, you might also want to explore. Between its verdant valleys and gorgeous coastlines, Tenerife is ideal for hikes and horse rides, while the glassy waters offer superb snorkelling and scuba diving. There are also the more obvious delights of the world-class golf courses, coupled with the likes of casino glam and luxury boutiques. Consider also treating yourself to dinner at Bodeguita Tito’s – a historic mansion where traditional dining meets fine wines.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

Your private touring continues today with Mt. Teide – a UNESCO-listed volcano. Your private driver and guide will see you wind through laurisilva forests and otherworldly lava plains to summit its slopes, enjoying spectacular views over the island along the way. You’ll also pause as you go, sipping coffee at a historic lodge before you swap volcanic severity for the lush greenery of Masca Valley. It’s the idyllic backdrop to your included lunch of local favourites before you head back to you hotel.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

With a final full day at leisure, you’ll start as usual with a hearty breakfast; the cakes, local fruits and prepared-to-order eggs are all special favourites. Then, alongside the usual relaxation, you might want to get the adrenaline flowing with a paragliding flight. Whatever you do, be sure to cap it all off with a cocktail on your hotel’s lobby bar lounge with its garden terrace.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

You’ll end your trip in style, with a return to Mt. Teide. This time, you’ll visit at dusk, watching the sun set majestically over its iconic cone before enjoying some of the finest stargazing the world over. Thanks to its rarefied altitude and low levels of light pollution, you can expect dramatic views of the entire Milky Way, stretching across the night’s sky in colourful bursts. It all culminates in a sumptuous dinner and guided stargazing session from an expert astronomer.

Stay: Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz (Deluxe)

Following your last breakfast, you’ll be met by a private driver for the journey back to the airport where you’ll board your flight home.