The Masca Canyon

The Barranco de Masca is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular hiking activities you can do in Tenerife. It is an activity that begins with a short walk in the traditional hamlet, to then enjoy the descent of the path through the Barranco de Masca ravine, which is about 5 km long.

After a steady and spectacular descent, the path ends in a paradisiacal cove, surrounded by the Los Gigantes Cliffs, some 450 metres high. After a short rest, you will take a boat trip to the Los Gigantes Marina.

Activity details

• Price
  • Adult 65 €
  • Children under 14: 45 €
• Meeting place and time: Masca Square 11:15 am
• Include: Guide, access ticket to the canyon and insurance.
• Not included: Boat ticket from Masca beach to Los Gigantes which must be booked with the collaborating companies. Information on this link: Transport Companies  We recommend booking the boat from 3:30 p.m. onwards.
• Duration and difficulty: About 3.5 h . Medium**
• You must bring: ID card or Passaport, boat ticket, mountain footwear with good pattern on the sole and hiking clothing, water (2 l) and picnic. In case of not wearing suitable footwear, the Visitor Center staff will not allow access to the canyon and the amount paid will not be refunded (sports shoes are NOT accepted).
• How to get to Masca? There are very few car parks in the village of Masca, so it is recommended to park in Los Gigantes and take a taxi or public transport service to Masca. Once you have finished your activity, the boat will take you to where you have parked your car. To arrive on time we recommend taking a taxi in Los Gigantes at 10 am, if you prefer the public bus service we recommend checking lines and timetables at www.titsa.com
• If you decide to go directly to Masca, we recommend access by public transport, the Titsa line that accesses this area is line 355 with departures from Santiago del Teide and Buenavista del Norte. In this case you should bear in mind that you will finish the activity in Los Gigantes and will have to take transport back to the starting point.

ATENTION:

•  This is a Medium Difficulty activity, so some hiking experience is recommended.
• It is not recommended for people with cardio-respiratory problems, children under 8 years of age and pregnant women.
• The courtesy waiting time is 10 minutes.

VERY IMPORTANT:

• If any of the necessary conditions, rules, equipment and documentation are not complied with, the staff of the company in charge of the control of the path (TRAGSA) will deny access and no reimbursement will be made (Pay special attention to footwear. They must be mountain shoes with good tread on the soles).
• During the descent of the path, if the guide considers that a user has some kind of difficulty in completing the entire path, he may order them, for safety reasons, to return to the starting point. In this case, the guide will make sure that the user’s physical conditions are sufficient to guarantee the return and that they have water and food. This measure will also be coordinated by informing the control personnel of the ravine that is located at various points on the trail.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS:

• Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity.
• In the event that the closure of the ravine is decreed for reasons beyond our control (adverse weather conditions or other reasons):
  •  If the closure takes place the days before the activity, we will contact the clients as soon as possible (via whatsapp and email) to propose an alternative date if possible or otherwise a refund will be made.
  • If the closure takes place on the same day of the activity, an alternative hiking tour in the Teno Rural Park will take place and only the amount of the canyon access ticket will be refunded.