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# El Cardón NaturExperience Actividades Tenerife Senderismo Kayak Excursiones: Empresa de actividades en la naturaleza que te ofrece las mejores experiencias para disfrutar de Tenerife como senderismo, kayak, Barranco de Masca, excursiones al Teide

> El Cardón NaturExperience, las mejores actividades en Tenerife: excursiones, senderismo, rutas, astroturismo, kayak, multiaventura y mucho más\.\.\.

## Páginas
- [Almendros en flor](https://elcardon.com/almendros-en-flor/)
- [Masca Gorge Equipment](https://elcardon.com/en/masca-gorge-equipment/)
- [Barranco Masca Equipamiento](https://elcardon.com/barranco-masca-equipamiento/)
- [Otros servicios](https://elcardon.com/otros/)
- [Home](https://elcardon.com/en/home/)

## Entradas
- [6 lugares con encanto que no te puedes perder cuando visites Teno\.](https://elcardon.com/6-lugares-con-encanto-que-no-te-puedes-perder-cuando-visites-teno-2)

## Productos
- [Alquiler de bicicletas Teno](https://elcardon.com/actividades-en-tenerife/bicicleta-en-tenerife/): El increíble paisaje volcánico de Tenerife sobre ruedas a través de sus pistas forestales, costeras y pintorescas carreteras secundarias\. Alquilamos diariamente para realizar tus propios recorridos con unos precios sin competencia en Tenerife\.

 

Pueden disponer de ellas en nuestras oficinas del Hotel Melia Hacienda del Conde en Buenavista del Norte\. El alquiler es por jornadas\. La costa de la Isla Baja o la pista forestal del Monte del Agua son dos de los lugares cercanos que recomendamos recorrer\. Otro punto con mucho atractivo es Teno Alto\. Allí podrá disfrutar de su paisaje recorriendo su encrucijada red de pistas secundarias\.

 

 
- [Bike rental Teno](https://elcardon.com/en/actividades-en-tenerife/bike-rental-teno/)
- [Barranco de Masca con guía](https://elcardon.com/actividades-en-tenerife/barranco-masca/): \<h2\>Qué harás en el Barranco de Masca\</h2\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Explora uno de los senderos más espectaculares de Tenerife: el Barranco de Masca\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Descubre el encantador caserío de Masca antes de iniciar tu aventura\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Disfruta del impresionante descenso rodeado de paisajes únicos\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Relájate en una cala paradisíaca al pie de los Acantilados de Los Gigantes\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Pasea en barco junto al Acantilado de Los Gigantes\</li\>
\</ul\>
 
\<h2\>En detalle ruta por el barranco de Masca\</h2\>
 

Si buscas una experiencia única en la naturaleza de Tenerife, el descenso del Barranco de Masca es una aventura que no te puedes perder\. Un trekking espectacular que te llevará a través de imponentes formaciones rocosas hasta una cala escondida en la base de los majestuosos Acantilados de Los Gigantes\. Para completar el recorrido, regresarás en barco disfrutando de las vistas más impresionantes de la costa\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>Punto de encuentro: Plaza de Santiago del Teide\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
Nos reunimos en la parada de guaguas junto a la plaza de Santiago del Teide, donde nuestro guía te dará la bienvenida y te explicará todos los detalles del recorrido\. Desde aquí, tomaremos el transporte que nos llevará al punto de inicio de la aventura\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>Ruta panorámica hasta Masca: un viaje entre montañas\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
El camino hacia el caserío de Masca ya es una experiencia en sí misma\. La carretera serpentea entre montañas, revelando paisajes espectaculares a cada curva\. Prepárate para un primer momento “wow” con vistas de vértigo y escenarios naturales de postal\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>Caserío de Masca: un pueblo con alma\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
Antes de comenzar el descenso, tendrás un poco de tiempo para disfrutar de la magia del caserío de Masca, un pequeño enclave rural que parece detenido en el tiempo\. Sus casas de piedra y su entorno montañoso te transportarán a la esencia más auténtica de Tenerife\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>Descenso del Barranco de Masca: la gran aventura comienza\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
Nos adentramos en el Barranco de Masca, un sendero de aproximadamente 5 kilómetros que atraviesa un impresionante desfiladero\. Rodeado de paredes de roca volcánica de cientos de metros de altura, este descenso te sumergirá en un mundo salvaje y fascinante\. ¡Momento wow\! A medida que avanzas, sentirás la emoción de caminar entre gigantes de piedra, con el sonido del agua corriendo entre las rocas y la vegetación abrazando el camino\. Es una de esas experiencias en las que la naturaleza te deja sin palabras\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>La gran recompensa: la cala escondida de Masca\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
Al final del recorrido, llegarás a una cala paradisíaca, rodeada por los imponentes Acantilados de Los Gigantes, que se elevan más de 450 metros sobre el mar\. Aunque el baño no está permitido por razones de seguridad, la sensación de haber alcanzado este rincón remoto es indescriptible\. Aquí, la naturaleza te envuelve en su máxima expresión\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>Regreso en barco: vistas únicas de Los Gigantes\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
Para poner el broche de oro a la aventura, subiremos a un barco que nos llevará de vuelta al Puerto Deportivo de Los Gigantes\. Durante el trayecto, disfrutarás de una perspectiva única de estos colosales acantilados que caen a plomo sobre el océano Atlántico\. Contempla las texturas y colores de estas paredes volcánicas desde el mar, un espectáculo geológico que solo unos pocos afortunados tienen la oportunidad de vivir\.

 
\<h3\>\<strong\>Traslado al punto de origen\.\</strong\>\</h3\>
Tras una jornada completa nos encargaremos de trasladarte al punto de encuentro para que no tengas que preocuparte por nada\.

 

 
\<h2\>No apto para:\</h2\>
 
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Personas con problemas cardiorrespiratorios\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Mujeres embarazadas\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Niños menores de 8 años\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Personas con movilidad reducida\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
 

 
\<h2\>Información adicional\</h2\>
 
\<ul\>
 	\<li style="list\-style\-type: none;"\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Nos encargaremos de gestionar los permisos de acceso al barranco a tu nombre y te notificaremos si surge algún inconveniente\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Se trata de una actividad de Dificultad Media por lo que se recomienda cierta experiencia en la práctica de senderismo\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>El \<strong\>tiempo de espera\</strong\> de cortesía es de 10 minutos\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Durante el descenso del camino, si el guía estima que algún usuario presenta algún tipo de dificultad para completar la totalidad del camino, podrá ordenarle por motivos de seguridad que regrese hacia el punto de partida\. En este caso el guía se cerciorará de que las condiciones físicas del usuario son suficientes para garantizar el retorno y que dispone de agua y alimento\. Esta medida se coordinará además informando al personal de control del barranco que está situado en varios puntos del mismo\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<h3\>Cancelaciones y cambios\</h3\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes de la actividad\.\</li\>
 	\<li\> En caso de \<strong\>cierre del barranco\</strong\> por causas ajenas a nuestra competencia \(climatología adversa u otras razones\):
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Si el cierre se produce los días previos a la actividad, nos pondremos en contacto con los clientes cuanto antes \(a través de whatsapp y email\) para proponerles una fecha alternativa si es posible o en caso contrario se realizará el reembolso\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Si el cierre se produce el mismo día de la actividad, se realizará una ruta de senderismo alternativa y se devolverá el importe de los servicios no disfrutados en esta nueva actividad alternativa \(ticket del acceso al Barranco y ticket del transporte terrestre y ticket de barco\)\</li\>
 	\<li\>Si el cierre se produce una vez dentro del barranco intentaremos darles la mejor solución posible\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\</li\>
\</ul\>
\</li\>
\</ul\>
 

 
- [Masca Gorge with guide](https://elcardon.com/en/actividades-en-tenerife/masca-ravine/): \<h2\>\<strong\>What You'll Do in Masca Canyon route\</strong\>\</h2\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Explore one of Tenerife's most spectacular trails: \<strong\>the Masca Gorge\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Discover the \<strong\>charming hamlet of Masca\</strong\> before starting your adventure\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Enjoy an \<strong\>impressive descent\</strong\> surrounded by unique landscapes\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Relax on a \<strong\>paradise cove\</strong\> at the foot of the \<strong\>Los Gigantes Cliffs\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Travel by \<strong\>boat along the cliffs of Los Gigantes\</strong\>\</li\>
 	\<li\>If any of the required conditions, regulations, equipment, or documentation are not met, the staff of the company responsible for road control \(TRAGSA\) will deny access, and no refunds will be issued\. \(Please pay special attention to footwear – it must be suitable for mountain use and have a well\-gripped sole\.\)\</li\>
\</ul\>
 
\<h2\>\<strong\>In Detail\</strong\>\</h2\>
 

If you’re looking for a unique nature experience in Tenerife, the Masca Gorge descent is an adventure you can’t miss\. This spectacular trek will take you through towering rock formations to a hidden cove at the base of the majestic Los Gigantes Cliffs\. To complete the journey, you’ll return by boat, enjoying the most breathtaking coastal views\.

 

 
\<h3 data\-start="45" data\-end="172"\>\<strong data\-start="410" data\-end="448"\>Meeting Point: Santiago del Teide square\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="452" data\-end="646"\>We will meet at the bus stop next to Santiago del Teide Square, where our guide will welcome you and explain all the details of the route\. From there, we will take the transport that will take us to the starting point of the adventure\.\</p\>
 

 
\<h3 data\-start="452" data\-end="646"\>\<strong data\-start="652" data\-end="710"\>Scenic Route to Masca: A Journey Through the Mountains\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="714" data\-end="962"\>The journey to the hamlet of Masca is an experience in itself\. The winding road snakes through the mountains, revealing breathtaking landscapes at every turn\. Get ready for your first “wow” moment with dizzying views and postcard\-perfect scenery\.\</p\>
 

 
\<h3 data\-start="714" data\-end="962"\>\<strong data\-start="968" data\-end="1005"\>Masca Hamlet: A Village with Soul\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="1009" data\-end="1249"\>Before starting the descent, you’ll have some time to soak in the charm of Masca, a small rural enclave that seems frozen in time\. Its stone houses and mountainous surroundings will transport you to the most authentic essence of Tenerife\.\</p\>
 

 
\<h3 data\-start="1009" data\-end="1249"\>\<strong data\-start="1255" data\-end="1306"\>Masca Gorge Descent: The Grand Adventure Begins\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="1310" data\-end="1760"\>We’ll enter the Masca Gorge, a roughly 5\-kilometer trail that winds through a stunning ravine\. Surrounded by volcanic rock walls hundreds of meters high, this descent will immerse you in a wild and fascinating world\. \<em data\-start="1527" data\-end="1540"\>Wow moment\!\</em\> As you progress, you’ll feel the thrill of walking among giant rock formations, with the sound of running water and lush vegetation embracing the path\. It’s one of those experiences where nature leaves you speechless\.\</p\>
 

 
\<h3 data\-start="1310" data\-end="1760"\>\<strong\>The Grand Reward: Masca’s Hidden Cove\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="1811" data\-end="2126"\>At the end of the route, you’ll reach a paradisiacal cove, framed by the towering Los Gigantes Cliffs, which rise over 450 meters above the sea\. While swimming is not allowed for safety reasons, the feeling of having reached this remote spot is simply indescribable\. Here, nature surrounds you in its purest form\.\</p\>
 

 
\<h3 data\-start="1811" data\-end="2126"\>\<strong data\-start="2132" data\-end="2180"\>Return by Boat: Unique Views of Los Gigantes\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="2184" data\-end="2503"\>To cap off the adventure, we’ll board a boat back to Los Gigantes Marina\. During the journey, you’ll enjoy a unique perspective of these colossal cliffs plunging into the Atlantic Ocean\. Take in the textures and colors of these volcanic walls from the seaa geological spectacle that only a lucky few get to witness\.\</p\>

\<h3 data\-start="1811" data\-end="2126"\>\<strong data\-start="2132" data\-end="2180"\>Transfer to the starting point\</strong\>\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="2184" data\-end="2503"\>After a full day, we will take care of transporting you back to the meeting point so you don’t have to worry about anything\.\</p\>
 

 

 
\<h2\>\<strong\>Not Suitable For\</strong\>\</h2\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>People with \<strong\>cardiorespiratory conditions\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>\<strong\>Pregnant women\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>\<strong\>Children under 8 years old\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>People with \<strong\>reduced mobility\</strong\>\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
 
\<h2\>\<strong\>Additional Information\</strong\>\</h2\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>We will \<strong\>manage the access permits\</strong\> for Masca Gorge on your behalf and notify you if any issues arise\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>This is a \<strong\>medium\-difficulty\</strong\> activity, so \<strong\>some hiking experience\</strong\> is recommended\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>\<strong\>Courtesy waiting time: 10 minutes\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>If the guide determines that a participant is struggling to complete the trail, they may \<strong\>instruct them to return to the starting point for safety reasons\</strong\>\. The guide will ensure that the person is \<strong\>physically able to return and has enough water and food\</strong\>\. The control staff stationed at various points along the trail will be informed\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
 
\<h2\>\<strong\>Cancellations \& Changes\</strong\>\</h2\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>\<strong\>Free cancellation\</strong\> up to \<strong\>24 hours\</strong\> before the activity\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>\<strong\>If the gorge is closed\</strong\> due to \<strong\>unforeseen circumstances\</strong\> \(e\.g\., bad weather\):\</li\>
 	\<li\>If the closure occurs \<strong\>before the activity date\</strong\>, we will contact you via \<strong\>WhatsApp and email\</strong\> to offer an \<strong\>alternative date\</strong\> or a \<strong\>full refund\</strong\>\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>If the closure occurs \<strong\>on the same day\</strong\>, we will \<strong\>offer an alternative hiking route\</strong\>, including \<strong\>return transportation to Los Gigantes\</strong\> and a \<strong\>Canarian food tasting\.\</strong\>The duration of the alternative activity may be longer than that of the original activity\.  \<strong\>No refunds will be issued\</strong\> in this case\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>If the closure occurs while you are inside the ravine, we will do our best to provide you with the best possible solution\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
 
- [Self\-Guided Masca Gorge](https://elcardon.com/en/actividades-en-tenerife/self-guided-masca-gorge/): \<h2\>What you will do\</h2\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Explore one of the most emblematic treks in Tenerife at your own pace\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Immerse yourself in the local history, nature, and culture with the interpretive audio guide\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Contemplate unique volcanic landscapes during the descent\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Reach a remote cove under the impressive Los Gigantes Cliffs\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Return by boat enjoying the views from the sea\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<h2\>Transportation\</h2\>
\<strong\>Starting Point\.\</strong\>

The starting point is the \<a href="https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/daefFEgr56SbqTDEA" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Bus Stop No\. 4692 \</a\>\(next to the Santiago del Teide square\)\. You must take bus number 355 from that stop to Masca\. \*This bus route is mandatory for access to the trail\. Those with a valid reservation for the trail will have their place guaranteed and must present their Titsa ticket for that transfer at the access control point\. You can pay for your transfer directly when you board the bus\. Approximate price €1\.50\. Approximate duration: 20 minutes\. You cannot arrive at the start of the Masca Gorge Trail in another vehicle other than the one used for the transfer included in the ticket\.

\<strong\>Boat Transfer\.\</strong\> The ticket includes the boat transfer once the trail ends at the beach with the vessel that provides the daily return service\. You must present the general purchase ticket to use this service\.

\<strong\>Return transportation to Santiago del Teide\.\</strong\> From Los Gigantes, you must return to Santiago del Teide by taking bus lines 325 or 462 from bus stop 7228\. You can pay for the transfer when you board the bus\. Approximate price: €1\.50\.

\<strong\>Very Important\</strong\>

\<strong\>Access Control at the Masca Visitor Center\</strong\>

Before starting the tour, you must go to the Masca Visitor Center to pass the mandatory control\. There, they will check:
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Your purchase ticket\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Bus ticket from Santiago del Teide to Masca\</li\>
 	\<li\>An identification document \(ID, NIE, passport…\)\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>That you have the required equipment with you\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>That you are aware of the difficulty and risks of the itinerary\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>That you have the necessary physical condition to do it\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
Please note that, if you do not meet any of these requirements, you will not be able to access the trail and there will be no refund\.
\<h2\>The route in detail\</h2\>
\<strong\>Audio guide on your mobile\</strong\>
Start the experience by downloading our audio guide in the app, available in Spanish, English, and German\. From it, you can check the requirements, details, and characteristics of the trail and access key safety information, while discovering the history, geology, and biodiversity of the Masca Gorge at your own pace\.

\<strong\>Starting point: Santiago del Teide\</strong\>
The experience begins in the square of Santiago del Teide, from where you will take the bus to the hamlet of Masca\. During the journey, you will enjoy a preview of the volcanic landscape of the Teno Massif\.

\<strong\>Panoramic route to Masca\</strong\>
The road trip is already part of the experience: a winding route through the mountains that offers breathtaking views and postcard\-perfect landscapes at every turn\.

\<strong\>The hamlet of Masca: a village with a soul\</strong\>
Before the descent, you will have the opportunity to discover the essence of Masca\. A small rural nucleus of volcanic stone houses, surrounded by terraces and cliffs, which preserves the memory of traditional life in these mountains intact\.

\<strong\>Access Control at the Masca Visitor Center\</strong\>
Before starting the tour, you must present your ticket, identification document, and mandatory equipment\. It will also be checked that you are aware of the difficulty of the trail and have the necessary physical condition\. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be able to access it, nor will the amount be refunded\.

\<strong\>Descent of the Masca Gorge: nature and history among cliffs\</strong\>
The trail descends about 5 kilometers through a unique gorge in Tenerife\. With the help of your audio guide, you will discover the history of the hamlet, the Guanche footprint, the volcanic geology, and the surprising biodiversity that inhabits its cliffs\. A route that combines effort, learning, and unforgettable landscapes\.

\<strong\>Masca Cove: a hidden corner\</strong\>
After about 3\.5 hours of walking, you will reach the small cove at the foot of the Los Gigantes Cliffs\. Although swimming is not allowed, the feeling of having reached this remote enclave is indescribable: pure nature in its wildest state\.

\<strong\>Return by boat: views of Los Gigantes from the sea\</strong\>
To complete the experience, you will board the boat included in your ticket that will take you to the Los Gigantes Marina\. During the trip, you will enjoy a unique perspective of the cliffs, with volcanic walls that rise more than 400 meters above the ocean\. A golden finishing touch to your adventure in Masca\.

\<strong\>Return to the starting point\</strong\>
From Los Gigantes, you must return to Santiago del Teide by taking bus lines 325 or 462 from bus stop 7228\. You can pay for the transfer when you board the bus\. Approximate price: €1\.50\.

\<strong\>Not suitable for\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Children under 8 years of age are not allowed, and minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>People with cardiorespiratory problems\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>Pregnant women\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>People with reduced mobility\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>Additional Information\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>We will take care of managing the access permits to the gorge on your behalf and will notify you if any inconvenience arises\.
This is a Medium Difficulty activity, so some hiking experience is recommended\.
Tickets are personal and non\-transferable, so you must prove your identity\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>Cancellation Policy\</strong\>

\<strong\>72 hours or more in advance:\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>The change or cancellation will not entail any cost\. In case of cancellation, 100% of the charged fee will be refunded\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>A maximum of two changes will be allowed\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>Less than 72 hours in advance:\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Changes are not allowed with less than 72 hours notice, only cancellations\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>In case of cancellation, 100% of the charged fee will be retained\.\</li\>
 	\<li\>No refunds will be made in case of not showing up at the time of the reservation without having previously requested a change or cancellation\.\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>Special circumstances:\</strong\>

The reservation ticket will be invalid when the Masca Gorge trail or the pier is closed due to adverse weather conditions or other causes of force majeure, conservation, or maintenance\. Notice will be given on the website of the Booking Center and particularly to the affected people through the contact methods established in the reservation, with as much advance notice as is technically feasible\.

In this case, you can decide whether to change the date of your reservation or request a refund of the amount paid\.

In very exceptional cases, the departure by sea vessel from the Masca cove to the destination port may be unexpectedly closed for safety reasons due to sudden or unexpected changes in sea conditions, which forces the visitor to return on foot to the starting point at the Masca Visitor Center\. In this case, the users will start the way back from the point where they are at the time of notification\. Therefore, good physical condition is required\.