Los Gigantes, Masca and natural pools: which west-Tenerife tour should you book?
Updated October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
If you specifically want to swim, book Masca, Los Gigantes & Natural Pools + Picnic. It costs €66.50, lasts 5 hours and has 4.6 stars from 393 reviews. It combines Masca, views of the Los Gigantes cliffs, volcanic pools for swimming, a picnic and hotel pick-up in Los Cristianos, Las Américas and Puerto de la Cruz. The Icod, Garachico & Masca scenic route costs €67 and suits you better if Icod and Garachico matter more than the picnic.
Check availability and prices for Masca, Los Gigantes and the natural pools
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masca, Los Gigantes & Natural Pools + Picnic | 5 hours | €66.50 | 4.6 (393) | Swimming and a picnic |
| Icod, Garachico & Masca Scenic Route | 5 hours | €67 | 4.9 (151) | Towns and volcanic coast |
What the first trip really is
The operator describes a small-group tour: visit Masca, admire the Los Gigantes cliffs, swim in volcanic pools. It is not a coastal hike from Los Gigantes but a day by vehicle with several stops. That is practical if you want mountain village, cliffs, water and food in one go without driving yourself.
The description names pick-up for Los Cristianos/Las Américas and Puerto de la Cruz. If you are staying elsewhere, clarify the meeting point before paying. It does not say how much time you get at the water; on a 5-hour trip with Masca and a picnic, that is worth asking before you book.
When Garachico wins
The alternative sets different priorities: Icod, the historic streets and natural pools of Garachico, and views into the Masca Valley, also in a small group. Its description mentions neither a picnic nor hotel pick-up. It costs €0.50 more and has the higher rating, but from only 151 reviews instead of 393. Choose it for the places, not for the 4.9.
See dates and prices for the Icod, Garachico and Masca route
What neither description says
Neither gives the time at the water, and neither promises a marked coastal path; hikers should not read one into them. Both include Masca. They differ in the picnic and the Los Gigantes cliffs (first tour only) and in Icod and Garachico (second tour only).
Our recommendation
The Masca, Los Gigantes & Natural Pools + Picnic tour answers the question most clearly: it joins cliffs, pools and picnic in one 5-hour booking. Choose the €67 route if swimming is secondary and Icod and Garachico are your real reason to go.
