This Helicopter Tour Tenerife takes you over the island’s most dramatic scenery in one 45-minute flight, from the cliffs at Los Gigantes to the coastline around Costa Adeje and the volcanic ravines beneath Teide. If you’ve dreamed of seeing Tenerife from above, this is the closest you’ll get to having the whole island laid out beneath you.
📍Meeting point in the Adeje area.
5 DIFFERENT ROUTES:
South Coast (20km – 7 min): 1. La Caleta / 2. Las Américas Beach / 3. Los Cristianos Beach / 4. Return via the coast
Beaches And Ravines (30km – 10 min): 1. La Caleta / 2. Las Américas Beach / 3. Los Cristianos Beach / 4. Water Parks / 5. Roque del Conde / 6. Barranco del Infierno / 7. Taucho / 8. El Puertito
Cliffs Of The Giants (50km – 18 min): 1. Golf Costa Adeje / 2. La Caleta / 3. San Juan Beach / 4. Alcalá / 5. Puerto de Santiago / 6. Tamaimo / 7. Santiago del Teide / 8. Views of Mount Teide / 9. Return via the coast
Low Island (85km – 25 min): 1. Golf Costa Adeje / 2. La Caleta / 3. San Juan Beach / 4. Alcalá /5. Puerto de Santiago / 6. Santiago del Teide / 7. Teno / 8. Buenavista del Norte / 9. Garachico / 10. Return via Corona Forestal / 11. Tamaimo / 12. Tejina
Gran Teide Luxury (120km – 40 min): 1. Golf Costa Adeje / 2. La Caleta / 3. San Juan Beach / 4. Alcalá /5. Puerto de Santiago / 6. Santiago del Teide / 7. Buenavista del Norte / 8. Garachico / 9. La Orotava / 10. Güímar / 11. Return via Corona Forestal / 12. Vilaflor
Not included:
Transport
Photos and videos
When making your booking, please add the weight of each participant in the comments section, as it is required by the helicopter company.
Up to 4 people allowed per flight.
Maximum 110 kilos/person.
The price is per person (either adult or child).
Wear closed shoes and a small sweater.
Unless you book the helicopter as a private flight, you will share the experience with other passengers. They always try to seat couples and families together whenever possible.
Seat allocation within the cabin will be arranged to ensure proper weight and balance, in accordance with the aircraft’s operating guidelines.
Cancellation up to 48 hours before the flight: 50% refundable.
Cancellation less than 48 hours before the flight: non-refundable.
This Helicopter Tour Tenerife takes you over the island’s most dramatic scenery in one 45-minute flight, from the cliffs at Los Gigantes to the coastline around Costa Adeje and the volcanic ravines beneath Teide. If you’ve dreamed of seeing Tenerife from above, this is the closest you’ll get to having the whole island laid out beneath you.
📍Meeting point in the Adeje area.
5 DIFFERENT ROUTES:
South Coast (20km – 7 min): 1. La Caleta / 2. Las Américas Beach / 3. Los Cristianos Beach / 4. Return via the coast
Beaches And Ravines (30km – 10 min): 1. La Caleta / 2. Las Américas Beach / 3. Los Cristianos Beach / 4. Water Parks / 5. Roque del Conde / 6. Barranco del Infierno / 7. Taucho / 8. El Puertito
Cliffs Of The Giants (50km – 18 min): 1. Golf Costa Adeje / 2. La Caleta / 3. San Juan Beach / 4. Alcalá / 5. Puerto de Santiago / 6. Tamaimo / 7. Santiago del Teide / 8. Views of Mount Teide / 9. Return via the coast
Low Island (85km – 25 min): 1. Golf Costa Adeje / 2. La Caleta / 3. San Juan Beach / 4. Alcalá /5. Puerto de Santiago / 6. Santiago del Teide / 7. Teno / 8. Buenavista del Norte / 9. Garachico / 10. Return via Corona Forestal / 11. Tamaimo / 12. Tejina
Gran Teide Luxury (120km – 40 min): 1. Golf Costa Adeje / 2. La Caleta / 3. San Juan Beach / 4. Alcalá /5. Puerto de Santiago / 6. Santiago del Teide / 7. Buenavista del Norte / 8. Garachico / 9. La Orotava / 10. Güímar / 11. Return via Corona Forestal / 12. Vilaflor
Not included:
Transport
Photos and videos
When making your booking, please add the weight of each participant in the comments section, as it is required by the helicopter company.
Up to 4 people allowed per flight.
Maximum 110 kilos/person.
The price is per person (either adult or child).
Wear closed shoes and a small sweater.
Unless you book the helicopter as a private flight, you will share the experience with other passengers. They always try to seat couples and families together whenever possible.
Seat allocation within the cabin will be arranged to ensure proper weight and balance, in accordance with the aircraft’s operating guidelines.
Cancellation up to 48 hours before the flight: 50% refundable.
Cancellation less than 48 hours before the flight: non-refundable.
What It’s Actually Like Flying Over Tenerife By Helicopter
I’ve filmed a fair few excursions on this island, but the helicopter tour is still one of the ones people ask me about the most. I took the full island route myself, camera running, and I’ll be honest with you about how it actually went, because the flight didn’t go quite to plan on the day I filmed it, and I think that’s worth knowing before you book.
The Route, And Why Weather Matters More Than You’d Think
This is a full island loop, around 45 minutes when conditions play ball. The route bends around cloud cover near Teide, and that’s the bit worth setting your expectations on. The crew won’t fly through cloud, full stop, so if it’s socked in up there on the day, you might not get the classic Teide shot. I didn’t, on my flight. It stung a bit in the moment, but the rest of the route more than made up for it.
Los Gigantes And The Coastline
The Los Gigantes cliffs are the moment that actually got me. You know they’re big when you’re stood at the bottom looking up, but from the air the scale hits differently. The coastline colour shift from deep blue to turquoise, the resorts looking like tiny model villages, that’s the part no ground tour gives you.
Costa Adeje From Above, And The Ravines
Flying over Costa Adeje, I kept spotting spots I recognised from ground level, then seeing how they actually connect to everything around them. And if there’s been recent rain, the ravine sections can show water running through them, which genuinely looks like something out of a film when you’re flying low through the terrain.
Is It Worth It?
Yes, but go in treating Teide as a bonus rather than the whole reason you’re booking. Even with my route shifted by cloud, the cliffs, coastline and ravines still made it one of the best things I’ve filmed on the island. If seeing Teide snow is the entire reason you want to book, pick a flexible time slot and know that cloud can still change the plan on the day.
A Few Things I’d Tell You Before You Book
Bring your passport or ID. There’s a safety video and an ID check before you fly, no exceptions.
If you’re booking mainly for Teide snow, pick a flexible slot and mentally prepare for the route to change.
If you get a choice of seat, sit at the front. You’re closer to the view and can see straight down.
Nerves before takeoff are completely normal. I felt them too. The crew fly within strict safety limits, and most people are glad they went once they’re up.
Common Questions
How long is the Tenerife Helicopter Tour?
Around 45 minutes when the full route is flyable.
Will I definitely see Teide snow?
Not guaranteed. It depends on the season and cloud cover on the day, but the rest of the scenery still delivers even when Teide’s out of view.
What happens if it’s cloudy near Teide?
The crew route around it rather than fly through cloud, so you’ll usually get more coastline and ravine flying time instead.
I’m nervous about flying, is this still for me?
Most people who feel nervous beforehand end up enjoying it once they’re airborne. The flight is short and the crew are strict on safety.
What do I need to bring?
Your passport or ID. You’ll go through a quick safety check and safety video before boarding.
