Top 10 family excursions in Tenerife
Published October 28 2023
Travel 4 baby have selected the best excursions for families in Tenerife! We have tried and tested them out with our own kids in order to give you the best and most trustworthy advice.
If you are looking for something new and a little different, The Great Chinese Lantern Show will offer you and your family a truly magical experience.This 2000-year-old tradition dating back to the Han Dynasty is an incredible sight to witness.There are more than 800 different light installations that are handmade with different silks and bulbs. Walk through the stunning 40 metre dragon which leads to different fantasy worlds such as the underwater experience and the fairytale world. Children will be fascinated by what they see and even babies will be stimulated by the different lights. There is a luminous children’s park with a colourful jumping zone and illuminated swinging chairs. There is a giant moving polar bear and a lady blowing huge bubbles too. You can even watch a live acrobatic performance that takes place a few times every night.
Fancy been Tarzan, King of the jungle for the day? Look no further. The Forestal Park in Tenerife is an action-packed fun-filled family day out. Fly through different zip-line courses, climb up and down the giant cargo nets and get back to nature in this stunning location. There are great walking routes in the area, perfect picnic spots and incredible scenery.
Mount Teide is an impressive sight to behold. Standing at a huge 12,000 feet high it’s the highest peak in Spain. Drive through the clouds as you enter the impressive lunar landscape. It almost feels like you are on the moon! The views are breathtaking from above the clouds and for those wanting to go even higher, you can brave the cable car ride to the top. Learn about the last volcanic eruptions and the history of the Island. Wind your way in and out through the crazy rock formations and enjoy an amazing family experience. Transport options are varied for example, you can go by bus, Jeep or you could even hire a car. You can also go by day or night! Did you know that Mount Teide has been voted one of the best places in the world to see the planets and stars? Professional astronomers map out the night’s sky in this once in a lifetime experience.
Did you know that there are over 500 Pilot Whales living just off the Southern coast of Tenerife? Most boat companies give you a money back guarantee, they are that confident! We are very lucky in Tenerife to have these amazing mammals residing here. You never know what else you will see out there as the area is also home to dolphins and Sea Turtles as well! Most boat tours spend time viewing the whales, they often include a swim stop as well as drinks and snacks. Some boats even offer family entertainment on board. Here at Travel 4 Baby, we have tried and tested many different boat trips and have hand-picked the best options for families. Our favourites include the Ragnarok Viking Cruise, The Royal Delfin glass bottom boat and the beautiful Catamaran tours. Sailings can last from as little as two hours up to as long as six hours! There are different options to suit all taste buds and it really is a special experience to share with your nearest and dearest here on the Island.
The number one night show for Families in Tenerife! Step back in time into a world of knights, jousting, feasting and cheering at Tenerife’s famous Medieval Castle. As you arrive at the huge, grand castle you are met by the knights on horseback. They hand you a coloured bib and that colour will represent the knight you will be supporting during the show. As you move through the incredible castle halls you will be met by Kings, Queens, Jesters and Knights. Make your way into the main arena where the atmosphere builds. With bright lights and loud music, you know something special is about to occur. The excitement builds as bounding knights on horses appear. The show itself is an impressive spectacle to witness with your family members by your side. Join together and cheer for your Knight as he competes in jousting battles and sword fights against his mortal enemies. The horses are amazing to see with their tricks and skills. Boo and hiss at the other knights and really get into the spirit of the old Medieval times. A Medieval style banquet is included in the price along with soft drinks and wine. All seats have a great view of the show and it really is the best way to spend a fun evening in Tenerife with your family.
Jungle Park is an amazing jungle paradise stretching over 75,000 square metres! When you enter the park you feel like you have stepped into the Amazon Rainforest with trees and vegetation all around. This offers some welcome shade from the sun for families, especially in the height of summer. Jungle park is home to over 500 animals and is set amongst some incredible botanical gardens. Famous for its Birds of Prey, Jungle Park has bird shows every day. Hold on to your hats as Eagles swoop low over your head in this action-packed show. Every child has a favorite animal and you will be sure to find it at Jungle Park. There are different monkeys, including a giant Orangutan. There are big cats such as leopards and even penguins, meerkats and crocodiles. There’s a surprise around every turn. The sea lion show is a firm favourite of ours. The Park is one big adventure playground for both kids and adults alike. There is the Jungle Raid made up of rope bridges, dark tunnels and hidden passageways and even a Volcanic Bat Cave to travel through. For the brave… why not take on the BOB? A bob sleigh ride down over 800 meters of track!
Travel 4 Baby’s Top Tip – look at buying an Aqualand/Jungle Park Combi Ticket to save money
Theres fun and thrills to be had for the whole family at this action-packed water park. With families in mind, Aqualand has amazing facilities available for kids of all ages and heights. There are many slides within the park to keep thrill seekers happy but what really appeals to families is the way Aqualand caters perfectly for children. The kid's pool is ideal for babies and toddlers as the water is shallow with colourful baby slides throughout. For braver toddlers and small kids, there is also a pirate themed adventure park with different trails, slides, tunnels, water taps and even a ticking bucket of water that tips up when you least expect it! Adventure Land has four slightly bigger slides for small children and the wave pool is heated with small waves so it’s perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Mega Adventure Land has six amazing slides with different shapes and speeds. Young children get their first taster of what grown up slides are like with these awesome mini versions. They get to go down on mats or rubber rings by themselves if they can muster up the courage. The phenomenal Dolphin Show is open every afternoon where the Dolphins and their trainers perform to music whilst families clap along. You can even book a Dolphin Encounter for that extra special memory making moment.
‘We all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine’.
If you would love to see what lies 100 feet underneath the Atlantic Ocean without getting your hair wet, then look no further than the world-famous Yellow Submarine! It is spacious and doesn’t feel claustrophobic at all. It has a normal atmosphere so is absolutely fine for people of different ages, ear conditions, and even pregnant women. You don’t experience sea sickness on a Submarine and you can’t even feel it moving. The Submarine is large and feels very spacious. Every two seats have their own private viewing window for you to witness the incredibly vast marine life in the Great Atlantic Ocean. You never know what you might see down there! You have a digital screen so you can see the submarine moving underneath the water. It is a really incredible family experience, especially for those who aren’t able to scuba dive. It gives children their first taster of what lies deep under the sea!
Loro Parque houses some of the most incredible animals. You can watch the dolphins as they perform tricks and dances as well as the humongous orcas as they swim and splash! Watch out, they don’t just splash a little bit. You could get soaked! These are just two of the most popular attractions inside the park. Visiting the penguins on a revolving platform through their Arctic, polar environment is simply amazing. The Park is famous for it's many Parrots which you can view and enjoy as you move around the Park, but it's also a sanctuary for a wide selection of endangered species from around the world. The variety of animals at Loro Parque is vast. With Sea Lions, Gorillas, Chimps, Tigers, and even Sharks, it’s easy to see why it’s a firm favourite with families visiting Tenerife. It's not to be missed and is a great day out for the whole family, young or old.
Travel 4 Baby’s Top Tip - Look at booking a Twin Ticket to save money! You can save around 10 euros per person and also then children under 6 go free!!!!
Siam Park is the number one attraction for families in Tenerife. With something to suit every age group, Siam Park creates holiday memories that will last a lifetime. The water park has been voted number one in the world year after year and it’s easy to see why. The thing that we love most is that the park has something for all age groups. There are three separate baby/ children’s slides areas and splash zones. There is even a treetop park. The Lost City is a favorite of ours with mini slides, climbing nets and water buckets. There is a kid’s beach, Coco Beach at Siam Park where babies can paddle, play and build sandcastles. It includes a mini version of the big wave machine! There’s an abundance of slides for big kids too including some of the fastest and longest in the world. There’s so much for kids to enjoy at Siam Park and if they are over 110cm they can ride on lots of the big family slides too. If somebody in the family doesn’t like water, they can watch the sea lions or float on the lazy river or even peer into the amazing shark tunnel. Siam Park is the perfect family day. Everyone is catered for and that’s why it comes in strongly as Travel 4 baby’s number one.
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