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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Safaris & wildlife activities

Our most recommended Santa Cruz de Tenerife Safaris & wildlife activities

Puerto de la Cruz: Loro Parque Entry Ticket and Shows

1. Puerto de la Cruz: Loro Parque Entry Ticket and Shows

Visit Loro Parque, one of the top attractions in the Canaries, with entry tickets. Discover the incredible animal habitats that put you within a whisker of the action, and experience the excitement of the park’s 4 world-class shows. Witness a whale show at the park’s Orca Ocean. One of the most respected zoological gardens in the world, Loro Parque is known for its exceptional beauty, excellent facilities and installations, and its focus on nature and the environment. It is the first such park in the world to have been awarded the environmental certification of Animal Embassy. It is home to a wide range of animals living among tropical palm trees and the exotic vegetation that surrounds the park’s stunning Thai architecture. Loro Parque’s fully refurbished parrot show calls attention to the need to preserve the forests while showcasing the intelligence of exotic parrots who perform as ambassadors for nature. Younger visitors will enjoy their experience in Kinderlandia. This attraction resembles an African village of huts in the trees, where kids can climb and enjoy the jungle, balancing on the hanging bridges and slithering down the snake slide. The whole family can try out the Orca Roller Coaster. In Kinderlandia, both kids and parents can have a great time.

Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

2. Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

Go aboard on Maxicat Catamaran and enjoy an environmentally friendly cruise at the Tenerife South coast and the protected area, cataloged as LIC ( site of community importance), reaching a distance of 12 nautical miles. The land area located next to the LIC, is limited, in the north, by the Teno massif and Los Gigantes cliff (rural park), and at the south by Malpais Punta de Rasca (special nature reserve). This area cover 80km coast, between 5 different towns (Buenavista del Norte, Santiago del Teide, Guía de Isora, Adeje and Arona). Maxicat is based in Puerto Colon, where you will start to enjoy this relaxing tour with lunch and drinks (Tenerife local products) , previous safety talk by our staff. Throughout the trip you will be able to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat and discover the impressive marine species, that live in Tenerife South coast. Mular dolphins, grey or common, calderones, whales are just some of the many species that can be seen; apart from the autochtonous and migratories birds that inhabit this area, as the Pardela Cenicienta or Pescadora eagle.Our staff on board will explain you the relevant aspects of the environment and its fauna. Ask them! After the sighting, we will be head towards the Diego Hernandez bay, where you can enjoy and relax in the sunbathing nets or cool off in the clear water, while you have a refreshing drink with a delicious paella. Bring your own snorkeling equipment and probably you might be lucky to find one of the turtles that roam the Canary water. After that, we will return to Puerto Colon, bordering the Costa Adeje coast where you can appreciate the stunning view and the Volcano Teide.

Tenerife: Scuba Diving Lesson and Abades Protected Area Dive

3. Tenerife: Scuba Diving Lesson and Abades Protected Area Dive

Visit the protected Abades area in Tenerife and spot different types of ocean life as you dive beneath the waves. Whether you're a first-timer or a more experienced scuba diver, improve your skills with personal attention from your instructor. Once you reach Abades, you will receive all of the necessary equipment, including a wetsuit, mask, fins, and a diving tank. Before you discover this pristine marine setting, your instructor will explain the basics of diving to you in a 30-minute briefing. Immerse yourself in a new world, reaching a maximum depth of 10 meters. Notice the amazing sensation of breathing underwater as you keep an eye out for marine life. See schools of fish and, if you're lucky, perhaps an octopus, eagle ray, or a turtle.

Radazul: Mermaid Experience and Photo Shoot

4. Radazul: Mermaid Experience and Photo Shoot

Have your photos taken during a unique mermaid experience. See life underwater as you swim with fish and pose around the corals. Meet your instructor and prepare to become a mermaid. Try on your monofin costume together and undergo comprehensive training on how to swim with it on. Learn the right breathing techniques and what to watch out for underwater. Get comfortable diving, surfacing, and staying underwater for longer. Once you are ready, your instructor will get you a water resistent make up for the perfect mermaid / man look Discover beautiful diving spots and swim with marine life. Explore at your own leisure and feel safe being followed by your instructor. Descend to sunken ships and admire colorful reefs and starfish as your experience is captured with a photo shoot. All Fotos and videos about 70 or more you will get in high format via mail or transfer same day lately next day The mermaid experience is perfect for beginners and professional for family and friends and even for small children. If people are afraid of water we can offer foto shooing on land

Tenerife: Underwater Lava Tongues Snorkel Excursion

5. Tenerife: Underwater Lava Tongues Snorkel Excursion

Depart Tenerife on this excursion with expert guides. See how the volcanic activity formed incredible shapes of stone under water while snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Witness how the island was formed both above and and under water as a result of the volcanic activity. Explore the unique lava tongues while the instructor takes photos and videos for you to keep.

Candelaria: Free Diving and Snorkeling Experience

6. Candelaria: Free Diving and Snorkeling Experience

• Freediving / Snorkeling - from the Beach or from the Boat You will get an introduction to freediving and learn how to do long and beautiful dives with just one breath. You will be instructed and trained in breathing technique, fin technique, pressure equalization and in handling all materials. After a short time it's off into the water and on your first apnea dives, we accompany you underwater and dive with you on the seabed. Experience the wonderful freedom underwater as a freediver, if you wish we can also take underwater photos! For all activities you always have the opportunity to explore the beautiful diving spots that are accessible from the beach, or to visit the diving spots with us that are accessible by boat. We look forward to seeing you Andres, Pablo & Natalie • You must be able to swim for all bathing activities. • For all bathing activities you must bring your bathing suit and towel, thank you. • Glasses must be removed for all underwater activities, contact lenses are welcome. • For all activities on our boat we ask you to bring slippers, thank you.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: PADI Introductory Dive

7. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: PADI Introductory Dive

Learn about the basics of diving theory and the gear you will be using on your scuba dive. Set up your own scuba diving kit with the help of your instructor. Put on a wetsuit and your diving gear and talk about the four basic skills you will practice underwater.  Enter into the protected bay of Radazul, where you can slowly adapt to the new and exciting, underwater environment. Ease yourself into scuba diving with a location that is perfect for first time divers. Enjoy calm, shallow waters, like that of a swimming pool. Dive into the underwater world and follow your dive instructor, as they lead you to places of interest in the bay. Discover fascinating aquatic life and observe the life of these fish from a respectful distance. Return to the dive center and talk about what you saw on your dive with your group. 

Tenerife: 3 to 4-Day PADI Open-Water Diving Course

8. Tenerife: 3 to 4-Day PADI Open-Water Diving Course

Day 1: On the first day you will begin your 3 to 4-day course with a meet-and-greet, before learning the theory about scuba diving. You'll learn the basic principles of scuba diving such as well as what to consider when planning dives, how to choose the right scuba gear for you, and underwater signals and diving procedures. You will then have a confined water session from 1:00PM-5:00PM before taking you first open-water dive. Day 2: On the second day you will take part in open-water dive number 2 and will also go over the theory with your instructor. Your instructor will also be on hand to answer all of your questions during this essential and information-packed day. Day 3: On the third day you will do open water dive number 3. Following that you will go over the theory again to make sure that you have understood everything you have learned so far. Day 4: On the fourth and final day you will do your fourth and final open-water dive. Following that, you will sit down for your final exam. Once the instructor is satisfied with your skills and you have finished the theory, you can become certified. This certification will be valid for the rest of your life, wherever in the world you travel.

Tenerife: Snorkeling Equipment Rental in Radazul

9. Tenerife: Snorkeling Equipment Rental in Radazul

Avail of all the equipment you need to discover a brand new world just below your feet. Rent a snorkel, mask and fins, along with wetsuit and weights, to explore Tenerife's underwater world on your own.  Visit the dive center in the charming bay of Radazul on the northeast coast of Tenerife, where a magical marine world awaits. See all kinds of colorful fish swimming in the crystal clear water, above, beneath and around you. Feel free to go snorkel elsewhere, as the rental equipment is valid for 24 hours giving you all the time you need to drive around the beautiful island and snorkel wherever you please.

Tenerife : Diving License in one day

10. Tenerife : Diving License in one day

scuba diver Enjoy exciting scuba diving training in a day course, with two dives (about 6 hours), in a small privat group or in personal one-on-one training, and at the end achieve your first diving license. The Scubadiver Lizenz is a Internationally recognized diving license up to 12 meters depth. You will learn diving from the ground up, from handling the oxygen tank to handling the lead weights. We learn in a beautiful atmosphere right on the beach, try out what we have just learned directly, with dry exercises in the sand and wet exercises in the water. On both days we start together on a wonderful dive. With the Scubadiver license you will learn: • All safety-related topics related to diving • Proper balancing, hovering and orienting underwater • How to equalize pressure, how to dive properly, how to safely resurface • The underwater movement & what is important for nature underwater so that we don't harm it • How you have to deal with your material and how you look after it With the Scubadiver license you can go diving worldwide, get tank fillings & rent diving equipment yourself and take part in diving activities. With the Scubadiver license you can dive to a maximum of 12 meters (40 feet) under supervision. You must be at least 10 years old to participate in the Scuba Diver course. You must be able to swim adequately and be in good health. Previous diving experience is not necessary

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based on 5 reviews

An absolute must for all ages., insightful and entertaining- visit the shows to also learn more about sustainability and the animals.

Absolutely fantastic experience. My daughters had the best time in the park. Very accesible for everybody, clean and well organise.

It was honestly the best. I would highly recommend! It was my first time travelling abroad alone and it was awesome.

It's a great, minimum half day program. Beautiful environment, entertaining shows.

Perfect for families and so amazing. All the shows and the staff.