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Get off the beaten track with a 4x4 adventure that takes you to some of Ibiza’s less-visited spots in the west, north and east. Heading along backcountry roads and tracks, you’ll hear stories about the island’s history, flora and fauna and discover hidden valleys, pine forests and breathtaking stretches of coastline. It’s not all about nature, however, as your route will also take you through quiet hamlets of whitewashed sugar-cube houses flanked by palm trees that are just waiting to be photographed. There’ll be time for a swim at Benirrás beach, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and Sunday evening ‘drumming down the sunset’ ritual, and a visit to a hippy market where you can shop for artisanal products.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm
• Departs Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
• Operates year round
• Group experience

Good to know
A baguette on the beach is included, but you may want to bring additional snacks.

For an evening out with a difference, hop aboard a sleek catamaran and set sail for Formentera. Your ultimate destination is dreamy Espalmador, an uninhabited speck of land just off the north tip of the island, which is blessed with dazzling white beaches washed by limpid blue waters. It’s a perfect place for a late afternoon swim when there’s hardly anyone else around. From here, the boat will cruise to the bay of Ses Illetes, set within Formentera Natural Park and a superb location for watching the sun go down in a blaze of colour. With chillout music playing softly in the background and a fabulous dinner of freshly made barbecue favourites – just the thing for sea-air-sharpened appetites – it’ll feel more like a wonderfully exclusive club than a boat trip.

• Duration: evening
• Time: 4.30pm to 10pm
• Departs Monday to Saturday/ • Operates year-round/ • Group experience/

Good to know The catamaran holds up to 140 passengers.

Described by a 20th-century artist as the White Island, a name that’s stuck, Ibiza may be small but it’s not short on attractions. Spend an enchanting day discovering a range of sites of cultural interest, beautiful beaches, pretty villages and stunning scenery on a guided bus tour. On Wednesdays, there’ll also be a stop at the Es Cana/Punta Arabí hippy market, which has hundreds of stalls for you to browse, set under pine trees and along the winding streets of the small resort. Saturday tours include a visit to the equally famous hippy market of Las Dalias, which has been part of Ibiza’s bohemian scene since 1954.

• Duration: Full day
• Time: 9am to 5pm
• Departs Wednesdays & Saturdays/ • Operates year-round/ • Group experience

Good to know Lunch is not included.

Spend a fascinating day soaking up the sleepy charm of Formentera, the smallest of the Balearic Islands, where it almost feels as if time has stood still. A speedy ferry will whisk you across from Ibiza in 25 minutes, leaving you plenty of time for an in-depth guided tour of some of the island’s must-see spots. These include San Francisco, the charming village capital, with its white-painted houses, fortress-like church and independent shops, which is a delightful place to wander. Then there’s La Mola, perched on a towering cliff on the east coast, which Jules Verne described as ‘the lighthouse at the end of the world’ and from where there are spectacular sea views. And no trip to Formentera would be complete without a visit to one of its beautiful beaches for a swim, plus a spot of lunch in a typically laid-back eatery.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 8am to 6pm
• Departs Thursdays and Sundays/ • Operates year-round/ • Group experience

Good to know Lunch is not included.

Spend a full day visiting the must-see locations across the west and north of Tenerife with a small group. Your tour starts from your hotel or pickup point nearby, where you’re collected by minivan and travel in a group of eight or fewer guests. You’ll visit the beautiful village of hillside Masca, its classic country houses, and Garachico village, destroyed by a volcano in the 18th century. You’ll also visit Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, there are beautiful views to admire as you listen to stories and fascinating details about Tenerife from a well-informed guide. Lunch is at a restaurant in La Orotava, where you can enjoy the local flavours of the Canary Islands.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 9am to 6pm
• Monday and Friday departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Roam over the little island of La Gomera by jeep on a full-day exploration of the Canaries’ second smallest island. You’ll be collected from your hotel or a point nearby and head to the ferry port for the hour-long crossing over Atlantic waters to San Sebastián de La Gomera. You’ll join a caravan of jeeps to visit the fascinating features of the island, including Garajonay National Park. Your tour includes lunch in a local restaurant where you can taste the local favourites. In the afternoon, the ferry will transport you back to the departure point, and you’ll return to your accommodation or nearby drop-off point.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 9am to 6pm
• Departs Friday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Set sail for a half-day exploration aboard a glorious catamaran cruise departing from Playa de la Américas. Departing from the Puerto Colón marina in the south of Tenerife, you’ll sail northwest in search of pilot whales and dolphins found all year round in these waters. Then you’ll head towards the coast to swim in the island's crystalline waters and pause for drinks and snacks. There’s time to appreciate the immensity of the Los Gigantes Cliffs, which measure up to 600 meters in altitude, one of the highest in Europe. Finally, you’ll call at the Bay of Masca one of the most picturesque spots on the island.

• Duration: half day
• Daily departures from Puerto Colon Marina
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Stretch your legs on a half-day hike to one of Tenerife’s most scenic spots. Follow Tenerife’s Royal Path, or Camino Reales, in the southwest of the island on a half-day guided hike. The first part of the route takes you through natural habitats to reach a magnificent view of Mount Teide — the highest point of Tenerife. Then you’ll walk between cultivated terraces – where you can see tropical fruits, such as bananas, mango, and papaya – and past farmyards, where you’ll see ostriches and goats.

• Duration: half day
• Departs Tuesday & Friday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Dedicate a day to exploring Tenerife’s looming Mount Teide and visiting the pretty village of Masca. You’ll board a panoramic bus that allows 360-degree through its windows as you travel, beginning the day with a morning in Masca, reached by a winding and scenic road. There’s time to appreciate the dramatic gorge and palm trees which extend to the sea and the pretty houses here. The next destination is the National Park of Las Cañadas del Teide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site incorporating the highest mountain peak in Spain, Mount Teide. Otherworldly landscapes with volcanic lava formations and local vegetation surround the peak, and you’ll see the volcanoes that formed this island, some as old as Tenerife itself. You’ll have the option to ride the cable car to the volcano’s highest point. On the way back, you’ll stop at Vilaflor – the highest village in Tenerife.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 9am to 6pm
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Spend a morning on a guided jeep safari through lands forged by nature and discover first-hand what it means to live on the slopes of a volcano — the mighty Mount Teide. You’ll travel comfortably but adventurously by jeep to one of the least-known corners of southern Tenerife. You’ll visit small villages such as Vilaflor, the highest village on the island, and see how they’ve learned how to live on the sides of a dormant volcano.

• Duration: half day
• Time: 9am to 1.30pm
• Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience