Tenerife · COSTA ADEJE TOURS

The 15 Best Things to Do in Costa Adeje

47 tours  ·  from $28

Almost everything here starts at Puerto Colón or on the hill behind it. The 15 below cover the whale boats, the catamarans, the paragliders and the park tickets, with prices, durations and how far each pickup is from the promenade.

Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks - Watching whales and dolphins in the Teno-Rasca zone
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Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

1.Whale & Dolphin Eco-Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,096 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $52Our pick

Sail from Puerto Colón with White Tenerife on a 3 or 5-hour catamaran trip through the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Hear ocean sounds underwater, watch pilot whales and dolphins, swim in the Atlantic, and enjoy sandwiches, drinks, or an extended meal with views toward Los Gigantes.

“Was nice atmosphere, staff really friendly with kids, we super liked🌸”

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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks - Meeting resident pilot whales near shore
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Costa Adeje: Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

2.Whale Watching Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,653 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

From Puerto Colón, sail 2 to 3 miles off Costa Adeje with guides such as Lucy, Danny, and Lucia, watching resident pilot whales and dolphins near fish farms. Choose two hours for wildlife, or three hours for a snorkeling stop, free drinks, and sometimes a simple sandwich.

“The crew was friendly, we saw beautiful pilot whales, we received plenty of drinks, stopped to snorkel with some fishes.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet - Searching for whales and dolphins off Tenerife
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Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

3.Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran with Transfer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Sail from Puerto Colón on a comfortable catamaran limited to 24 people. Your crew searches for pilot whales and dolphins, serves tapas and drinks, then anchors for swimming and snorkeling before cruising along Tenerife’s south coast. Hotel pickup is available in the southern resorts.

“An unforgettable experience! The crew was welcoming and knowledgeable, the tour was well-organised, and seeing whales so close was absolutely magical. A must-do for anyone who loves the ocean.”

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Whale Watching Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje - Entering the Teno-Rasca Marine Protected Area
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Whale Watching Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje

4.Whale Watching Eco-Adventure from Costa Adeje

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,066 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join biologist guides John, Ion, or Monie for a two-hour whale and dolphin trip from Puerto Colón. With no more than 10 people aboard an eight-meter rigid inflatable boat, you’ll explore the Teno-Rasca Marine Protected Area, listen underwater, and receive free wildlife photos by email.

“We had an incredible trip and got to see lots of dolphins and pilot whales! Incredible animals and great information from Captain on the species, wildlife, conservation efforts and more! Absolutely brilliant, thank you for a wonderful excursion!”

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Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Submarine Vision Mini Cruise - The Underwater Windows: Useful Bonus or Main Attraction?
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Costa Adeje: Whale & Dolphin Submarine Vision Mini Cruise

5.Whale & Dolphin Submarine Vision Mini Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,043 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

From Puerto Colón, sail for two hours aboard the Royal Delfin catamaran, watching for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life. Guide Anja is praised for clear multilingual commentary. The boat has 16 underwater windows, open decks, indoor seating, a small bar, and wheelchair access with limits.

“We saw several pilot whales families and many of the whales accompanied our boat. It was truly amazing and see these beautiful whales in their natural habitat. The comments were good and informative. It was very good value for money and I especially enjoyed the submarine part of the boat as it was possible to see more of the marine life inside of the ocean. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup - Searching for pilot whales and dolphins
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Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

6.Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,604 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Set out from Puerto Colon aboard the red Maxicat catamaran for three hours of whale and dolphin watching, bilingual guiding, paella, unlimited drinks, and a swim stop at Diego Hernandez Bay. Pickup is available from selected south Tenerife hotels. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and your own snorkel gear.

“The cruise was beautiful, the view, the staff on board, the food… oh I love the sangria!!! It was an awesome experience for me. I would love to come back again when I can swim!!!😂😂😂😂”

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Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim - Leaving Puerto Colón on the Royal Delfín
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Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

7.Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,573 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $59

Sail from Puerto Colón along Tenerife’s southwest coast with a multilingual guide, watching for pilot whales and dolphins through 16 underwater windows. Choose a 3-hour Diego Hernández Bay cruise or a 4.5-hour trip toward Masca and Los Gigantes, both with lunch, drinks, and a swim stop.

“It was a pleasant ride tbf, coulda been shortened a bit but definitely worth it. Got a beautiful view, swim in the sea with lunch and drinks included, the male photographer was abit rude and the other passengers in regards to walking space, but other thsn that thoroughly enjoyed. And we did in fact see plenty of wales and dolphins!!!”

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Costa Adeje: Aqualand Water Park Ticket with Dolphin Show - Starting with Isla Pirata and Puerto Pirata
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Costa Adeje: Aqualand Water Park Ticket with Dolphin Show

8.Aqualand Water Park Ticket with Dolphin Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 887 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Spend a full day at Aqualand Costa Adeje, using every water ride and watching the included dolphin show. You’ll find gentle play areas for toddlers, larger slides for older children, a wave pool, lazy river, heated pools, free parking, and no hotel transfer. Bring sun protection and plan for costly food and lockers.

“Good family theme Park for all ages. Went in February really quiet no queuing for rides.”

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Costa Adeje: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pickup - Pickup from five South Tenerife resort areas
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Costa Adeje: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pickup

9.Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · 2 hours · from $130

Fly tandem above South Tenerife with an experienced Brisa Paragliding pilot such as Enrique, Jan, Martino, or Ronald. Hotel pickup, safety gear, multilingual help, and a small four-person group keep the two-hour outing simple. Expect about 20 minutes in the air, weather permitting.

“It was my wife’s first paraglide and she was extremely anxious about it, however the team of 4 pilots we travelled up the mountain with were all great fun, encouraging my wife that she was going to have one of the greatest experiences of her life and something she would never forget. They were so right, and my wife’s nerves disappeared from the second she took to the air. We got some great video footage and amazing pictures, which are fantastic memento’s of a brilliant experience we would both highly recommend. A special thank you to my wife’s pilot Ronald and my pilot Martino, for giving us both such a…”

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Costa Adeje | Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South - Meeting at Puerto Colón and boarding Papacho 2
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Costa Adeje | Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South

10.Costa Adeje | Cetacean sighting in Tenerife South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

From Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, join biologist David and skipper Mirna aboard Papacho 2 for a 2.5-hour cetacean trip. The small boat keeps you close to the water, while the crew explains local marine life, stops the engines near animals, and lowers a hydrophone so you can hear them communicate.

“Brilliant guide, brilliant experience saw dolphins pilot whales and a turtle. Would highly recommend !”

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Tenerife Costa Adeje Parasailing - Puerto Colón: arrive early and find Pontoon 3
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Tenerife Costa Adeje Parasailing

11.Tenerife Costa Adeje Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 10 min · from $64

From Puerto Colón, Aj Fly Watersports takes you by boat off Costa Adeje for a gentle 10-minute parasailing flight, up to 100 meters above the sea. Expect clear safety instructions, English, Dutch, or Spanish support, flights shared by at least two people, and optional photos and videos.

“he was incredible, zi really enjoy it.the staff were amazing.”

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Costa Adeje: Double Tuk Tuk Tour - Starting at the Best Jacaranda Hotel in Fañabé
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Costa Adeje: Double Tuk Tuk Tour

12.Double Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Ride an open-air electric tuk tuk from Fañabé through Puerto Colón, La Caleta, and the volcanic Caldera del Rey. Your English or Spanish guide explains Tenerife’s banana farms, native caves, beaches, and best local stops. Guides such as Adam, Jamie, and Marcos are known for lively commentary.

“Great tour! Very interesting! Mickey our driver/guide was knowledgeable and fun!”

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Costa Adeje: Masca and Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise - Setting out from Puerto Colón
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Costa Adeje: Masca and Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise

13.Masca and Los Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 382 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $71

Sail 4.5 hours from Puerto Colón with Freebird Catamarans, watching pilot whales and dolphins off Tenerife. Your multilingual crew provides live commentary, then anchors near Masca and Los Gigantes for swimming, lunch, drinks, and sunbathing. Hotel pickup is available from selected resorts.

“Nice trip and wonderful moments with the team at the board of the catamaran.”

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Adeje: Whale Watching Tour to Los Gigantes with lunch & swim - The 30-minute wildlife stop
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Adeje: Whale Watching Tour to Los Gigantes with lunch & swim

14.Whale Watching Tour to Los Gigantes with lunch & swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · from $63

Sail from Puerto Colón toward Los Gigantes, with a 30-minute stop to watch pilot whales and dolphins in the wild. Then anchor beneath the 600-meter cliffs for a buffet lunch, drinks, and a swim. The multilingual crew keeps the mood lively, with optional hotel pickup available.

“A brilliant tour. Got to see loads of dolphin pods and whales too. The staff were all very funny and warm and made sure everyone had fun. We got to swim in a gorgeous bay.”

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Costa Adeje: Tandem Paragliding Flight - The Ride Up From Playa de la Enramada
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Costa Adeje: Tandem Paragliding Flight

15.Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 321 reviews · from $125

Fly tandem over southern Tenerife from 700 meters with Overfly Tenerife pilots including Félix, Gerardo, Gustavo, and Ronald. After a short briefing and van ride, you will glide above Adeje, Barranco del Infierno, Tejina mountain, and the coast, landing near Playa de la Enramada when conditions allow.

“literally the best experience ever! my tandem instructor Gustav was so knowledgeable and professional and really put me at ease, not to mention had me laughing the full duration. Absolutely loved every second and would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an extra thrill. thank you to the team for making my boyfriend and my holiday extra special.”

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