About this tour
When Sarah from our team headed out to El Tanque Ranch in Tenerife, she found a straightforward camel ride that does exactly what it says on the tin. This small municipality in northwest Tenerife sits surrounded by protected areas, and the 20-minute ride gives you a genuine feel for how locals once travelled this terrain. It's a casual, no-frills experience — not a sprawling desert spectacle, but a real working ranch where you'll actually get on a camel and have a go.
Highlights
- Genuine camel ride, not a photo-op carousel
- Guided instruction means you're not just handed the reins
- El Tanque's quiet conservation areas feel worlds away from resort zones
- Works for families with infants in prams or specialised seats
- Public transport accessible if you're without a rental car
- Suits all fitness levels bar cardiovascular or back concerns
- Compact experience — 20 minutes keeps it manageable
What to expect
Sarah rocked up to find a working ranch rather than a theme-park setup. You'll get a brief guided runthrough on handling and safety, then mount up for a steady 20-minute ride across the property. The pace is comfortable — these aren't sprint horses, and the guides keep things relaxed. El Tanque itself is quiet and rural, with real agricultural character; you won't see crowds of tour buses queuing up. The ride feels like something locals do rather than a packaged spectacle.
The whole outing moves at a human pace. You're not rushing between five stops; it's one focused activity. If you're travelling with littlies, the ranch has thought it through — infants can sit in prams or specialised seats, so younger kids don't miss out. Weather in Tenerife is generally mild, but bring water and sun protection anyway.
What travellers say
- Actual camel ride with proper guided instruction, not rushed
- Works for families; infants accommodated with prams and seats
- Quiet, authentic ranch setting away from tourist clusters
- Public transport nearby if you're without hire car
- Relaxed pace suits all fitness levels
- Real-world experience rather than staged attraction
- Only 20 minutes — quick if you want lengthy adventure
- Back problems or cardiovascular issues are firm deal-breakers
- No transport included; you arrange your own way there
- Short duration limits value if expecting half-day outing
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuine, low-key stuff. You actually ride a camel for a proper 20 minutes under guidance, not a token lap. It's suitable for most people — all fitness levels welcome unless you've got serious back or heart issues. Families work well here; infants have options and kids get real instruction, not babysitting.
It's a short experience, so don't expect a half-day adventure. No pickup is included, so you'll need your own transport or public buses (which are available). Back problems are a genuine no-go; the repeated motion will aggravate them. Max rider weight is 120 kg. Lunch and tips aren't covered, so budget separately. The ranch is quiet rather than spectacular — if you're after dramatic scenery or an adrenaline rush, this isn't it. Peak season may bring busier slots, so book off-peak if you prefer fewer people around.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.