Published on Nov, 2020
If you’re looking for a reliable, high quality tour company I cannot recommend this firm highly enough. I spent hours researching ahead of my trip, & by combination of itineraries offered & glowing TripAdvisor reviews, decided upon Tamaran. Top choice! My first trip was a private tour of the North. This itinerary includes Teide, Garachico, Icod de Los Vinos, &, best of all, the stunning town of Oratova. It’s also available as a group tour, but as these didn’t fit my dates I bit the bullet & kicked off with a private trip. I was so lucky to be allocated the amazing Frankie as my driver/guide. He’s local, so knows the island inside out, but having lived in England for extended periods, is also fully fledged in the English language, & British culture, meaning he gets all the in-jokes & nuances of British life. Previous reviewers on this platform have referred to him (& he’s become a little bit legendary for), his phrase ‘Amazing innit!’ Such is his genuine love for the island. He was the perfect companion for a private tour, plus, as a solo female, I felt really comfortable & safe in his care. Frankie also speaks fluent Italian (in addition of course, to his native tongue). You’re in for a fab time if he leads your tour. If he doesn’t, I’d still highly recommend Tamaran. They respond immediately & personally to emails & are extremely obliging of personal requests. It’s a well run, long established set up, specialising in small group trips. A further bonus is that their tours expressly do not do touristy, commercial, back hander stops at local hawkers.
I went on to do two additional (group) tours; an all day excursion to stunning La Gomera, & a trip to the North East, taking in La Laguna, Anaga, Taganana, Las Teresitas & Candelaria. All trips had less then 8 people & included lunch with wine, & hotel drop off. Covid precautions were strictly adhered to.
I had an amazing time on each of the trips - & feel so glad that I chose Tamaran to introduce me to the island.