Self-Guided
Walking Holidays
CANARY ISLANDSDiscover our independent walking holidays
independent walking holidays on one or more islands:
Stay in small hotels
We choose charming accommodations, far from regular tourist areas, but with a genuine atmosphere.
Spectacular walks
Our walking routes show you breathtaking landscapes with great diversity. Will provide you an in-depth knowledge of the place.
Exclusive transfers
We prioritise public transport for environmental reasons, but we also use private transfers if necessary.
Detailed maps and GPX
We provide you detailed informations of each walk, with maps and descriptions as well as GPX files.
The Canary Islands are an ideal place for walking and hiking at your own pace. The archipelago consists of 8 islands that invite you to discover them one by one or combining several islands at a time. Our walking holidays allow you to enjoy unparalleled nature throughout the year, adapting the itinerary to suit your desires. And now, we also offer new independent walking holidays in the Azores (Ilha de Saõ Miguel), Menorca (Camí de Cavalls), Mallorca (Serra de Tramuntana) and Portugal (Rota Vicentina).
Lanzarote
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Gran Canaria
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Fuerteventura
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Tenerife
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La Gomera
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El Hierro
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La Palma
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A total itinerary of 496 km through the 7 islands, along the Caminos Naturales, GR 131 and GR 132 of the Canary Islands, crossing each island from side to side.
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AZORES 
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BALEARIC 
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SPAIN & PORTUGAL 
Portugal
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Custom-made plans
Although we offer you multiple self-guided walking holidays, perhaps nothing suits what you have in mind…
…but we can adapt it to your prerogatives and design a tailor-made walking holiday according to your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a self-guided walking holiday?
It's a trip where you walk independently, at your own pace, without a group or guide — but with all the logistics taken care of by us. We arrange the accommodation, the transfers and the route documentation, so all you have to do is enjoy the trail, with complete freedom over your schedule and stops.
What's included in your self-guided walking holidays?
Depending on the programme: accommodation with breakfast in charming small hotels, luggage transfers between accommodations (or a rental car in our ESSENTIAL programmes), GPS navigation with tracks for every route, physical maps and detailed stage descriptions. You'll find the exact inclusions listed on each trip page.
How do I find my way without a guide?
We provide GPX files for every stage and access to a navigation app with voice guidance that alerts you if you stray from the path, plus paper maps and route descriptions. No previous GPS experience is needed: we explain how everything works before your trip, and you'll have our local support throughout your holiday.
How do the luggage transfers work?
While you walk with just a light daypack, we transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next. When you finish each stage, your suitcase will be waiting for you at the hotel.
Do I need to be very fit? How difficult are the trips?
There are programmes for almost every level, graded on a difficulty scale from 1 to 5 triangles (▲▲△△△ to ▲▲▲▲▲). Our SMART and ESSENTIAL programmes are generally the most accessible, while routes like the complete GR 131 or the Camino Natural de El Hierro require good physical condition. The difficulty level is shown on every trip.
When is the best time for hiking in the Canary Islands?
Thanks to the archipelago's subtropical climate, with temperatures between 15°C and 25°C, you can walk all year round. From October to March the temperatures are especially pleasant for hiking, and every season has its charm: the tajinaste flowers in spring, the almond blossom in winter…
Can I combine several islands in one trip?
Yes. We offer programmes combining two islands (such as Tenerife + La Palma, Gran Canaria + La Palma or Tenerife + El Hierro), taking advantage of the good connections between them — and we can design tailor-made combinations for you.
What is the Camino del Guanche?
It's our route along the GR 131 and GR 132 long-distance trails of the Canary Islands: 496 km crossing all 7 islands from end to end, through volcanoes, laurel forests and seas of clouds. You can walk it island by island (we offer GR 131 programmes for each one) or take on the complete challenge.
Do you offer self-guided walking holidays outside the Canary Islands?
Yes: we organise self-guided trips in the Azores (São Miguel and Santa Maria), Menorca (Camí de Cavalls), Mallorca (Serra de Tramuntana, GR 221), Portugal (Rota Vicentina) and Galicia (Camiño dos Faros), with the same system of hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers and GPS navigation.
Can I adapt an itinerary to my dates and preferences?
Yes. All our trips run on the dates you choose, and if none of our programmes matches what you have in mind, we'll design a tailor-made itinerary for you: more or fewer days, a different difficulty level, specific accommodations… Get in touch and we'll create it together.
If you have any further questions that haven’t been covered here, please have a look at the general FAQs section or get in touch with our team. We have extensive knowledge of the Canary Islands and the many opportunities they offer for hiking at your own pace.