Discover the 2 highest islands of the Canary Islands on foot. Walk in two spectacular National Parks. 3 impressive routes in Tenerife and 3 emblematic trails in La Palma. Staying in small charming hotels and enjoying a beautiful sea crossing between the two islands.
▸ Includes 7 nights in 3 small hotels in Tenerife and La Palma, bed & breakfast basis.
▸ 6 hikes in Tenerife and La Palma through the most characteristic enclaves.
▸ Ferry between Tenerife and La Palma.
▸ All transfers organised by taxi or private car.
from
938 £
per person
6 walks between Tenerife & La Palma
One-week trip
Waymarked trails + GPX directions
transfers included (taxi and/or regular bus)
Fast-Ferry transfer between the islands
in 3 small charming hotels:
La Laguna Gran Hotel (La Laguna)
Hotel Rural Vilaflor (Vilaflor)
Hotel Holiday Time (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
Walks in Tenerife+ La Palma
6 self-guided walks through the most exceptional enclaves of the 2 islands
fast-ferry
Ferry connection between Tenerife and La Palma on the 4th day
accommodation
7 nights in small, emblematic hotels, with breakfast
TOURS AND ACCOMMODATION:
arrival in Tenerife
arrival transfer
1st night in La Laguna ▸ La Laguna Gran Hotel
TENERIFE: Anaga - Cruz del Carmen - Punta del Hidalgo
walking distance: 10,2 Km
total climbs: + 273 m
total drops: – 1152 m
2nd night inLa Laguna ▸ La Laguna Gran Hotel
TENERIFE: Guajara Mount & Lunar Landscape
walking distance: 16,7 Km
total climbs: + 633 m
total drops: – 1379 m
3rd night inVilaflor ▸ Hotel Rural Vilaflor
TENERIFE: Seaside walk to Los Cristianos
walking distance: 13 Km
total climbs: + 50 m
total drops: – 50 m
4th night inSta Cruz de La Palma ▸ Hotel Holiday Time
LA PALMA: Walking over the clouds
walking distance: 11,3 Km
total climbs: + 326 m
total drops: – 836 m
5th night inSta Cruz de La Palma ▸ Hotel Holiday Time
LA PALMA: Caldera de Taburiente
walking distance: 14 Km
total climbs: + 237 m
total drops: – 1098 m
6th night inSta Cruz de La Palma ▸ Hotel Holiday Time
LA PALMA: The Volcanoes Route
walking distance: 17,3 Km
total climbs: + 632 m
total drops: – 1376 m
7th night inSta Cruz de La Palma ▸ Hotel Holiday Time
departure day
ownwards transfer to the airport
with 7 hotel nights on 2 islands
Difficulty
This programme is for you if you usually do sports and have a good physical background; if you can walk steep slopes up and down and don’t have health problems; if you love nature, are environmentally friendly and are a regular hiker.
Ferry – Fast ferry connection between the islands of Tenerife and La Palma (2.5 hours).
Videoconference information – personalised information by video-talk on your arrival day
Information material – maps to be picked up at the hotel reception, upon arrival
GPX Tracs – to follow your tourss with your mobile device
Taxi or public bus transfers – all necessary transfers for each route, except on departure day to the airport.
Support 24h – we keep permanently in touch with you throughout your stay to solve any problem or doubt you may have.
Choose your dates now and book your trip !
Any arrival date is possible – You decide your travel dates and programme start. However, we must first request availability to the accommodations.
Booking: With a firts payment of 150 € (per person), book now and guarantee your trip. We will confirm your reserve within 24 hours. But in the case of accommodations unavailability, we will refund the paid amount or propose alternative dates.
Get in advance !! …and get a 10% discount for bookings made 90 daysbefore the arrival date.
Get in advance !! …and get a 10% discount for bookings made 90 daysbefore the arrival date.
1095 € per person in double room
2 persons
| Supplement for single room use
(and 3rd person): + 285 €
Arrival and departure flights from/to your destination are not included.
On departure day the airport transfer from your hotel is on your own, but if you wish we can organise it (cost of the transfer: 45 € – up to 4 people).
Take out Cancellation Insurance for your trip for few Pounds and ensure you get a full refund of everything you paid, including your flights.
Valid in more than 35 different cases for health, legal, labour or extraordinary reasons.
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Highlights of the trip:
2 National Parks | 2 islands | 1 trip
6 hiking routes through the most spectacular landscapes
3 small charming hotels away from the hustle and bustle of life
Tenerife
The largest and most populated island of the Canary archipelago is a natural paradise of contrasts, where volcanic beauty intertwines with paradisiacal beaches and a rich biodiversity.
Volcanic landscapes: El Teide, the third highest volcano in the world from its base, dominates the Tenerife landscape. Its imposing cone, crowned by a smoking crater, forms part of the Teide National Park, a unique ecosystem declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Solidified lava flows, volcanic tunnels and whimsical rock formations complete this scenery of amazing geology.
Coasts: Tenerife boasts 342 kilometres of coastline, offering a variety of beaches to suit all tastes. From the golden sands of the south, ideal for sunbathing and water sports, to the hidden coves of the north, perfect for relaxing and diving. Wave lovers will also find their paradise on the western beaches, where conditions are ideal for surfing and windsurfing.
Cliffs and ravines: Tenerife’s coastline is dotted with impressive cliffs and ravines, the result of sea and river erosion. The Cliffs of Los Gigantes in the west rise majestically above the ocean, while the Barranco del Infierno in the south offers hiking trails through lush forests and refreshing waterfalls.
Natural parks: Beyond Mount Teide, Tenerife is home to other protected natural spaces of great ecological value. The Parque Rural de Anaga, in the northeast, is a refuge of laurel forests, a unique plant formation in the archipelago. The Teno Natural Park, in the west, preserves a rugged landscape with unique rock formations and a rich flora and fauna.
Biodiversity: The island is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species, many of them endemic. The fauna includes birds such as the guirre, an endangered scavenger vulture, and the laurel forest, a humid forest with a rich flora and fauna. The ocean surrounding the island is also a lively ecosystem, with dolphins, whales and a wide variety of fish.
La Palma
La Palma, known as “La Isla Bonita”, is a natural paradise located in the Canary Islands, characterised by its exuberant vegetation, its volcanic landscapes and its virgin beaches.
Volcanic landscapes: La Palma is dominated by the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which forms part of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a unique ecosystem declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Its solidified lava has created a landscape of astonishing beauty, with craters, lava flows and volcanic tubes.
Forests and vegetation: The island is covered in laurel forests, a type of subtropical rainforest that is home to a rich biodiversity. These forests, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are home to numerous endemic plant and animal species.
Calderas and ravines: La Palma is home to impressive volcanic calderas, such as the Caldera de Taburiente, the largest in the world. The ravines, the result of fluvial erosion, are also a characteristic element of the landscape of La Palma, offering hiking routes of great beauty.
Coasts and beaches: The island has 217 kilometres of coastline, where black volcanic sandy beaches alternate with crystal clear coves. The north offers wild beaches perfect for surfing and windsurfing, while the south boasts quieter beaches ideal for relaxing and swimming.
Biodiversity: La Palma is a paradise for nature lovers. The island is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species, many of them endemic. Among the fauna, birds stand out, such as the rabiche pigeon, a sea bird in danger of extinction, and the laurel forest, a humid forest with a rich flora and fauna. The ocean surrounding the island is also a lively ecosystem, with dolphins, whales and a wide variety of fish.
...and transfer to the hotel in the former capital of the island, San Cristobal de La Laguna.
+ La Laguna Gran Hotel (or similar - La Laguna)
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Day 2
TENERIFE
From Cruz del Carmen to Punta de Hidalgo
With public bus we reach Cruz del Carmen in just 20 minutes. Then the trail enters the lush laurel forest of the Anaga Massif, crossing picturesque villages dotted with small cultivation terraces.
Little by little the path descends along the edge of the ravine towards the sea, and a splendid panorama opens up to us, with the blue sea as a backdrop. The vegetation now appears to be scrubland, totally different from that at the start of the route.
The trail goes along the Barranco del Rio until it reaches Punta del Hidalgo, a coastal town located in a lava delta where we will find natural pools next to the rough sea, ideal for a good swim before returning to the hotel. Our driver will take you from here and drop you off in La Laguna.
10,2 km | +273 m / -1152 m
+ La Laguna Gran Hotel (or similar - La Laguna)
3
Day 3
TENERIFE
Guajara Mount & Lunar Landscape
Today a transfer from La Laguna puts us in the middle of the National Park of Cañadas del Teide. Next to the Parador, in the incomparable setting of the majestic Roques de García, the trail heads towards the Montaña de Guajara, a promontory that closes off Las Cañadas to the south, rising to 2,717 metres and offering an astonishing visual spectacle.
The path then penetrates the splendid pine forests until it reaches one of the most supernatural enclaves in the Canary Islands: the Lunar Landscape. This is a group of volcanic sandstone towers, conical in shape and highly stylised, formed by erosion and the passage of time. The setting resembles a modernist-style cathedral, taking us back to landscapes from other worlds.
The path heads in the direction of Vilaflor in its final stretch, ending in the same municipality where the following accommodation is located.
16,7 km | +633 m / -1379 m
+ Hotel Rural Vilaflor (or similar - Vilaflor)
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Day 4
TENERIFE
Walk to Los Cristianos along the seaside
The last walk in Tenerife will be from "Las Galletas" to "Los Cristianos", before leaving by ferry to La Palma. That's why our driver will follow your luggage to the "Puerto de Los Cristianos" to deposit it at a Fred Olsen ticket office. Today your route takes place next to the sea, almost always at the same level.
From Las Galletas you walk along the beachside path in a southerly direction, leaving the Red Cross building behind you. The path crosses some small beaches of creeks and natural pools until you enter a landscape of palm trees. A little further on you will reach the lighthouse "Punta de La Rasca". This is a protected natural area with splendid views of the coast that finally leads to the urbanisation "Palm-Mar".
From there you continue along the path until the first houses of "Los Cristianos" appear and, a little further on, the sheltered beach inside the harbour. Your luggage was put on the "Fred Olsen" trolley which leaves for La Palma at 19:00 h.
13 km | +50 m / -50 m
+ Hotel Holiday Time (or similar - Santa Cruz de La Palma)
5
Day 5
LA PALMA
Walking over the clouds
Today we climb to the top! Via a winding road, the driver will drop you off at Roque de Los Muchachos, 2,426 metres above the sea. From there you will walk along the GR 131 along the edge of La Caldera to El Paso.
A magnificent trail with spectacular views over the whole island and a breathtaking view of neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. The GR131 borders all the enormous crater, passing by the Pico La Nieve, the Pico de la Sabina and La Erita, an enclave that was the meeting place for the aborigines of La Palma, with cave engravings.
After reaching the Pico de La Nieve, we descend for about 30 minutes along the PR LP 3 path to where the driver is waiting for us.
11,3 km | + 326 m / - 836 m
+ Hotel Holiday Time (or similar - Santa Cruz de La Palma)
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Day 6
LA PALMA
Caldera de Taburiente
Today's walk takes you to the heart of the island. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park is a place steeped in history and geologically relevant. With a river that flows all year round, small waterfalls and cascades, pillow lavas that emerged from the deep sea and vertical walls with falls of up to 2000 metres.
The transfer takes you to Los Brecitos, access gate to La Caldera located at 1050 m of altitude. From there the path descends through a fragrant pine forest towards the interior of La Caldera. After reaching the camping area, you will have to cross the stream for the first time, stone by stone.
And after a break, the descent continues through El Reventón until reaching the Barranco de Las Angustias, where a short visit to the mythical Cascada de Los Colores (Colours Waterfall) is necessary. Now the path continues along the bed of the ravine, crossing the stream several times until you reach La Viña, where the driver will be waiting for you to return to the hotel.
14 km | + 237 m / - 1.098 m
+ Hotel Holiday Time (or similar - Santa Cruz de La Palma)
7
Day 7
LA PALMA
The Volcanoes Route
From the Refugio del Pilar, at 1450 metres above sea level, the GR131 begins its ascent up the Cumbre Vieja. The path goes through beautiful pine woods, leaving behind some spectacular viewpoints to La Caldera.
Along this hike you will walk through an impressive volcanic landscape of recent formation. Las Deseadas, 1949 metres above the sea, are twin peaks that mark the end of the ascent.
In the descent towards Fuencaliente there are still some very striking volcanoes, such as the Martín Volcano, with beautiful reddish tones. The route ends in the southern village of Fuencaliente.
17,3 km | + 632 m / - 1.376 m
+ Hotel Holiday Time (or similar - Santa Cruz de La Palma)
8
Day 8
Departure
Possible extension of your stay on La Palma or transfer on your own to the airport from for your return.
TOUR LOCATION
Tenerife and La Palma is one of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in northwest Africa. Its rugged, wooded terrain is dotted with volcanoes such as Teneguía and Cumbre Vieja. The capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma, is a harbour town with narrow cobbled streets and houses with wooden balconies.
Emblematic hotel located in the heart of the historic centre of San Cristobal de La Laguna. Set in the setting of an old palatial mansion, with an exquisite interior courtyard decorated with great style. A hotel with an enormous cultural and gastronomic life in its surroundings, but which at the same time allows its guests to enjoy all the peace and quiet necessary for rest and relaxation.
Large and comfortable rooms that have been furnished combining a modern style with some antique elements and offer a permanent feeling of comfort. They have all the services of a 4-star hotel: minibar, television, safe, bath amenities...
Rooms with elegantly designed and functional bathrooms are designed to make guests feel pampered and relaxed throughout their stay. In addition, the hotel's rooftop terrace has a large solarium with extraordinary views over La Laguna, a swimming pool and lounge bar.
TENERIFE:
HOTEL RURAL VILAFLOR
Vilaflor has the privilege of being the highest village in the Canary Islands, 1,500 metres above the sea. A haven of peace in the middle of nature, surrounded by a green lung of extensive Canarian pine trees. In the heart of the town centre we find this small rural hotel, exquisitely decorated in the traditional country style.
Despite the altitude of the municipality, Vilaflor is located on the southern slopes of Tenerife and the Hotel Rural Vilaflor benefits, during the day, from the great sunshine of the place. It is surrounded by the typical shops of a rural environment, being a strategic accommodation from which to approach such emblematic routes as the Lunar Landscape, among others.
LA PALMA:
HOTEL HOLIDAY TIME
Small emblematic hotel with 16 rooms. With an excellent location, in front of the extensive urban beach of Santa Cruz de La Palma. The hotel is close to pedestrian areas, with leisure and atmosphere, while maintaining the tranquillity that its guests demand.
The rooms on the north side offer a romantic view of the Plaza de Los Cantores, with large flamboyant trees with beautiful red flowers. The south side faces the sea, with spectacular views of the urban beach of Santa Cruz. Breakfast is buffet style with a full assortment of fruits and cold meats, as well as yoghurts, coffees and teas, to start the day with energy.
PRICES / SERVICES
7 | 8 days:
1095 € per person in a double room (2 persons)
| Supplement for single use (...and for 3rd person) + 285 €.
INCLUDED:
Airport pick-up and 1st hotel drop-off
7 hotel nights with breakfast - 3 charming hotels on 2 islands
Ferry between Tenerife & La Palma
Descriptions for 6 hiking routes
Maps, information materials and GPX files
Virtual meeting on arrival
NOT included:
Flights to/from Tenerife
Lunches & dinners
Departure transfer to the airport, although we can deal with it.
Singles
The program is suitable for single travelers, although the final price is different due to higher costs:
Solo Traveller .... 1.690 €
BOOKING:
With a firts payment of 150 € (per person), book now and guarantee your trip. Pay the rest amount 15 days before your arrival date. We will confirm your reserve within 24 hours. But in the case of accommodations unavailability, we will refund the paid amount or propose alternative dates.
Additional overnights
It is also possible to book some additional days, before or after the hiking week, or an additional week to relax.
Difficulty
To successfully achieve the 6 Walks it is necessary a good physical condition, steady walk and lack of vertigo. According to the year season, temperatures can be extreme (hot and/or cold). Therefore, it is necessary to have suitable warm clothes permanently, to be removed as layers if necessary. Some parts of this trail include passages with slippery loose stone. Although most of this trail is roomy enough, certain sections are quite aerial and require caution. Using hiking poles is highly recommended.
Trails
The Canary Islands has a well signposted network of trails. All sections where from our tours are perfectly marked. In addition to the detailed map of Tenerife, you will get from us precise indications of each route and assistance from the hotline on your walks.
We recommend
Appropriate hiking clothing and sturdy footwear. During the tours, it is necessary to have food and drink enough, as well as sun protection, a cap, wind jacket and, in the winter months, warm clothing.
Luggage transfer
We move your luggage from one accommodation to next, so on your hikes you should only carry a backpack with the essentials of the day. For the whole trip, it is recommendable to use a single suitcase, not bigger than 20 kg.
You can book at any date!
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Travel organisation
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Coasts: Tenerife boasts 342 kilometres of coastline, offering a variety of beaches to suit all tastes. From the golden sands of the south, ideal for sunbathing and water sports, to the hidden coves of the north, perfect for relaxing and diving. Wave lovers will also find their paradise on the western beaches, where conditions are ideal for surfing and windsurfing.
Biodiversity: The island is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species, many of them endemic. The fauna includes birds such as the guirre, an endangered scavenger vulture, and the laurel forest, a humid forest with a rich flora and fauna. The ocean surrounding the island is also a lively ecosystem, with dolphins, whales and a wide variety of fish.
self-guided ► hotel + breakfast included
8 days - INDEPENDENT hiking trip
Arrival to Tenerife
Despite the altitude of the municipality, Vilaflor is located on the southern slopes of Tenerife and the Hotel Rural Vilaflor benefits, during the day, from the great sunshine of the place. It is surrounded by the typical shops of a rural environment, being a strategic accommodation from which to approach such emblematic routes as the Lunar Landscape, among others.
