Undiscovered towns & trails of the Canary Islands

Undiscovered towns & trails of the Canary Islands

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Undiscovered towns & trails of the Canary Islands

10 Days Starting in Tenerife, Spain and ending in La Palma, Spain

Visiting: Tenerife, Las Cañadas del Teide, La Gomera, Garajonay National Park, La Palma

Tour operator:

YellowWood Adventures

Tour code:

SPA-CC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2999

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Canary Islands with our "Undiscovered Towns & Trails" tour. Begin your adventure in Tenerife, exploring the pristine shores of El Medano and the majestic landscapes of Las Cañadas del Teide National Park. Discover the rich biodiversity of Barranco del Infierno and the cultural heritage of La Gomera, including a visit to the historic sites of San Sebastián. Wander through the lush Garajonay National Park and the picturesque village of Agulo. Sail to La Palma for breathtaking hikes around La Caldera de Taburiente and the volcanic landscapes of Fuencaliente. This 10-day tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural exploration, and serene accommodations, making it an ideal escape for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Highlights

  • Excursion to the national park of Las Cañadas del Teide and a gentle hike around the Roque de García

  • Walk through Barranco del Infierno Nature Reserve with a spectacular waterfall over 200 meters high

  • Cultural walk through La Gomera, including Torre del Conde and the Asunción church

  • Discover the lush vegetation of Garajonay National Park with ancient laurel trees and giant ferns

  • Visit the beautiful village of Agulo and the Abrante viewpoint with a glass floor suspended over the cliff

  • Tour of Santa Cruz de La Palma, including a walk through old water mills to the Church of Las Nieves

  • Walk along the peaks of Roque de Los Muchachos in La Caldera de Taburiente National Park

  • Hike the Volcanoes Route in La Palma, including the San Antonio and Teneguía volcanoes and the salt flats of Fuencaliente

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Into Tenerife

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon your arrival at Tenerife's Southern airport, you'll be greeted with a transfer to Los Cristianos. (Transfers from the Northern Airport are not included) You will check in at the Hotel Cuatro Esquinas in San Miguel de Abona before meeting with your knowledgeable local guide, who will provide insight into the program and available facilities. Depending on your arrival time, indulge in a brief excursion to the pristine shores of El Medano, just a leisurely 10-minute drive from your accommodation at Hotel Cuatro Esquinas.Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)

Day 2: National Park Of Las Cañadas Del Teide

Location: Las Cañadas del Teide

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, take an excursion to the national park of Las Cañadas del Teide and a gentle hike around the Roque de García. Ascend by cable car to an altitude of 3,500 meters and a walk to the Pico Viejo viewpoint. Return to San Miguel via Santiago del Teide, a route that crosses imposing Canary Island pine forests and offers extraordinary views towards the neighboring islands of La Palma and La Gomera.Distance: 4,8 Km | Total ascent: +194 m | Total descent: -185 mAccommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)

Day 3: Barranco Del Infierno Nature Reserve

Location: Tenerife

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Barranco del Infierno is one of the most characteristic natural spaces in the south of Tenerife. This nature reserve is also home to a rich and varied endemic fauna, a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat and interesting vegetation. The highlight of this walk is a spectacular waterfall over 200 meters high at the bottom of the ravine.Distance: 6,2 Km | Total ascent: +450 m | Total descent: -450 m Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)

Day 4: La Gomera

Location: La Gomera

Accommodation Name: Hotel Torre del Conde

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

From the Los Cristianos harbor, in the south of Tenerife, a 50-minute ferry ride takes us to the neighboring island of La Gomera. A cultural walk through the city where Christopher Columbus stopped on his voyages to America will show us such characteristic places as the Torre del Conde, the Asunción church, the archaeological museum, Casa del Pozo de la Aguada and Casa Bencomo, among others.Accommodation: Hotel Torre del Conde (San Sebastián de La Gomera)

Day 5: Garajonay National Park

Location: Garajonay National Park

Accommodation Name: Hotel Torre del Conde

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we will discover the lush vegetation of the Garajonay National Park, composed of ancient laurel trees and giant ferns. After a 30-minute transfer, the walk starts with a gentle descent through the tropical forest, from Alto del Contadero to El Cedro, a small hamlet in the middle of the forest.Distance: 4,9 Km | Total ascent: 47 m | Total descent: 503 mAccommodation: Hotel Torre del Conde (San Sebastián de La Gomera)

Day 6: North Of La Gomera - Agulo

Location: La Gomera

Accommodation Name: Hotel Torre del Conde

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

It is time to visit the most unknown and beautiful part of La Gomera: the north. After a stroll through Agulo, one of the most beautiful villages in the Canary Islands, we will go up to the Abrante viewpoint, with a glass floor suspended over the cliff from where we will have a view of neighboring Tenerife.A short walk continues to the Visitor Centre to learn about the peculiarities of the National Park.After that, we will follow the trail through the National Park to Las Hayas before returning to the hotel.Distance: 6 Km | Total ascent: 150 m | Total descent: 200 mAccommodation: Hotel Torre del Conde (San Sebastián de La Gomera)

Day 7: La Gomera To La Palma

Location: La Palma

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holiday Time

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today the ferry leaves at 07:00 am from La Gomera and continues on to La Palma, where it will arrive at 10:30. You will enjoy an impressive crossing with views of the 3 islands from the sea. Upon arrival in Santa Cruz de La Palma, after checking in at a small, emblematic hotel by the sea, we will take a brief tour of the city through its ancient cobbled streets.And in the afternoon, a 2 and half hour circular walk takes us through the old water mills to the Church of Las Nieves.Distance: 6 Km | Total ascent: +245 m | Total descent: -245 mAccommodation: Hotel Holiday Time (Santa Cruz de La Palma)

Day 8: National Park Of La Caldera De Taburiente

Location: La Palma

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holiday Time

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

One of the most spectacular sights of La Palma is that of the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente. Today the transfer will take us to the highest point of La Palma: 2.426 m above sea level. We will walk along the peaks of Roque de Los Muchachos, around the crater of La Caldera, enjoying breathtaking views. After a 2 hour walk on the rim, from “Roque de Los Muchachos” to “Degollada de Franceses” viewpoint, the bus takes us on the west side to the spectacular “Mirador del Time” viewpoint, from where we enjoy an extraordinary view of the recent volcano (eruption in Sept. 2021).Distance: 4 Km | Total ascent: +167 m | Total descent: -313 mAccommodation: Hotel Holiday Time (Santa Cruz de La Palma)

Day 9: La Palma - Volcanoes Route

Location: La Palma

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holiday Time

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit the south of La Palma, where we find recent volcanoes in an exotic landscape.At the foot of Fuencaliente rises the crater of the San Antonio volcano (eruption 1677), on the edge of which we can walk. Following the route of the GR131 we can descend to the Teneguía Volcano (eruption 1971) continuing to the lighthouse and the salt flats of Fuencaliente, next to the sea. A spectacular hike with breathtaking views over the other islands, through a sunny landscape covered with sparse vegetation.Distance: 6 Km | Total ascent: +15 m | Total descent: -650 mAccommodation: Hotel Holiday Time (Santa Cruz de La Palma)

Day 10: La Palma - Departure Day

Location: La Palma

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for departure.

What's Included

  • Arrival Transfer

    Upon your arrival at Tenerife's Southern airport, you'll be greeted with a transfer to Los Cristianos.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at various boutique hotels including Hotel Cuatro Esquinas, Hotel Torre del Conde, and Hotel Holiday Time.

  • Meals

    Meals are included throughout the tour, with breakfast and dinner provided daily.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours and excursions are included, such as visits to national parks, nature reserves, and cultural walks.

  • Ferry Transfers

    Ferry transfers between islands, including a 50-minute ferry ride to La Gomera and a ferry from La Gomera to La Palma, are included.

What's Not Included

Transfers from the Northern Airport in Tenerife are not included.

Mode of Transport

Enjoy convenient transfers from Tenerife's Southern airport, ferry rides between islands, and comfortable bus transfers to various scenic locations and national parks.

Accommodation

Stay at the charming Hotel Cuatro Esquinas in San Miguel de Abona and the elegant Hotel Torre del Conde in San Sebastián de La Gomera, with the final nights at the luxurious Hotel Holiday Time in Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive at Tenerife's Southern airport and be transferred to Los Cristianos. You will check in at the Hotel Cuatro Esquinas in San Miguel de Abona and meet your local guide, who will provide insight into the program and available facilities. Depending on your arrival time, you may also enjoy a brief excursion to the shores of El Medano.

  • What activities are planned for the visit to the National Park of Las Cañadas del Teide?

    On the visit to the National Park of Las Cañadas del Teide, you will take a gentle hike around the Roque de García and ascend by cable car to an altitude of 3,500 meters. You will also walk to the Pico Viejo viewpoint and return to San Miguel via Santiago del Teide, crossing Canary Island pine forests with extraordinary views towards La Palma and La Gomera.

  • What can I expect to see at the Barranco del Infierno Nature Reserve?

    At the Barranco del Infierno Nature Reserve, you will encounter a rich and varied endemic fauna, a wide variety of birds, and interesting vegetation. The highlight of this walk is a spectacular waterfall over 200 meters high at the bottom of the ravine.

  • What is included in the cultural walk in La Gomera?

    The cultural walk in La Gomera includes visits to characteristic places such as the Torre del Conde, the Asunción church, the archaeological museum, Casa del Pozo de la Aguada, and Casa Bencomo, among others.

  • What will we see in the Garajonay National Park?

    In the Garajonay National Park, you will discover lush vegetation composed of ancient laurel trees and giant ferns. The walk starts with a gentle descent through the tropical forest from Alto del Contadero to El Cedro, a small hamlet in the middle of the forest.

  • What is special about the visit to Agulo in the north of La Gomera?

    The visit to Agulo includes a stroll through one of the most beautiful villages in the Canary Islands and a visit to the Abrante viewpoint, which has a glass floor suspended over the cliff with views of neighboring Tenerife. You will also visit the Visitor Centre to learn about the National Park and follow a trail through the park to Las Hayas.

  • What is the itinerary for the day we travel from La Gomera to La Palma?

    On the day we travel from La Gomera to La Palma, the ferry leaves at 07:00 am and arrives at 10:30 am. Upon arrival in Santa Cruz de La Palma, you will check in at a small, emblematic hotel by the sea and take a brief tour of the city through its ancient cobbled streets. In the afternoon, a 2.5-hour circular walk will take you through the old water mills to the Church of Las Nieves.

  • What can we expect during the visit to the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente?

    During the visit to the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, you will be taken to the highest point of La Palma, 2,426 meters above sea level. You will walk along the peaks of Roque de Los Muchachos around the crater of La Caldera, enjoying breathtaking views. After a 2-hour walk on the rim, the bus will take you to the west side to the spectacular Mirador del Time viewpoint, offering extraordinary views of the recent volcano.

  • What will we see on the Volcanoes Route in La Palma?

    On the Volcanoes Route in La Palma, you will visit the south of the island, where you will find recent volcanoes in an exotic landscape. You will walk along the edge of the San Antonio volcano crater and descend to the Teneguía Volcano, continuing to the lighthouse and the salt flats of Fuencaliente. The hike offers breathtaking views over the other islands through a sunny landscape covered with sparse vegetation.

  • What happens on the last day of the tour?

    On the last day of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2015

  • Risk Assessment

    YellowWood operates a Safety Management System which encompasses a planned, researched, implemented and reviewed approach to your Health & Safety. A risk assessment is a careful examination of what could cause harm (hazards) and the assessment of likelihood of hazards occuring, as well as the severity of the outcome of a hazard.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies

  • Experienced Leaders

    On all of our adventures you will benefit from the daily presence of an experienced, English speaking local guide. You will also have additional guides at various points during the trip (see itineraries for details).

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    As a visitor to a foreign country, we inevitably leave our mark. At YellowWood Adventures, we are determined that this ‘mark’ will be a positive one. Tourism is not always beneficial and we are conscious of treading lightly in the lands we explore.

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