Walking the Island of La Palma
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7906
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Hike fantastic walks across dramatic volcanic terrain
- Experience spectacular views reaching as far as Mount Teide on Tenerife
- Sample local delicacies such as miel de palma (palm honey)
- Walk the Ruta de los Volcanes
- Take advantage of free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Home to more than 900 endemic species, the entire island of La Palma (known as the Pretty Isle) was classed as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002. Discover the many natural highlights on this walking trip, which takes advantage of well-waymarked paths to explore the diverse scenery in the north and centre. Days range from hikes along dramatic coastlines to walks through lush national parks, before culminating in arguably the most celebrated trail on the island: La Ruta de los Volcanes.
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Day 1: Barlovento; transfer to hotel
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Day 2: Hike through a prehistoric forest to Barlovento
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Day 3: Transfer to Franceses; trek along the steep coastline, through deep gorges with spectacular ocean views
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Day 4: Transfer to Roque de Los Muchachos; walk from the caldera rim through the subalpine landscape. Overnight Santa Cruz
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Day 5: Free day. Opportunity to discover Santa Cruz old town or spend the day at the beach
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Day 6: Magnificent hike through Caldera de Taburiente National Park
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Day 7: Short transfer to Refugio del Pilar before walking La Ruta de Los Volcanes
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Day 8: Transfer to Santa Cruz airport
- All accommodation
- All breakfasts and four dinners
- All transport and listed activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
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- Earn US$ 68+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking the Island of La Palma tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking the Island of La Palma tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Walking the Island of La Palma tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.