Walking the Island of La Palma

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4.9 Based on 8 Reviews
  • 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
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  • Starts Barlovento, Spain
  • Ends La Palma, Spain
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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
The trip "Walking The Island Of La Palma" starts from Barlovento and ends in La Palma. It is a trekking and hiking trip that takes 8 days taking you through Barranco De Franceses, Barlovento, Ruta De Los Volcanes and 3 other destinations in Spain. "Walking The Island Of La Palma" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

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.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Barlovento; transfer to hotel
  • Day 2: Hike through a prehistoric forest to Barlovento
  • Day 3: Transfer to Franceses; trek along the steep coastline, through deep gorges with spectacular ocean views
  • Day 4: Transfer to Roque de Los Muchachos; walk from the caldera rim through the subalpine landscape. Overnight Santa Cruz
  • Day 5: Free day. Opportunity to discover Santa Cruz old town or spend the day at the beach
  • Day 6: Magnificent hike through Caldera de Taburiente National Park
  • Day 7: Short transfer to Refugio del Pilar before walking La Ruta de Los Volcanes
  • Day 8: Transfer to Santa Cruz airport
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts and four dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 16 2019
5 - Excellent
Great walking on a beautiful volcanic island
We did a variety of walks on the island through temperate rainforest, across coastal gorges, up in the high caldera ridge and through the caldera itself. The scenery was beautiful with amazing geology from volcanic activity. Our... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 02 2019
5 - Excellent
Great trip
This was a great walking holiday on La Palma. The itinerary was comprehensive and well thought through and encompassed the main highlights of the island. We learnt a lot during our week there and enjoyed some unforgettable walks.
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 31 2018
5 - Excellent
Beautiful island, great walks
There's a huge variety of scenery on La Palma and this week gave us a taste of everything. The walks aren't especially long but there's quite a lot of ascent and descent so I'd agree with the grade 4 rating. Although part of the... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Mar 18 2018
4 - Very Good
La Palma
A very varied place with ridge walks, forest walks and volcano walks etc. Some tough climbs and quite harsh surfaces. Not suitable for those who are unsteady on their feet or suffer from vertigo. The hotels were quite decent and... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

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.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Walking 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.

Visa

For 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 Measures

This 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.
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