Highlights
Garajonay National Park - Explore La Gomera's lush landscape of dense laurel forest sub-tropical plants. Mount Teide - Get up close to the highest peak in Spain on a circular walk in the national park of Tenerife's volcano. Agulo - Enjoy a walk into this charming town, perched on a jagged cliff with undisrupted views.
Itinerary
Looking for an island adventure away from the usual crowds? The Canary Islands Walking – La Gomera and Tenerife tour is a moderate walking holiday that uncovers the archipelago’s best-kept secrets. Over 8 days, seasoned travelers will explore the lush, dramatic scenery of La Gomera and the volcanic wonders of Tenerife, starting and ending in Tenerife’s Los Cristianos.
Discover La Gomera’s enchanting Garajonay National Park with its dense laurel forests and rare sub-tropical plants. Wander black sand beaches, explore charming villages, and take in panoramic cliff-top views from Agulo. Then, cross to Tenerife to hike the circular paths around Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, through otherworldly volcanic landscapes.
With all accommodations, transport, and meals included, you’ll focus on hiking, soaking up the islands’ natural drama, and enjoying the region’s distinctive culture. This tour package’s USP lies in its off-the-beaten-track focus: you’ll experience unspoiled beauty and authentic island life, making it ideal for travelers seeking a fresh perspective on the Canary Islands.
day 1Join trip in Los Cristianos, Tenerife; ferry to La Gomera Island
We'll meet this afternoon at 5.30pm, in the reception of Andrea's Hotel Tenerife in Los Cristianos. From here, we'll take the 6.45pm ferry to La Gomera. The quickest and most efficient way to get to the hotel is by taking a taxi from the airport so there are no transfers offered on this tour To allow ample time to clear customs, pick up bags and take a taxi The latest time your flight can arrive is 3pm. You're free to arrive in Los Cristianos at any time before 5.45pm. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, luggage storage and bathroom facilities are available at Andrea's Hotel. You might like to stroll to the beach, which is nearby - there are plenty of restaurants in Los Cristianos to choose from, too. Our tour leader will meet you at the hotel reception at 6pm to walk to the ferry port together (it's a 15-minute walk and our luggage can be taken by a taxi). We'll then take the 6.45pm ferry to the verdant island of La Gomera. Docking in the small port of San Sebastian, we'll immediately get an idea of the terrain as mountains loom up from the ocean behind the colourful town. Our hotel is located just a five-minute walk from the port - please note, you'll have to carry your own luggage.
day 2Descend to Chejelipes via La Laja village
day 3Explore the cloud forest and ascend to Alto de Garajonay
day 4Walk to the black sand beach of Playa Caleta
day 5Free day to relax or enjoy an optional walk
day 6Walk from Vallehermoso to coastal town of Agulo
day 7Ferry back to Tenerife; circular walk on El Teide
day 8Trip ends in San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife
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Customer Reviews
Excellent holiday with a lovely group of people. The walking was varied and encompassed the many different aspects of beautiful La Gomera. Our tour guide, David, was superb - friendly, good fun, knowledgeable and well organised. The hotels were comfortable and breakfasts substantial. Lunch items were easily obtainable from local supermarkets and bakeries. Evening meals in the local restaurants were all good, particularly the restaurant in Tenerife on the last evening. There was some confusion over the availability of free transfers. The holiday was advertised as having free transfers, but we were then all subsequently informed this was not the case. This needs to be made clearer in future. The bus from Tenerife airport to the meeting point was, however, easy and cheap. Taxis were also available, but had long queues. It was easy to arrange shared taxis back to the airport at the end of the trip. It was a shame the ferry back to Tenerife on the Friday was at midday, as it made the day in Tenerife very rushed with, subsequently, a very late evening meal. Most of the group said they would have been happy with an early start to catch the early ferry, but this might not suit everyone of course.Overall a great holiday which I would highly recommend.
La Gomera is a wonderfully lush and unspoilt island. David is a great leader - so passionate about the outdoors. The perfect mix of being relaxed but organised! Thanks David!
Another great trip with Explore, amazing scenery and great walks. Our guide David was brilliant, very friendly and knowledgable.
The hiking experience through the varied landscapes of La Gomera & Tenerife was fantastic. David is an experienced guide who provided us with interesting information on narural history & cultural aspects throughout each day of hiking. He was very organized and clear in his communication. He also has a good sense of humour and was very attentive to people’s needs on the trip. The last day’s plan for hiking on Tenerife was really a travel day with a little hiking. It could have been more focused on hiking rather than travel. I recommend Explore plan this day differently
La Gomera is a beautiful unspoilt island with many varied walks. Our guide David was excellent, his relaxed yet conscientious approach made the holiday extremely enjoyable.
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