Exploring La Gomera - 11 Days

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La Gomera what a beautiful island, the landscape, the people, the food. Where in Europe can you still go and not meet loads of English tourists - La Gomera. Where can you go and not lock the doors or even leave the door open all night - La Gomara Where can you go and still find all the menus still in the native language - La Gomera. Around every corner there is another super view. The cloud forest is unique. Every one you meet is friendly and helpful. The hikes are hard work we have walked 90miles in 10 day equivalent in altitude gains of walking up and down Snowden 4 times up and down Ben Nevis once and then down Ben Nevis again, but VERY rewarding.

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Highlights

Fully immerse in La Gomera’s breathtaking scenery

Lush plantations, whitewashed villages, a unique cloud forest & black-sand beaches

Free days for more walking or relaxing by the beach

Circular island walk, conveniently starting and finishing in capital San Sebastian

Easy to get to by ferry from the nearby Canary Island of Tenerife (included)

Experience the slow pace of island life from your private apartment

Reach the highest peak Alto de Garajonay (1487m), see the other Canary Islands

Longer itinerary that includes the beautiful valley of Hermigua

Experience the slow pace of island life from your private apartment

Reach the highest peak Alto de Garajonay (1487m), see the other Canary Islands

Longer itinerary that includes the beautiful valley of Hermigua

Itinerary

Experience La Gomera's lush plantations, mountains and whitewashed villages. With free days to relax or explore further, plus 3 nights spent in your private apartment, this is our longest itinerary in La Gomera.
The circular walk allows you to fully enjoy this hidden gem of an island and its truly dramatic scenery, all the way from sea level with its exotic banana plantations to the misty ‘forest in the clouds’ that covers the top of the island.
What’s more, it includes a visit to the village of Hermigua, idyllically set in the middle of a ravine, which is covered in both sides by countless terraces.
La Gomera has survived from the frenzy of development seen elsewhere in the Canary Islands and has retained an old-world rural feel, with homesteads, small vineyards and rocky peaks set in an amazing crown of laurel cloud forest.
The island has a relaxed atmosphere and, although you will not come across any hordes of tourists, what you will find is a good infrastructure of roads, amenities and services, as well as a great range of affordable, traditional restaurants and small family-run hotels.

day 1Arrive San Sebastian (from Los Cristianos, Tenerife)

Arrive by ferry at the port of San Sebastian from Los Cristianos, Tenerife (roundtrip included). Your hotel is located approx 15 minutes by foot or a short taxi journey (± €10).
Accommodation: Hotel Torre del Conde is our 3* hotel and is situated in the centre of San Sebastian on a bed & breakfast basis. Dinner can be taken in one of the many restaurants in town. There are two beaches within easy reach on foot. Or upgrade and stay in the Parador hotel.

day 2San Sebastian to Hermigua 9.1 km/5.7 miles, 5 h

day 3Hermigua to Vallehermoso approx 13.7 km/8.5 miles, 5,45 h

day 4Circular walk Vallehermoso approx 13.8 km / 8.6 miles, 4.5 - 5.5 h

day 5Vallehermoso to Chipude 10 km/6 miles, 4.5 - 5 h

day 6Free day or walk to Valle Gran Rey approx 11.7 km/7.14 miles, 4 h

day 7Chipude to Playa de Santiago 20 km/13.6 miles, 8hr

day 8-9Free days to explore and relax in Santiago

day 10Return to San Sebastian 16 km/10 miles, 5.5 - 7 h

day 11Arrangements end after breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights accommodation in hotels, guesthouses & apartment on a twin share basis

Meals

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch (day 7), 2 dinners (nights 5 & 6)

Transport

Return ferry from Los Cristianos (Tenerife) to San Sabastian (La Gomera) when travelling both ways with the same ferry operator. There maybe a supplement if we have to purchase 2 one-way tickets.

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One piece of luggage per person transferred between your accommodation, not exceeding 20kgDigital information pack including tailored Navigational App, maps and route notesEmergency hotline

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Itinerary

day 1Arrive San Sebastian (from Los Cristianos, Tenerife)

day 2San Sebastian to Hermigua 9.1 km/5.7 miles, 5 h

day 3Hermigua to Vallehermoso approx 13.7 km/8.5 miles, 5,45 h

day 4Circular walk Vallehermoso approx 13.8 km / 8.6 miles, 4.5 - 5.5 h

day 5Vallehermoso to Chipude 10 km/6 miles, 4.5 - 5 h

day 6Free day or walk to Valle Gran Rey approx 11.7 km/7.14 miles, 4 h

day 7Chipude to Playa de Santiago 20 km/13.6 miles, 8hr

day 8-9Free days to explore and relax in Santiago