Activities in La Palma
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Blessed with almost made-for-Instagram scenery, La Palma is the perfect place for photography fans. We'll drive to the island's highest point at Roque de Los Muchachos – 2,426 metres up, before trekking down into the forest-covered depths of Caldera Taburiente crater. You'll end the walk at Pico de la Cruz watching a dazzling sunset.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 47
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La Palma's natural wonders are plentiful, and this full-day tour concentrates on a few of highlights around the south. You'll take in the views over Caldera de Taburiente National Park, home to the huge volcanic caldera, venture by the sea in Tazacorte and stand before the crater of San Antonio volcano.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 45
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If lazing around on a luxury yacht tops your holiday hit list, then this 3-hour sailboat cruise off La Palma is just the ticket. A trip complete with cava on arrival and a maximum of just 10 guests on board, you'll be feeling like a VIP. There'll be snacks and drinks throughout the day, swim stops, sunbathing and even a chance to spot dolphins.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 64
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Canarians call La Palma ‘la isla bonita' – the beautiful island – which is quite the compliment. It's so enchanting that Rudi, one of our guides, decided to make it his home 40 years ago. ‘I love doing this tour,' he says. ‘It shows you the island's past and present – from one of the world's biggest observatories to Tajogaite, Europe's newest volcano.' Plus, you'll discover wonders such as Roque de los Muchachos and the primeval Caldera de Taburiente.Your adventure kicks off as you venture up the 2,500m-high Roque de los Muchachos – La Palma's highest peak – passing the domed astronomical observatory on the way. At the top, take in the views over the 8km-wide Caldera de Taburiente, the island's only national park. Ringed by cloud-bursting peaks, this immense bowl is thick with pine forests and waterfalls. Your guide will fill you in on the park's history and how your visit will help conserve its eco-systems.Next, it's on to Santo Domingo, a village famed for its cured meats and cheese. Enjoy free time to wander its moss-covered cobbled lanes, find a nice spot for lunch or browse the stalls of the market for a few foodie treats – it's a great way to support the local community, which is suffering depopulation. At El Time viewpoint, there are heart-pounding views over the Angustias gorge. We'll also make our way to Tajuya viewpoint, from where you can observe the scarred, inferno-like slopes of the Tajogaite volcanic cone, formed from an eruption in autumn 2021.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 53
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Northeastern La Palma holds the secret to why it's known as the Green Island. And with our expert guides, you'll get the inside track from passionate locals. Rudi, one of our guides, says, ‘Before becoming a guide, I worked on a Canarian banana plantation for 5 years. Let me introduce you to the traditions of the island.' On this full day tour, you'll discover fragrant forests, volcanic rock pools and colonial villages. Then, to round off the experience, you'll sample sweet-as-honey local rum.Kick off this jam-packed excursion with a drive through Santa Cruz, the island's picture-postcard capital. Then it's on to Casa Lujan in Puntallana. This historic building houses an ethnographic museum, which brings recreates the rural life of yesteryear. You'll want to take some selfies at San Bartolo viewpoint – overlooking steep gorges and beyond, the views are a showstopper.From here, it's on to the village of La Galga, which boasts equally impressive views, for one of Rudi's favourite parts of the tour. ‘We'll walk beside tropical plantations and find out why they're essential to island life,' he says. Then, after a stroll along the volcanic shoreline of Charco Azul, we'll stop to taste rum at one of the last traditional distilleries in the Canaries.' Finally, it's on to the secret waterfall inside the dewy laurel rainforests at Los Tiles – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This status is awarded to areas of incredible biodiversity that strike a sustainable balance between humanity and nature.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 34
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The Caldera Taburiente trail is a journey through the island's only national park – and it's the star of La Palma's popular hiking scene. You'll walk the snake-like trails into a volcano crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect in the rock.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 47
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La Palma has been doubly blessed by Mother Nature. Not only is the island one of the most beautiful corners of the world, it's also surrounded by seas full of whales and dolphins. The experienced crew of the Flipper, with a marine biologist on board, will take you areas where you're 100% guaranteed to spot these amazing creatures.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 48
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There's a beach in Santa Cruz – but there's so much to see in the capital of La Palma that you might not have time to chill on its volcanic sands. For this excursion, we'll pick you up at your hotel and drop you off in the town for a day to explore its history-steeped cobbled alleys at your own pace.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 20
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Botanical fanatics will be in for a treat on this tour, which includes plenty of forays into La Palma's flora. You'll venture into the mountains and the lush green landscape of Los Tilos forest before strolling around the idyllic town of San Andres and taking a look at Las Nieves church.This bus tour will focus on La Palma's biodiversity. And to get you started, you'll stop at the small village of San Bartolo. Fall in love with the views from El Enamorado viewpoint before the main event – Los Tilos forest. This green paradise, also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, contains laurel trees, fresh springs and ferns everywhere you turn.Then, it's off to see the towns of Puerto Espíndola and Charco Azul, famed for their volcanic pools. After free time for lunch, you'll wander around San Andres, a striking seaside town with old-world mansions and views towards the ocean always just around the corner. And to round off, there's a visit to Las Nieves church.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Like a scene straight from a hit Harry Potter film, La Palma's Enchanted Forest Trail is a tapestry of misty, ancient laurel trees, waterfalls and volcano-scapes – and it's as magical as it sounds. Grab your walking boots for a trek through the Puntallana region where outstanding vistas and timeless landscapes come as standard. Transfer included.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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If the thought of stargazing on one of La Palma's most atmospheric beaches has you starry eyed, then this evening tour is just for you. You'll visit Plaza La Glorieta, and set off towards Tazacorte in a panoramic glass-roof bus. Once darkness has fallen, you'll go stargazing.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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If you thought La Palma was beautiful, wait till you see it from the sea. This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along the west coast takes you to spots that are either hard or impossible to reach by land. You'll go into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks such as the Veta beach – and may even spot dolphins.The fun kicks off when the Fancy II sails from Tazacorte harbour. You'll sail northwards past volcanic cliffs with drops of more than 200 metres. We'll stop at the Bonita Cave – a large grotto with two mouths. Centuries ago, locals would hide here from pirates. The catamaran will sail right into the cave. Next up is Poris de Candelaria, where a few fishermen's huts have been built at the foot of cliffs.At Veta beach – a tiny volcanic strand reached with great difficulty on land – we'll drop anchor for some fun. Swim, snorkel or ride the ‘Big Banana'. Snacks will then be served. We'll keep on sailing, passing the Colorada Cave and Poris de Puntagorda, in search of dolphins and whales.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 59
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On the 19th of September 2021 a new volcanic crater was formed near La Palma. The volcano previously known as Cumbre Vieja erupted, completely changing the landscape west of the city. Hiking 5km on the newly christened Tajogaite - cracked mountain - you'll almost reach the crater. From here, awesome views of the lava flows and the Aridane Valley open up.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 32
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This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along La Palma's west coast takes you to spots that are almost impossible to reach by land. We'll sail into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks along the way. What's more, there's a chance to spot dolphins and catch sight of the recently erupted Cumbre Vieja volcano, too.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 75
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Look for some of the 27 species of cetaceans of the Canary Islands and visit coastal highlights: Porís de Candelaria and the Beautiful Cave.
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up to 3 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 48
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This 3-hour sailboat cruise off La Palma is just the ticket for those that want to laze around on a luxury yacht for the day. A trip complete with cava on arrival and a maximum of just 10 guests on board, you'll feel like a VIP. There'll be snacks and drinks throughout the day, swim stops, sunbathing and even a chance to spot a dolphin or two.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 81
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US$ 81
The Fantasy whale and dolphin spotting cruise is more than just an ordinary boat trip. You'll set sail in a speedboat with a round glass bottom in search of sea creatures along the northwest coast of Tenerife, around La Palma. And with a maximum of only 10 guests on board, you'll have plenty of space to keep a lookout.
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2 hours - 4 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 81
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US$ 81
This full day walking tour lines up all the must-sees of La Palma's lava-scorched landscape. You'll start at the impressive Hoyo Negro crater and set off along the famous Volcano Route. It's a tough-but-rewarding trek that'll take you across the tartan-like black and red lava fields, through pine-covered craters and up to volcanic rims.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 47
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US$ 47
This full-day tour of La Palma has it all. From mountaintop views into the Caldera de Taburiente National Park to shopping for local produce at the farmer's market in Puntagorda, you'll be surrounded by far-reaching vistas and the island's natural delights all day long.
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4 hours - 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 45
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The northern part of La Palma is where Palmeros still live as they have done for hundreds of years. Isolated by deep ravines and gorges, this half of the island boasts some heart-pounding natural scenery, which you'll explore on this full-day tour in a small bus complete with three relaxed walks.You'll kick things off in the west of the island and begin making our way towards the north. And our first stop will be El Time lookout, which boasts stirring views over the Angustias gorge. Your first 45-minute walk will be in the almond-growing region of Las Tricias, where you can also spot dragon trees with their near-vertical branches.You'll cross deep gorges on your way to the town of Garafia Santo Domingo where you'll set off on another walk through remote villages. There's a quick stop at a rum factory before we take a breathtaking road through the cloud forest with many narrow tunnels. You'll walk through the forest near San Andres and wind up at the astronomical viewpoint of Las Toscas.
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at least 8 hours
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Free cancellation
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US$ 64
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US$ 64