Itinerary
- Day 1
La Palma
You'll touch down in La Palma and get picked up by an ASI representative at the airport. If needed, head over to the coach parking lot to locate ASI Reisen for your transfer to the hotel. Your hiking guide meets you at reception around 19:00, and then you'll have dinner together to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
La Palma
Drive south to check out ancient history and volcanic landscapes. First stop is Belmaco cave, an open-air museum used by indigenous people centuries ago. Then you'll pass Volcan de San Antonio on the way to Teneguía. Hike to the southernmost point where a century-old lighthouse sits watch. By midday you'll have lunch by the sea, followed by time to swim at the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by the sea), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Belmaco cave (open-air museum of indigenous dwelling)
- Hike to southernmost point of La Palma
- Swim at the beach
Landmarks Belmaco Cave Volcan de San Antonio Teneguía - Day 3
La Palma
Explore the rural north of La Palma with its quiet landscapes, small gorges, and ancient dragon trees scattered around. You'll drive to a charming rural restaurant where regional specialties and local cooking wait for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional specialties at a charming rural restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore rural northern landscape with gorges and dragon trees
- Meal at charming rural restaurant with regional specialties
- Day 4
La Palma
The west side of La Palma gets two hikes today. First, you'll go into Caldera de Taburiente National Park with crater views. Then it's off to Tazacorte for a descent along an old royal path to the coast, where you see the 2021 volcanic eruption landscape. You'll swim and grab fresh fish by the sea after. On the way back, stop at Tajogaite, Spain's newest volcano, and walk through the dramatic 2021 lava fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh fish by the sea), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Caldera de Taburiente National Park
- Hike from Tazacorte to coast via old royal path
- Swim in the Atlantic
- Visit Tajogaite (Spain's youngest volcano, erupted 2021)
Landmarks Caldera de Taburiente National Park Tazacorte Tajogaite - Day 5
La Palma
Drive up to the roof of the island at over 2,400 meters altitude to visit the modern observatory with 14 domes, the most significant of its kind in the northern hemisphere. From there, hike along a high trail with views of the caldera and the whole island below. The unique rock formations along the way have nice colorful displays throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the island's observatory at Roque de los Muchachos
- Hike along high trail with caldera and island views
Landmarks Roque de los Muchachos La Palma Observatory - Day 6
La Palma
Get to the greenest part of La Palma, often called the island's lungs. Hike into the cool laurel forest at Cubo de la Galga, a UNESCO biosphere reserve with unique plants from the Tertiary period. You'll ascend through the cloud forest to Mirador Somada Alta, then head to the village of San Andrés and walk along the coast to Charco Azul, the natural swimming pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Cubo de la Galga (UNESCO biosphere reserve)
- Ascend through cloud forest to Mirador Somada Alta
- Visit village of San Andrés
- Walk to natural swimming pools of Charco Azul
Landmarks Cubo de la Galga Mirador Somada Alta San Andrés Charco Azul - Day 7
La Palma
Head to Santa Cruz, the historic capital, and walk through this gem of Canarian Renaissance architecture from the 16th century when it was Europe's third busiest port. You'll check out the main church, old monasteries, the market hall, town hall, plazas, and narrow alleyways with ornate balconies. After that, climb steeply past old water mills to reach Virgen de las Nieves, a pilgrimage site where lunch happens. The bus brings you back down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Virgen de las Nieves pilgrimage site), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Santa Cruz historic capital and Renaissance architecture
- Visit main church, monasteries, market hall, and town hall
- Climb to pilgrimage site of Virgen de las Nieves
Landmarks Santa Cruz Virgen de las Nieves Pilgrimage Site - Day 8
La Palma
Drive out to La Palma airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
