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8 days, price in double room from: € 692 S-CAPE TRAVEL - EMAIL: [email protected] - TELEPHONE +34 985846455 - WWW.S-CAPETRAVEL.EU La Palma walking tour La Palma walking tour - - Spain Spain Trekking on the Isla Bonita; volcanic landscapes and cloud forest Trekking on the Isla Bonita; volcanic landscapes and cloud forest A paradise for trekking: well-marked walking routes through tranquil and varied landscapes The Caldera de Taburiente National Park Lunar landscapes & cloud forests Hand-picked quality accommodation in strategic points of the island for walking Beautiful old quarters of Santa Cruz de la Palma with a certain tropical feel Book optional nights to rent a car and visit the Roque de los Muchachos Observatorio RETURN TO OUR CLÁSSIC ITINERARY : All hiking routes (that were closed due to the volcanic eruption of september 2021) are open again La Palma is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The versatility of this Canary Island is certainly very impressive. The north has only been easily accessible for the last few years. Here you can hike the cloud forests of Cubo de la Galga and the old Camino Real, with quiet agricultural landscapes and deep ravines, with the ultimate goal of the Dragon Blood Trees in La Tosca. Countless flower-lined paths traverse this northern part.. After the lunar landscape of Cumbre Vieja you eventually end up at the immense crater of the world’s famous Caldera de Taburiente, a very well-maintained National Park. The descent to the Lighthouse of Fuencaliente does you realize how devastating a vulcano eruption is and how long it takes to get some fertile soil back. We strongly recommend to book extra nights at the end of the tour, rent a car and drive up to the Roque de los Muchachos Obeservatory. In a spectacular lunar landscape, more then a dozen futuristic telescopes give the feeling that you've walked into some sience fiction filmset. If you had any doubts still that the landscapes of La Isla Bonita are unique and breathtaking, you will surely confirm it now. Route Day 1 Arrival on La Palma Arrival on La Palma airport. A taxi will be waiting to take you to your first accommodation, in the lively capital Santa Cruz de la Palma. Your hotel is located in the old towns quarters and opposite to the (black pebble) beach. style : Selfguided level : duration : 8 days comfort : period: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec code: ESSW050 WALKING
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8 days, price in double room from: € 692
S-CAPE TRAVEL - EMAIL: [email protected] - TELEPHONE +34 985846455 - WWW.S-CAPETRAVEL.EU
La Palma walking tour La Palma walking tour - - SpainSpainTrekking on the Isla Bonita; volcanic landscapes and cloud forestTrekking on the Isla Bonita; volcanic landscapes and cloud forest
A paradise for trekking: well-marked walking routes through tranquil and variedlandscapesThe Caldera de Taburiente National Park Lunar landscapes & cloud forestsHand-picked quality accommodation in strategic points of the island for walkingBeautiful old quarters of Santa Cruz de la Palma with a certain tropical feel Book optional nights to rent a car and visit the Roque de los MuchachosObservatorioRETURN TO OUR CLÁSSIC ITINERARY: All hiking routes (that were closeddue to the volcanic eruption of september 2021) are open again
La Palma is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The versatility of this Canary Island is certainly veryimpressive. The north has only been easily accessible for the last few years. Here you can hike the cloud forests ofCubo de la Galga and the old Camino Real, with quiet agricultural landscapes and deep ravines, with the ultimategoal of the Dragon Blood Trees in La Tosca. Countless flower-lined paths traverse this northern part.. After the lunarlandscape of Cumbre Vieja you eventually end up at the immense crater of the world’s famous Caldera deTaburiente, a very well-maintained National Park. The descent to the Lighthouse of Fuencaliente does you realizehow devastating a vulcano eruption is and how long it takes to get some fertile soil back.
We strongly recommend to book extra nights at the end of the tour, rent a car and drive up to the Roque de losMuchachos Obeservatory. In a spectacular lunar landscape, more then a dozen futuristic telescopes give thefeeling that you've walked into some sience fiction filmset. If you had any doubts still that the landscapes of La IslaBonita are unique and breathtaking, you will surely confirm it now.
Route
Day 1 Arrival on La Palma
Arrival on La Palma airport. A taxi will be waiting to take you to your first accommodation, in the lively capitalSanta Cruz de la Palma. Your hotel is located in the old towns quarters and opposite to the (black pebble)beach.
style : Selfguidedlevel : duration : 8 dayscomfort :period: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Deccode: ESSW050
WALKING
Day 2 Cubo la Galga (7 or 11,7 km)
Early in the morning a taxi transfer is arranged to go to one of the cloud forests that are so typical of theCanary Islands: el Cubo de la Galga. The walk starts on wide forest paths but then changes to paved andunpaved country roads as you reach the coast; covered in with plantations of the Canarian banana: theplátano. You can choose to end the walk after 7 or 11,7km at one of the bus stops where you can get on theGuagua (canarian for public bus) to Barlovento. From this northern most town you walk another km to thecomfortable hotel (with indoor and outdoor swimming pool) where you will stay for 2 night. Dinner isincluded for both nights
Challenge: 7 OR 11,7 km, 450 / 650 m ascent, 400 / 800 m descent, 4 / 5, 5 hrs.
Day 3 Los Franceses - Barlovento (11 km)
Taxi transfer to the village of Los Machines de Franceses, situated in one of the most remote parts of theisland. You will follow the historic “Camino Real de Los Machines”, walking via La Tosca (famous for itsmagnificent Canary Island Dragon trees) back to Barlovento.
Challenge: 11 km, 925 m ascent, 725 m descent, 5.5-6 hrs.
Day 4 From Pico de la Nieve to Virgen del Pino chapel (15 km)
Morning transfer to the foot of Pico de La Nieve (2039m). Today’s route is along the edge of the deepCaldera de Taburiente. Then, a long descent along the "Camino Real", begins through pine forests and theso-called ‘Reventón’ until you reach the Virgen del Pino chapel. Then it's only a few km further to theVisitors Centre of the National Park where you take the Guagua to Llanos de Aridane.
Challenge:15 km, 420m ascent, 1420m descent, 6 hrs.
Day 5 La Caldera de Taburiente (16,5 km)
After a transfer to Los Brecitos, in the very heart of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, you begin yourexploration of this natural area descending to the bed of the Taburiente River. Walk toward the legendaryRoque Idafe, a rock with a strange shape and with a special meaning for the native inhabitants of the island,with its striking Colouful Waterfall, dyed by the sulphur generated by the Caldera. A taxi will be arranged atthe end of the route to go back to Los Llanos de Aridane.
Challenge: 16.5 km, 250m ascent, 900m descent, 6 hrs.
Day 6 Along the Time ridge to Tazacorte (7,4 or 10,6 km)
Panoramic route that starts with supersteep climb across ancient lava flow to the western edge of the craterTaburiente. Then you gradually descend over mainly footpaths and unpaved country roads to the restaurantand mirador El Time; end of the standard walk. The route extension continues further downhill along mainlypaved but quiet lanes to the friendly beach town of Puerto Tazacorte. Take your time to have lunch beforetravelling back to the hotel in Llanos de Aridane by public transport
Challenge: 7,4 or 10,6 km, 250m ascent, 985 or 1490m descent, 4 or 5,5 hrs.
Day 7 La Ruta de los Volcanes (17,3 o 9 km)
On you last day you’ll do another classic of the island's hiking repertoire: the Ruta de los Volcanes, betweenthe hermitage of the Virgen del Pilar towards Los Canarios (Fuencaliente). Fortunately ,this route is againopen to the public, after the most recent volcanic eruption at Cumbre Vieja (in September 2021). It wasalready a route of great geological interest, and now it is even more so; demonstrating the shaping anddestructive force of nature, whose consequences the inhabitants of the Island still suffer daily.
If this route seems too long and hard, ask the taxi driver to take you to Los Canarios so that you can do thelast part of the route only, towards the Fuencaliente Lighthouse (supplement to be paid directly on the spot).In both cases you continue in the afternoon by public bus to Santa Cruz where your luggage awaits you atthe hotel.
Challenge: 17,3 or 9 km, 550 or 60m ascent, 1270 or 760m descent, 6-6,5 or 3 hrs.
Day 8 End of program
After breakfast your holiday on La Palma ends, unless you book extra nights. Transfer to the airport isincluded
Holiday Time Hotel (Santa Cruz de la Palma)This establishment has a special charm due to its traditional island architecture and it'slocation, right between the old towns centre and the newly created black gravel beach of SantaCruz. Comfortable and functional rooms and good breakfast await you
www.holidaytimehotel.es
Hotel La Palma Romática (Barlovento)Spectacular mountain hotel with a family atmosphere. Located 1 km away of Barlovento, withstunning views to the sea and the mountains and surrounded by the laurel forest.
www.hotellapalmaromantica.com
Hotel Benahoare (Los Llanos de Aridane)Charming modern hotel in the centre of Los Llanos de Aridane, opposite the ArquelogicMuseum Benahorita. The hotel has been totally renovated and redecorated in 2020, offeringcomfortable rooms, a cosy lounge and a roof top terrace with tiny pool. Breakfast is serveddownstairs in the Café Idafe, open to the public
www.hotel-benahoare.com
You can start on any day of the week, subject to availability,throughout the year.
The nearest airport is Santa Cruz de La Palma (SPC)
On arrival and departure you have included transfersfrom/to airport to/from your accommodation.
GPS tracks are available on request.
'standard' hotels
The hotels on this trip have been carefully selected for their location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All roomsare en-suite. Some of the hotels we work with appear here. If a certain hotel is unable to confirm due to lack ofavailability, we will request a similar one and inform you about the alternative booked.
Extra nights:
Extra nights can be booked at any of the accommodations along the way..
Practical info
Included
Included7 nights accommodation7 breakfasts2 dinnersTransfer from airport to first accommodationTransfer from last accommodation to airportLuggage transport on days 1,2,4 and 7Transfers to the start of the walks on days 2,3,4,5,6 and 7Transfers from the end of the walk on day 5 to the hotelDetailed route notes and maps in English24-hour telephone assistance, just a phone call away
Not IncludedFlights to and from Canary IslandsOther mealsAll transfers by public transport in the afternoons although they are part of the programmePersonal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, extra transfers, etc.Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in the program
ExtrasAdditional night/s can be booked at any of the standard accommodations along the waySingle Room Supplement(s)Solo Traveller SupplementOptional private transport to replace the public bus transfers
