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8 Day itinerary in Spain, Europe

Hiking in La Gomera and Tenerife

We start our journey in La Gomera, the second smallest island of the archipelago. An island with a rough volcanic mountainous outline, covered by trails, many of them surrounded by thick fern forests and trees covered in moss at Garajonay National Park. And from one of the smallest islands, we chang... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader

starting point

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Enjoy the magnificent views of the Teide from the ocean

2

Walk through National Park of Garajonay

3

In Laurisilva forest you will get a chance to see a great variety of species of trees

4

In Masca, enjoy varied volcanic formations

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival to Tenerife

Flight to Tenerife. Transfer to the accommodation in Los Cristianos. Meeting with all the participants.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 2

place Ferry Los Cristianos port to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Excursion Alojera-Valle Gran Rey.

In Los Cristianos port we will take the ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Excursion Alojera-Valle Gran Rey. After sailing from Tenerife and enjoying the magnificent views of the Teide from the ocean, we will reach La Gomera, an island that will host us for two days. The route will follow a mountain range with beautiful landscapes over the ocean from a considerable height and the views of the island of La Palma and of El Hierro. La Mérica (857 m) will be the culminating point for descending to the south, first by soft terrain and then steeper until reaching Gran Rey Valley, a small town surrounded by huge cliffs and a large palm grove. We will have fresh fish at some tavern in the area and later, by car, we will visit the western and northern part of the island, making some interesting stops. Distance 16 km. Elevation gain + 800 m - 900 m. Time: 5-6 hours Accommodation in San Sebastián de La Gomera.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Garajonay National Park. Alto del Contadero - El Cedro - Hermigua

This must-see National Park has Hides one of the best preserved Laurisilva forests in the world. The dominant trade winds in the islands lead humid air masses against the slopes of this abrupt island, impregnating them with a high degree of humidity, allowing the development of numerous plant species. On the way to the starting point of the route we will enjoy a road with good views and the famous Roque de Agando, a huge rocky mountain that protrudes over the highest mountain range of the island Starting in Contadero we will start our way through the Laurisilva forest, always descending. The ferns, the great variety of species of trees and the moss that cover the trunks of the forest are of enormous beauty. We will cross the hermitage of Nta. Sra de Lourdes and we will reach the place of the Cedar where we will stop to enjoy the surroundings. From here, an abrupt geographical step separates us from the bottom of the valley. Views over the Cedro canyon, the Chorro waterfalls and the Teide on the neighbouring island. Arriving at the end of the itinerary we will cross agricultural land with banana trees, vines and multicolour flowers. Distance 8 km. Elevation gain + 50. - 1.000 m. Time: 4-5 hours Accommodation in San Sebastián de La Gomera.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place The Canyon of Masca - Masca Beach - Los Gigantes. Massif of Teno.

We will take the ferry to Tenerife. Transfer to Masca This is one of the most famous tours of the Tenerife Island. The starting point is Masca, a small village at 620 m, which is reached by one of the most beautiful mountain roads of the island that goes along the deep gorges with the views of La Gomera and La Palma islands at the bottom. From here, the first meters of footpath present greater unevenness and later we will continue losing meters, but more gently. The geology that we can observe is superb, with varied volcanic formations that the strong erosion of the water has left exposed. The arrival to the beach of Masca, will reward the effort made so far and we will take a bath while we wait for the ship that will take us to the Port of the Giants. Distance 4,2 km. Elevation gain + 20m - 640 m. Time: 3-4 hours. Accommodation in Gigantes, Santiago del Teide (Tenerife).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place El Palmar - Erjos - Los Silos. Rural Park of Teno.

Today will be a day of contrasts. From the north coast starting from El Palmar, we will travel banana plantations that will suddenly disappear because we will get in an abrupt terrain, before we enter a forest of wet laurisilva, due to the Fogs that use to be here, between 600 and 900 meters high. We will reach the summit of Las Almejeras (774 m), we will border the Monte del Agua, to have lunch in the village of Erjos and descend to the starting point through a beautiful canyon surrounded by abrupt volcanic walls. Distance 13 km. Elevation gain + 500m - 800 m. Time: 5-6 hours. Accommodation in Gigantes, Santiago del Teide (Tenerife).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Cañadas del Teide National Park. Circular tour of Guajara Mountain (2.718 m).

It does not matter which road we use to reach the top of Mount Teide. From Santiago del Teide, La Orotava or from San Cristóbal de La Laguna, we will make several stops during the ascent to photograph the landscape of the Cañadas del Teide National Park. We choose the Guajara Mountain because it is a great watchtower to observe the entire caldera of Teide and other islands of the archipelago such as Gran Canaria, El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma. Departing from the National Parador and in a clockwise direction we will reach the Degollada de Guajara (2,385 m) and then by its east slope we will reach the summit. Descent by the same itinerary. Distance 9 km. Elevation gain + 650m - 650 m. Time: 4-5 hours The climatic peculiarities of the Canary Islands and in particular the Cañadas del Teide National Park make that although the climate is generally dry, in height we can find cold weather, wind and the presence of the clouds. However, depending on the weather conditions we will choose to make one itinerary or another. Accommodation in La Laguna (Tenerife).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

place Afur-Playa de Tamadite-Taganana. Parque Rural de Anaga.

At the eastern end of Tenerife is one of the most abrupt corners of the island. We are talking about the Natural Park of Anaga, which, like the rest of the island, has a leafy north slope due to the effect of the Trade Winds, and a more arid southern slope but enormous plant wealth. From the road from San Cristóbal de La Laguna to Anaga we could watch both sides of the road and we will also cross humid forests with persistent mists to sunny areas to the south. From Las Casas de Afur and then along the homonymous canyon, we will reach Tamadite Beach, which is only reached by foot or by sea, and where we will stop to have a sit on a rock and see the beat of waves. The last part of this stage leads us to Taganana through a gentle road parallel to the sea and with wide views of the north western coast of the island, one of the sections we like the most! We will cross ancient vineyards and wineries where a tasty wine was made. Nearby is the San Roque Beach which once the excursion is finished will be a good place to taste fresh fish while the waves crash against the steep north coast of Tenerife. Distance 9 km. Elevation gain + 350m - 350 m. Time: 3-4 hours Accommodation in La Laguna (Tenerife).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Return day

Transfer to the airport and return trip.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Private transport included
  • Ferry between islands

Activities expand_less

  • Hiking, sightseeing, beach

Not Included expand_less

  • Ferry from Masca Beach to Los Gigantes, and the taxi to go back
  • Meals (lunch and dinner)
  • Flights

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