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La Palma: Stargazing Tour with Wine and Hotel Transfer

1. La Palma: Stargazing Tour with Wine and Hotel Transfer

Get to know the sky of La Palma on a stargazing tour that picks you up in Fuencaliente, Los Cancajos or Santa Cruz de La Palma. We will go to the Roque de los Muchachos viewpoint, the highest point on La Palma, 2,426 metres above sea level to look at the telescopes on both sides of the road. Let your StarLight guide tell you something about each telescope and why they chose this extraordinary place as their location. Take a short drive to a nearby viewpoint and enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine. At another vantage point, depending on the weather, observe the stars through our quality telescope viewing in the dark of night. With the help of your guide, discover countless stars as well as galaxies, planets, nebulae, and star clusters. Observe the sky over La Palma and be impressed by the special features of this place, which is considered one of the best places in the world for astronomy (we don't enter into observatories). Your segurity is important for our. For this reason, you must relax and enjoy because you won't have to drive at night We will take you back to your hotel between 22:00 and 01:00, depending on the sunset and the time of year.

La Palma: Guided Volcano Trekking Tour

2. La Palma: Guided Volcano Trekking Tour

Discover the new volcano of La Palma and its consequences as you visit the youngest piece of land on the continent that was created in 2021. See the lava flows and hike to the top of the volcano on this guided walking tour. Begin your hike from the first historic volcano, Tacande which was registered in 1480 and known as the burnt mountain. Start the ascent up the new Cumbre Vieja volcano and admire the overwhelming landscape that was formed in just 85 days. Hike to the top of the volcano, walk around the back edge on a 4.5-kilometer route along a comfortable path where you can observe the force of the eruption. (you do not climb on the crater). Learn about how the lava flow destroyed over 3000 buildings, and forests, and formed a new peninsula. See where the fiery molten rock carved its own path and created a new volcanic landscape.

La Palma: 3-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience

3. La Palma: 3-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience

Depart from Puerto de Tazacorte where you’ll board the Flipper and receive a warm welcome from the crew. Set sail in search of dolphins and whales, listen to the crew share information about these fascinating creatures and learn about their marine environment. Cruise around the beautiful coast of La Palma, which is home to up to 29 different types of cetaceans, and enjoy the unique opportunity to see a wide variety of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. During the excursion visit the famous Cueva Bonita, a volcanic cave formed by ocean erosion. Soak up the magical atmosphere before heading to another idyllic cave, the Poris the Candelaria one of La Palma's most famous coastal villages. And finally, visit the volcanic deltas formed during the last volcanic eruption of La Palma in 2021.

From Tazacorte: Fast Yacht Tour of La Palma

4. From Tazacorte: Fast Yacht Tour of La Palma

Climb aboard a beautiful catamaran in the port of Tazarcorte and set sail off the north coast of La Palma. Travel by boat designed to access areas such as the Cueva Bonita cave, and with submarine-style views for a complete and amazing experience.  Avail of the services of a friendly crew with 15 years experience in the waters of the Canary Islands to help answer any questions you may have. Relax in the knowledge that the catamaran is equipped with a rescue boat, life jackets for adults and auxiliary zodiac for your complete safety.  Make use of the on-board bar and wide deck to enjoy the sun. Discover beautiful locations, such as Porís de Candelaria,Cueva Bonita, Veta Beach, Cueva Colorada, and Puntagora Poris.

La Palma: Cueva Bonita Sea Kayaking Tour

5. La Palma: Cueva Bonita Sea Kayaking Tour

Discover the scenic landscapes, secluded caves, and famous volcanic Cueva Bonita on this kayak tour. Meet your guide at Proís de Candelaria, a small cove where the locals have built homes in the numerous sea caves. Learn about the history of the area from your local guide. After a short introduction and safety briefing, you'll have time to get kitted out before taking to the sea on your 1.5-hour adventure. Follow the coast towards Cueva Bonita, one of the island's main attractions which is only accessible by sea. Avoid the crowded tourist boats and travel through the cave by kayak before heading back to the meeting point.

La Palma: Wildlife Viewing and Cumbre Vieja Boat Tour

6. La Palma: Wildlife Viewing and Cumbre Vieja Boat Tour

Board the Fancy II, a beautiful catamaran with a 60-passenger capacity and a deck for exciting underwater viewing. Sail to the south of the island. Discover lots of marine life, including playful dolphins, beautiful sea turtles, and serene whales. Get close to the lava flows of the Cumbre Vieja volcano. Learn more about some of the details and anecdotes about this active volcanic ridge.

La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Hike

7. La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Hike

You will start a hike very close to the newly erupted volcano, enjoying magnificent geological and botanical contrasts. This hike will start at “Llano del Jable”, located at 1000 m above sea level. The total overall duration of this hike is about 2.5 hours, with a total distance of 2.5 kms downhill and 2.5 kms uphill. The incline goes between 4 to 23 %. The walking path will be mainly volcanic ground, in order to reach the closest authorized point of visit. “Tajogaite” will be at this point right before our eyes. Our guides will explain several experiences lived with the Tajogaite volcano’s eruption, as well as many technical aspects of the area. Meeting point: Recreational area "Refugio del Pilar": A point just 5 minutes away from the Volcano. The meeting point will appear on your purchase ticket. However, we will contact you for more details about the meeting point and the schedule, which may vary due to weather conditions. Please ensure that the contact phone number you provided is correct (DON'T FORGET THE COUNTRY CODE)

La Palma : South Tour to the volcanoes by bus 4x4

8. La Palma : South Tour to the volcanoes by bus 4x4

Discover the south of La Palma with a guided excursion in a 4x4 bus. Fuencaliente is situated in the south of the island and its history is marked by the eruptions of its volcanoes. You will see San Antonio and the Teneguía volcanoes, which until 2021 was the most recent volcano on the island. Enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes of La Palma: the lighthouse and the salt mines, where salt is produced in a traditional way, being nowadays the last salt complex of the Canary Islands and the only one in La Isla Bonita. In Las Manchas, where the recent Tajogaite volcano was born, you will be surprised by the size of its volcanic edifice and by the change in the landscape. From the Mirador de Las Hoyas viewpoint, you will be able to see the new extension of the island caused by the lava when it reaches the sea, known as the lava delta. You will cross with the bus 4x4, the only bus allowed, by the new access created to join the northern and southern part of the Aridane Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente from the viewpoint of La Cumbrecita

La Palma: Volcano Route Buggy Tour

9. La Palma: Volcano Route Buggy Tour

Experience the adrenaline rush of a buggy tour on the volcanic island of La Palma. On a half-day excursion, visit the sites of La Palma's famous volcanoes and enjoy panoramic views of the island's stunning natural scenery. Begin your tour from the village of El Llanito. Before you set out, get a brief introduction from your guide on your vehicle safety and operation. Once you've been briefed, climb aboard the buggy and begin crossing the mountains of Breña Alta to make your way towards the uplands of Mazo. Continue through the mountainous landscape of Breña Baja and admire the thick vegetation as you reach the area of Niquiomo. Venture onwards and enjoy vivid views of the Aridane Valley from the summit of Cumbre Nueva. Soak up the sights and scents of this richly diverse biotope. Next, enter the area known as Cumbre Vieja Natural Park, located in the southwest part of the island. Ride on your buggy through scenic rainforest paths and towering Canary Island pine trees. As you visit the site of the volcano Tajogaite, admire the plant life reborn from the ashes. Further on, drive to the volcanoes of Los Picos and Jedey. Depending on the weather, your guide may lead you to the magnificent "Volcano El Charco" or to the "Volcano Martín." From there, descend towards the village of Fuencaliente to visit the volcanic peaks of San Antonio and Teneguia. Finally, go back to the base in el Llanito, in Breña Alta.

La Palma: Caldera de Taburiente National Park Guided Hike

10. La Palma: Caldera de Taburiente National Park Guided Hike

Explore the Caldera de Taburiente National Park on a guided hiking tour with bus pickup and drop-off from meeting points on the island. Admire this park which encompasses a crater that is 8 kilometers in diameter and 1,800 meters deep. Pass through ravines and view the Waterfall of Colors. Board a comfortable and air-conditioned bus at one of the centrally-located meeting points in La Palma. Relax on the scenic drive to the Los Llanos de Aridane Bus Station. Transfer to a spacious 4X4-bus ride to the Los Brecitos observation deck.  Begin your hike with sweeping mountain views. Walk through rocky vegetation and under cedar and pine trees. Keep an eye out for local birds as you follow your guide along the PR LP 13 trail to uncover the lush heart of the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente. Pass over wooden bridges that span sparking streams. Stop to swim in the cool waters of Playa de Taburiente. Rest before traveling the through the Taburiente ravine to get to the vibrantly colored Waterfall of Colors. Finally, take the Las Angustias ravine through volcanic formations to get to the Los Llanos de Aridane Bus Station. Transfer back to your meeting point on the bus.

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Definitely book this. You won't be sorry when you see the amazing view and as our guide pour it, "you're walking on some of the newest ground on earth!" Nice, small group ! Transportation provided up to the starting point (about 10 minutes) which was a nice way to start the day. Very knowledgeable, self-invested and friendly guide. Spoke Spanish and English for us. Provided images of before, during and after the eruption which helped us visualize and understand what we were seeing. A very easy to manage walk with interesting stops along the way and opportunities to take photos. For us in our 60's (but think we're still 40!), this was the perfect mix of exercise and exploration. This really opened our eyes to the uniqueness of La Palma and would highly recommend this activity!

Hello dear Stefanie, a big thank you for the great tour with you and for your explanations and information (and the chocolate, of course) I learned more about the subject from you in a few hours than I did during my entire school days...okay, that's natural It's been a while and maybe I've forgotten something since then, but I will always remember your 5% eye "Saturn" and then later also Jupiter... that was really...moving, I can't put it any other way, that was a very special moment for me that I didn't expect at all until this moment through the telescope, there were stars just bright spots in the sky for me but the fact that I actually see Saturn was an amazing highlight, so I'm really happy about the photos

A wonderful morning at sea. The guides Gala and Andrés were super helpful and friendly and shared all kinds of whale and dolphin knowledge. We had amazing luck and saw dolphins, pilot whales, and a larger whale on our way back to the harbor. We even saw a sea turtle in the distance. Capitan Jose also drove us inside the Cueva Bonita to see the gorgeous sea cave. We loved the experience!

The hike was so rich with plant life and quite a beautiful journey. Our guide Roman had so much local knowledge of all the different kinds of plants specific to La Palma and the rich history of the island.

It was very interesting and the our guide told us a lot of informations, it was definitely worth it! :)