Los Llanos de Aridane

Discover a unique lava tube in La Palma and learn more about the island's volcanic development on this guided tour of the tube and its surroundings. Be amazed as you walk through this 500-meter-long, 3-meter-wide lava tube, which was formed during an eruption in 1949. In the company of an expert guide, learn more about the volcano's geological formations and their impact on the flora and fauna of the region.

Get picked up from your chosen location and begin to discover the south of La Palma aboard a 4x4 bus. Travel to Fuencaliente, situated in the south of the island, and learn about its history, marked by the eruptions of its volcanoes. See the San Antonio and the Teneguía volcanoes. Enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes of La Palma: the lighthouse and the salt mines, where salt is produced traditionally, 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, be surprised by the size of its volcanic edifice and the landscape change. From the Mirador de Las Hoyas viewpoint, see the new extension of the island caused by the lava when it reaches the sea, known as the lava delta. Drive across the new access created to join the northern and southern parts of the Aridane Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente from the viewpoint of La Cumbrecita.

The Roque de los Muchachos is located at the highest point of the island of La Palma at 2,426 meters high. An incredible place where nature and astronomy go hand in hand as it is also home to the Roque de Los Muchachos Astrophysical Observatory (ORM), one of the most important sets of telescopes in the world. With our transfer, we take you to the Roque de los Muchachos itself, where you have a privileged view of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a huge erosive caldera about 1,500 meters deep covered with pine forests, crossed by convoluted ravines. This is a must-see for all those who visit the island. Its panoramic views and the lush picturesque vegetation of the place, mainly broom and lambswool, create a picture that is difficult to forget, especially during the flowering period. In addition, normally from there, you can see the other neighboring islands on the horizon: Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. Once our transfer leaves you at the highest point of the island, you can enjoy several hiking trails. We recommend the option of walking along the edge of La Caldera along the GR 131 enjoying the incredible views above the clouds. The contrast between telescopes and nature does not go unnoticed easily. With this hiking option, you can start at the Roque de Los Muchachos viewpoint, walk past several of the Telescopes, enjoy the views from the Pico de la Fuente Nueva, or see along the way the cedars, lards and pansies summit are some of the few survivors who have managed to prevail here to the extreme hostility of the environment. A little further on, we find the so-called Roberto's Wall, which legend attributes to the hand of the devil. And at the Mirador de Los Andenes, where the road is within reach again, after about an hour and a half, the feeling of floating in the void is almost unreal. If you want to continue advancing on the trail, the small ascents and descents are continuous in this section until you ascend to Pico de La Cruz, which is about 5 kilometers from the beginning (about two hours approx.). And even if you are a more expert walker, reach the Pico de La Nieve (2,232 m) (10 km and 4 hours approx.). Keep in mind that you have to deviate a few meters to reach its top. Later, you will have to go back to go down to the intersection of the main road, where our transfer will be waiting for you at the indicated time. The return time depends of the meeting point : 14:00h From el Roque de Los Muchachos 14:10h From Los Andenes 14:15h From Pico de La Cruz

After an amazing transfer by 4×4 on tracks in poor condition, we arrive at the Casa del Monte, 4265 feet (1,300 meters) above the sea. From here, with helmets and torches, we discover a spectacular environment full of lush vegetation along the old canal. You will walk along one of the most special paths on the island (PR-LP 6), which crosses thirteen narrow tunnels until it reaches the Marcos and Cordero springs. But first, you have to cross the water tunnel, where no one escapes a refreshing shower. Please note that this hike is unsuitable for everyone as there is a large negative slope, so good physical condition is very important.

One of the most popular routes on La Palma due to its beauty and rich landscape is, without a doubt, the Volcanoes Route. A spectacular volcanic route of about 17 km where we can contemplate the recent geological history of the island. The Ruta de los Volcanes is the best way to discover the most volcanic part of the island, enjoying landscapes that seem like science fiction, even reminiscent of a virtual walk on the planet Mars. You can also enjoy incredible panoramic views of both sides of La Palma and, depending on the day, you may even be able to see some of the other three islands in the province: Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. The combination of the green of the pine forest with the different shades of the volcanic terrain will not go unnoticed, it is well worth it. During the tour of the Volcanoes Route, our guide will tell you about the history of volcanism on the island through a landscape of lava, ashes, calderas and volcanic eruptions that intermingle with the characteristic green of the Canary Island pine as you cross the youngest area of the island, formed by several volcanoes, which forms part of the Cumbre Vieja Natural Park. This is a tough route, so you will need to be in good physical condition to complete the 17 kilometres from the Refugio de El Pilar refuge to Los Canarios (Fuencaliente), the southernmost municipality on the island. The Refugio El Pilar is the starting point for this route, which takes you along the GR-131 trail, which goes uphill from the start to skirt the Pico Birigoyo peak. From this point you can see the Aridane Valley, the Caldera de Taburiente and in the background the Roque de Los Muchachos, the highest point on the island of La Palma. We continue along the path and between Canary Island pines, we can also see the municipalities of El Paso, Los Llanos de Aridane and Tazacorte. We continue climbing to reach the crater of Hoyo Negro, from where we can also see, if the day is clear, the other neighbouring islands, as well as other parts of the island such as S/C de La Palma or Los Cancajos. In this area, depending on the day, we can enjoy a walk through the clouds, thanks to the blanket that forms as if it were a white sea. Hoyo Negro marks the beginning of the many craters that we will find along this magical Route of the Volcanoes on the island of La Palma. After reaching Las Deseadas, the highest point of the route, a descent begins that will not be easy. We will reach the picturesque Volcán de Martín, one of the last craters we will see before reaching the final point of our guided tour, which is characterised by an impressive reddish cone that, from afar, attracts a lot of attention. Afterwards, we will descend to Los Canarios (Fuencaliente), where our transfer back to our starting point will be waiting for us. Of course, in your memory and in your camera you will take with you some pictures that you will never forget.

At Platanologico, the cultivation of Canary Island bananas is carried out in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, following the principles of agroecology. The plantation suffered a lot of damage during the volcanic eruption of September 2021. We started the reconstruction and planted the first banana plants in June 2022. We managed to keep a part of the edible forest safe from the volcano, where the biodiversity we work with took refuge. We hope to start harvesting again in 2024, we will welcome visitors on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Every Thursday, we invite you to a guided tour of our farm, where you can explore the secrets and wonders of banana cultivation. During the tour, you will discover the intricate dynamics of banana plantations, from the acorn to the formation of banana handles. You will learn about the peculiar matriarchy of the banana plantations, where the "mother", "daughter" and "grandmother" play fundamental roles in generational continuity. We will show you how we work the banana of the Canary Islands, how we do it organically and why. We will also comment on the importance of a good production for a good diet and what forecasts there are for the future and how we live with volcanoes. After the presentation, which lasts approximately 90 minutes to 120 minutes, we will have a sun tea. Platanológico is more than a farm; it is an ecosystem of living beings in harmony. Here, nature is our teacher, and every plant and animal contributes to a perfect balance. Come and witness how we grow our bananas logically and sustainably, without the use of harmful chemicals.

Only transfer. After an amazing transfer by 4×4 on tracks in poor condition, we arrive at the Casa del Monte, 1,300 metres above the sea. And from here we discover a spectacular environment full of lush vegetation that runs along the old canal. You will walk along one of the most special paths on the island (PR-LP 6) which crosses through thirteen narrow tunnels until it reaches the Marcos and Cordero springs. But first you have to cross the water tunnel, where no one escapes a refreshing shower. Once you leave the last spring behind, you start a steep descent through the Barranco del Agua ravine. The path penetrates the laurel forests until it ends at Los Tilos. Please note that this hike is very demanding from La Casa del Monte to Los Tilos, not suitable for everyone as there is a large negative slope, so being in good physical condition is very important.