
Nature in La Palma

Tour of Northern La Palma with Roque de los Muchachos
Canarians call La Palma ‘la isla bonita' – the beautiful island – which is quite the compliment. It's so enchanting that Rudi, one of our guides, decided to make it his home 40 years ago. ‘I love doing this tour,' he says, ‘as it shows you the island's past and present – from one of the world's biggest observatories to Europe's newest volcano.' This full day tour introduces you to wonders such as Roque de los Muchachos and the primeval Caldera de Taburiente, plus much more.Your adventure kicks off as you venture up the 2,500m-high Roque de los Muchachos – La Palma's highest peak – passing the domed astronomical observatory on the way. At the top, take in the views over the 8km-wide Caldera de Taburiente, the island's only national park. Ringed by cloud-bursting peaks, this immense bowl is thick with pine forests and waterfalls. Your guide will fill you in on the park's history and how your visit will help conserve its eco-systems.Next, it's on to Santo Domingo, a village famed for its cured meats and cheese. Enjoy free time to wander its moss-covered cobbled lanes, find a nice spot for lunch or browse the stalls of the market for a few foodie treats – it's a great way to support the local community, which is suffering depopulation. At El Time viewpoint, get your camera ready for heart-pounding views over the Angustias gorge. Finally, we'll make our way to La Cumbrecita to stop at the Concepcion lookout, a volcanic ledge commanding sweeping views over the capital, Santa Cruz, and its bay.
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Stargazing Bus Excursion
If the thought of stargazing on one of La Palma's most atmospheric beaches has you starry eyed, then this evening tour is just for you. The skies above La Palma come alive at night, and with some of the clearest skies in Europe, you're in the right place to go stargazing. You'll kick off proceedings with some nibbles at Plaza La Glorieta – a Gaudi-inspired square. Then hop on our glass-topped bus and head for the village of Tazacorte. Tour its hilly alleys fringed by kaleidoscopic homes before ending the night on a high. You'll gaze through a telescope to find constellations and stars in the night sky.
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Tour of La Palma's Botanical North
Botanical fanatics will be in for a treat on this tour, which includes plenty of forays into La Palma's flora. You'll venture into the mountains and the lush green landscape of Los Tilos forest before strolling around the idyllic town of San Andres and taking a look at Las Nieves church.This bus tour will focus on La Palma's biodiversity. And to get you started, you'll stop at the small village of San Bartolo. Fall in love with the views from El Enamorado viewpoint before the main event – Los Tilos forest. This green paradise, also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, contains laurel trees, fresh springs and ferns everywhere you turn.Then, it's off to see the towns of Puerto Espíndola and Charco Azul, famed for their volcanic pools. After free time for lunch, you'll wander around San Andres, a striking seaside town with old-world mansions and views towards the ocean always just around the corner. And to round off, there's a visit to Las Nieves church.
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Teneguia Volcano Hiking Tour with Transfers
This full day tour takes you trekking around the south of the island. You'll see colourful saltpans, twisted rock formations and Teneguia volcano – La Palma's youngest lava peak that last erupted in 1971. If you like to get out and about in nature, then this guided hiking tour will take your holiday from good to great.
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La Palma Enchanted Forest Trail with Transfer
Like a scene straight from a hit Harry Potter film, La Palma's Enchanted Forest Trail is a tapestry of misty, ancient laurel trees, waterfalls and volcano-scapes – and it's as magical as it sounds. Grab your walking boots for a trek through the Puntallana region where outstanding vistas and timeless landscapes come as standard. Transfer included.
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Caldera de Taburiente National Park Hiking Tour
The Caldera Taburiente trail is a journey through the island's only national park – and it's the star of La Palma's popular hiking scene. You'll walk the snake-like trails into a volcano crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect in the rock.
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Roque de los Muchachos Tour
This full-day tour of La Palma has it all. First on the agenda will be an exploration of one of La Palma's most impressive sights, the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. You'll be swept into the clouds to the astronomer's favourite, Roque de los Muchachos, from where you'll gaze deep down into the caldera. On good days, you'll even be able to see as far as La Gomera or Tenerife. Then to mix things up a bit, you'll head to the organic farmer's market in the village of Puntagorda. And finally, you'll reach the Time Viewpoint to cast your eyes over the valley of Aridane, filled with banana plantations and the dramatic gorge of Las Angustias.
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Roque de Los Muchachos and Sunset Hiking Tour with Transfer
Blessed with almost made-for-Instagram scenery, La Palma is the perfect place for photography fans. With this medium difficulty hike, we'll drive to the island's highest point at Roque de Los Muchachos – 2,426 metres up, before trekking down into the forest-covered depths of Caldera Taburiente crater. You'll end the walk at Pico de la Cruz, arriving just in time for a dazzling sunset overlooking the island.
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