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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Björn
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War ein sehr interessanter Ausflug, Guide Merle war Klasse ??
Andreas
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Super netter Wanderführer, kompetent. Hat viel Spaß gemacht und war sehr interessant.
Mike Sommer
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Sehr geehrtes TUI Team, die Wanderung an sich war sehr schön. Die Reiseführer waren sehr nett und haben uns viele Informationen gegeben. Allerdings ist Ihre Bezeichnung der Tour mehr als irreführend. Mit einer Wanderung in den Sonnenuntergang hatte diese Tour nichts gemein und war für mich ein Grund diese Tour zu buchen. Auf der Internetpräsenz von Isla Bonita ist die Tour richtig gekennzeichnet "ohne Sonnenuntergang". Mit freundlichen Grüßen Mike Sommer
Klexa
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Sehr schöne Wanderung zum höchsten Vulkan mit wunderschöner Aussicht. Die Tour war super organisiert. Die sehr erfahrene und freundliche Führerin hat uns umfassend über alles Wissenswerte informiert-viele Hintergrundinformationen. Sie hat auch diejenigen, für die die Tour zu anstrengend war, nicht aus den Augen gelassen und einen Zwischentransport mit dem Bus organisiert. Die Tour ist schon anstrengend-eine Grundfitness unerlässlich, man wird aber für die „Mühen“ mit tollen Eindrücken belohnt.
Full-day 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. ‘It shows you the island's past and present – from one of the world's biggest observatories to Tajogaite, Europe's newest volcano.' Plus, you'll discover wonders such as Roque de los Muchachos and the primeval Caldera de Taburiente.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 ecosystems.Next, it's on to Puntagorda – arguably one of the prettiest villages in the Canaries. Nestled between two ravines, rows of pine and almond trees flank cobbled streets that enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, you'll have some time to have a poke around the weekly farmer's market, with stalls dedicated to local produce and handicrafts. At El Time viewpoint, there are heart-pounding views over the Angustias gorge. We'll also make our way to Tajuya viewpoint, from where you can observe the scarred, inferno-like slopes of the Tajogaite volcanic cone, formed from an eruption in autumn 2021.
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Northeast La Palma tour with Charco Azul and rum tasting
There's a reason La Palma is known as ‘The Green Paradise', and you'll see why on this trip to the northeast. And with our expert local guides, you'll get the inside track from passionate locals. Rudi, one of our guides, says, ‘Before becoming a guide, I worked on a Canarian banana plantation for 5 years. It was a great way to immerse myself in island life.' On this full day tour, you'll discover fragrant forests, volcanic rock pools and colonial villages. Then, to round off the experience, you'll sample sweet-as-honey local rum.Kick off this jam-packed excursion at San Bartolo viewpoint – overlooking steep coastal hills and the Atlantic beyond, the views are a showstopper. From here, it's onto the natural sea-water pools of Charco Azul – the ‘blue pools' where, weather permitting, we'll have a quick swim. Then, it's onto the sea-view village of San Andres, a flower-filled cluster of brightly coloured buildings enhanced by all the greenery.Next up, is one of Rudi's favourite parts of the tour. ‘You walk beside tropical banana plantations and find out why they're essential to island life,' he says. Then, after a stroll along the volcanic shoreline of Charco Azul, you'll stop to taste rum at one of the last traditional distilleries in the Canaries.'
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Caldera de Taburiente National Park hiking tour
La Palma is crisscrossed with world-class walking trails. But the star of the show is the Caldera Taburiente hike – a journey through the island's only national park. You'll walk the snake-like trails into the crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect.
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4x4 bus tour of Fuencaliente’s volcanos in La Palma
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Tajogaite Volcano hiking ticket
2021 saw the creation of a new volcanic crater near La Palma. The volcano previously known as Cumbre Vieja erupted, completely changing the landscape west of the city. Hiking 6.5km on the newly christened Tajogaite – cracked mountain – you'll almost reach the crater. From here, awesome views of the lava flows and the Aridane Valley open up.
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Roque de los Muchachos Bus Tour with Sunset and Stargazing
Blessed with almost picture-postcard scenery, La Palma is the perfect place for photography and astronomy fans. On this bus tour, you'll drive to the island's highest point – Roque de los Muchachos – with stops at iconic viewpoints along the way. Make a detour to a secret viewpoint to watch a sizzling sunset with a glass of wine, before the chance to stargaze.
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On the 19th of September 2021 a new volcanic crater was formed near La Palma. The volcano previously known as Cumbre Vieja erupted, completely changing the landscape west of the city. Hiking 6.5km on the newly christened Tajogaite – cracked mountain – you'll almost reach the crater. From here, awesome views of the lava flows and the Aridane Valley open up.
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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. 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 watching a dazzling sunset.
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Caldera de Taburiente National Park hiking tour
La Palma is crisscrossed with world-class walking trails. But the star of the show is the Caldera Taburiente hike – a journey through the island's only national park. You'll walk the snake-like trails into the crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect.
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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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