Tour of Northern La Palma with Roque de los Muchachos

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.

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.'

La Palma Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour

The Fantasy whale and dolphin spotting cruise is more than just an ordinary boat trip. You'll set sail in a speedboat with a round glass bottom in search of sea creatures along the northwest coast of Tenerife, around La Palma. And with a maximum of only 10 guests on board, you'll have plenty of space to keep a lookout.

La Palma Coast Cruise with Transfer

This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along La Palma's west coast takes you to spots that are almost impossible to reach by land. We'll sail into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks along the way. What's more, there's a chance to spot dolphins and catch sight of the recently erupted Cumbre Vieja volcano, too.

La Palma Stargazing

If the thought of stargazing at one of La Palma's many night sky viewpoints has you starry eyed, then this evening activity is just for you. You'll drive yourselves to the meeting point to meet your guide. Once darkness has fallen, you'll go stargazing.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. With the right weather conditions, the Milky Way is dazzling against crystal-clear dark skies. Due to a very restrictive lighting policy across the island, outdoor lights on La Palma are well shielded and the night-time sky is dark. For the real show you have to leave the coastline and drive up to the mountains to one of the many astronomical view points in La Palma.You'll drive to the designated point, which is one of the best places for stargazing. After making the most of 90 minutes of astronomical observation, you'll have time to take some night photos.

Colourful South of La Palma Tour

La Palma's natural wonders are plentiful, and this full-day tour concentrates on some of its southern highlights. You'll stop by the village of Mazo for a look around its colourful houses, stand before the crater of San Antonio volcano and learn about the island's volcanic activity, and round off at the salt pans and lighthouse of Fuencaliente.

Flipper Whale Watching Morning Boat Trip Ticket

La Palma has been doubly blessed by Mother Nature. Not only is the island one of the most beautiful corners of the world, it's also surrounded by seas full of whales and dolphins. The experienced crew of the Flipper, with a marine biologist onboard, will take you to areas where, with a bit of luck, you'll spot these amazing creatures.Sailing out of Tazacorte on the west coast, your sea safari will glide in the shadow of epic volcanic cliffs. The onboard biologist will give you the lowdown on the marine life off western La Palma – a habitat to at least 29 types of cetaceans.You'll sail as far north as the Cueva Bonita, a grotto carved by the force of the sea into 200m-high volcanic cliffs. This cruise out lasts around three hours and is available as a morning or an afternoon excursion.

La Palma Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise Ticket

The Fantasy whale and dolphin spotting cruise is more than just an ordinary boat trip. You'll set sail in a futuristic speedboat with a round glass bottom in search of sea creatures along the northwest coast of Tenerife, around La Palma. And with a maximum of only 10 guests on board, you'll have plenty of space to keep a lookout.Explore the volcanic caverns and coastline around La Palma in a space age boat. With its large round glass bottom and a limited number of guests on board, you'll speed along the water in search of the sea creatures that play around the shores of Tenerife.You'll have space on board to keep a watchful eye on the horizon, looking for signs of activity on the water – maybe a fin cutting through the surface or bellows of air. What's more, you'll be able to look through the glass and see the seabed and all the colourful fish darting below your feet.

Northwestern La Palma Cruise Ticket

If you thought La Palma was beautiful, wait till you see it from the sea. This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along the west coast takes you to spots that are either hard or impossible to reach by land. You'll go into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks such as the Veta beach – and may even spot dolphins.The fun kicks off when the Fancy II sails from Tazacorte harbour. You'll sail northwards past volcanic cliffs with drops of more than 200 metres. We'll stop at the Bonita Cave – a large grotto with two mouths. Centuries ago, locals would hide here from pirates. The catamaran will sail right into the cave.Next up is Poris de Candelaria, where a few fishermen's huts have been built at the foot of cliffs. Snacks will then be served. We'll keep on sailing, passing the Colorada Cave and Poris de Puntagorda, in search of dolphins and whales.

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.