Trails of La Palma: La Isla Bonita
8 Days & 7 Nights 4.9 Read 16 reviews- Exploring the lush northern gorges and central volcanoes of La Palma on foot
- 360° views from above the clouds over the ’Island Bonita’
- Feasting on local ingredients— almonds, bananas, citrus fruits and avocados
- Staying in sea view properties with a relaxed and rural authentic charm
- The famed ‘Ruta de los Volcanes’ and exploring the Caldera de Taburiente Park
Tour Type:
Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!
Activity:
Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travellers
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Islands
- Winter Sun
Activity Level & Terrain
As this is a self-guided walk you will be responsible for navigation, decision making, and safety during your trip. It is graded moderate, and the longest day is just over 17km. When walking between hotels the most elevation gain is 1140m and the biggest descent 1400m. You’ll be walking for around 3.5 – 6 hours, so you should have a good level of walking fitness.
The walks involve sections that are rough underfoot and steep and so you should have a good head for heights and sure footing, and be comfortable walking on cobbled trails and around rocky obstacles, although the walk is not technically too difficult.
The crater edges demand a head for heights but can be avoided if necessary.
Navigation
There is good way-marking on this walk, and we will provide you with detailed maps, GPX tracks, and comprehensive route notes so you can easily find your way. As this is a self-guided walk you will be responsible for navigation, decision making, and safety during your trip.
Accommodations
7 nights accommodation in small 3* hotels is included. All rooms have private bathrooms, some have sun terraces and some have a swimming pool.
We carefully select small friendly properties that offer great value, food, and warm welcomes. The accommodation we normally use is detailed in the itinerary, however, if unavailable we may need to offer alternative hotels, and we will inform you on booking if this is the case.
You can add extra nights at any point during your stay —please contact us for details.
Solo Walkers & Single Rooms
This trip is available to solo walkers and there is a supplement as some of the costs are then not shared. Single rooms are available and again a supplement is payable.
Meals
7 Breakfasts are included. Packed lunches are available from your accommodation (order the night before) or you can stop and buy a picnic on the way.
- 7 Nights in 3* hotels
- 7 Breakfasts
- Transfer from Santa Cruz airport to first hotel
- Transfer from last hotel to Santa Cruz airport
- Luggage transfers as per itinerary
- Route notes, daily maps, GPX tracks and detailed information pack
- All necessary transfers as per itinerary to the start/end of the walks
- 24/7 telephone support from our UK office and local partner
- Travel to and from La Palma and Santa Cruz
- Local buses on Days 2, 4, 5 and 7
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (required)
- Additional nights before, during or after the walk.
When To Go
You can start your La Palma hiking trip on any day of the week, year-round, as the weather is very pleasant and ‘spring-like’ at any time of the year. The summer months of June, July, August are hottest and if you are walking at this time of year it is important to keep hydrated and wear plenty of sunscreen!
Getting to the Start
By Air: Santa Cruz on La Palma is the best airport for the start of the tour. From the UK, you can fly direct (seasonal) with charter airline Thomson into Santa Cruz, or fly indirect via Madrid or Tenerife. Find airlines serving Santa Cruz, La Palma here.
Return airport transfers on La Palma are included in your arrangements. Details will be given in your pre-departure information pack.
Getting from the End
By Air: Santa Cruz on La Palma is the best airport for the end of the tour. To the UK, you can fly direct (seasonal) with charter airline Thomson into Santa Cruz, or fly indirect via Madrid or Tenerife. Find airlines serving Santa Cruz, La Palma here.
Return airport transfers on La Palma are included in your arrangements. Details will be given in your pre-departure information pack.
Luggage Transfer
Baggage transfers are included on this tour, as per the itinerary, so you only walk with a small back-pack.
General Information
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.
Equipment
Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Santa Cruz Day 2 The North East: to Puntallana 8.75 miles / 14 km Day 3 Through the Laurel Forests: Los Tilos to Barlovento 7 miles / 11 km Day 4 The North: Walk to Franceses 6 miles / 10 km Day 5 The Far North: Walk to Roque del Faro 5.6 miles / 9 km Day 6 Crater rim walk, Roque de los Muchachos to Pico de las Nieves 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 7 Ruta de Los Volcanes 10.75 miles / 17.2 km Day 8 Onward travelYou May Also Like
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