Walking the Island of La Palma

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Home to more than 900 endemic species, the entire island of La Palma (known as the Pretty Isle) was classed as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002. Discover the many natural highlights on this walking trip, which takes advantage of well-waymarked paths to explore the diverse scenery in the north and centre. Days range from hikes along dramatic coastlines to walks thr...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Hike fantastic walks across dramatic volcanic terrain
    • Experience spectacular views reaching as far as Mount Teide on Tenerife
    • Sample localdelicacies such as miel de palma (palm honey)
    • Walk the Ruta de los Volcanes
    • Take advantage of free arrival and departure transfers for everyone

What's this trip about?

    Home to more than 900 endemic species, the entire island of La Palma (known as the Pretty Isle) was classed as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002. Discover the many natural highlights on this walking trip, which takes advantage of well-waymarked paths to explore the diverse scenery in the north and centre. Days range from hikes along dramatic coastlines to walks through lush national parks, before culminating in arguably the most celebrated trail on the island: La Ruta de los Volcanes.Walk across the dramatic volcanic terrain of La Palma

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySanta Cruz
End CitySanta Cruz

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Attractions

  • Bar
  • Palma
  • Santa Cruz

Activities

  • Hiking

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts and four dinners
    • All accommodation
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Barlovento; transfer to hotel

The adventure starts at the hotel in Barlovento, our home for the first three nights. The local leader will host a welcome briefing before dinner. Accommodation: Hotel La Palma Romantica (or similar)

Day 2 Hike through a prehistoric forest to Barlovento

After breakfast, we transfer (approximately 15 minutes) to the starting point of our hike in the lush northeast of La Palma. The walk begins in Los Tilos rainforest, close to the town of Los Sauces, with a short but steep climb up some 500 steps to a viewpoint, Mirado...

Day 3 Transfer to Franceses; trek along the steep coastline, through deep gorges with spectacular ocean views

After a 15-minute morning transfer, we walk north along the dramatic coastline towards Barlovento. The hike along the steep coastline and deep gorges offers breath-taking ocean views, and passes dragon trees and picturesque villages. On arrival in Barlovento, we can visit a bar for a drink before walking back to our hotel for dinner. Accommodation: Hotel La Palma Romantica (or similar)

Day 4 Transfer to Roque de Los Muchachos; walk from the caldera rim through the subalpine landscape. Overnight Santa Cruz

Today we trek from the highest point of the island. After a transfer (1hr 30min) to Roque de Los Muchachos, at an elevation of approximately 7,959ft (2,426m), we begin a spectacular hike around the caldera rim, one of the largest craters in the world. The beautiful su...

Day 5 Free day. Opportunity to discover Santa Cruz old town or spend the day at the beach

Today is free and there are several activities nearby you can enjoy, including a boat trip in search of dolphins and whales (seasonal/weather dependent). It is also possible to take advantage of the famously clear La Palma skies on an after-dinner stargazing trip (sub...

Day 6 Magnificent hike through Caldera de Taburiente National Park

After a one-hour transfer up a winding road to Los Brecitos (3,445ft/1,050m), we begin a magnificent journey through Caldera de Taburiente National Park. There is an initial gradual descent (1hr 30min to two hours) on a trail cut into the steep gorge sides, which wind...

Day 7 Short transfer to Refugio del Pilar before walking La Ruta de Los Volcanes

Today we walk arguably the most scenic trek in La Palma: La Ruta de los Volcanes. After a 30-minute transfer to Refugio del Pilar, the trail begins, running across the youngest part of the island with countless volcanic craters along the path down to Fuencaliente. Lav...

Day 8 Transfer to Santa Cruz airport

After breakfast, we have the majority of the day to relax or to explore Santa Cruz de La Palma at a leisurely pace (depending on your flight time) before transferring to the airport.

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Last Updated: 4/26/2024
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

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La Palma

A very varied place with ridge walks, forest walks and volcano walks etc. Some tough climbs and quite harsh surfaces. Not suitable for those who are unsteady on th...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

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Great walking on a beautiful volcanic island

We did a variety of walks on the island through temperate rainforest, across coastal gorges, up in the high caldera ridge and through the caldera itself. The scene...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

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Beautiful island, great walks

There's a huge variety of scenery on La Palma and this week gave us a taste of everything. The walks aren't especially long but there's quite a lot of ascent and d...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

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Great trip

This was a great walking holiday on La Palma. The itinerary was comprehensive and well thought through and encompassed the main highlights of the island. We learnt...

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Anonymous

Aug 2017

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Great walking variety on a small island.

Very enjoyable walking trip in a lovely destination, reasonable accommodation & food and a good variety of walks. The caldera rim walk to Roque de Los Muchachos...

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Accommodation

5 days point-to-point walking Altitude max 2426m, average 800m Group normally 6 to 16, plus local leader. Min age 16yrs 7 nights accommodation in guesthouses and hotels All breakfast, 5 lunches and all dinners included,We spend seven nights split between a three-star hotel and an aparthotel. Below are the hotels typically used on this trip; however, as the availability of accommodation in La Palma is limited, the hotels are subject to change. Barlovento: Hotel Palma de la Romantica (nights 1-3) In the north of La Palma, Hotel Palma de la Romantica is just 0.6mi (1km) from Barlovento. Views from your balcony or terrace will be over the mountains or ocean, and the hotel has inside and outside pools, plus a spa. Santa Cruz: El Galeon (nights 4-7) El Galeon is within walking distance of the pretty capital Santa Cruz. It features a terrace with lovely sea views.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

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  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

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If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

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  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

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Meals Included
All breakfasts and four dinners are included. Breakfasts are generally a simple buffet affair at your hotel, usually including a bread selection, jam, pastries, cold meats and cheese. Dinners are taken from a set menu at a local restaurant or at your hotel and offer a variety of mouth-watering dishes and international cuisine, with lots of fish and meat options and always a couple of vegetarian alternatives. Local specialities include papas arrugudas (wrinkly potatoes), fresh goat cheese, lots of fish dishes, and copious amounts of mojo sauce. Lunch options include ordering a packed lunch from the hotel, visiting a supermarket to buy provisions and enjoying lunch at a local bar. We recommend budgeting €25-€30 in total for lunches. Wine is not included with dinner but the average price of a bottle is €12.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
Additional Information
  • Five days of walking; one free day
  • Altitude maximum: 7,959ft (2,426m); average: 2,625ft (800m)
  • Group normally 6 to 16, plus local leader. Minimum age: 16
  • Seven nights between a three-star hotel and aparthotel
  • All breakfasts and four dinners included
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