Hiking the Tropical Landscapes of La Gomera

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Blend tropical hikes and idyllic hotels in La Gomera...

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La Gomera is a place of megalithic mountains and primeval cloud forest. Palms reach for the sky, epic terraces cling to the hillsides and the clear blue Atlantic drums against lava cliffs. Is there a better backdrop for an exotic walking holiday?

  • Private guided experiences
  • Meet the locals
  • Easy & challenging walks
  • Local reforestation project
  • Ancient cloud forest
  • Sunny banana groves
  • Mountain views
  • Coastal trails
  • Gomeran food & wine
  • Short ferry from Tenerife
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

6n hotel accommodation

(enquire for full details)

All breakfasts

4 x Lunches (including special traditional meal)

2 x Dinners

Private guided experiences

Private transfers throughout

Luggage transfers throughout

Local reforestation to offset carbon

Return ferry tickets from/to Tenerife

Walking notes and GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

'Silbo' whistling language demonstration

Welcome meeting

Full-day private La Gomera tour with expert naturalist guide


5* Service

We have personally walked, visited & loved every aspect of this trip

Holiday Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel to Tenerife not included

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive on La Gomera


Your trip begins on neighbouring Tenerife, where a short ferry ride whisks you across the water with views to Mt Teide, Spain's highest mountain. Your first base is San Sebastián, famous for being the last port of call for Columbus before his voyages of discovery to the Americas. Settle into your Parador hotel before a special demonstration of the island's whistling language and a chat through your trip.

Day 2

Explore beautiful landscapes with your guide


Day 3

Hike along the Vallehermoso gorge


Day 4

Walk across the hills to Agulo


Day 5

Follow a scenic coastal trail


Day 6

Walk a final walk and return to Tenerife


Day 7

Head for home


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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The story of the banana

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