Stunning day tour to La Palma from Tenerife South
Of course, Isla Bonita has far more to offer than fits into a day trip - all the more reason to be excited about the choice of La Palma excursion!
La Palma Volcano Tour without collection
- La Palma day trip from Tenerife South (11h) - without pick-up - per person (ages 12+) 135.-€
- La Palma day trip from Tenerife South (11h) - without pick-up - per person (ages 4-11) 100.-€
Booking option: Guided day tour to La Palma island from Los Cristianos
For one day we leave the coast of Tenerife behind and take the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Palma. The journey between the two islands is about 84 kilometres long and takes about 2.5 hours. We reach Santa Cruz de La Palma, and stay in the capital right away. During a guided tour through the historic centre we admire the wonderful architecture.
We continue by coach to the southwest into the area affected by the Cumbre Vieja volcano. In the exclusion zone of the Tacande district we can have a look at the volcano. We then drive to Tazacorte and see the youngest lava flows in Spain. Lunch (see menu below) will be served around 14:30 in one of the typical restaurants of the region. After lunch, we will drive up from the port of Tazacorte to a neighbourhood affected by the recent volcanic eruption.
At the last stop - Mirador de Tajuya - you will have the opportunity to look at the last volcano of the Canary Islands, now called Tajogaite, at a safe distance (around 2 kilometres).
Important note: The points described above may be subject to variations due to the difficulties that may be encountered during the excursion (rain, waves, exclusion zone). The guides will make the excursion in the best possible way always offering other interesting places.
Overview
- Places to visit: Santa Cruz de La Palma, Mirador de la Concepciòn, Tacande, Tazacorte. Viewpoint of Tajuya
- Duration: ~ 11 hours
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
- Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
- Starting points: Los Cristianos
Included
- Lunch: Fish menu - Grilled palmero goat cheese with green mojo, grilled fogonero with wrinkled potatoes and mixed salad, canarian plantain /// Vegetarian menu - Grilled palmero goat cheese with green mojo, sautéed euras with vegetables, wrinkled potatoes and mixed salad, canarian plantain
- Air-conditioned bus, ferry ticket (Fred Olsen) - 135 min. crossing, official guide of the Government of the Canary Islands
Please bring
Mouth and nose mask, passport, snacks, sturdy, closed-toe shoes, suitable clothing, backpack, camera, drinks, Biodramine in case of seasickness
Detailed description
Tenerife: La Palma day trip by ferry from Los Cristianos
Taking a day trip from Tenerife to La Palma might be a good way to start falling in love with this small Canary Island, whose existence many would like to keep a secret. La Palma is rightly called the "Isla Bonita" - the biosphere reserve listed by UNESCO combines a variety of landscapes with a mild climate and horizontal rain in a very small area, which you won't find anywhere else. In addition, there is the concentrated beauty between the sea and the volcano and a very pristine, almost untouched natural scenery. Almost 40 percent of the island is forested - making La Palma the greenest of the Canary Islands. Because there was never a big rush or uncontrolled tourism development, the corners of the island still seem authentic today. Locals describe the attitude to life on La Palma as meditative, casual and a little Latin American.
This day trip from Tenerife is professionally organised and offers a wonderful first introduction to the island. We take the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Palma in around 2.5 hours and immediately after arrival we visit the historic centre of the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma. Characteristic for the architecture of the city are the partly magnificent balconies that decorate the house facades.
We continue by coach to the southwest into the area affected by the Cumbre Vieja volcano. In the exclusion zone of the Tacande district we can have a look at the volcano. We then drive to Tazacorte and see the youngest lava flows in Spain. Lunch (see menu below) will be served around 14:30 in one of the typical restaurants of the region. After lunch, we will drive up from the port of Tazacorte to a neighbourhood affected by the recent volcanic eruption. At the last stop - Mirador de Tajuya - you will have the opportunity to look at the last volcano of the Canary Islands, now called Tajogaite, at a safe distance (around 2 kilometres).
Conditions
Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.
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Customer Reviews Stunning day tour to La Palma from Tenerife South
A day worth remembering
I had firmly resolved to do that:On 22.2.23 I want to do something extraordinary, unforgettable. Create a memory. Visiting an active volcano is something quite special and appropriate for this date. And reality proved me right.
On 3.3.2033 I will come again.
Ein Tag, des Merkens würdig
Das hatte ich mir fest vorgenommen:Am 22.2.23 will ich etwas Außergewöhnliches, Unvergessliches tun. Erinnerung schaffen. Die Besichtigung eines aktiven Vulkans ist etwas ziemlich Besonders und diesem Datum angemessen. Und die Realität gab mir recht.
Am 3.3.2033 werde ich wiederkommen.
Super interesting trip
You should note that you have about 2.5 hours one way ferry ride. This means that you are only busy with arrival and departure for 5 hours. It's all very simple and easy to find. Tip park along the street, then you save the parking lot at the port. Excursion had great interesting stops like the capital and great view points. The guide Rosi was very nice and explained everything well. The day is too short but you get a good insight into the island. Lunch was quite late at 3:30 p.m. and could have been shorter or even completely despite the great food (specially vegetarian cooked for us). Unfortunately, one passenger was defecting and the rest almost missed the volcano because they had to search forever for the good lady. After that everyone was in a bad mood and it was just stress. The volcano was still smoking and you could see the immense extent of the eruption. It was fascinating how nature takes back what we took from her. It was worth the hardship for that alone.Super interessanter Ausflug
Man sollte beachten das man ca 2,5 Std einfache Fährfahrt hat. Dh man ist 5 Std nur mit An- und Abreise beschäftigt. Es läuft alles sehr einfach ab und ist gut zu finden. Tip entlang der Strasse parken, dann spart man sich den Parkplatz am Hafen. Ausflug hatte tolle interessante Stops wie die Hauptstadt und tolle View Points. Die Führerin Rosi war sehr nett und hat alles gut erklärt. Der Tag ist zu kurz aber man bekommt einen guten Einblick über die Insel. Das Mittagessen war recht spät um 15:30 Uhr und hätte trotz super Essen (extra vegetarisch für uns gekocht) kürzer oder ganz ausfallen können. Leider wurde eine Passagierin abtrünning und der Rest hätte somit fast den Vulkan verpasst da man die gute Dame ewig suchen musste. Danach war bei allen die Stimmung hin und es war nur noch Stress. Der Vulkan hat noch geraucht und man hat das immense Ausmass des Ausbruches sehen können. Es war faszinierend wie die Natur sich zurückholt was wir ihr genommen haben. Allein dafür war es Wert die Strapazen auf sich genommen zu haben.Successful excursion
We booked the volcano tour. We will probably never come so close to an active volcano again. The organization was good, the tour guide was very dedicated, explained a lot and was always available. Unfortunately, the overall time is of course too short to see La Palma, but at least it gave a first impression. Disadvantages: we were there around noon and the sun goes down on the volcano. Even after 2 years of pandemic, some people do not manage to put their mask on properly. Tip: a lot of ash flies at the vantage point for the volcano. It is essential to bring eye protection, jacket and headgear.Gelungener Ausflug
Wir haben die Vulkantour gebucht. So dicht an einen aktiven Vulkan kommen wir wahrscheinlich nie wieder. Die Organisation war gut, die Reiseleiterin sehr engagiert, erklärte viel und war immer ansprechbar.Leider ist die Zeit insgesamt natürlich zu kurz, um La Palma zu sehen, aber es gab zumindest einen ersten Eindruck.
Nachteile: wir waren gegen Mittag und gehen die Sonne am Vulkan.
Auch nach 2 Jahren Pandemie schaffen es manche Menschen nicht, ihre Maske richtig anzuziehen.
Tipp: am Aussichtspunkt für den Vulkan fliegt viel Asche. Unbedingt Augenschutz mitnehmen, Jacke und Kopfbedeckung.
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