La Gomera: Guided day tour with visit to Garajonay National Park

Price overview

• Guided day tour La Gomera - per person (age 12+) 70.-€

Booking option: La Gomera Island Tour with Guide

Discover La Gomera in an impressive day trip. The excursion starts at the bus station of San Sebastián de La Gomera and takes you through the diverse landscapes of the island. You will experience the change from dry to wet vegetation and visit La Degollada de Peraza, where you can observe the fascinating phenomenon of horizontal rain. El Roque de Agando, an impressive volcanic landmark, also awaits you.

Garajonay National Park reveals the unique laurisilva vegetation that has existed since dinosaur times. Here you have the opportunity to hike through the laurisilva on an easy circular trail and experience this fascinating nature up close.

You will enjoy breathtaking views of Valle Gran Rey and depending on the weather, you will either go to the Mirador de Abrante or to the visitor centre for ball games. Afterwards, you have the option of lunch in Agulo at a typical Gomeran restaurant (lunch not included). The excursion concludes with a visit to Hermigua before returning to San Sebastián de La Gomera.

Overview

• Duration: ~ 5 hours
• Hours: 10:45 AM
• Days: Tuesday, Thursday
• Months: possible all-year
• Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
• Difficulty level: easy
• Pick-up not included
• Starting points: San Sebastian

Included

• Professional guide, air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Food and/or drinks

Detailed description

Guided day tour on La Gomera: experience natural wonders, laurisilva and culture up close.

Your day trip on the fascinating Canary Island of La Gomera begins in the charming capital, San Sebastián de La Gomera. During your tour, you will witness the impressive diversity of landscapes on La Gomera, from the arid desert landscapes to the mysterious cloud forests of the Garajonay National Park. This national park is a real gem and is home to the ancient laurisilva, a laurel forest that has remained unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs and has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

During your trip, you will visit the breathtaking viewpoint "La Degollada de Peraza", from where you can marvel at the fascinating phenomenon of horizontal rain. This unusual atmospheric event is an impressive spectacle where the rain is carried horizontally over the majestic mountains of La Gomera Another highlight of your tour is the visit to the imposing "El Roque de Agando", a striking volcanic rock formation that is the unmistakable landmark of the island and illustrates the volcanic history of La Gomera.

From various vantage points, such as the "Palmarejo Viewpoint" in Valle Gran Rey, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the island's impressive landscapes. Depending on the weather, you will have the opportunity to visit the "Mirador de Abrante" or the ball games visitor centre and explore the many facets of the island of La Gomera.

The excursion finally takes you to the picturesque town of "Agulo", often referred to as "the green pearl". Here you can have lunch in a typical restaurant and taste the exquisite local cuisine. Your exciting adventure on La Gomera ends with a visit to "Hermigua", another charming town on this enchanting island. Throughout the day, you will be able to fully enjoy the beauty and fascinating diversity of this island.