In Tenerife and La Gomera you will find all the fascinating landscapes that the Canary Islands offer, right next to each other. Both islands are of volcanic origin, but with very different natures. Tenerife is dominated by colourful lava fields, vast and barren, at the foot of Spain’s highest peak El Teide. Neighbouring La Gomera is the greenest of the Canary Islands, with dense vegetation, including old trees covered in moss, giving the impression of a tropical rainforest. Equally beautiful are the sculpted landscapes of the valleys, where terraces have been constructed for exotic plantations of bananas, papayas and mangoes.
Both islands offer endless hiking opportunities, with sunny weather throughout the year.
During the week you will stay in two charming hotels with swimming pools, and the last night in a hotel in San Sebastian de la Gomera.
Hike in the beautiful Canary Islands of Tenerife & La Gomera
Highlights
- Diverse environments with ‘lunar landscapes’, lush vegetation and a stunning coastline
- Accommodation in two charming family-run hotels in small villages
- Hiking on the top of El Teide volcano, the highest peak in Spain (3718m)
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 8 days/ 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 1/1-31/12 |
| Grade: | Medium. Average 4-5 h/ 10-15 km/ 300-700 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 3 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €860 |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from January 1 – December 31, with any arrival date.
8 days/ 7 nights From €860 Book your trip
| Period | 4 people, 2 double rooms | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 2026-12-15 | €860 | €900 | €1,010 | €1,010 | €1,370 |
| 2026-12-16 2027-01-07 | €870 | €910 | €1,020 | €1,020 | €1,400 |
Prices quoted are per person and include:
- Accommodation 7 nights
- Breakfast included
- Transfer from the airport (TFS) to the first accommodation
- Transfer from last hotel to the airport (TFS)
- Ferry tickets Tenerife – La Gomera round trip
- Luggage transport for hotel changes
- Transport to/from hikes according to the programme
- Mobile app with travel information in English:
- Digital maps
- Practical information
- Hike descriptions
- 24 h emergency phone for urgent matters
Not included
- Flight to/from the destination
- Bus tickets for local transport (from Vilaflor to El Teide – Parador or cable car, approx. 2,6 EUR one way)
* Single room rates
- Single room rates apply when travelling with others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Please contact us for prices.
Optional extras
- Printed maps & hiking descriptions: 30 Euro.
- Extra nights can be booked in El Medano near Tenerife Airport (TFS). Please contact us for prices.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Tenerife
Transfer from the airport to the first hotel is included.
You will arrive in the high altitude village of Vilaflor, where you will spend the next three nights in a nice 3-star hotel, with garden and swimming pool.
Day 2 Hike from Paisaje Lunar to Vilaflor – 14 km
The day starts with a short 10 min transfer. Today’s exciting hike goes through the ‘lunar landscape’ Paisaje Lunar, north of Vilaflor. The landscape offers fine pine trees, striking views of ‘strange’ volcanic rock and over southern Tenerife.
14 km, +475 m, -675 m, 5 h
Day 3 Hike around El Teide – 6 km
In the morning, take the local bus to Parador at El Teide. Today’s hike takes about 2.5 hours and goes around Roques de Garcia, near Parador. Alternatively, you can take the cable car to the top of El Teide (3500m) and hike around the summit, then take the cable car back down and hike back to Parador.
Note! The last bus back leaves at about 16.00 from Parador. Bus tickets for return cost about 5 EUR per person.
6 km, +250 m, -250 m, 1.5 h
Day 4 Hike in Garajonays National Park - 11.5 km
After an early breakfast, you have about a 30 min private transfer to Los Cristianos harbour, to catch the first ferry across to La Gomera (the ferry leaves at about 9.00 or 9.30 and takes 40 min).
On arrival in San Sebastián de La Gomera, a taxi will take you to El Contadero, a remote crossroad high up in the Garajonay National Park. From here you have about a 4.5-hour hike down to Hermigua, in the beautiful national park.
Tonight you will stay in a charming, rural hotel in Hermigua.
Alternatively, you can take a rest day and take the ferry in the afternoon. Please let us know when booking in such cases.
11 km, +25 m, -1275 m, 4.5 h.
Day 5 Hike around Hermigua – 12,7 km
Today you will hike north from Hermigua, along the stunning coastline, with spectacular views towards Tenerife and the peak of El Teide.
The hike alternates between wide gravel roads and rocky paths – all are well marked and have handrails to hold on to in steeper sections.
Today’s hike ends through papaya and mango plantations in the valley.
12.7 km, +600 m, -340 m, 5.5 h.
Day 6 Hike from Juego de Bolas to Vallehermoso – 9 km
In the morning, a transfer will take you to ‘Juego de Bolas’, which is included. You start the day by hiking along the GR-132, to Vallehermoso. Along the way you will pass two natural monuments, Roque Blanco and Roque Cano, before descending to the lush valley of Vallehermoso.
After a refreshing drink in the square, you will be transported back to your hotel in Hermigua.
9 km, +200 m, -750 m, 4 h
Day 7 Hike from Degollada to San Sebastian – 9,8 km (16 km)
The day starts with a transfer to Degollada de la Peraza, where today’s hike begins. The hike is relatively easy downhill, with lovely panoramic views. You will hike for about 4 to 4.5 hours on the GR-131, before reaching San Sebastián, where you will spend your last night in a comfortable 3-star hotel, near the harbour.
NOTE! If you have an early flight home the next day, you should change your last night in San Sebastian to an overnight stay in El Medano, near Tenerife Sur airport. Extra cost for this option is about 150 SEK per person.
9.8 km (16 km), +125 m (+350 m), -1025 m (-1300 m), 4.5 h (6.5 h)
Day 8 Departure day
This morning you have a 10-minute walk to the harbour, in order to catch the ferry back to Tenerife.
At Los Cristianos, a taxi will take you to Tenerife Sur airport.
Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in nice 3-star hotels.
8 days/ 7 nights
| Natt | Ort | Boende |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Vilaflor - Tenerife | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Vilaflor - Tenerife | Hotel *** |
| Night 3 | Vilaflor - Tenerife | Hotel *** |
| Night 4 | Agulo - La Gomera | Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Agulo - La Gomera | Hotel *** |
| Night 6 | Agulo - La Gomera | Hotel *** |
| Night 7 | San Sebastian - La Gomera | Hotel *** |
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