Tours & Activities in La Palma

La Palma has been doubly blessed by Mother Nature. Not only is the island one of the most beautiful corners of the world, it's also surrounded by seas full of whales and dolphins. The experienced crew of the Flipper, with a marine biologist onboard, will take you to areas where, with a bit of luck, you'll spot these amazing creatures.Sailing out of Tazacorte on the west coast, your sea safari will glide in the shadow of epic volcanic cliffs. The onboard biologist will give you the lowdown on the marine life off western La Palma – a habitat to at least 29 types of cetaceans.You'll sail as far north as the Cueva Bonita, a grotto carved by the force of the sea into 200m-high volcanic cliffs. This cruise out lasts around three hours and is available as a morning or an afternoon excursion.

Make the most of your trip to La Palma with a dolphin and whale-watching cruise. Learn about these creatures from marine biologists and admire them as they swim in their natural habitat.

Explore the spectacular coastline of La Palma with our jet ski rental service. Sail through crystal-clear waters and discover unique volcanic landscapes and impressive cliffs. Our activity stands out for the use of state-of-the-art jet skis, guaranteeing safety and fun. Our certified instructors will guide you on an unforgettable adventure, suitable for both beginners and experts. In addition, we offer personalized tours that will allow you to observe exotic marine life and enjoy hidden corners of the island. With a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, we assure you an incomparable experience. Book now and experience the excitement of discovering La Palma from the sea!

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Canarians call La Palma ‘la isla bonita' – the beautiful island – which is quite the compliment. It's so enchanting that Rudi, one of our guides, decided to make it his home 40 years ago. ‘I love doing this tour,' he says. ‘It shows you the island's past and present – from one of the world's biggest observatories to Tajogaite, Europe's newest volcano.' Plus, you'll discover wonders such as Roque de los Muchachos and the primeval Caldera de Taburiente.Your adventure kicks off as you venture up the 2,500m-high Roque de los Muchachos – La Palma's highest peak – passing the domed astronomical observatory on the way. At the top, take in the views over the 8km-wide Caldera de Taburiente, the island's only national park. Ringed by cloud-bursting peaks, this immense bowl is thick with pine forests and waterfalls. Your guide will fill you in on the park's history and how your visit will help conserve its ecosystems.Next, it's on to Puntagorda – arguably one of the prettiest villages in the Canaries. Nestled between two ravines, rows of pine and almond trees flank cobbled streets that enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, you'll have some time to have a poke around the weekly farmer's market, with stalls dedicated to local produce and handicrafts. At El Time viewpoint, there are heart-pounding views over the Angustias gorge. We'll also make our way to Tajuya viewpoint, from where you can observe the scarred, inferno-like slopes of the Tajogaite volcanic cone, formed from an eruption in autumn 2021.

Stargaze at Roque de Los Muchachos on a La Palma tour from Fuencaliente, Cancajos, Santa Cruz, or Los Llanos. Watch the sunset while enjoying a glass of wine and admire the stars through a telescope.

Departure from Los Cancajos or wherever you indicate, including the Airport, to the La Concepción Viewpoint, from there we take the La Cumbre Highway to the La Caldera de Taburiente Visitor Center, passing through the La Cumbre Viewpoint. From the visitor center we continue our excursion to La Cumbrecita where if it is a clear day we can see the imposing Caldera de Taburiente. Then we will go to El Paso and continue towards Los Llanos de Aridane and Tazacorte to continue towards the Puerto de Tazacorte, once there we return through the El Pilar Refuge stopping at the Mirador del Jable and returning to the starting point.

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The Fantasy whale and dolphin spotting cruise is more than just an ordinary boat trip. You'll set sail in a speedboat with a round glass bottom in search of sea creatures along the northwest coast of Tenerife, around La Palma. And with a maximum of only 10 guests on board, you'll have plenty of space to keep a lookout.

Discover the south crater of Tajogaite on this guided trek in La Palma. Visit the newest volcano in the area before exploring the Las Manchas neighborhood.

Without a doubt, the best activity you can do on La Palma. Discover the Caldera de Taburiente, considered the most emblematic natural wonder of the island. You will fall in love with the different landscapes that this high level hike offers.

This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along La Palma's west coast takes you to spots that are almost impossible to reach by land. We'll sail into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks along the way. What's more, there's a chance to spot dolphins and catch sight of the recently erupted Cumbre Vieja volcano, too.

Immerse yourself in La Palma's geology and volcanic history on this guided tour of a volcanic cave and lava field.

This private tour for groups of 1 - 10 people, picks you up at any hotel on the island and at the cruise port of Arrecife. It combines the best of Lanzarote's southern area: Timanfaya, La Geria, Echadero de los Camellos, El Golfo and its Green Lagoon. You will have the opportunity to visit these spectacular places without having to wait in queues. And you will be able to choose whether to stay longer in one place or another, or skip some of the visits, as it is a private tour for you, your family or group of friends. Our qualified and experienced guides will offer you a unique experience. You will learn the history of each of César Manrique's creations and soak up the island's culture. All you have to do is relax and enjoy. We assure you comfort and wellbeing on your trip.

There's a reason La Palma is known as ‘The Green Paradise', and you'll see why on this trip to the northeast. And with our expert local guides, you'll get the inside track from passionate locals. Rudi, one of our guides, says, ‘Before becoming a guide, I worked on a Canarian banana plantation for 5 years. It was a great way to immerse myself in island life.' On this full day tour, you'll discover fragrant forests, volcanic rock pools and colonial villages. Then, to round off the experience, you'll sample sweet-as-honey local rum.Kick off this jam-packed excursion at San Bartolo viewpoint – overlooking steep coastal hills and the Atlantic beyond, the views are a showstopper. From here, it's onto the natural sea-water pools of Charco Azul – the ‘blue pools' where, weather permitting, we'll have a quick swim. Then, it's onto the sea-view village of San Andres, a flower-filled cluster of brightly coloured buildings enhanced by all the greenery.Next up, is one of Rudi's favourite parts of the tour. ‘You walk beside tropical banana plantations and find out why they're essential to island life,' he says. Then, after a stroll along the volcanic shoreline of Charco Azul, you'll stop to taste rum at one of the last traditional distilleries in the Canaries.'

Stargazing on the island of La Palma. Travel through space with a guided tour observing constellations with the naked eye and stars, planets, galaxies and the moon through binoculars and an telescope.

We will go to the Mirador de La Concepción, Sanctuary of Las Nieves, to continue to the Visitor Center of La Caldera de Taburiente and Mirador de La Cumbrecita. From there we moved to the Port of Tazacorte, touring El Paso, Los Llanos and Tazacorte (municipality where the Conquest began in 1492). Then we move to the most volcanic area of the Island, crossing the Mirador de San Nicolás, Las Indias and San Antonio Volcano, we pass through the Villa de Mazo, Montaña de la Breña and return to the starting point.

If the thought of stargazing at one of La Palma's many night sky viewpoints has you starry eyed, then this evening activity is just for you. You'll drive yourselves to the meeting point to meet your guide. Once darkness has fallen, you'll go stargazing.The skies above La Palma come alive at night, and with some of the clearest skies in Europe, you're in the right place to go stargazing. With the right weather conditions, the Milky Way is dazzling against crystal-clear dark skies. Due to a very restrictive lighting policy across the island, outdoor lights on La Palma are well shielded and the night-time sky is dark. For the real show you have to leave the coastline and drive up to the mountains to one of the many astronomical view points in La Palma.You'll drive to the designated point, which is one of the best places for stargazing. After making the most of 90 minutes of astronomical observation, you'll have time to take some night photos.

Hike to the crater of Tajogaite Volcano on a guided day trip from La Palma. Learn how the landscape of western La Palma changed after 85 days of intense volcanic activity and visit Mirador de Tajuya.

This tour combines a walk with a bus excursion, it will begin with a 3-hour hiking route from Llano del Jable. We will enter, always accompanied by authorized guides, on the new path that has been created to see the crater of the new volcano, from an enabled viewpoint. We will be able to learn more about the geological history of the island. Then, we will go to the Port of Tazacorte, from where it is possible to appreciate the new expansion of the island, known as the lava delta. Then we will ascend through the La Laguna neighborhood, an area visibly affected by the volcano's lava flows, arriving at the Plaza de Tajuya, which became an improvised viewpoint for the eruption. Finally, we will see the volcano from Tacande, one of the closest neighborhoods to the place where the volcano was born. With this route we will be able to verify how the orography of the landscape was modified, after 85 days of intense activity of the volcanic eruption of Tajogaite.

La Palma's natural wonders are plentiful, and this full-day tour concentrates on some of its southern highlights. You'll stop by the village of Mazo for a look around its colourful houses, stand before the crater of San Antonio volcano and learn about the island's volcanic activity, and round off at the salt pans and lighthouse of Fuencaliente.

Discover La Palma by bus on a full-day trip. Enjoy panoramic views from Roque de Los Muchachos, explore puntagorda's Farmer's Market, and see the Royal Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows.

Mass tourism is becoming a thing of the past, as today most visitors prefer private tours rather than group travel, so that they can choose their own personalized schedules and itineraries. With our private excursion we avoid the queues at the entrances to the tourist centers of Lanzarote, and if you decide to visit the Timanfaya National Park, you will not have to change your vehicle since we are authorized to do the route of the volcanoes in our own transport. Our vehicles assure you an excursion in maximum comfort and our professional guides are extraordinary, knowledgeable about the area, able to outline a travel plan according to your requests and interests, offering personalized attention and informing you at all times about the places of interest. interest to visit. The visits are tailored to your needs. Without haste and without stress, and if you wish, you can always change the route during the excursion.

The Fantasy whale and dolphin spotting cruise is more than just an ordinary boat trip. You'll set sail in a futuristic speedboat with a round glass bottom in search of sea creatures along the northwest coast of Tenerife, around La Palma. And with a maximum of only 10 guests on board, you'll have plenty of space to keep a lookout.Explore the volcanic caverns and coastline around La Palma in a space age boat. With its large round glass bottom and a limited number of guests on board, you'll speed along the water in search of the sea creatures that play around the shores of Tenerife.You'll have space on board to keep a watchful eye on the horizon, looking for signs of activity on the water – maybe a fin cutting through the surface or bellows of air. What's more, you'll be able to look through the glass and see the seabed and all the colourful fish darting below your feet.

You must be one of the first to discover more closely the volcano of La Palma with this new trail that has just opened to the public. A 360º tour that will leave you speechless.

Enjoy a tour through Majorca's interior. Visit the fascinating La Raixa Estate and three popular wineries of the region. Sample exquisite quality wines along with regional specialties, like olive oil and local food. Enjoy the stunning views.

If you thought La Palma was beautiful, wait till you see it from the sea. This glass bottom-catamaran cruise along the west coast takes you to spots that are either hard or impossible to reach by land. You'll go into the Bonita Cave and see landmarks such as the Veta beach – and may even spot dolphins.The fun kicks off when the Fancy II sails from Tazacorte harbour. You'll sail northwards past volcanic cliffs with drops of more than 200 metres. We'll stop at the Bonita Cave – a large grotto with two mouths. Centuries ago, locals would hide here from pirates. The catamaran will sail right into the cave.Next up is Poris de Candelaria, where a few fishermen's huts have been built at the foot of cliffs. Snacks will then be served. We'll keep on sailing, passing the Colorada Cave and Poris de Puntagorda, in search of dolphins and whales.

Explore the Tajogaite Volcano on this hike with a local guide. Walk on volcanic ground, see geological and botanical contrasts, and learn about the volcano's history from your guide.

We will go to the Mirador de La Concepción, from there we will pass through the municipality of Breña Alta, we will climb to the Refugio del Pilar from where the hiking route known as the Ruta de Los Volcanes departs, we will stop at the Mirador del Jable to continue towards the Center of Visitors from La Caldera de Taburiente and Mirador de La Cumbrecita. From there we moved to the Port of Tazacorte, touring El Paso, Los Llanos and Tazacorte (municipality where the Conquest began in 1492). Then we move to the most volcanic area of the Island through the Mirador de San Nicolás, Las Indias and San Antonio Volcano, we pass through the Villa de Mazo, Montaña de la Breña and return to the starting point.

Like a scene straight from a hit Harry Potter film, La Palma's Enchanted Forest Trail is a tapestry of misty, ancient laurel trees, waterfalls and volcano-scapes – and it's as magical as it sounds. Grab your walking boots for a trek through the Puntallana region where outstanding vistas and timeless landscapes come as standard. Transfer included.