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35 Available Tour Excursions in La Palma

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Discover the historic wine culture of La Palma with a guided tasting experience right in the heart of Santa Cruz. Ideal for cruise visitors, this intimate event invites wine lovers to sample four distinct wines from top local producer Victoria Torres while learning about the island's unique viticulture. Enjoy delicious nibbles as you deepen your appreciation for Canary wines, all within a cozy venue just steps from the beach and port. The session lasts for 1.5-2.0 hours, perfectly timed for those returning to their cruise ships if you visiting La Palma on the cruise, and can be flexible for groups of 3 or more. Join in to elevate your palate and enjoy the charm of La Palma's wines.

Price: $39.83

Duration: 2 hours

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There is an artist in everyone! Why not discover your creative adventure in a wonderful Canarian café on La Palma? We explore new, unconventional artistic approaches and create new, special works. Suitable for absolute beginners to art professionals

Price: $30.17

Duration: 2 hours

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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.

Price: $259.47

Duration: 4 hours

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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.

Price: $820.64

Duration: 4 hours

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✨ Discover Mallorca with GoFurgo Looking for a unique way to explore Mallorca? Join our van tour experience and discover the island’s best beaches, coves, and hidden gems — all in one unforgettable day! We’re a team of young adventurers with 10+ years of experience and ⭐ 1,000+ five-star reviews. You’ll travel comfortably with our local guides who know every corner of the island Everything is included: GoPro, snorkel gear, ️ umbrellas, ‍♂️ paddleboards, coolers with ice & more! No driving, no stress, no overpriced taxis. ✅ Just hop on, relax, and let us take care of everything. At GoFurgo, we’re all about organization, service, and happiness We’re here to make this the highlight of your holiday in Mallorca. Daily van tours. Small groups. Limited spots. Book now and experience the real Mallorca! ✨ We understand the importance of this trip for you, which is why our focus is on organization, service, and happiness. Every detail of our team is designed to ensure you have the best possible experience. We want your time with us to become the best memory you take from Mallorca. Join us and experience an unforgettable adventure!

Price: $179.82

Duration: 7-8 hours

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On the sunny Canary Island of La Palma, right on the beach, in a typical palmeric café, we creatively explore the art of collage with simple means. suitable for beginners and advanced Children from 10 years accompanied by an adult are welcome.

Price: $78.44

Duration: 4 hours

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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.

Price: $57.93

Duration: 8 hours

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Lanzarote's volcanic scenery comes into its own at Timanfaya National Park. This corner of the island is all rusty-red peaks and craters straight from a sci-fi movie set. And it's all even more dramatic at sunset. So on this evening trip, you're in for a treat. Join us as we drive the park's famous Lunar Route around the scorched peaks, known as the Mountains of Fire. You'll enjoy an exclusive stop at Montaña a Rajada lookout, before arriving at El Diablo, a circular restaurant built on top of the Islote de Hilario volcano. Designed by Lanzarote's acclaimed architect, Cesar Manrique, its floor-to-ceiling windows command jaw-dropping panoramas over the national park. After capturing the candy floss clouds and craters on camera, tuck into dinner sizzled up on the volcano-heated barbecue, enjoying the views and live Canarian music.

Price: $138.78

Duration: 4 hours

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An original way to discover the wildest corners of the island of La Palma: On your buggy tours aimed at all kinds of people but especially children and elderly people or with some kind of physical difficulty. You will see volcanoes that visiting the New Volcano from a viewpoint about 500 meters , but of the best place in my view of the island especially why we see the 3 main craters not the secondary , better place that you can see it of the whole island . In addition to all other historical volcanoes (we cross rivers of lava, cross skirts of volcanoes, see more volcanic cones and volcanic bombs, etc.). By alert or fire risk if it occurs during your holiday, we will suffer a variation , the alternative route is made in which the last Volcano is sacrificed remaining most of the other hysterical Volcanoes.

Price: $240.16

Duration: 5 hours

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Why this Stargazing Excursion at Roque de los Muchachos is the Best Prime Location – Best Spot on the Island Held at Roque de los Muchachos, the highest and most renowned stargazing location on La Palma, with some of the clearest skies in the world. Professional-Grade Telescope Observe planets, nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies through a powerful, high-quality telescope designed for deep-sky viewing. ‍ Years of Experience Led by a seasoned astronomy expert with extensive experience in both stargazing and astrophotography, ensuring rich and accurate insights. ️ Right Next to Real Observatories Experience the night sky in the same place top scientists work—surrounded by some of the most advanced astronomical observatories on Earth. Private Tours Only Enjoy a completely private experience—no crowds, no waiting. You'll have more time at the telescope and the freedom to ask as many questions as you like, tailored to your interests and pace.

Price: $66.07

Duration: 1 hours

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Enjoy a magnificent and unforgettable caving tour through the Cueva de las Palomas lava tube in La Palma (Canary Islands). Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear, as well as a jacket and some rain protection if necessary. It is also advisable to bring sun protection and a cap or hat and water. Never deviate from the marked trails.

Price: $32.58

Duration: 2 hours

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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.

Price: $844.78

Duration: 1-5 hours

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Come and contemplate two million years of volcanic history, witnessing some of the wonders that the northeast of La Palma displays on its coast. Our walk allows us to get to know the cliffs, ports and natural beaches of the municipalities of Tijarafe and Puntagorda. Once we reach the end of the coastal route, we go further into the open sea, to meet whales, dolphins, turtles, birds and other marine beings that want to greet us. Then, some days we will go out for a walk. Others, depending on the time, we will contemplate the sunset in the sea.

Price: $73.86

Duration: 2 hours

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Enjoy a magnificent and unforgettable hiking route to discover the new volcano of La Palma. •Duration: 3:30-4h, round trip •Distance: 8 kilometers •Difficulty: medium The route is now approximately 8km, duration of 3:30-4h, and with a slope of -300m/+300m. We get much closer to one of the volcano's craters (previously about 400m from a crater, now 1m from the edge of another of the many craters it has). The ground is still volcanic ash. Meeting point: La Palma Outdoor (C/ Antonio Pino Pérez, Nº1 in El Paso) at 08:45 Due to weather conditions, the route can be modified and made linear to the Las Manchas neighborhood. The duration would be the same, the only difference would be that the difference in elevation would be +100m/-600m and the distance would be 6.5 km. They would be dropped off again at the La Palma Outdoor office.

Price: $48.27

Duration: 4 hours

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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.

Price: $44.65

Duration: 6 hours

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We will go through Santa Cruz de la Palma along the Maritime Avenue, we will stop at the Mirador de las Vueltas de San Juanito, we will visit Casa Luján in Puntallana if the schedule allows it, Mirador de San Bartolomé or Mirador del Salto del Enamorado, Bosque de Los Tilos , Barrio de San Andrés and Charco Azul in the municipality of San Andrés y Sauces to continue towards the municipality of Barlovento where we will stop at the Mirador de La Tosca until we reach the municipality of Garafía. From there we will go to Puntagorda and Tijarafe stopping at the Mirador de El Time, then go down to the Puerto de Tazacorte and return to the starting point.

Price: $422.39

Duration: 7-8 hours

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Visit Bodegas Teneguía, one of the most awarded wineries of the Canary Islands, where you get to know more about winemaking in La Palma, besides being able to taste from the fruit of its soil.

Price: $18.10

Duration: 1 hours

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Tajogaite Volcano Visit near the crater (Old Summit) You will know firsthand how this volcanic eruption changed the environment and life of the inhabitants of the island of the palm.

Price: $42.24

Duration: 4-5 hours

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Key Info for Visitors

  • Currency: EUR
  • Languages: Spanish
  • Climate: Subtropical
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
  • Population: Approximately 85,000 inhabitants
  • Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is from April to October for pleasant weather.
  • Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and many other countries do not require a visa for short stays up to 90 days. Schengen visa rules apply as the Canary Islands are part of Spain. Some nationalities may obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa depending on their country of origin. It is advisable to check specific requirements before travel.

About La Palma

La Palma, known as "La Isla Bonita" or "The Beautiful Island," is one of the Canary Islands located off the northwest coast of Africa but politically part of Spain. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and lush green forests. The island offers a unique blend of rugged terrain and tranquil beaches, making it a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. La Palma is also recognized for its clear night skies, making it a top destination for stargazing and astronomy. Visitors can explore the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a massive volcanic crater surrounded by pine forests and waterfalls. The island’s small towns and villages provide a glimpse into traditional Canarian culture, with charming architecture and local festivals. La Palma’s appeal lies in its unspoiled environment, outdoor activities, and peaceful atmosphere, attracting tourists seeking adventure as well as relaxation.

La Palma Tours & Experiences

  • Top Attractions: Highlights of Canary Islands
  • Duration Range: 2-8 hours
  • Group Size: Intimate Groups
  • Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
  • Recommended For: The best time to visit is from April to October for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, and layered clothing for cooler evenings. Respect local customs and avoid disturbing natural habitats. Safety is generally good, but be cautious on mountain trails. Euros are used, and credit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases.

Average Tour Price: $65

Lowest Price Tour: $39

Highest Price Tour: $250

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Important Tour Information

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Top Attractions

1. Caldera de Taburiente National Park – A vast volcanic crater offering hiking trails, waterfalls, and panoramic views. 2. Roque de los Muchachos Observatory – One of the world’s premier astronomical observatories located at the island’s highest point. 3. Santa Cruz de La Palma – The island’s capital with colonial architecture, cobbled streets, and vibrant cultural life. 4. Los Tilos Forest – A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve featuring lush laurel forests and scenic walking paths. 5. Puerto Naos Beach – A popular black sand beach ideal for swimming and sunbathing.

Popular Activities

Hiking is the top activity with numerous trails through volcanic landscapes, forests, and coastal paths. Stargazing tours are popular due to the island’s clear skies and observatories. Visitors can enjoy whale watching, diving, and snorkeling in the surrounding Atlantic waters. Cultural experiences include visiting local markets, traditional festivals, and historic towns. Cycling and mountain biking are also favored for exploring the varied terrain. Relaxation on volcanic beaches and exploring natural pools is common.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit La Palma is from spring to early autumn (April to October) when the weather is warm and dry.

Yes, La Palma is famous for its extensive hiking trails through volcanic landscapes and lush forests.

Renting a car is recommended to fully explore the island’s remote areas and natural parks, though public transport is available in towns.

We have tours designed for various age groups and fitness levels. Each tour description includes specific requirements and recommendations.

Local Food & Cuisine

La Palma’s cuisine features fresh seafood, locally grown potatoes, and tropical fruits. Signature dishes include "Papas Arrugadas" (wrinkled potatoes) served with "Mojo" sauces, fresh fish like parrotfish and octopus, and goat cheese. Traditional stews and Canarian pastries are also popular. Dining customs emphasize fresh, simple ingredients with bold flavors. Noteworthy restaurants include those in Santa Cruz de La Palma offering authentic Canarian dishes with ocean views.

Getting Around

La Palma is accessible by air via La Palma Airport with flights from mainland Spain and other Canary Islands. Ferry connections link it to Tenerife and other islands. Local transportation includes buses connecting major towns and tourist spots. Renting a car is common for flexibility. Taxis are available but can be costly. Costs for public transport are moderate, and car rental prices vary seasonally.

Travel Tips

The best time to visit is from April to October for pleasant weather. Pack comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, and layered clothing for cooler evenings. Respect local customs and avoid disturbing natural habitats. Safety is generally good, but be cautious on mountain trails. Euros are used, and credit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases.

Culture & Customs

La Palma’s culture blends Spanish traditions with Canarian influences. Social customs include greeting with a handshake or cheek kiss. Festivals such as the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves celebrate local heritage with music, dance, and religious ceremonies. Visitors should be polite, punctual, and respectful of local norms. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.

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