ENCHANTED LANDSCAPE    Spain - Tenerife - La Gomera

The Canary Islands are part of a legend, that of Atlantis, the disappeared continent. In fact when we go into the forests of laurisilvia (or laurel jungle), which before the Tertiary age used to grow all over the Mediterranean and most of Europe, the visitor will have the feeling of walking in an enchanted place.

We suggest a hiking tour in these islands so as to enjoy, leisurely and quietly, such beautiful landscapes some of which have been declared National Parks. We will focus our tour on two of their islands: La Gomera and Tenerife.

La Gomera is one of the smallest islands in the Canary Islands, with a surprising human and natural richness. Its landscape is the result of its own culture. Generations of farmers, who fought to make the most of their limited cultivable soil, left us their terraces, a sort of staircases for giants, where they grow the land. In the Garajonay Park we will have the privilege of watching unique species.

The first thing that surprises the visitor to Tenerife is a spectacular volcanic landscape surrounded by warm beaches. We will walk down the spectacular Ravine of Masca, and we will sail back in a boat from which we will observe Los Gigantes. We will also see the sun rise from the emblematic peak of Teide (3,717m), the highest in the Atlantic and in the Spanish territory.

To complete all this, we will also enjoy the Canary gastronomy, and the kindness and hospitality of its people will make this tour one of the most special. 

ITINERARY:  

Day 1: Arrival at Tenerife airport where we will take the Ferry to San Sebastián de la Gomera. Day 2: La Laja, Roque de Agando, Benchijigua, Imada. (5 h) Day 3: La Fortaleza, Chipude. (4 h) Day 4: Los Manantiales, Alto de Garajonay (1,487m), Bosque de Garajonay, El Cedro, Hermigua. (6 h) Day 5: Juego de Bolas, Cruz de Tierno, Roque de Cano, Vallehermoso. (5 h) Day 6: Walk down to Valle del Gran Rey; Ferry to Los Cristianos and transfer to the village of Masca. (4 h) Day 7: Walk down the ravine of Masca and transfer by boat to Los Gigantes. We will continue to the foot of Teide and we will reach the refuge Altavista. (5 h) Day 8: Early morning climb to Teide where we will see the sun rise and where we will enjoy beautiful views over the islands; walk down to Puerto de la Cruz. (4 h) Day 9: Transfer to the airport and back home.

*Note: This information may have to be modified, depending on the needs and eventualities that may come up.

THIS TRIP IS FOR: Those wishing to discover a unique flora in a place known in the past as Paradise of the Earth, and at the same time wishing to taste the rich gastronomy and the hospitality of the Canary people.

DIFFICULTY: medium, a real average of 4-6 hours at slow speed.

ACCOMMODATION: In a warm and comfortable family hotels.

GROUP & STAFF: 10 pax plus leader

Note: For parties we can organise personalised tours, both in duration and dates. Enquire for further information.

BOOKING: e-mail to Info - Giroguies
Book before minimum 30 days previous departure.

INCLUDED:                                                   

Transfers.                                                      

Return ferry to La Gomera.                              

Qualified accompanying guide. .                      

Insurance.

Half board in hotels.

NOT INCLUDED:

International flights,

Lunch.

Anything not mentioned above.

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