HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE / B&B
TOUR CODE:
JG8 |
JGM
Experience the lush plantations, mountains and white-
washed villages of exotic La Gomera
Due to its volcanic origins, the island's scenery is dramatic, mountainous,
very beautiful and different from anywhere in Europe. Hiking on the island
from high rocky mountains to cloud forest and banana plantations is an
ideal way to see the real Gomera. It is a relaxed island with a population
of around 20,000 people living mostly in the capital, San Sebastian, or the
villages of the north. La Gomera's highest point is the Alto de Garajonay at
1480 metres and there is very little flat land due to the deep ravines that cut
into the island from the central highlands. You will be walking virtually round
the island, experiencing a variety of landscapes from rocky to cultivated
terraces and banana plantations and into the rare laurisilva cloud forest, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. So rugged is the island that pre telephones,
Gomerans developed a language of whistling to communicate from valley to
valley. With a little practice you can place an order for an ice cold beer or a
gin and tonic ready for your arrival ‑ just whistle!
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Los Cristianos, ferry to San Sebastian
2 |
Transfer to Agulo walk to Vallehermoso (6hrs)
3 |
Head into the cloud
forest and onto Chipude
4 |
Rest day with optional walks (4hrs)
5 |
Climb
to the summit of El Alto de Garajonay (1480m), descend through palms to
Santiago (5-6hrs)
6 |
Free day in Santiago
7 |
Return to San Sebastian via
Roque de Agando (1250m), Gomera's biggest basalt volcanic chimney (6-
7hrs)
8 |
Ferry to Los Cristianos, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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7 nights accommodation
in hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis
Ξ
return ferry transfers from
Tenerife
Ξ
luggage transfer
Ξ
information pack including route notes & maps
Ξ
emergency hotline
NOTES:
The 11 day version follows a different itinerary – see our website for details.
Exploring La Gomera
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Tenerife
HOTEL / MANOR HOUSE
TOUR CODE:
JTN
Discover cloud forests, volcanoes and plantations on this
exotic Spanish island
Tenerife is the highest island in the Atlantic and is the largest of the Canary
Islands. Mount Teide (3718m), in the centre of the island is Spain's highest
mountain and the third tallest volcano in the world. Your first view of the
great volcano will be from the aeroplane window. A few days later you will be
walking across the Cañadas del Teide, a massive crater of 16km diameter.
From the ancient university town of La Laguna, the elegant resort of Puerto
de la Cruz on the north coast, combined with the walking on Mount Teide
make for a wonderful week. Ascend to the lava caves at the fascinating
Roques de Garcia and explore the rugged Anaga peninsula ‑ its top covered
in ancient 'laurisilva' forest and majestic Canarian pines. This is an island
walking adventure like no other.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive La Laguna
2 |
Bus to Cruz del Carmen, day
walk in Anaga Peninsula, return to La Laguna (4-5hrs)
3 |
Forest walk to La
Caldera (5-6hrs)
4 |
Free day. Optional coastal walk (3-4hrs)
5 |
The Seven
Cañadas walk, overnight Parador (5-6hrs)
6 |
Two options, cable car up to
3550m or Roques de Garcia circular walk, bus to Puerto de la Cruz
7 |
Two
panoramic options, climb up to Montaña Jala or walk to Degollada de la
Mesa, bus to Puerto
8 |
Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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6 nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night
in Parador de Las Canadas del Teide, on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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luggage transfer (except to the Parador)
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information pack including route
notes & maps
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emergency hotline
Tenerife on Foot
8 DAY
SELF GUIDED
WALK
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La Laguna
Parador
Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife
La Gomera
Ascend to the lava caves at the fascinating
Roques de Garcia and explore the rugged
Anaga peninsula ‑ its top covered in ancient
'laurisilva' forest and majestic Canarian pines.
This is an island
walking adventure
like no other.
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Joining Los Cristianos
11 DAY
Joining Los Cristianos
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DATES 2015
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