Volcano Route Guided Hike

Set off on an unforgettable self-guided hike of La Palma’s Volcano Route and learn about the land of the volcanoes!

Itinerary

We'll pick you up from your chosen meeting point to start this activity. The hiking route covers a total of 17 km (10.5 miles). We'll first head to El Pilar Refuge, a resting area at 1,450 metres (4,760 feet) above sea level, which is the best spot to begin this hiking route.

Along the way, we'll discover the island's volcanic history as we pass through ancient lava fields and observe ash and volcanic cauldrons. We'll traverse the newest part of the island within the Cumbre Vieja Natural Park.

We'll hike around Birigoyo Mountain, an old volcanic cone, offering views of the Valley of Aridane, Caldera de Taburiente, and the Roque de Los Muchachos, the highest point on the island.

Continuing, we'll explore volcanic lands with red and black ground tones, spotting the San Juan Volcano, the Hoyo Negro crater, and Las Deseadas. We will then head down to Los Canarios in Fuencaliente, nearby the Martín Volcano.

Finally, we’ll return to the starting point approximately 7 hours after the activity begins.

Pickup

Pickup is included from the following meeting points:

8 am at the Hotel Princess in Fuencaliente8 am at the Hotel Sol in Puerto Naos8:15 am at the bus station in Los Llanos de Aridane8 am at the bus stop of the 500 bus line in Santa Cruz de la Palma8:15 am at the bus stop at the Tourist Office in Cancajos8:20 am at the bus stop at the Pharmacy in Cancajos