Volcano Route Guided Hike

Set off on a self-guided hike of La Palma’s Volcano Route and explore the island’s natural settings.

Itinerary

We will pick you up from your chosen meeting point to start the activity. The hiking route covers a total of 17 km (10.5 miles). We will first head to El Pilar Refuge, located at 1,450 metres (4,760 feet) above sea level, the ideal starting point for the volcano hiking route in La Palma.

Along the route, we will learn about the island's volcanic history, passing through ancient lava fields and observing various volcanic formations. We will explore the newest part of the island in the Cumbre Vieja Natural Park.

We will circumnavigate Birigoyo Mountain, an old volcanic cone, and enjoy views of the Valley of Aridane, Caldera de Taburiente, and the Roque de Los Muchachos, the highest point on the island. We will then continue through volcanic landscapes featuring red and black earth, spotting the San Juan Volcano, the Hoyo Negro crater, and Las Deseadas.

Finally, we will descend to Los Canarios in Fuencaliente, where the iconic Martín Volcano is located, before returning to the starting point approximately 7 hours after the activity begins.

Pickup

Pickup is included from the following meeting points:

At 8 am at the Hotel Princess in FuencalienteAt 8 am at the Hotel Sol in Puerto NaosAt 8:15 am at the bus station in Los Llanos de AridaneAt 8 am at the bus stop of the 500 bus line in Santa Cruz de la PalmaAt 8:15 am at the bus stop at the Tourist Office in CancajosAt 8:20 am at the bus stop at the Pharmacy in Cancajos