From Tenerife: Tajogaite Volcano, La Cumbrecita and Casco Antiguo
Description
This is not just any tour: it is the unique opportunity to discover La Palma through an itinerary personally designed by Basso Lanzone, an official guide with years of experience in the Canary Islands. Each stop has been chosen to showcase the most authentic and spectacular of the island in a single day. We begin by visiting its charming capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma, with colonial streets, wooden balconies and a unique atmosphere. From there, we will climb to the viewpoint of La Cumbrecita, in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, for breathtaking views. The most striking moment comes in Tacande, where we will approach the Tajogaite volcano (Old Summit), born on September 19, 2021, walking the road built on lava. You will see with your own eyes the strength of nature and the area where an entire neighborhood disappeared.
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Itinerary
The ferry leaves the port of Los Cristianos for Santa Cruz de La Palma at 8:30 am.
The first stop will be in the capital, where you will have free time (approximately 30 minutes), so you can discover some of the most emblematic places such as: The Ship of the Virgin, It is a reproduction of the Santa María aboard which Christopher Columbus discovered America and was built in memory of the palm sailors who left here with sailboats made from the wood of our mountains. Inside is the naval museum with naval charts and reproductions of some of these ships made on the island. The Castle of Santa Catalina, which was one of the most important in Spain on the route to the Americas. The typical Balconies that are one of the best sets of balconies or overhangs that are preserved in the Canary Islands. Highlight the double balconies that were built to ventilate the houses.
We will make a stop to see this protected landscape and observe the capital from the crater of the La Caldereta volcano.
The next stop will be in the exclusion zone of the Tacande neighborhood where you will have a first view of the volcano and then you will go to Tazacorte, seeing the youngest lava flows in Spain.
We will stop at the Tajuya viewpoint to observe the Cumbre Vieja volcano that was born on September 19, 2021, which has destroyed more than 1,000 homes during its eruption. This place has been used by the press from all over the world to record the last eruption of the Canary Islands.
The ferry leaves from Santa Cruz de La Palma to the port of Los Cristianos (Tenerife) at 5:00 p.m.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is mandatory to carry an identity document or a passaparto all'imbarco
Reviews(108)
The weather wasn't the best on the day, but we still got some great views, particularly of the volcano and lava flow. We were going to have a coffee at a market but it was closed, and we were left to our own devices in a not particularly interesting part of the island while we waited for the bus to arrive. Also, where we stopped for lunch was just near a supermarket with not much to see. A good day out and I enjoyed it, but it could have been better.
Thank you for your review and for your honest comments. We’re glad you enjoyed the volcano and lava flow views, even with difficult weather. We’re sorry some waiting time and stops did not feel ideal; we’ll use your feedback to improve the flow of the day. La Palma is a unique island, and we always aim to offer a well-guided, reliable experience with GetHoliday.
A 9 km round walk, being the first part in descent to reach the closest part to the 5 craters that opened during the last eruption. Wonderful views and a blend of feelings between the sadness of destruction and the beauty of nature's struggle to stay alive in the ashes.
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação, Marcia! La Palma é realmente uma ilha inesquecível: a força do vulcão, as crateras, as cinzas e a beleza da natureza fazem desta experiência algo muito especial. Ficamos felizes que tenha sentido essa mistura de emoção e admiração. Obrigado por escolher a GetHoliday para descobrir este lugar único.
I took this tour in March 2025. The views were amazing. I had enough time to visit these beautiful places. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Great day out despite the early start and a little sea sickness on the way. That was odd because the sea conditions both ways looked similar, but on the outbound journey we experienced significantly more movement of the ship. From then on all great: organisation, views, pace, guide, driver, bus and late lunch stop. Persuaded us to come back to la Palma for a much longer visit. One thing i did note was that the maximum participants was stated to be 59. Our trip had around 20 and I suspect that significantly more people would adversely impact the experience.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad that, after the ferry crossing, you enjoyed the organisation, views, pace, guide, driver and lunch stop. La Palma often has that effect: one day makes you want to return for longer. We also note your comment about group size; a more personal experience is exactly the standard we aim for at GetHoliday.
Definitely a super recommended experience to know a piece of the palm and what happened and the consequences of the Volcan Tajogaite, both the driver and the guide (Rosi) super friendly and open to any questions! We also enjoy a good meal with your good potatoes! Highly recommended!
¡Muchas gracias por tu excelente reseña! Nos alegra que la visita al volcán Tajogaite y a La Palma haya sido una experiencia tan recomendable. Rosi y nuestro conductor estarán encantados con tus palabras. En GetHoliday nos gusta mostrar la isla con cercanía, buena organización y guías que saben responder cada pregunta.
The Las Palmas excursion packed diverse experiences into one fantastic day. From the ferry ride to exploring the historic capital, experiencing the dramatic volcanic landscapes, and enjoying a delicious local lunch, every moment was well organized and well spent.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed such a complete day in La Palma, from the ferry journey and historic capital to the dramatic volcanic landscapes and local lunch. This island offers a powerful mix of history, nature and emotion, and at GetHoliday we work to make every moment well organised, meaningful and memorable.
Super great informative excoursion. Many photo tops . The tour guide Rosi has made everything perfectly a successful excursion.
Vielen Dank für Ihr wunderbares Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Tour gefallen hat und Sie die Informationen wertvoll fanden. Rosi ist wirklich ein Juwel und wir schätzen uns sehr glücklich, sie in unserem Team zu haben. Sie setzt sich jeden Tag dafür ein, dass jede Tour zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis wird. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass ihr Wissen und ihre Hingabe Ihre Tour zu einem Erfolg gemacht haben und hoffen, Sie bald bei einem weiteren fantastischen Abenteuer wiederzusehen!
Very nice and interesting tour. It was also explained in detail in German. You should have seen it.
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Tour gefallen hat und dass Sie sie als schön und interessant empfunden haben. Wir legen großen Wert darauf, unsere Erklärungen ausführlich und verständlich in Deutsch anzubieten, damit unsere Gäste das Beste aus der Erfahrung mitnehmen können. Es war uns eine Freude, Ihnen die schönsten und interessantesten Orte der Insel zu zeigen. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen!
Rosa our guide was very knowledgeable and concise. The tour and the emotion she conveyed made for a great tour. Would have liked more time in Santa Cruz and maybe seen where the lava flow actually reached the sea but maybe we may have missed other parts. Worth the trip.
The volcano and all the lava. Amazed that it made so much damage to the surroundings. The guide was very good. She could talk 4 different languages. But 2 had been enough. But she explained very good what we saw and experienced during the trip.
