La Palma: Guided Volcano Trekking Tour
ID: GYG420337-761761
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Walk over the brand new volcano at the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge which erupted in September 2021. Visit the island's volcanic activity highlights and learn about the eruption from your guide on this walking tour.
Discover the new volcano of La Palma and its consequences as you visit the youngest piece of land on the continent that was created in 2021. See the lava flows and hike to the top of the volcano on this guided walking tour.
Begin your hike from the first historic volcano, Tacande which was registered in 1480 and known as the burnt mountain. Start the ascent up the new Cumbre Vieja volcano and admire the overwhelming landscape that was formed in just 85 days.
Hike to the top of the volcano, walk around the back edge on a 4.5-kilometer route along a comfortable path where you can observe the force of the eruption. Note that you do not climb on the crater.
Learn about how the lava flow destroyed over 3000 buildings, and forests, and formed a new peninsula. See where the fiery molten rock carved its own path and created a new volcanic landscape.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in La Palma's volcanic scenery and discover major landmarks
- Get a closeup view of the brand new volcano, formed by the 2021 lava eruption
- Walk over the ashes and see the volcanic land formed by the lava
- Observe the force of the volcano and see the lava flows from another perspective
- Hear interesting stories and facts from your guide as you walk
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves a moderate amount of walking (4.5 kilometers)
The starting point is the National Park Visitor Center (El Paso).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
