Roque de los Muchachos Hike
Description
Discover the majestic heights of La Palma and immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Caldera de Taburiente National Park through this hiking adventure to Roque de los Muchachos.
Hiking to Roque de los Muchachos
At the predetermined time, we will gather you from your selected meeting point. From there, we will board a bus and embark on a scenic drive along the winding roads leading to the island’s highest elevation: Roque de los Muchachos.
We will disembark from the minibus and embark on a moderate hiking journey across the breathtaking terrains of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. The pathway skirts the rim of the crater, revealing various astronomical observatories in the area, along with the picturesque layer of clouds enveloping the northern section of the island—ideal for capturing stunning photographs!
As we trek, we will witness a diverse array of flora including cedars, laburnum, broom, pansies, and tajinastes, whose vibrant blooms during springtime add a splash of color to the natural landscape, adorning the island's summit. Our route also crosses a unique basalt stone formation known as Roberto's Wall, which is steeped in intriguing folklore.
This hiking path spans approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) and will guide us to Pico de la Cruz, the closest vantage point to the notable Roque de los Muchachos. Here, we will pause to take in the scenery once more, and if conditions permit, we will enjoy sweeping vistas of the islands of El Hierro, La Gomera, and Tenerife.
As the tour concludes, we will return to our starting location and bid farewell after spending roughly 4 to 5 hours together.
Pickup Locations
When booking your experience, you can select from the following pickup points:
- At 8 am at the Princess Hotel in Fuencaliente
- At 8 am at the Hotel Sol in Puerto Naos
- At 8:15 am at the bus station in Los Llanos de Aridane
- At 9 am at the Centro Cancajos bus stop
- At 9:05 am at the bus stop for Cancajos Pharmacy
- At 9:20 am at the Plaza de la Constitución bus stop
If you prefer the self-arrival option, please proceed to the meeting point at Pico de la Nieve at 10:15 am.
What's included
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Trekking poles
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll collect you from the meeting point as chosen by you when making your booking.
Pickup
Pickup
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose from which of the following meeting points you'd like to be picked up from:
- At 8 am at the Princess Hotel in Fuencaliente
- At 8 am at the Hotel Sol in Puerto Naos
- At 8:15 am at the bus station in Los Llanos de Aridane
- At 9 am at the Centro Cancajos bus stop
- At 9:05 am at the bus stop of the Cancajos Pharmacy
- At 9:20 am at the Plaza de la Constitución bus stop
If you choose the option without transport, make your way to the meeting point at Pico de la Nieve at 10:15 am. You can check out the exact location via the following Google Maps link.
Additional Information
- We recommend wearing hiking clothes and footwear, which are comfortable and suitable for walking.
- In addition, we recommend bringing a hat and sun cream, something to eat and drink, and warm clothes if you're hiking during the winter time.
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