Walking Holiday Spain -  Canary Islands - La Gomera

La Gomera, located in the Canary Islands 35 minutes by fast ferry from Tenerife, remains beautifully unspoilt and is a walker’s delight. Measuring the equivalent of just 20 miles by 20 miles yet packed with a variety of walks it is a tiny, friendly island with charming, rural villages and a handful of small coastal towns. The sparse population is still predominately engaged in agriculture. The sun drenched south at first appears parched and barren but the explorer soon finds hidden valleys laden with produce, delightful palm groves, pockets of pine and isolated beaches. The more rugged north is typified by narrow ravines with green hillsides patched in scrub and capped with woodland. Garajonay, the highest peak, stands in an extensive Natural Park famed scientifically for its amazing cloud forest housing flora and fauna unique to the area.

The many and varied natural features found in close proximity on this small island make it an attractive destination for all walkers. 

There are opportunities to explore the deep ravines where palm trees intertwine with terraced gardens; to follow mountain ridge paths; to visit remote waterfalls; to follow the winding course of a barranco in the shadow of a volcanic dome; to traverse cliff faces with fine views to the horizon; to experience the special world of the lush forests of the Natural Park.

Guided - Independent Holidays

La Gomera WalkingYou will be led by a guide who believes in our philosophy that walking is to be enjoyed not endured. 

We provide 4 walks per week which range between easy & moderate and are chosen to enable you to enjoy the island’s superb landscape without hard toil. 

You can take additional walks on your ‘days off’. We will either collect you from your hotel (Gran Rey) or a 5 minutes' walk away (Playa Calera) or a taxi will collect you (Parador) and take you to the beginning of each walk and we will return you to your hotel. If staying at the Parador and you have a hire car you can meet the guide in Valle Gran Rey and reduce the cost of the guided walks.

Average climbs and descents are about 500m, average distance is 8½ miles and average walking times 4½ hours. You are likely to be part of a cosmopolitan group of walkers and will be guided by an experienced guide who will know the paths of Gomera well. These holidays are available throughout the year. 

Self-Guided

Available year round utilising our exclusive Walk Booklet containing routes which recently have been walked by a New Experience team member. 

We give full directional notes average walking times and distances the extent of ascents and descents and points of interest. 

There is a selection of easy moderate and challenging walks. Car hire is recommended but not essential as the bus service is not very walker friendly on La Gomera. A number of walks will require car or taxi access. Car hire can be arranged for a week in advance, or arranged locally, please note there is sometimes a shortage of cars on the island. 

Walk Grading

Guided - Easy & Moderate

Self-Guided - Easy, Moderate & Challenging

Multi Centre

Why not combine a trip to La Gomera with some time in Tenerife or La Palma both offering different walks to enjoy. We are happy to arrange a multi-centre holiday of any duration combined. Please send a request with your preferred option.

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

La Gomera

Included			Not Included
ü	7 night’s accommodation		û	Lunches & drinks with meals
ü	7 breakfasts		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	7 dinners
ü	Transfers between Tenerife South airport and Tenerife port
ü	Ferry between Tenerife and La Gomera
ü	Transfers between La Gomera port and hotel
ü	Route notes & walking map
Optional Extras
Ø	‘With flights’ includes typical flight prices* from London Gatwick to Tenerife South. Flights from many local airports can also be arranged (exact prices for your dates are available on request)
Ø	7 days Group A car hire available at a small supplement
Ø	Flights from Tenerife to/from La Gomera can also be arranged at a supplement
Ø	Transfers can be arranged between Tenerife North airport and Tenerife port at a supplement

All prices valid for 2023/24

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights half board* in a shared twin/double standard room.  Hotel Gran Rey ***

Dates		Flight inclusive price	Base price	Single room supplement	Extra night
01-Nov	30-Nov	1017	792	31	69
01-Dec	16-Dec	925	700	31	49
17-Dec	03-Jan	1270	1045	31	105
04-Jan	31-Jan	1005	781	31	68
01-Feb	31-Mar	1018	794	31	70
01-Apr	30-Apr	936	712	31	55
01-May	16-Jul	920	696	31	54
17-Jul	31-Aug	988	764	31	66
01-Sep	16-Sep	936	712	31	55
17-Sep	15-Oct	959	735	31	61
16-Oct	31-Oct	983	759	31	64

*Please note we can only offer 3 guided walks between June and September due to potential heat. Price for 3 walks is £125 per person with transfers included.

Supplements
Supplement for sole use of transfers	all year	0
Sea View room	01 Nov - 30/04	10
Sea View room	01 May - 31 Oct	9
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner	24 Dec	40
New Year Gala Dinner	31 Dec	55
4 days guided walking* including transfers	October - May	170
3 days guided walking* including transfers	June - September	125

  Hotel Parador****

Dates		Flight inclusive price	Base price	Single room supplement	Extra night
01-Nov	11-Dec	1402	1178	47	122
12-Dec	08-Jan	1471	1247	53	133
09-Jan	27-Jan	1402	1178	47	122
28-Jan	28-Feb	1471	1247	53	133
01-Mar	03-Apr	1402	1178	47	122
04-Apr	17-Apr	1471	1247	53	133
18-Apr	27-Jul	1321	1097	40	112
28-Jul	31-Oct	1402	1178	47	122

**Please note we can only offer 3 guided walks between June and September due to potential heat. Price for 3 walks is £210 per person with transfers included.

The transfers from and to the Parador increase the price of the guided walks. If you have a hire car and can meet the guide in Valle Gran Rey the price for guided walks will be £40 per walk.

Supplements
Supplement for sole use of transfers	all year	22
Superior room with balcony & sea view	all year	22
Christmas Gala Dinner 24/12	24 Dec	85
Christmas Gala Dinner 31/12	31 Dec	125
Supplement for 4 days guided walking* including transfers	October - May	290
Supplement for 3 days guided walking* including transfers	June - September	220
Reduction per guided walk if you make your own way to and from Valle Gran Rey**	all year	-18

    Hotel Playa Calera ****   

Dates		Flight inclusive price	Base price	Single room supplement	Extra night
01-Nov	28-Nov	1248	1024	41	95
29-Nov	02-Jan	1164	940	41	70
03-Jan	19-Jan	1159	935	41	87
20-Jan	14-Apr	1248	1024	41	95
15-Apr	21-Apr	1197	973	41	90
22-Apr	09-Jul	1159	935	41	87
10-Jul	09-Aug	1148	923	41	64
10-Aug	27-Aug	1164	940	41	70
28-Aug	31-Oct	1148	923	41	64

 

Supplements
Supplement for sole use of transfers	all year	0
Supplement for a room with a side sea view	all year	9
4 days guided walking* including transfers	October - May	185
3 days guided walking* including transfers	June - September	135

*Please note we can only offer 3 guided walks between June and September due to potential heat.

 

Supplement may apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year POA

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Hotel Gran Rey - 3 Star

Hotel Playa Calera - 4 Star

Parador - 4 Star

Availability Information

La Gomera is blessed with good walking weather all year round temperatures averaging 20°C at lower altitude. The island's sub tropical climate is however influenced by the trade winds which particularly in winter may bring cloud and rain to the north and much higher temperatures to the south.

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit. 

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