La Palma Excursions

Choose from a range of coach and walking tours which will enable you to see the highlights of the island in comfort and with a knowledgable guide. You will generally need to take a packed lunch with you but check when making your booking.

Island Coach Tours

Organised coach tours offer an easy and relaxing way to see the island and the most popular areas are Garafia, the North Tour and the South Tour.

The following La Palma companies offer a range of island tours and you can pre-book from the UK in some cases to ensure you get a seat:

• Oasis La Palma

You can also book tours through your hotel or travel agent in most cases and brochures are available in the hotel lobbies for you to look through.

Walking / Hiking Tours

Exploring La Palma with an experienced and knowledgable guide gives you peace of mind, ensures your safety and offers you the chance to explore the highlights of the island that you may not find on your own. Bear in mind that La Palma is a rocky, volcanic island though and some walks may not be suitable for all.

The most popular walking tours are offered by many companies are:

• Teneguia Tour
• Dream Paths
• The Enchanted Forest
• Down to the Fishing Village
• The Wild North
• Caldera de Taburiente
• The Volcano Route
• The Roof of the Island

La Palma companies offering a range of island walking tours:

• Natour Trekking - * recommended
• Oasis La Palma Trekking

* We used Natour Trekking for two walking tours and found them to be very professional, knowledgable and interesting and would highly recommend them. We will be adding details and photos of the two walks that we took with them shortly.

You can also explore the island of La Palma under your own steam and details, maps and photos can be found within our Walking in La Palma section.

Alternatives by Car & Local Bus

If you prefer to find your own way around, you can explore the island at your own pace either by car or bus.

Car hire is readily available on the island and since the island of La Palma is fairly small, it is possible to explore the most popular areas without having to drive too far. The road network in La Palma covers approximately 1,200 km and all the main roads are in good condition.

The island offers an efficient bus service and is a great way to get around the island if you don't want to hire a car or take a tour. We happily used the local buses during our two week stay to get to the following locations from La Palma Princess Hotel:

• Fuencaliente Volcano & Lighthouse Route
• Los Llanos
• Santa Cruz de la Palma

See the bus timetables and schedules.