Explore La Palma: Volcano Hikes, 4x4 Routes & Stargazing

Hike 17 km across La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja from Refugio El Pilar to Los Canarios, passing craters, lava fields and Canary pines. A full‑day, guide‑led route that condenses the island’s volcanic story into a single, unforgettable trek.

Step into La Palma’s Caldera de Taburiente for a six-hour hike through pines, waterfalls and sculpted volcanic rock. This guided route delivers dramatic geology, cold mountain streams, and a cultural touchpoint in Roque Idafe.

Walk to the fresh cone of Tajogaite on a guided 3.5-hour hike from Los Cancajos. Witness recent lava fields, scientific monitoring sites, and the resilience of the Canary pine while learning the island’s ongoing volcanic story.

A six-hour loop from Los Cancajos to Roque de los Muchachos, this tour pairs volcanic panoramas, a local farmers’ market and world-class stargazing. Perfect for travelers who want a high-altitude primer on La Palma in a single day.

Spend a half-day moving from mountain laurisilva to coastal pools with La Palma Botánica. This six-hour north-island tour blends sweeping viewpoints, banana plantations, and traditional rum-making for a compact, revealing introduction to La Palma’s varied microclimates.

Spend six hours driving across La Palma’s most recent lava flows and crater rims. Volcanes 4x4 gives fast access to Mirador de La Cumbrecita, Teneguía’s eruption site, the Salinas and Faro, and sweeping caldera views.

Ride from Los Cancajos to 2,426 m and watch sunset above the clouds before guided stargazing with a Celestron 11-inch telescope. This small-group tour pairs local narration, safe night transport, and one of Europe’s darkest skies for an unforgettable astronomy outing.

Drive up to 2,426 meters and step inside one of the world’s premier astronomical complexes. This guided tour to the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos pairs volcanic panoramas with behind-the-scenes access to the Gran Telescopio Canarias.

Spend an intimate four hours under La Palma’s skies with Ruta privada estrellas. This private stargazing tour from La Rosa, Spain gives groups exclusive telescope time, expert guidance, and clear rules to ensure the best views possible.

Spend eight hours sampling La Palma’s diversity: a gentle 6 km forest hike in La Zarza, a traditional lunch at Bodegas de Eufrosina, and a coastal visit to the sea-hewn Porís de Candelaria. This day trip packs culture, geology, and island hospitality into one accessible outing.

Paddle along La Palma’s dramatic volcanic coast from Porís de Candelaria to the sea‑carved Cueva Bonita. This short, guide‑led route offers geology, marine life, and the unique experience of accessing a cave only by kayak.

Drive two-seat buggies across La Palma’s volcanic south on a guided five-hour route that visits Cumbre Vieja, desfiladeros del volcán Martín, and the cones of San Antonio and Teneguía. Expect off-road thrills, island folklore, and dramatic lava-and-pine panoramas.

Head to Puerto de Tazacorte on La Palma for a four-hour boat trip that puts you close to more than 30 species of whales and dolphins. Expert local guides and a short transfer from Los Cancajos make this an accessible, family-friendly ocean encounter.

Walk to the new Tajogaite cone and stand beside lava fields created during La Palma’s 2021 eruption. This 2.5-hour guided route combines geology, coastal views at Puerto de Tazacorte, and ecological recovery insights.

Set sail from Puerto de Tazacorte for a 2–2.5 hour ocean trip to spot whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds against the dramatic lava fajanas of Cumbre Vieja. This compact outing pairs wildlife encounters with raw volcanic coastline — ideal for photographers and geology-minded travelers.

Stand above a cloud sea and walk the crest that hosts one of the world’s leading observatories. This four-hour hike from Roque de los Muchachos blends raw basalt scenery, spring blooms, and sweeping island views.

Walk into La Palma’s ancient laurel forest at Cubo de la Galga: a four-hour, 7 km route that climbs to Mirador de Somada Alta with sweeping island views and a stargazing finale. Perfect for hikers who want botanical richness and volcanic panoramas in one compact excursion.