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From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Tour

1. From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Tour

Travel back in time on a tour from the south of Tenerife to the nearby island of La Gomera. Catch the fast ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Then, drive from the capital through the valley of Hermigua toward Garajonay National Park. Travel through the forest of “El Cedro” and marvel at its unique vegetation. Enjoy lunch at the top of the island while watching a demonstration of how the locals perform their unique whistling language called "Silbo Gomero." On your way back, pass through "Chipude" and "El Cercado." Admire the impressive rock of "Agando." Learn the history and culture of San Sebastián, and see the church of Asunción where Christopher Columbus prayed before his journey to the New World.

Full-Day Gomera Jeep Safari Excursion from Arona

2. Full-Day Gomera Jeep Safari Excursion from Arona

Visit the most beautiful corners of the island of Gomera on this full-day Jeep safari tour. Head out from the south of Tenerife on a morning sailing to San Sebastián de la Gomera. The island of Gomera boasts beautiful landscapes, World-Heritage Garajonay National Park and the whistled language, which is on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Take time to enjoy some of the traditional local foods and visit the island's most picturesque villages. At each stop along the way the driver will tell you about the places you visit on this island that was the bridge to the discovery of the New World.

From Tenerife : Guided Tour to La Gomera (Fred Olsen)

3. From Tenerife : Guided Tour to La Gomera (Fred Olsen)

We will leave from Los Cristianos Port in Tenerife and take the ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera, capital of the island Your first stop after getting off the ferry Fred Olsen is Valle de Hermigua that you will reach by bus. We will continue the tour, passing through La Palmita and arrive at the village of Agulo. Then you will continue to a local restaurant in the small village of Agulo, where you will make a stop to enjoy a typical Canarian lunch and a live demonstration of the only whistled language in the world, declared Immaterial World Heritage by UNESCO: el "Silbo Gomero". After lunch, we will begin to ascend to the Garajonay National Park, a laurel forest paradise and a natural reserve declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will discover Laguna Grande and its great surrounding environment. On the way back we will stop to admire the imposing Roque de Agando, an impressive and steep volcanic lava formation. Finally we will return to San Sebastián, where you will have some free time to visit La Torre del Conde (The Count's Tower), La Casa de Colón (Christopher Columbus’ House), the Asunción Church, and simply stroll around the capital, before returning to Tenerife by ferry. This tour requires identity documents, otherwise, access to the ferry could be denied.

From South Tenerife: VIP Gomera Tour

4. From South Tenerife: VIP Gomera Tour

Join this 9-hour 4-wheel drive tour and explore the island of Gomera in a different and fun way. Leave from Playa de las Américas in the south of Tenerife on the morning boat for San Sebastián de la Gomera. Get the luxury treatment in an exclusive area of the boat with free food and drink onboard. The island of Gomera has much to offer, including its stunning landscapes and its people, the incomparable Garajonay National Park and the history of the cultural heritage of the whistling language. You’ll have time to stop to enjoy lunch and to visit some of the island's picturesque villages. Discover the island that was the bridge to the discovery of the New World. Return to Tenerife by boat at the end of the tour.

From Los Cristianos: La Gomera Island Full-Day Trip

5. From Los Cristianos: La Gomera Island Full-Day Trip

The excursion start when we finish the pick up. With a official guide leaves from Los Cristianos Port in Tenerife south on board the Naviera Armas ferry heading for San Sebastian de La Gomera, which is the capital of the island. From the port we head towards the center of the island discovering how the vegetation changes from dry to wet First stop is on "La degollada de Peraza" to observe the phenomenon of horizontal rain. A few kilometers away we will stop in the area of the ancient super volcanoes to discover one of the most emblematic areas of la gomera "ithe rock of Agando", an impressive and steep formation of volcanic lava. Entering the Garajonay National Park we will discover, surrounded by greenery, the ecosystem of Laurisilva - which is an ancient subtropical forest that existed in many parts of the planet when dinosaurs ruled the world. Inside the park we will make a stop at Laguna Grande, where you will have time to walk a circular path to see the Laurisilva up close. Finally we will arrive in Valle Gran Rey to admire one of the most beautiful canyons in La Gomera from the Palmarejo viewpoint and then stop in the village near the beach. You will have free time for an aperitif or to discover the beach. We will continue the journey and to reach the village of Agulo. There you will have time to have lunch in a typical Gomero restaurant. (lunch not included). Finally, we will return to San Sebastian, where you can see the remnants of histórical buildings linked to Christopher Columbus passage before his departure to the American Continent ,such as the Torre del Conde or La Casa de Colón. at 5:00 pm we leave from La Gomera for come back in Tenerife.

Full-Day Gomera Jeep Safari from Puerto de La Cruz

6. Full-Day Gomera Jeep Safari from Puerto de La Cruz

On this full-day Jeep safari, you’ll see the island of Gomera in a unique way. Your 9-hour tour begins in the morning with a crossing by ship to San Sebastián de la Gomera. The island of Gomera has much to offer, including its stunning natural landscapes, its people, the Garajonay National Park and the cultural heritage of its whistling language. You’ll also have time to enjoy the taste of local foods and to visit the most picturesque villages. At each stop the driver will tell about the places you visit. Discover the island that was the bridge to the discovery of the New World.

La Gomera: Garajonay National Park Entry Ticket and Tour

7. La Gomera: Garajonay National Park Entry Ticket and Tour

Join a guided tour of La Gomera. Explore this beautiful island, admire the volcanic mountains and forests, and enjoy an entry ticket and tour of the iconic Garajonay National Park. Depart San Sebastián and head to the center of the island. Make your first stop at La Degollado de Peraza to observe the phenomenon of horizontal rain. Continue to the super volcanoes. Discover El Peñón de Agando, a steep formation of volcanic lava. Head to Garajonay National Park to discover the Laurisilva ecosystem, an ancient subtropical forest that existed when the dinosaurs ruled the world. Visit Valle Gran Rey to see one of the most beautiful canyons in La Gomera from the Palmarejo viewpoint. Return to  Garajonay National Park  and visit the Ball Games visitor center or the Abrante viewpoint depending on the weather conditions. Continue to the village of Agulo and enjoy lunch in a typical Spanish restaurant. After lunch, return to San Sebastián.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Mount Teide Self-Drive Tour & Guide

8. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Mount Teide Self-Drive Tour & Guide

Meet us at the sunset spot in your own car the most economical way to explore the island and marvel at the beauty of Teide national park. At the Mirador de Los poleos you will have beautiful views of the sun setting over the island of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro with the majestic sight of Mount Teide behind you often changing a slight hue of colour as the sun sets behind the clouds around the islands. A glass of cava or fruit juice for the driver to celebrate the sunset and take plenty of photos. Follow us up to Mount Samara where we will park in a picturesque mirador protected from the wind with views of the final part of the sunset. Here we will set up a large computerised telescope and look at the moon planets galaxies nebulae and star clusters and explain the night sky with a laser safari of the stars and constellations. Before you leave we will take a photo of you under the stars using astrophotography techniques which will be free to download to show your friends & family.

From Puerto de La Cruz: Full-Day Vip Tour to Gomera

9. From Puerto de La Cruz: Full-Day Vip Tour to Gomera

If you join this 4WD caravan tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the island of Gomera in a different and fun way. Leave from the south of Tenerife with the morning ship towards San Sebastián de la Gomera. Enjoy traveling in an exclusive area with free food and drink onboard. The island of Gomera has much to offer like its beautiful landscapes and people, the incomparable Garajonay National Park, and the history of the cultural heritage of the whistling language. You will also have time to enjoy the food and the most picturesque villages. The drivers will inform you at each stop about the places you will visit. Discover the island that was the bridge to the discovery of the New World. Itinerary:   - Playa de las Américas - San Sebastián - Igualero - Chipude - Centro alfarero - Mirador de Vallehermoso - Arure - Laguna Grande - Restaurante - Juego de Bolas - Centro de visitantes - Agulo - Hermigua - Mirador de Hermigua - Plantación Aloe Vera - San Sebastián - Playa de las Américas

La Gomera: Internal Return Ferry Ticket

10. La Gomera: Internal Return Ferry Ticket

Move around La Gomera by ferry, hopping from port to port in no time at all. Save time by pre-booking your tickets so you can relax and enjoy a boat trip admiring the landscapes. Visit San Sebastián de La Gomera, Playa de Santiago, and Valle Gran Rey with a return ticket. Choose from two daily departures between the ports of San Sebastián de La Gomera, Playa de Santiago, and Valle Gran Rey. Exchange your ticket for a boarding pass at the ticket office and specify your return date. Climb aboard the ferry and relax with everything taken care of for you. Travel between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Valle Gran Rey in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, stopping at Playa de Santiago en route. Take the ferry between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Playa de Santiago in about 30 minutes or sail between Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey in about 40 minutes.

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4.3 / 5

based on 1,557 reviews

The trip was run in a great and very efficient way. Our driver Carlos was excellent. The pick up was right on time; it’s about 1:15 hr drive to the South from Puerto de la Cruz; there is a coffee stop before heading for the ferry. The ride to La Gomera is 50 min; there are several cafes, free wifi onboard. If the weather is good you may want to stay on the deck - we saw pilot whales on the return journey. The weather was brilliant and the island is absolutely scenic and gorgeous. We did several picture stops on top of local hills and learnt about island culture and life. One of highlights for me was the whistling demonstration… just wow! And ask locals for more - they will happily oblige. The walk in laurel forest was short but very beautiful, it’s a unique forest. Lunch was in a nice spot, however, the food was underwhelming. But they give unlimited wine. Visit to the capital was also interesting - Columbus landed here in 1492.

A really enjoyable day with an excellent guide right from the start to the end of the day. She provided lots of interesting information in her commentary in four languages. Good stops to admire the views and a very nice lunch in the National Park (one of the best we have had on a Canary Islands excursion). One of our party is a vegetarian and has a gluten intolerance the guide ensured that her requirements were catered for.

It was the best guided tour experience in my life. The guide was an incredibly friendly person, who talked fluently on different languages and gently took care for us. The bus was comfortable, the tour was precisely planned with a lot of sightseeing. Joyful! My advice for the restaurant: pick local goat cheese, it is delicious.

Amazing one day trip with a great guide:) You will enjoy beautiful sceneries on your way. Ferry transfer was very convenient and all transport very well organised. I was picked up from my location and same day dropped off without problems. Definitely would recommend if you have a spare day on Tenerife Island.

Bad logistics planning for our pick up we were told 7:30am (to arrive at a bus top, not the hotel as advertised).. the bust came at 7:20am and left without us. We had to take a taxi €27 to somewhere ahead so they could pick us up. Such a bad start. The tour itself was lovely as we had an amazing guide