Walking in La Gomera

The second smallest of the Canary Islands makes for the ideal year-round escape for keen walkers. The tour is graded moderate to strenuous and daily walks vary between 5 & 7 hours. If you are afraid of heights this is not the walk for you.

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way in Scotland, the world renown Tour Du Mont Blanc and Germany's Moselle Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.

Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

This walking tour is graded Moderate to Strenuous overall. Walks of 5 to 7 hrs a day with long (sometimes very steep) ascents and descents (up to 1190m/3904ft in a day for ascent and 1500m/4920ft in descent). Not suitable for those who have a fear of heights as there are some steep drop offs on clifftop sections. The walks follow rural tracks, both surfaced and unsurfaced, footpaths and animal trails. You may encounter some loose rock, or muddy / slippery sections in wet weather. On Day 3, there is an alternative option to avoid a very vertiginous section but the overall grading of that day is still Moderate-Strenuous. And on Day 7, you can choose a shorter route which brings the grading of that day down to Moderate. 

You will spend two nights in San Sebastian, where we use the beautiful 4* Parador hotel and five nights in comfortable rural hotels. All are good family run hotels, with an authentic atmosphere and great hospitality. The rooms are simply but comfortably decorated and have en suite bathrooms. The hotels in Vallehermoso and Hermigua are favourites as the buildings are beautifully converted manor houses.

Please note that some hotels may only offer twin-bedded rooms (no double beds available).

Occasionally we may need to use alternative hotels depending on availability. If the alternative hotel is used in San Sebastian, the evening meal on Day 1 and transfer to and from the port are not included as the hotel is nearer the centre of San Sebastian and therefore easier to get to from the port and more choice for dinner. If you are staying in this alternative hotel a discount will be applied to your booking.

Single Rooms

If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable.

Solo Walkers

Unfortunately this walk is not available to solo walkers.

Meals

A breakfast is included each morning. Lunch and dinners are not included, apart from dinner on the first night in San Sebastian, which is included when staying at the Parador. Your hotel will be happy to provide a packed lunch — this should be requested on arrival and is payable locally — or you can pick up lunch from a local deli or along the trail. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or at nearby bars, cafés, and restaurants.

If we do have to use the alternative hotel in San Sebastian the evening meal on the first night is not included.

Although the routes are not typically waymarked, the Macs Adventure award-winning app provides clear guidance to ensure you can navigate with confidence.

You can start this holiday on any date during the year. La Gomera enjoys year-round mild weather with average maximum temperatures ranging from 15-25 deg C / 60-78 deg F. Being an island it can however experience foggy weather, some strong winds and tropical storms.

Please note that if you are travelling over the festive period that additional supplements may apply and availability will be limited.

La Gomera has the perfect climate for all year walking. Average maximums range from mid teens in the winter to mid twenties in the summer. For more details view climate guide.

Most of our clients fly into Tenerife and then take the ferry across to La Gomera.

The most convenient airport is Tenerife South (TFS) which has direct links to major European cities, offering easy access from the US and other international destinations.

From Tenerife South Airport to the Ferry Port

You have several options to reach Port Los Cristianos:

• Taxi: A taxi transfer takes around 20–25 minutes. We can pre-book this for you—just speak to your Destination Specialist.
• Bus: Take Line 40 (direction Estación Costa Adeje) and get off at Los Cristianos. From there, it’s about a 15-minute walk to the port.

Ferry to La Gomera

From Los Cristianos, take the ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera (approx. 1 hour, €30–40 per person).
We can pre-book your ferry tickets for you.

• Last ferry: 20:00
• For timetables, see Fred Olsen Express. Choose the route Los Cristianos (Tenerife) → S.S. La Gomera (San Sebastián).

Latest recommended flight arrival time (Tenerife South): 17:30
Earliest recommended departure time (Tenerife South): 11:30

If needed, we can also arrange extra nights in Tenerife near the airport.

Alternative Option: Fly from Tenerife North

You can also fly directly from Tenerife North (TFN) to La Gomera Airport (GMZ) with Binter Canarias. Flight time is approximately 30 minutes.

On Arrival in La Gomera

Upon arrival at the port in San Sebastián, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel (included in the tour).

Most of our customers take the ferry from La Gomera to Tenerife to fly out as per arrival details.

We can book extra nights in Tenerife near the airport if required.

Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg / 44lbs per person.