What to do and see in Valle Gran Rey, Canary Islands: The Best Tours

Come with us today through the canyon region of La Gomera. On our way to Igualero, the village with the highest location on the island, we’ll pass palm trees, agaves, figs and almond trees. Then we continue our way to La Fortaleza, the cult mountain of the Gomeros. While hiking we’ll pass a bizarre, almost alpine mountain landscape with very impressive deep slopes which show the unique build of the island. After a break we will continue our hike on the impressive path to La Fortaleza, our destination for today. If the weather allows it, we’ll climb the mountain. After having finished the tour we’ll take a refreshment at a bar (self payment).

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Set off to sea and watch whales and dolphins in their natural environment during this half-day sailing tour of the Canary Islands from Valle Gran Rey. With a small group of no more than 10, climb aboard a traditional Canarian fishing boat and discover spots with plenty of marine life. From your on-board guide, get insight into the behavior and physiology of the whales and dolphins you'll see — and learn why respectful whale watching is of absolute importance.

Inclusions: 3-4 hours whale watching in a canary fisher boat (max 10 persons), Skilled guide (German, Spanish and English language), Bottled water and ginger tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

To the Green Heart via the highest point of the island! After the ascent we are rewarded by the fantastic view of the “Pico del Garajonay”, from where we hike down into the national park. On this botanically guided hike we receive information about the relations between mosses, lichen and trees in this unique tropical mountain forest, the world cultural heritage of mankind. Passing the bestknown pilgrimage chapel of the island, we reach the Green Heart of La Gomera; we have short breaks at both places. The hike ends at an old sough, where the bus is waiting for us (no opportunity for a break at a restaurant).

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Today we start our hike Arure. But after a short while we already reach the oldest part of the laurel forest. Surrounded by wafts of mist we pass moss- and lichen-grown trees until we reach our picknick site in the middle of the forest. We continue our hike through this mystic part of the forest until we step into the warming sunlight again. Our last steps lead us to the pottery village of El Cercado where we wrap up the hike at a restaurant with Canarian dishes. Details hike Ascent: 230 m Descent: 230 m Duration: appr. 4 h Departure at: 9.30 a.m. Return to: appr. 4.00 p.m.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

We start our hike into the “beautiful valley” at a height of about 800m with spectacular views of the northwestern coast of La Gomera. Our hike today will be ruled by fantastic views and relicts of the volcanic activity. After a break at a chapel we start our descent to Vallehermoso with a view of Roque Cano, then we pass terraces and vineyards. In Vallehermoso we have time for a walk-through and refreshment before we ride back.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Together we explore the island by bus and thereby discover the most important landmarks of La Gomera. After a first stop at the Mirador de Palmarejo, the restaurant designed by César Manrique, we drive to the potterers of El Cercado, whom we’ll look over the shoulder. On we go via Chipude into the national park with direction to Hermigua. On our way we’ll take a short walk, afterwards we drive to the village of Agulo, the „Bombón de La Gomera“, situated on a plateau. On we go to the visitors’ centre of the island, where we have lunch together. Then we drive to the “holy” springs of Epina via Vallehermoso. A day full of impressions and contrasts ends with our return to Valle Gran Rey.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Our motto for today: Bananas & Beach. We start in the middle of the banana fields in Hermigua, in the presumably “healthiest climate worldwide” and get to know lots of interesting facts about the banana industry on La Gomera. From here we hike up to the mountain ridge of Los Montes and enjoy the views of the wide green valley while we hike on a ridge path. After the break we continue our way, passing old houses and terraces, until we reach the beach of La Caleta. There our hike ends at the beach bar; if the weather is good, we can refresh during a bathing break.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks