La Gomera with French guide

Description

Immerse yourself in an ancient forest

“Welcome to the jungle

La Gomera, one of the youngest geological islands in the western Canaries, is an enchanted place where time seems to stand still. The island’s landscape is a complex labyrinth of valleys, ravines and canyons dotted with basalt rock formations of all shapes and sizes.

Once in the forest, take a deep breath. Smell the fresh, oxygenated, pure air that nourishes your body and mind; the therapeutic effect is almost instantaneous. The laurel forest is an ancient mystical forest capable of inspiring a deep sense of connection with nature and the world of yesteryear.

Full description of the activity

The excursion begins with collection from your hotel in Tenerife and transfer to the port of Los Cristianos on the day chosen during the online booking process. You will then board the ferry with the other participants for a quick 50-minute trip to La Gomera.

Once in La Gomera, you’ll explore the most spectacular sites and viewpoints while listening to the guide’s detailed explanations. La Gomera offers a breathtaking backdrop of peaks and ravines reminiscent of a scene from the Jurassic Park films, forged over centuries by volcanic activity.

The tour continues into the heart of the laurel forest, or cloud forest, a stunning and pristine example of an ancient ecosystem found in only a handful of other places in the world. The laurel forest is made up of magnificent evergreen and deciduous trees up to 30 metres high, mosses, ferns and complex canopies that allow little light to filter through. The area is part of the Garajonay National Park and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.

During the lunch stop included, you will have the opportunity to watch a demonstration of the Silbo Gomero whistling language. Silbo is a unique form of communication, exclusive to La Gomera, considered by UNESCO to be a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.

General information

• Pick-ups available from the main hotels in the south of the island. Choose your hotel from the drop-down menu on the booking platform.
• Duration :
  • Full-time
• Travel options :
  • Tour including lunch
  • Tour without lunch
• Languages :

• • English
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • German
  • Polish
  • Russian

Tour highlights

• Hotel pick-up
• Comfortable, air-conditioned bus
• 50-minute ferry ride to La Gomera
• Panoramic route with views over the island and the Garajonay National Park.
• Stops at the best viewpoints to take photos
• Tasty lunch with a demonstration of the Silbo Gomero whistling language
• Visit to the ancient laurel forest
• Detailed explanations by professional guides

The activity includes

• Hotel pick-up
• Ferry trip
• Guided tour
• Lunch
• Access to Garajonay National Park
• Silbo Gomero demonstration

Notes and recommendations

• Wear comfortable clothes
• Bring your identity card or passport to board the ferry.
• The itinerary and programme may change slightly depending on weather conditions. The guides will choose the best route for maximum comfort and enjoyment.

Changes and cancellations

• Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the contracted service and may incur cancellation charges. Tenerife Tickets and Excursions will refund the amount paid, less cancellation charges, using the same method of payment.
• The customer may change the date of the reservation with a minimum of 24 hours notice from the scheduled start time of the contracted service. In the event of non-availability on the chosen date, the amount paid will be refunded, less any cancellation charges, using the same method of payment.