La Gomera day trip from Tenerife: Columbus and Garajonay

La Gomera was Columbus's last port before sailing to the New World

A full-day tour from Tenerife to La Gomera, the Canary island where Christopher Columbus made his final stop before crossing the Atlantic. A professional guide leads you through Garajonay National Park and the El Cedro forest, then to San Sebastian, the island's capital. Hotel pickup, lunch at a local restaurant, and roundtrip transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day La Gomera excursion

• Start tour from Los Cristianos
• Visit Roque Agando
• Explore Garajonay National Park
• Have lunch in La Laguna Grande

The experience

The tour departs from Los Cristianos and crosses to La Gomera by ferry, where a professional guide meets you for a day tracing the routes Columbus took before his voyage. You'll walk through Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO-protected forest that covers much of the island's interior, and visit El Cedro, an ancient laurel forest. The guide explains the island's role in maritime history and its place in Columbus's journey, moving at a pace that lets you absorb both the landscape and the story.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant inside the National Park, where you eat what the island offers rather than tourist fare. The day also includes a stop at Roque Agando, a volcanic rock formation that rises from the landscape, and time in San Sebastian, the capital, where Columbus himself would have walked. Roundtrip transport from your hotel and a professional guide speaking English, Spanish, French or German are included. If you need a vegetarian meal, let the operator know when you book.

The full day runs 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. A moderate level of fitness helps, since the terrain involves walking through forest and up hillsides. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, though they must sit on an adult's lap during the ferry crossing. You'll need a valid passport for the day of travel.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish, French or German.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
• roundtrip ferry transport to La Gomera.
• lunch in a local restaurant inside Garajonay National Park.

Information

Lasts 12h, runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 07:30, from € 110 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and German and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 07:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Viajes Teide S.L.

Is this one for you?Choose this full-day tour if you want to explore both Garajonay National Park and El Cedro forest with several hours of walking. Book a half-day alternative if you prefer less time on your feet or a shorter commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What was La Gomera's connection to Christopher Columbus?

La Gomera was Columbus's last stop before he sailed for the New World. The island's capital, San Sebastian, is where he made his final preparations and departure, and the tour visits this historic port to trace his route.

What is Garajonay National Park like to walk through?

Garajonay is a UNESCO-protected laurel forest covering much of La Gomera's interior. The tour takes you into this ancient woodland, where the guide explains the ecosystem and the island's natural history as you move through the trees.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant inside Garajonay National Park is included. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when booking. Alcoholic drinks can be purchased separately.

How does the ferry crossing work on this tour?

The tour includes roundtrip ferry transport from Tenerife to La Gomera. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the crossing, and you'll need a valid passport for travel between the islands.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected hotels in Tenerife. Public transportation options are available nearby if your accommodation is not on the pickup list.