LA GOMERA

Once in La Gomera, we will take the southern route and make a brief stop next to the Roque de Agando, a curious rock formation typical of the island. Its origin is the magma of the volcanoes that shaped the island and that, over time, has been eroding to what we can see today. Becoming a unique witness of what happened on La Gomera millions of years ago and giving us spectacular views, especially from the base of the Roque.

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We leave from your hotel to the Port of Los Cristianos. There the ferry of the «Fred Olsen» company awaits us, which will take us to San Sebastián de La Gomera, the capital of the island.

Once in La Gomera, we will take the southern route and make a brief stop next to the Roque de Agando, a curious rock formation typical of the island. Its origin is the magma of the volcanoes that shaped the island and that, over time, has been eroding to what we can see today. Becoming a unique witness of what happened on La Gomera millions of years ago and giving us spectacular views, especially from the base of the Roque.

We will continue to the heart of the Garajonay National Park, which contains one of the most important laurel forests in the Canary Islands and, therefore, in the world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. We will take a relaxing walk enjoying the forests of the National Park, witnessing the contrast between the evergreen and lush forest and the arid landscapes surrounding the island. A true relic of the past that preserves part of the flora that inhabited the Mediterranean lands during the Cenozoic Era (formerly known as the Tertiary Era) and that disappeared from continental Europe due to climatic changes that hardly affected the islands due to their remote geographical location . A unique experience where you will feel a powerful connection with the majesty and tranquility of the wild nature.

Through these impressive virgin landscapes, we will arrive at Las Rosas Restaurant, a cozy place, where you can taste the exquisite gastronomy of Gomera with the best service in a family atmosphere, unique and typical of the island. (Lunch included in the price).

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After lunch, we can discover and appreciate the secrets of the Silbo Gomero language. A whistled language of the island which reproduces with whistles the language spoken by the islanders: Spanish. Transmitted from masters to disciples over centuries, it is the only whistled language in the world fully developed and practiced by a large community of over 22,000 people. • Passing through towns such as Hermigua, a beautiful agricultural valley, mostly dedicated to banana cultivation and wine production, where we can appreciate some of the most picturesque hamlets on the entire island of La Gomera.

We will continue our route through Agulo, a beautiful northern municipality open to the Atlantic Ocean, with the peak of El Teide always present in its landscapes. This Municipality is the smallest on the island of La Gomera, it is nestled at the foot of a large basalt wall and forms a beautiful green “balcony” over the sea. This town is considered as “The bombon of La Gomera” thanks to its indisputable attractiveness and its careful appearance. Agulo is full of pleasant cobbled streets and beautiful tile houses with self-consumption orchards around them. We will return to the island’s capital, San Sebastián, a city full of culture and tradition. Its old town has more than five hundred years of history. The trace of the passage of Christopher Columbus to the discovery of the “New World” and the conquest of the island by the kingdom of Castile, makes San Sebastián a unique and special place in the Canary Islands and in the history of civilization. As traces of its history, the Torre del Conde stands out, a fortress of medieval origin and the oldest preserved construction in the Islands; the church of Our Lady of the Assumption, where we can delight in the result of the mixture between the Gothic and Canarian styles, a true museum of sacred art; the hermitage of San Sebastián, built around 1530 or the so-called Casa de la Aguada, with its well, from which legend has it that Christopher Columbus drank the water with which the new continent was baptized. San Sebastián de La Gomera keeps in its hermitage of Puntallana the patron saint of the island, the Virgin of Guadalupe, who every five years goes out in procession to all the municipalities of La Gomera, attracting thousands of faithful and curious to their festivals. San Sebastián is an exceptional place that has very good samples of its past. Dotted with beautiful constructions of traditional Canarian architecture, with architectural examples that will reveal the great religious, social, political and military activity that have been the protagonists of this settlement of more than five centuries old.

Finally, we will go to the pier, which is currently one of those with the highest density of passenger traffic nationwide, since it communicates daily with the islands of Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro. Here we will take again the boat of the company “Fred Olsen” in the direction of the port of Los Cristianos. Perhaps during the journey, with a little luck, we will be able to meet the pilot whales or the dolphins that live in the waters that bathe La Gomera.

Prices:

Per adult 104 €

Child (4-11): €70.5

Baby (0-3): €15.50

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    Karolina Tichankova
    6/15/2023
    Booked a excursion " flyboard " with Mattie. My boyfriend absolutely loved it. Thank you for sorting me out with tickets really quick . #no1
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    Leeroy Jimkins
    10/25/2021
    Sensibly priced excursions great to deal with and well worth the walk from playa de Las Americas . every trip we booked went flawlessly and on time . will be back again next time we visit Tenerife
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    SamiiTube
    5/23/2021
    I contacted Daniel on whatsapp and explained what excursions we were interested in and he asked us to come to the shop to have a look at all the options.From the minute my boyfriend and I arrived at the shop, he welcomed us with a massive smile and was so welcoming.Showed us so many videos and pictures and gave us tips on what suited our taste best.. We booked 4 packages that day ( 3 hour road quad bike, 1 hour jetski, day yacht tour and parascending).On the last day, I realised that parascending might be a bit too extreme for me, so we texted Daniel and explained our situation and in no time he came with a solution in minutes.Just an FYI. all tours take professional pictures of you for around 20 euros, so just enjoy yourself and forget your phone, as they will capture all the best moments for you. all you have to do is smile and enjoy.We honestly can't thank you enough Daniel, for the amazing experiences and memories you have brought to us trough your amazing exursions.You have a customer for life and we hope to see you again in the near future.Lots of loveSamuel & Steph
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    Kyle0705
    8/25/2023
    This review is for Kim, thank you for giving honest opinions and help with our booking of 8 this morning. Great humour and a professional at selling.We booked all of our excursions through here, would definitely recommend.
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    Guy Oldham
    2/28/2024
    I booked 3 tours through Tenarife First Excursions and was very impressed by the knowledge and information given to me about the toursI can recommend the Island Tour, Whale and Dolphin Watching and the Star Gazing Tour which were all interesting and well organised.I booked through a lady called Linda in Costa Adeje who helped me to choose the right trips to fit in with my short time in Tenarife.Highly recommend. Thank you
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    77andyp77
    5 star rating
    1/23/2022
    A brilliant well priced tour We booked the “ Premium All Inclusive Whale & Dolphin Watching Experience” with these guys and as soon as we had booked they were in communication detailing where to meet and what to bring. This was done by WhatsApp and email which worked really well.The yacht was lovely and we had around 11 people in our group so there was loads of room for us all to spread out.There are seats at the back of the yacht if you prefer or you can sit along the side and front to get the full experience.Our captain was wonderful, explained everything to us and we just chilled as we sailed out of the port.You definitely need sunscreen, you are provided with waters, sodas and beers with a sandwich if you want it.At first we were lucky enough to see dolphins which was amazing and then further out saw baby whales with their mom. Was incredible, I’ll never forget it.Then we sailed to a quiet cove where some people got in for a swim and we just caught some sun.Then a slow cruise back along the coast to port, all in all 3 hrs.Really recommend this cruise, was around €50 each and well worth the money.Will do another tour with them when we return to Tenerife.One thing; they were very clear at the start that We might not see everything and as it’s nature, that can’t be helped. Also you only stay near a group of animals for 5 mins before moving away which felt enough time to see them without it being too much.
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    294alicep
    5 star rating
    12/02/2021
    Perfect trip An amazing excursion. Such good value, fantastic communication from the booking agent, very clear. The captain Patrick was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and made the trip very special. He arranged certificates for my boys and let them steer the boat. We saw lots of whales and they came very close to the boat of their own choice. The lunch stop was great and the snorkeling was fab.
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    Beth W
    5 star rating
    8/28/2024
    helpful Patricia was extremely helpful and happy to book our boat party and Siam park at night! thanks for the help with booking our trips!
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