The Caldera Taburiente trail is a journey through the island's only national park – and it's the star of La Palma's popular hiking scene. You'll walk the snake-like trails into a volcano crater basin, gaze out over incredible scenery and visit La Cascade de Colores – a waterfall where iron-rich waters create a rainbow effect in the rock.
Activities
Caldera de Taburiente National Park Hiking Tour
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£34.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Trek through Caldera de Taburiente National Park
- Visit La Cascade de Colores
- Incredible natural scenery
What to expect
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What's included
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Guide
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What to remember
- Minimum age is from 6 years old
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring warm clothes
- Bring suitable footwear
- Food and drinks not included
- Transfers not included
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for families with small children
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 7 reviews from verified customers
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Staff
4.4/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Sophie D
From United Kingdom - August 2024Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
The TUI description for this trips needs to make it clearer that this is a strenuous five/six hour hike down difficult terrain with little shade for t ...
Adam
From United States of America - February 2024Solo traveller
18 - 24 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
I like a real hike. This was too easy for athletes, who are better to walk to the lighthouse if in sunny far south La Palma or towards beaches or for ...
JaneA
From United States of America - January 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
We needed more information beforehand about the length and severity of the walk. We found that if we had booked direct we would have known what to exp ...
Tamara Solo
From United States of America - January 2024Travelled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Sara
From United States of America - February 2023Travelled as a couple
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Full day out with great guide (Femke). Frequent stops. Courteous drivers. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. We were lucky with the weather.
ScotLR
From United Kingdom - July 2022Travelled with a group of friends
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
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