Roque de los Muchachos Tour
Description
After collecting you from one of the meeting points between 8:30 and 10 am, we'll head to the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, located in the heart of the island, climbing up to 2,000 meters.
During the journey, we'll enjoy incredible views of Santa Cruz de La Palma as we provide commentary on the native vegetation that surrounds us. From the bus, we'll see Canarian pines and the famous tajinaste plants, which are only visible from May to July.
We'll talk about the formation of the Caldera de Taburiente, one of the largest clefts in the world, and continue up through the mountain peaks until we get to Roque de los Muchachos. Standing 2426 meters (7.959 ft)-above sea level, it's the highest peak of “La Isla Bonita” (The Pretty Island) and the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
Enjoy the stunning views from several viewpoints at the top and spot some of the other Canary Islands like El Hierro, La Gomera, and Tenerife. Your expert English-speaking guide will also reveal interesting facts about the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysics Observatory, home to some of the most powerful telescopes in the world. It was placed here because the top of the island boasts one of the clearest skies on the planet. We'll even get to go inside one of the telescopes so that you can check out what it's like from the interior. We'll stretch our legs and return to the bus to end the excursion, taking you back to the meeting point. Arrival at these locations is scheduled 5 hours after pickup.
Pickup
This excursion includes a pickup service from the following areas in La Palma:
- Los Cancajos: close to the pharmacy on Calle Travesia at 9:30 am
- Santa Cruz de La Palma: on Avenida Marítima (in front of Hotel Holiday Time) near a statue of a blue whale at 9:35 am
Price
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Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transportation by bus
English–speaking guide
Entrance inside the telescope
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (3:00 pm) if there are still places available. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Isla Bonita Tours S L
Corporate name: Isla Bonita Tours SL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Does the tour involve a lot of walking?
A - This is a bus tour, with a little bit of walking involved at the viewpoints. You'll get off the bus to take photos and see the places of interest up close, but you will not need to walk a great deal.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
