Witness a volcanic eruption happening before your eyes on our La Palma & Cumbre Vieja Volcano Day Trip. We'll set off from Tenerife to see the lava flows and smoke plumes produced by this volcanic eruption, which began on 19 September 2021, from a safe distance.
50% of the profits from this activity will be donated to the municipalities most affected by the volcano through the Cabildo de La Palma.
La Palma & Cumbre Vieja Volcano Day Trip
At the scheduled time, we'll see you at the Port of Los Cristianos in South Tenerife. We'll board a ferry and set sail for the island of La Palma to get a close-up view of the most recent volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands.
Two hours and 30 minutes later, we'll arrive in Santa Cruz de La Palma. From there, we'll hop on a bus that'll take us to the municipality of El Paso, where we'll have a delicious lunch.
After eating lunch, we'll head to the village of Tajuya, located in the foothills of the Cumbre Vieja Natural Park. Once we've arrived, we'll make our way to the Parish Church of the Sagrada Familia, where there's a square from which we'll be able to observe the eruption safely.
We'll spend an hour discussing volcanology and explaining how the Canary Islands were formed while we watch the lava flows pouring out of the Cumbre Vieja volcano. In addition, we'll cast our minds back to 1971 when the Teneguía vent of Cumbre Vieja also erupted.
Our next stop will be the Caldera de Taburiente National Park where we'll visit the Cumbrecita Viewpoint. From this spot, we'll look out at incredible views of the island's deep volcanic caldera. As we admire this unique landscape, we'll learn more about the eruptive processes that La Palma has undergone throughout its history.
We'll then return to Santa Cruz de La Palma, where we'll take a short sightseeing tour of its seafront promenade so you can see the island's colourful houses and distinctive wooden balconies.
Finally, we'll board the ferry again and return to Tenerife.
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Covid-19 Measures
Please check local restrictions before traveling. All of our services comply with recommendations to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Duration
10 hours 30 minutes - 11 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Italian.
Included
Boat and bus transport.
English speaking guide.
Food and drinks.
When to book?
You can book up until 8 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - And what if some areas of the island are closed to traffic or tourism?
A - The tour is subject to change due to the volcano's activity. The visit to the Cumbrecita viewpoint or other points of the tour could be affected and replaced with other locations.
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Q - Will we be able to see the lava of the volcano?
A - Being a variable geological process, the visibility of lava will depend on the state of the volcano. Sometimes you'll be able to see rivers of magma and, other times, you'll see columns of smoke and ash, depending on the volcanic activity at the time of the excursion.
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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.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Port of Los Cristianos
