6 La Gomera Tours Worth Your Time

1.Whalewatching La Gomera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $54Our pick

From Vueltas harbour, sail for three to four hours off La Gomera’s southwest coast aboard a traditional Canarian fishing boat, with no more than ten people. Guides speak German, Spanish, and English, and may include Melanie, Nicole, Carmen, or skipper Noel. Look for whales, dolphins, and other marine life, with an optional summer swimming stop on request.

“A wonderful trip. Melanie was a very warm, enthusiastic and informative guide. It was great to be out on the sea in a small group on a small fishing boat. It allowed us to feel close to the dolphins and the wales. Experience of a lifetime. Unforgettable.”

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2.6 Hrs Private Tour In Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

This six-hour private Tenerife tour links Santa Cruz, La Laguna, La Orotava, Icod de los Vinos, Garachico, Los Gigantes, and Candelaria. You ride with a guide such as John, Fernando, Joel, Mariana, Diego, or Jonathan, with private transport and pickup at your island accommodation. Expect a broad sampler, not hours in each town.

“We booked this tour as a pre-cruise excursion trip. Mariana was our tour guide and she brought us to several landmarks on Tenerife island. The journey was very comfortable, relaxing and the sceneries and towns were really beautiful and spectacular. We were very please with Mariana explaining on the landmark history, stories living on the Canary Islands which were very interesting to us. We really had a great time! Thank you Mariana!”

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3.Private excursion to Teide National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Ride by private vehicle into Tenerife’s Teide National Park, where volcanic scenery and views of Spain’s highest peak fill a five- to six-hour excursion. Your guide may be Joel, Belen, Jorge, Mariana or Diego. Cable-car tickets cost extra and can sell out, so plan ahead if reaching the upper station matters to you.

“This is a great trip that explores all the different landscapes that the nation park has to offer. Although the tripnsays private, we was expecting a small private group, but no it was just myself and my girlfriend which was great but unexpected. Our driver Jorge was easy to chat to (very good English, as we saw a comment which said they couldn’t understand him) and very knowledgeable of the national park. Jorge stopped off at various different points of the trip to give us information and let us take photos, even taking some photos for us. I would definitely recommend this trip as it’s a great way to spend…”

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4.Hiking in the Garajonay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Join Juan Carmona for a private, English-language walk in Garajonay National Park, with pickup from your accommodation at 9:30 am. Expect a relaxed forest hike, close-up explanations of the island’s plants and history, and scenic viewpoints. The walk has been about 7 km on well-kept paths, though wet sections can be slippery.

“There is no better way to visit this amazing forest than with the company of an expert in the area for the two of us exclusively. A luxury in every way. Thanks Carmona.Auto-translated”

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5.Small Group Boat Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join the Excursiones Pura Vida crew in Valle Gran Rey for an approximately four-hour trip aboard Pura Vida, a traditional Menorquin fishing boat. With no more than 10 people, you’ll search for whales and dolphins, hear a safety briefing, share a light picnic, and stop at Las Salinas beach for a swim and snorkeling. Tours are offered in English or Spanish.

“Very friendly team and very considerate treatment of the spotted Grindwahlfamilie. A relatively small boat with max. 10 guests. A free drink and a small snack (melon, biscuits, olives and cheese) were offered on the way back. Explanation in English or Spanish.Auto-translated”

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6.Private Excursion to Masca, Garachico, Icod in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about six hours exploring Tenerife’s northwest with a private driver-guide, starting at 9am with pickup at your accommodation or Santa Cruz port. Expect Masca’s winding mountain road, historic Garachico, Icod’s famous dragon tree and a stop at Los Gigantes. Guides including Belén, Diego and Indira have been praised for local insight and adapting the day to guests’ interests.

“We had a terrific private excursion for two people with Belen. She was clear on communication ahead of time and arrived exactly as promised for our hotel pickup. She was very professional, was very conversant, and had a lot of local knowledge of Tenerife - she made the day a terrific & relaxed experience! We did not go to Los Gigantes so we could spend more time at our other spots with views that were simply amazing. Based on what we wanted to do, Belen took us to some local spots and on unique routes in order to maximize the mountain & sea views and get the full Tenerife experience.…”

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