Explore El Hierro - the smallest and most remote of the Canary Islands and a UNESCO protected biosphere – perfect if you’re looking for adventure off the beaten track
Rugged cliffs, volcanoes, lava tubes, swimming holes – you’ll explore every corner of this beautiful island, from sea to summit
Featured in The Local, 'How to spend a weekend at the end of the world'
Day 1
Fly to Tenerife and then take the evening ferry to the remote island of El Hierro.
Check into your hotel, gawk at the gorgeous sea views and then enjoy dinner with the rest of your team.
Day 2
Start the day with a morning hike through the island’s famous juniper forest. These ancient trees have been bent and sculpted by the powerful trade winds and now look like mysterious works of art. Photo-ops abound!
Reach the summit of El Golfo and enjoy a picnic lunch with a serious view.
Descend via a charming church and head to the remarkable Acantilado volcanic cave with a view that was once considered the end of the world.
Day 3
Take a scenic drive across the island to El Piñar and hike past terraced vineyards to the summit of Montaña del Juan, a volcano with dual craters.
Drop back down to Tacorón Bay for a swim and then drive to La Restinga, the southernmost village in Spain, before returning to your hotel for a last night in this remote and peaceful paradise.
Day 4
Linger over a seaside breakfast and then visit the famous La Maceta pools and La Peña viewpoint, perched 700m above the ocean.
Stop for a picnic at the Garoé Holy Tree, the exclusive source of water for the island’s indigenous Bimbache people.
Finish in Valverde, the island’s tiny capital, before heading back to the seaport and home.
Kim March 2020
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Gerald November 2019
“The welcome, walks and information were great.”
Sarah May 2019
“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was a great group of people and a fascinating island. Paolo’s enthusiasm is contagious and his knowledge and insights mean that we got so much more out of the experience. Would recommend.”
Gina March 2019
“The fantastic, well-informed programme. We saw so much of this stunning island with its varied landscapes and microclimates.”
Sue March 2019
“Pretty much everything was great - Paulo is a great host, El Hierro is beautiful, everything amazing.”
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Step 1 - Fly to Tenerife: Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is served by regular flights from mainland Europe. Schedule your flight to arrive by 15:30 so that you don't miss the ferry to El Hierro.
Step 2 - Transfer to Cristianos: Catch a cab from the front of the airport and get dropped off right by the ferry at the port of Cristianos (20 minutes, EUR 20-30).
Step 3 - Ferry to El Hierro: The ferry operator is Naviera Armas (www.navieraarmas.com). Tickets cost approximately EUR 99 for a round trip. The ferry leaves Thursdays at 17:30, arriving in El Hierro at 20:15 (2 hours 45 minutes).
Returning to Tenerife on Sunday - the ferry leaves El Hierro at 15:30 and arrives in Cristianos at 18:00, so schedule your return flight to depart no earlier than 20:00. You can get any flights that suit you, but make sure they fit the times above so that you don’t miss any connections. We will contact you before you depart to check on your arrival and departure plans.
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