Mount Teide is located in the Cañadas del Teide National Park and is the highest mountain in all of the Spanish territories. The impressive peak and surrounding arid landscape offers contrasting panoramic views and by taking the cable car to the peak, you’ll capture the national park from 11,660 feet above sea level. Setting off from Santa Cruz your drive will take you through the scenic Esperanza forest and on to the National Park. On reaching the cable car station at 7,700 feet above sea level, a short stop will be made to admire the views before joining the cable car. Your ride will take you up to the 2nd station where you’ll disembark to enjoy the viewpoint and admire the breathtaking scenery. Drive from the Cable Car station to the famous Parador de las Canadas del Teide, where a tasty coffee break will be offered. Drive back to the pier.

 

Please note:  Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera. Please take a warm jacket or jumper as the temperatures can be cooler at the top of the peak. From October to April the temperatures can reach below freezing.  This excursions is extremely weather dependent. It is forbidden to remove any stones or plants from the National Park. This tour is not recommended to guests who suffer from heart problems or have previously undergone heart surgery, pregnant women,  people with respiratory problems including asthma or infants under the age of 2 years. The time spent at the top of the peak is approximately 30 minutes which may vary depending on weather conditions on the day. 

             

 

 

The Orotava Valley is a fruitful valley that runs from  the highest mountain of Spain, the Teide down to the sea, ending up in the small village of Puerto de la Cruz . It is full of vineyards and banana plantations fed by the waters of the mountains. You will stop at the Humboldt Viewpoint, a spectacular and fabulous spot to enjoy the greatest panoramic view of the immense valley. Your next stop will be the coastal town of Puerto de la Cruz, the main tourist resort of the island. A panoramic coach tour will be made through this popular village passing by its main tourist sites: the famous Plaza del Charco, the picturesque fishing harbor, that consists of two breakwaters that give protection to the town, and finally the Playa Jardin, the favorite volcanic dark-sand beach. Ending up the sightseeing you will enjoy a coffee break in a nice restaurant were you can continue to enjoy the the view of the valley of Orotava. The tour will continue to San Pedro by the narrow coastal roads, where a panoramic photostop will be made to appreciate the cliffs and the astonishing coast.  On your way back to the ship you will see more beautiful views of this unforgettable island.

 

Please note: Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera. Order of sights visited may vary. The May 1st, 2019 call in Tenerife is a national holiday and many shops will be closed.

                

 

 

 

Ever wanted to surprise your friends or family members with an exotic dish? Maybe accompanied by a bottle of wine that you brought back home from your last vacation? This tour will give you the chance to get to know simple but delicious recipes and a typical dish of the Canary Islands: Wrinkled Potatoes with Mojo Sauce.  You will depart from the harbor of Santa Cruz for the 30-minute drive past La Laguna on the highway to reach the highlands  with an impressive panoramic view at  El Sauzal where you will enjoy its vineyards, plant life and landscape. Bodegas Monje has been in the same family for five generations and today you will be welcomed by the Bodega's special guide who will give you insights to the family’s history and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. What would wines be without the food that comes with it? You will put on aprons on and learn about the very special Canarian Mojo sauces and participate with the chef to prepare it. While working hard you can taste three different types of sparkling wines with typical local “tapas” like wrinkled potatoes, chorizo sausage and “almogrote” (a typical cheese spread). When you are back at home with recipes in hand, you will be able to proudly invite family and friends to enjoy Canarian Mojo Sauces prepared by you.

 

Please note:  Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tasting, according to Spanish law. Wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera.

             

 

 

 

Begin your excursion with your visit to La Laguna, located about 30 minutes from the pier. During your engaging  walking tour you will discover a beautiful city, currently the second most important of the island and once its capital.  Wander through the old quarter, where you will glimpse a history dating to the 17th  and 18th centuries, passing Plaza del Adelantado, Leal Theatre, Plaza de la Concepción, Plaza del Cristo with its notable church, and Palacio del Obispo, or Bishop’s Palace. A tasting of wine and appetizers will be served. Then you will journey back to Santa Cruz de Tenerife for a narrated motor coach introduction to the capital city, situated in the northwest part of the island and serving as the administrative and political hub of the Canary Islands. You will come to appreciate why Santa Cruz is known as a lively city and one of the busiest and most vital ports of Spain. Learn about the region’s human and natural history with a visit to the Museum of Nature and Archaeology, located in the Old Civil Hospital. Inspect exhibits that unfold over three floors, highlighting information about the Canarian Archipelago, including its volcanic origins and plant and wildlife. Don’t miss a chance to see the mummified remains of the area’s original inhabitants.

 

Please note: Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera. Order of sights visited may vary. The May 1st, 2019 call in Tenerife is a national holiday and many shops will be closed.

          

 

 

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own.

 

Please note:  Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

           

 

 

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own.

 

Please note:  Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.
 

            

 

 

From San Sebastian, the island’s capital, you’ll visit La Gomera’s most interesting sights, traveling by motor coach. First you’ll head north to the agricultural valley of Hermigua, famous for its banana plantations. The Garajonay National Park covers the southern part of this municipality and one of its landmarks is the twin rocks “Roques de San Pedro.”  You will see the subtropical thermopile forest of Laurisilva Woods before traveling on to the small, enchanting village of Agulo. Surrounded by a massive basalt wall almost 984 feet high, Agulo offers a breathtaking view of the nearby island of Tenerife. It’s a short 15-minute drive to Centro Visitantes Juego de Bolas in Las Rosas a center where you will learn the history of how the island was formed. Your next destination will be Laguna Grande in the middle of the National Park Garajonay, where you will enjoy a guided walk. Head to Agando, where you will see the magnificent landscape of volcanic basalt formations at Roques de Agando and Orchilla, one of La Gomera’s most striking features at 4,074 feet high. Then, your motor coach will return you to your yacht.
 
Please note: This tour is not recommended for wheelchairs or people with mobility issues due to the amount of walking required. All roads on La Gomera are winding and there are some ravines. It is advised that you bring your camera, comfortable shoes and seasonal clothes like a jacket are recommended.

            

 

 

 

You will board your motor coach and depart from San Sebastián, the capital and harbor of the island. It is a pretty, picturesque village with about 7,000 inhabitants. This is where Columbus prepared his ships, took in water and food supplies and where La Asunción’s church stands. Columbus and his crew attended mass there before setting out on his way to America. You will have a 45-minute drive on the south road  to“Degollada Peraza”  and arrive at the viewpoint known as “Los Roques,” an impressive rock formation. There you will have a photo stop. Continue towards the Pajarito area, in  the direction of Chipude village and on to “El Cercado." You will arrive at El Cercado, known for its artisans, handicrafts mainly in the form of pottery, a familiar tradition inherited from one generation to another. Continue to La Laguna Grande, where you will enjoy a demonstration of the whistling language ”El Silbo” and have a taste of the local liquor “Gomeron.”

 

Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Bring your camera. Spanish law imposes an age restriction of 18 to take this tour. Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, a jacket, closed shoes, water, local currency and camera.

              

 

 

 

Santa Cruz de La Palma has always been a source of inspiration for many canarian artists, writers and musicians. The magnificent environment the city is surrounded by, along with its ancient monuments, astonishing façades and remarkable historical buildings, make the city an important site to admire. Its cobblestone streets lay like a heavenly carpet to welcome visitors and to guide them through. The tour will begin with a visit to Santa Cruz de La Palma and its remarkable sites such as the Spanish Square, El Salvador Church and the ancient Town Hall. After a relaxing visit in Santa Cruz, you will be transferred to a unique museum in Villa de Mazo, The Casa Roja Museum, where a classical concert will be offered exclusively to you by a professional musician. This will surely inspire your soul and will lead your heart and mind through many different emotions as you listen to the performance. An appetizer will also be served at the museum before you leave. You will enjoy a panoramic drive through Las Breñas back to the ship.

 

Please note: This tour is not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs or who have limited mobility. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothings.

             

 

 

 

This panoramic introduction to La Palma is ideal for those who prefer to tour at a more relaxed pace. Embark on a scenic panoramic drive to the west of the island and through the upper region of the Aridane Valley.  The area is the highest point of the island and is also home to the charming town of El Paso. Enjoy a little free time to take some photos and admire the town’s beautiful surroundings.  You’ll leave El Paso and take a short drive to the delightful La Glorieta Square. The square is the work of local artist, Luis Morera, who was once a pupil of César Manrique. Here, you can enjoy a photo stop and view the unique and colorful mosaic floor, reminiscent of Manrique’s designs found in Lanzarote.  Afterwards, you’ll head to the southern tip of La Palma and on to Fuencaliente. There will be some time to relax during a refreshment stop at a local restaurant, before the return drive to the port.

 

Please note: This tour involves limited walking, however passengers must be able to negotiate steps on to and off the coach. The drive involves some hairpin bends and is not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.

            

 

 

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city,  like  Playa de los Cancajos, Fuencaliente, Pottery Centre El Molino, Market in Vila de Mazo. The Old Quarter, or Roque de los Muchachos – the highest point of the island. Or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own.

 

Please note:  Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

           

 

 

 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the lush scenery, as you travel along the mountain roads, passing vineyards and banana plantations to the small town of El Paso. A short stroll will take you to the unique Silk Museum, where you’ll see the 500-year-old tradition of silk weaving. This is the only place in Europe where the old processes have been preserved. During your visit you’ll have time to admire the stunning garments that have been crafted. Manolo Blahnik, the famous shoe designer, who is from the island, has created exquisite footwear using the local silk. Then it will be time to experience the beautifully restored 17th   century sugar estate, Hotel Hacienda de Abajo. Surrounded by rich vegetation and botanical gardens, the manor buildings display a varied collection of fine arts, furniture and porcelain, and boasts the largest collection of tapestries. With your guide, you’ll explore a selection of the public rooms, followed by tea and pastries overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, before heading back to Santa Cruz, enjoy a brief photo stop at La Glorieta Square to admire the stunning mosaics created by a local artist, Luis Morera. 

 

Please note:  Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.  There is approximately 1 hour of walking over paved, flat ground with some steps to negotiate.

            

 

 

 

Drive through vineyards and lava streams passing pine trees and small villages towards the deep south – the area where the volcanoes take charge. Arriving at Fuencaliente, a famous wine-producing region, you will visit the San Antonio volcano.  Here you may be able to walk over the crater border and stroll around the Visitor Centre.  A visit will be made to a typical bodega, where you will have the opportunity to sample some of the local red and white wines.  You may also wish to purchase the wines that you have sampled. A short drive will bring you to the pottery center of ‘El Molino’ in Mazo.  Located in an old windmill, this pottery is unique to the Benahorita people, which is to this day lovingly reproduced. There is a gift shop for you to purchase those all-important souvenirs.

 

Please note: The walk near the volcanoes is over rough, graveled ground and narrow, uneven paths with some inclines. Please follow your guide’s instructions and do not venture near the edge of the walking trail, as there are no handrails or barriers. There are some steep inclines and steps at El Molino Pottery.  This tour is not recommended for guests suffering from vertigo. The walking at the Volcano is optional. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.

          

 

 

 

Travel to Fire Mountain, reminiscent of a lunar surface and the result of continuous volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736 located in Timanfaya National Park, a UNESCO site. You will have a guided visit of Timanfaya National Park and the Islote de Hilario geysers.  Have some fun on a camel ride over the ashes of the volcano! Exploring by motor coach, you will continue through the park where the scenery hasn’t changed in the slightest since the eruptions. On the way back to the ship, you will ride through the wine district of La Geria, with a stop at one of the cellars for some delicious wine tasting.

 

Please note:  Bring your sunglasses, a sweater or light jacket, water, and wear comfortable shoes. Minimum age to participate on this tour is 18. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

          

 

 

 

Discover the amazing world of volcanoes. You will depart from the pier for the 30-minute drive to Los Volcanes Nature Park together with Timanfaya National Park are the protected areas which represent the recent and historical volcanoism of Lanzarote because they are covered by the eruptions that took place in 1730-36 and 1824.  On your guided tour with a very informative leader you will be able to discover this fascinating world of volcanoes as you walk across lava flows or ascend to volcanic cones where it´s possible to find spectacular craters, lava tunnels, lava lakes, etc. All the volcanic structures are well conserved due to the arid climate of Lanzarote. The evolution of vegetation is very slow therefore the landscape you will find  is like a huge open-air museum of volcanology. Also it will be possible to understand the slow but constant rebirth of life upon the lava, and will help you to understand how our planet looked millions of years ago and how its inner forces  were at work,  at the same time, you will marvel at a landscape of another world.

 

Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. For this route it is essential to wear laced shoes like trainers or hiking boots because we walk over volcanic rocks with a rough surface. Mineral water will be provided, however we recommended bringing fruit or energy bars.

          

 

 

 

You will depart from the port of Arrecife, for a 35-minute drive to Mirador de Haria, which looks over the valley of Haria, the village of a thousand palms. Continue to the northern point of the island, and stop at Mirador del Rio, with breathtaking views on the other even smaller islands. The biggest is La Graciosa and the sea arm between Lanzarote and this little island looks like a river. Usually the color of this part of the sea is a different blue than the rest of the sea.  You will then head to the Finca Aloe Vera, is a pioneer company in Lanzarote using the traditional cultivation of Aloe Vera. Their aim is to become a reference for quality in their promise to respect the environment based on a sustainable development of the island.  You will go through the famous lava landscape in “Malpais de la Corona,” and will visit Jameos del Agua, located inside the volcanic tunnel created by the eruption of La Corona Vulcano. It owes its name to the existence of an internal lake which constitutes a unique geological formation. After this visit, you will make your way back to Arrecife and your waiting ship.

 

Please note: It is recommended that you bring sunglasses, a hat and wear comfortable shoes for this tour.

           

 

 

 

 

You will depart from the Port of Arrecife, capital of Lanzarote, to the southern part of the island. Lanzarote is known as the Mithic Island, since the volcanic relief has sculpted breathtaking landscapes of almost lunar beauty. On the way to El Grifo cellar, the Peasant Monument will show up in the middle of the road. Also called Fecundity Monument, it is nailed in a landscape of matchless beauty, La Geria, declared a “Protected Area” in Lanzarote’s largest wine growing region, where they have found an ingenious way of cultivating vines by digging funnel-shaped hollows, filling soil around the vines and pouring thick layers of volcanic ash on top. The ash helps retain humidity to feed the plants. El Grifo Cellar is the oldest one in the Canary Islands. The origin of the nomination El Grifo is not known, although the familiar tradition associates it with the mythological bird of the same name, half eagle half lion and today symbol of this cellar. There are 40 hectares of vineyard, mainly of malvasía grapes and some vines of moscatel and listán black.You will have a sample here. Then on to Bodegas Rubicon, the most important area of vineyards in Lanzarote. The old winery was built in the 17th century and went through several renovations until the year 2000. Their vineyards are part of a protected natural area  and its fruit is combined with traditional and modern techniques to make a wine of high quality . You will visit the cellar in La Geria, which constitutes one of the agrarian landscapes more characteristic of Lanzarote and the Archipelago. At the local cellar you will have the opportunity to taste a local wine from local grapes grown from their unique system of irrigation.

 

Please note: Although there are steps at both cellars, there are also ramps, making this tour wheelchair accessible. Minimum age for this tour is 21.

              

 

 

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. 

 

Please note:  Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

           

 

 

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own.

 

Please note:  Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

             

 

 

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. 

 

Please note:  Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

 

          

 

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own.

 

Please note:  Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it’s in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.