"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain
Step back in time and discover the unique charm and dramatic scenery of the unspoilt island of La Gomera. This memorable jeep adventure combines breathtaking scenery, history and local culture.
Experience Includes
Pick-up and drop off from major southern Tenerife Resorts
Chauffeur driven 4x4 tour to Gomera
Return Ferry boat ride to Gomera
English Speaking driver/guide
Overview
Your tour starts with a ferry crossing from Los Cristianos to the port of San Sebastian. The boat trip lasts around 90 minutes allowing time to savour the coastal views of Tenerife and relax on the top deck. On arrival in La Gomera, journey south to the monument of Sagrado Corazón which overlooks the capital and then head towards the Garajonay National Park an area of beautiful laurel forest punctuated with rocky vistas and crystal clear springs. Here you will also see the famous Roque de Agando volcanic chimney. Continue through the evergreen valleys, passing through tranquil villages and rare and mysterious pre-historic forest to the mirador de Igualero and the little village of Chipude for coffee. Here you see a fascinating demonstration of the whistling language - how the Gomerans communicated for many centuries. Moving on you pass through Las Hayas and La Laguna Grande before going off road and then on to lunch in Las Rosas. After lunch, head to Hermigua, a local beauty spot. Local houses back on to the steeply rising massif the Roque de San Pedro and colourful gardens are bordered by palm groves and banana plantations. The tour then returns to San Sebastián, where there is free time to visit the last remaining historical fortifications of Columbus before returning to Los Cristianos by ferry.
Between 7.00am and 8.00am. Your exact pick-up time will be detailed on your documentation.
Around 11 hours.
Experience Exclusions
Additional refreshments
Optional gratuities
Lunch - this is available to purchase locally and will include BBQ Chicken, Canarian potatoes, Mixed salad, Bread and choice of wine and water
Dress Code/What to Bring
Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day. It is recommended that you take a sunhat, sun glasses, sunscreen and a warm jumper as the temperature can fall at higher altitudes.
Additional Information
The 4x4 vehicles can accommodate up to 8 persons. Vegetarians can request a salad or pasta, please request the vegetarian option at the time of booking. The exact route is variable due to weather conditions but the content will remain more or less the same with similar points of interest.