Friday, July 30th, 2010

Canary Isalnds - Option #1

Short Option #1 
8 days /7 nights
2010 Dates
see Tour Calendar


Day 1   CHINAMADA, MACIZO DE ANAGA  The route starts in Monte de las Mercedes, descending to the Little village of Chinamada (former guanche set t lement) and to the coast of La Laguna. On this route we will observe the different eco-systems and flora depending on the altitude, as well as the human integration with the natural landscape. The panoramic views of the Anaga, mountain range are spectacular.
Approximate duration:4.5 hours  
Level
:  Medium
Hotel Rural Casa Blanca
 

Day  2  AFUR  TAGANANA, MACIZO DE ANAGA 
We will start the trip in Monte de las Mercedes. We will descend until the nice little village Caserío de Afur. From here we will follow the route to arrive to the village of Taganana. On this route we will observe the different eco-systems and flora depending on the altitude, as well as the human integration with the natural landscape. The panoramic views of the Anaga, mountain range are spectacular.Approximate duration: 5 hours  
Level: Medium
Hotel Rural Casa Blanca
 

 Day 3 CUEVAS NEGRAS,  MACIZO DE TENO  Starting from Lagunas de Erjos , going into the lush and dense laurisilva  forest  Monte Verde (one of the most ancient forests in the Macaronesian region). From the Bolico peaks we will see one of the most outstanding views of the Teide, La Gomera , and Santiago valley .
Approximate duration:4 hours   
Level: Easy
La Quinta Roja
 

Day 4  MASCA The route starts in the lost hamlet of Masca, descending by the ravine of Masca. This ravine is located in one of the oldest volcanic massifs in Tenerife. We will see the impressive canyon walls surpassing the 600 meters high, as well as the peculiar flora and fauna. The route will finish in the mouth of the ravine, where we can enjoy a refreshing bath in the volcanic black sandy beach. From there a boat will take us to Puerto Santiago, during thecrossing we will be able to see the impressive views of the Acantilados de los Gigantes and drink a beer or a soft drink. 
Approximate duration: 4 hours  
Level:  Easy
La Quinta Roja
 

Day 5 Ifonche  The Ifonche Circuit is one of the most impressive walks in the south of Tenerife. The walk follows old goat herder tracks to the rural hamlet of Ifonche, where you can take in the beautiful scenery of protected natural space before returning via farm tracks along the side of a deep gorge Know as Barranco del Rey. This walk affords us excellent views of La Gomera and Costa Adeje, from Puerto Colon to Callao Salvaje. Approximate duration: 4 hours
Level: Easy
Spa Vilaflor   

Day  6  PARQUE NACIONAL DEL TEIDE – La Fortaleza  This is one of the most spectacular examples of volcanoes in the world, and the outstanding flora includes a large percentage of endemic species and the fauna a large number of exclusive species. We will be able to enjoy striking panoramic views of the Teide as well as other volcanoes.Approximate duration: 3 hours 
Level: Easy 
Parador    

Day 7  EL TEIDE   Mount Teide, is the highest summi t in Spain at a height of 3,718
This sleeping volcano is situated in the Teide national park, in the center of the island of Tenerife. This national park contains a wide variety of volcanic cones and domes, lava flows, and caves that form a spectacular range of colors and forms.  Teide National Park was declared as World Heritage Site in summer 2007.
Parador
We have three options for today :
1. Route 1: Going up and down in the cable car.                    
                    Approximate duration:
1 hour  
                   
Level: Low
2. Route 2:Going up in the cable car and descending by foot .                   
                    Approximate duration: 4 hours                    
                    Level:: High         
3. Route 3:Going up and down by foot .                 
                    Approximate duration: 8 hours 
                    Level:: Very High
  
 
 

 

  

  

 

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