How to Visit La Gomera from Tenerife in One Day
La Gomera is the island you see on the horizon from the west of Tenerife, for example from Santiago del Teide. The ferry takes only about 30 minutes, which makes La Gomera one of the easiest islands to visit from Tenerife in a single day. Here is how the trip works, what you see on the island and what to take with you.
Where is La Gomera and how do you get there from Tenerife
La Gomera is one of the Canary Islands and a neighbour of Tenerife. You get there by ferry, and the crossing takes about 30 minutes. After you arrive, the first stop is San Sebastián, the capital of the island.
The easiest way to see La Gomera without planning every detail is a guided day trip. On the La Gomera day trip from Tenerife with Aventura Excursions the pickup, the ferry ticket, lunch and a professional guide are already included, so all you need to do is be ready in the morning.
Pickup in the south and in the north of Tenerife
Pickup is around 8.00. In the south the bus collects guests in the area from La Caleta to Los Cristianos, and in the north it picks up in Puerto de la Cruz. If you are staying somewhere else, write to info@aventura-excursions.com or call +34 647 67 68 12 and the team will help you with the pickup.
What you see on La Gomera in one day
San Sebastián and the House of Columbus
The day starts in San Sebastián, a town with an attractive historic centre. More than 500 years ago Christopher Columbus made a stop here on his voyage, and the House of Columbus is one of the sights on the walk through the old town.
Garajonay National Park and the laurel forest
From the capital the route goes to the heart of the island, to Garajonay National Park. You take a walk through the laurel forest, where the twisted, curly branches make you feel as if you had stepped into a fantasy film. On the way you see the valleys and landscapes of La Gomera, and the guide tells you the history of the aborigines of the island.
Traditional lunch and the Silbo Gomero whistle show
Lunch is served in a traditional restaurant. There locals demonstrate Silbo Gomero, the unique whistled language of La Gomera.
How long the trip takes and what is included
The La Gomera day trip takes about 10 hours and costs from 110 € per adult. The price includes the following.
- Pickup in the south from La Caleta to Los Cristianos or in Puerto de la Cruz in the north
- The ferry ticket for the crossing of about 30 minutes
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant
- A professional guide
Booking takes a few minutes. Choose the date and the number of people on the tour page and pay by card. You get an automatic confirmation email straight away, and after that the Aventura Excursions team sends a second email to agree the meeting time.
What to bring and which tour language to choose
Your ID is obligatory
Take your ID card or passport with you. An ID is obligatory for the ferry, so check your bag before you leave the hotel.
Tour languages
The schedule on the tour page applies to tours in English and Spanish. If you would like a guide in another language, contact the team by email or phone before booking. The tour in Polish has no pickup.
More island days from Tenerife
If La Gomera makes you want to see more of the Canaries, add the La Palma day trip. A 2.5 hour ferry takes you to Santa Cruz de La Palma, and from there the route continues to the lava flows of the 2021 eruption and the viewpoints of Tajuya, Tazacorte and Concepción. This trip takes 12 hours and costs from 130 € per adult.
For a day on Tenerife itself, the Teide and Masca tour takes you through Teide National Park to Icod de los Vinos, Garachico and the Masca valley. It lasts 9 hours with a guide, pickup is in the south from Los Gigantes to Los Cristianos or in Puerto de la Cruz, and the price starts from 53 €.
La Gomera day trip questions and answers
Where is La Gomera?
La Gomera is one of the Canary Islands and a neighbour of Tenerife. You can see it from the west of Tenerife, for example from Santiago del Teide. The capital of the island is San Sebastián.
How long is the ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera?
The crossing takes about 30 minutes. On the day trip with Aventura Excursions the ferry ticket is included in the price.
Do I need an ID for the trip to La Gomera?
Yes. An ID document is obligatory for the ferry, so do not forget to take it with you.
Where does the pickup start?
Pickup is around 8.00 in the south of Tenerife from La Caleta to Los Cristianos and in the north in Puerto de la Cruz. For other areas, contact Aventura Excursions at +34 647 67 68 12 or info@aventura-excursions.com.
How much does the La Gomera day trip cost?
The trip costs from 110 € per adult. The price includes pickup, the ferry ticket, lunch in a traditional restaurant and a professional guide.
