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Grade:
Entry Level
Type:
Wildlife
Transfers
Duration:
9 Nights
8 - 12
Group size
Leaders
Tour Highlights
- Barranco del Infierno nature reserve, Tenerife
- Garajonay National Park, La Gomera
- La Geria Vineyard, Lanzarote
- Explore historic San Sebastian, La Gomera
- El Teide National Park, Tenerife
- Cesar Manrique Cactus Garden, Lanzarote
- Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote
- Delicious local cuisine & wine
Enjoy guided yoga classes in stunning locations on three different Canary Islands
In this completely unique adventure, we invite you to join us island hopping across the three stunning Spanish Canary Islands of Tenerife, La Gomera & Lanzarote, whilst taking part in daily professionally-guided yoga classes in beautiful natural settings reconnecting with nature.
Book now to receive the early bird discounted rate of $4,099 - offer expires on the 20th October 2024 when the normal price of $4,299 will resume.
Meet Maritza: Yoga Instructor
With over 30 years of experience in the Health and Wellness industry, Maritza seamlessly blends creativity, movement, and alignment in all aspects of her life. Her passion for travel led her to create *Let’s Go Let’s Flow! Yoga Adventures*, where she guides small groups on transformative journeys to explore magical destinations. Her groups connect with unforgettable people, savor delicious local cuisine, and immerse in authentic cultural experiences—all while deepening their yoga practice. Join Maritza for an adventure that nourishes the body and soul.
About La Gomera
La Gomera, spanning just 370 sq km, is a small island home to misty rainforest, terraced valleys, dramatic, ‘Jurassic Park’ like coastal cliffs and the ancient laurel trees and giant ferns of the Garajonay National Park. The island's population enjoys a slow-paced, traditional lifestyle, preserving some unusual cultural elements like the Silbo Gomero whistled language. The island is renowned for its untouched natural beauty, excellent hiking trails, and slow pace of life and it's historic capital, San Sebastián de La Gomera was the final jumping off point of Christopher Columbus on his way to discover the 'New World'.
About Northern Tenerife
Northern Tenerife could not be more different to its southern counterpart. Unlike the south, there’s not a package hotel to be seen - and it's where many of the islanders choose to live. The mountainous north is characterised by lush, rugged terrain and dramatic coastlines, including the Anaga Mountains, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to ancient laurel forests and picturesque villages. It is home to 'El Tiede', which at 3715m is the highest mountain in Spain.
About Lanzarote
Compared with Tenerife & La Gomera, Lanzarote has a completely different feel geographically and also artistically: Famed for its incredible moon-like lave fields with grape vines planted down in inside meticulously maintained depressions away from the wind, it is also an architects dream as most of the buildings on the islands were constructed under the watchful eye of Cesar Manrique, who's passion for aesthetic beauty permeates to every tip of rugged coastline.
Day 1: Arrival into Tenerife
Transfer
Boutique Hotel
Upon your arrival at Tenerife's Southern airport, you'll be greeted with a transfer to San Miguel. (Transfers from the Northern Airport are not included) You will check in at the Hotel Cuatro Esquinas in San Miguel de Abona before meeting with your knowledgeable local guide, who will provide insight into the program and available facilities. Depending on your arrival time, indulge in a brief excursion to the pristine shores of El Medano, just a leisurely 10-minute drive from your accommodation at Hotel Cuatro Esquinas.
Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)
Yoga Session: El Médano beach
Day 2: Tenerife
Transfer
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
After a leisurely breakfast and visit to San Miguel de Abona's historic old town, we begin our midday ascent to the stunning Las Cañadas del Teide National Park. There, we embark on a gentle hike around the iconic Roque de García. Following our hike, we take the cable car up to an altitude of 3,500 meters for a scenic walk to the Pico Viejo viewpoint, where we will marvel at the sunset over Las Cañadas. As night falls, we'll stargaze under the clear skies, before returning to San Miguel de Abona.
Distance: 4,8 Km | Total ascent: +194 m | Total descent: -185 m
Lunch: In Las Cañadas there are several possibilities for lunch: In El Parador (next to Roques de García), in the Siete Cañadas Restaurant or in the Papillón Restaurant (El Portillo).
Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)
Yoga Session: Las Cañadas - Yoga under the stars or yoga at sunset
Day 3: Tenerife
Transfer
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Barranco del Infierno is one of the most characteristic natural spaces in the south of Tenerife. This nature reserve is also home to a rich and varied endemic fauna, a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat and interesting vegetation. The highlight of this walk is a spectacular waterfall over 200 meters high at the bottom of the ravine.
Distance: 6,2 Km | Total ascent: +450 m | Total descent: -450 m
Lunch: At entrance to Barranco del Infierno: Casa Otelo
Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)
Yoga Session: Playa del Paraíso beach
Day 4: La Gomera
Boat/Ferry
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
From the Los Cristianos harbor, in the south of Tenerife, a 50-minute ferry ride (09:30 ferry) takes us to the neighboring island of La Gomera. After a 30-minute transfer we reach the “Alto del Contadero”. Here we will discover the lush vegetation of the Garajonay National Park, composed of ancient laurel trees and giant ferns. The walk starts with a gentle descent through the tropical forest, from Alto del Contadero to El Cedro, a small hamlet in the middle of the forest.
Distance: 4,9 Km | Total ascent: +47 m | Total descent: -503 m
Lunch: El Cedro: Las Vistas Restaurant
Accommodation: Hotel Torre del Conde (San Sebastián de La Gomera)
Yoga Session: At El Cedro hamlet or at the hotel on return
Day 5: Travel Day La Gomera - Tenerife - Lanzarote
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
We leave La Gomera and at midday (14:00 ▸14:50) the ferry takes us back to Tenerife. We will move to the north, where the airport for inter-island flights is located. There we find the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the former capital of Tenerife, which has an interesting historic centre. Before flying to Lanzarote we will spend a visit to the pedestrian zone, where old mansions and palaces from the 16th and 17th centuries offer beautiful architecture. Flight Tenerife Lanzarote: NT482 TFN 19:30 ▸ ACE 20:20.
Accommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza)
Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields
Day 6: Lanzarote
Transfer
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
After breakfast, walk along the GR 131 from Yaíza to La Geria, along lava fields full of vineyards, a landscape formed by volcanic ashes and small stone mounds that the farmers have created over time to protect the vines from the wind. On arrival in La Geria, visit of the famous wine cellars and lunch before returning to Yaíza.
Distance: 5,5 Km | Total ascent: +242 m | Total descent: -129 m
Lunch: La Geria vineyard
Accommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza)
Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields
Day 7: Lanzarote
Boat/Ferry
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Today's cultural excursion is combined with a splendid walk in the north through the valley of a thousand palm trees. First we will visit the Cesar Manrique Foundation, then the Omar Sharif House-Museum and after a short stop in the beautiful Villa de Teguise we will continue north towards Haría. From the Peñas del Chache, at an altitude of almost 700 metres, the path continues along the edge of the cliffs of Famara and descends towards Haría through the famous valley.
Distance: 6,2 Km | Total ascent: +27 m | Total descent: -358 m
Lunch: Villa de Teguise
Accommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza)
Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields
Day 8: Lanzarote
Transfer
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Today we return to the North of the island. We can first see the Cactus Garden from Cesar Manrique, then spend a visit to the Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de Los Verdes and finally go to the Mirador del Rio, from where we will start a walk downhill to Orzola, with splendid views of the small islands that make up the Chinijo archipelago.
Distance: 5,1 Km | Total ascent: +21 m | Total descent: -470 m
Lunch: Either in Jameos del Agua restaurant or in Haria
Accommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza)
Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields
Day 9: Lanzarote
Transfer
Breakfast
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Today it's time to discover the south. In the morning we head to Timanfaya National Park, about an hour and a half through the Fire Mountains. At noon we will visit the Charco de los Cliclos with its green lagoon, continue to the Hervideros del Agua and the Salinas de Janubio ascending to Femés. Then we continue towards Playa Blanca to walk along the coastline to the mythical Papagayo beaches.
Distance: 2,8 Km each way | Total ascent: +36 m | Total descent: -51 m
Lunch: In Timanfaya NP or local restaurant
Accommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza)
Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields
Day 10: Lanzarote - Departure Day
Transfer
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for departure.
Adventure Optional Extras
Single Room Supplement
Single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. We will charge on a pro-rata basis if a single room is not available to book for part of the trip where it would have been possible.
Private Transfer - One Way Arrival (1 to 3 people)
Tenerife South Airport to Hotel Cuatro Esquinas in San Miguel de Abona.
If your flight schedules do not align with our group transfers (please refer to the essential info page for more information), you will need to arrange private transfers. Note that these transfers are one-way, so if you require them for both arrival and departure, please select two. After booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
Private Transfer - One Way Departure (1 to 3 people)
Hotelito La Era (Yaíza) to Lanzarote Airport.
If your flight schedules do not align with our group transfers (please refer to the essential info page for more information), you will need to arrange private transfers. Note that these transfers are one-way, so if you require them for both arrival and departure, please select two. After booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
Pre Tour night for 2 people B&B
Stay at Hotel Cuatro Esquinas or a similar hotel on a bed and breakfast basis before your tour. Please note that if this hotel is unavailable, we may need to book an alternative property, so the rate provided is an estimate only.
Pre Tour night for 1 person B&B
Stay at Hotel Cuatro Esquinas or a similar hotel on a bed and breakfast basis before your tour. Please note that if this hotel is unavailable, we may need to book an alternative property, so the rate provided is an estimate only.
Post Tour night for 2 people B&B
Stay at Hotelito La Era or a similar hotel on a bed and breakfast basis after your tour. Please note that if this hotel is unavailable, we may need to book an alternative property, so the rate provided is an estimate only.
Post Tour night for 1 person B&B
Stay at Hotelito La Era or a similar hotel on a bed and breakfast basis after your tour. Please note that if this hotel is unavailable, we may need to book an alternative property, so the rate provided is an estimate only.
Plant an additional 15 trees for your adventure
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For every client and guide who attends a YellowWood Adventure, we donate £30 to our partner charity WeForest to plant 15 trees to (over) compensate for the carbon footprint of the tour.
We also invite our clients to match this with an optional additional £30 for another 15 trees to be planted to help compensate for the carbon footprint of their international flights.
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Not Included
- International flights
- Insurance (compulsory)
- Lunches, picnics, snacks & drinks
- Yoga Mats (can be rented for £15/$20 per person)
Contents
Accommodation
We fully believe in, and practice, Responsible Tourism, using hotels run by locals. The accommodation on this adventurs is primarily comfortable and welcoming hotel accommodation offering rooms with ensuite facilities.
We put time and effort into building our relationship with accommodation suppliers to ensure you have a great trip.
We choose accommodation based on cleanliness, comfort, safety, proximity to our route (to avoid unnecessary extra travel) and a warm client welcome, as well as reliability in their service to us. Wherever we can we will choose smaller, more characterful, individual hotels, but in areas where tourism is still developing, or in remote areas (like the mountains), we may not have a wide range of options. An aspect of our adventures is to escape the ‘trappings’ of modern Western lifestyles and to experience new things with are exciting and memorable and reflects the countries we are visiting.
The list below gives information on our first choice of accommodation for this adventure. Where hotels and refuges are fully booked or unavailable, we will use an alternative of a similar standard, and equally well situated. We will provide you with an accurate list of accommodation, with contact information to leave with relatives, prior to departure on your adventure.
TENERIFE: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas – San Miguel de Abona
LA GOMERA: Hotel Torre del Conde - San Sebastián
LANZAROTE: Hotelito La Era - Yaíza
Facilities
Unless you have booked a single room (where they are available) and paid the single room supplement for those nights, you will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender).
Included
- Hotels on a half board basis, all lunches are not included in the price
- Group transfers from Tenerife South airport and to Arrecife airport
- Entrance to the following attractions: Cable car to the Teide | Guided Stargazing at Cañadas | Access to Barranco del Infierno | Cesar Manrique Foundation | Omar Sharif House | Cactus Garden | Jameos del Agua | Cueva de Los Verdes | Mirador del Rio | National Park Timanfaya | Papagayo Beach access
- Ferry crossing: Los Cristianos – San Sebastián de La Gomera – Los Cristianos
- Domestic flight: Tenerife North TFN – Lanzarote ACE
Guiding & Your Group
Supporting you on your holiday will be a local, English speaking Spanish guide who is qualified to lead walkers! This ensures you are in excellent hands and that you have access to local knowledge.
We work jointly with our Spanish Tour Operator partners both before and during your adventure to ensure that they understand your needs and the standard that YellowWood Adventures expects. We believe that it is a very important positive aspect of Responsible Tourism, to employ the expertise of local suppliers, as well as offering you a much more informative and authentic experience.
Your Group
Your group will be any number from our minimum group size of 8, up to a maximum of 12 clients. This number works really well with the ratio of guides, and ensures the optimum level of service to you during your adventure.
We get clients booking alone, as couples and in small groups of friends. If you have a group of friends or family who are interested in having their own customised trip, then please let us know and we can cost it for you.
Am I fit enough?
Your itinerary involves walking, the paths are generally defined but will be narrow and rocky at times. You will be walking for extended periods of time and on consecutive days.
To get the most of out of this adventure, you need to be a regular walker with experience of walking in the mountains, and be in good physical condition.
Any walking is undertaken at the natural pace of the group, with regular stops for photos, snacks etc. Walking boots that have already been worn in are essential on this adventure.
You will be carrying just a day pack with camera, spare layers and a bottle of water.
For convenience, peace of mind, and to reduce the purchase of single use plastic water bottles, we highly recommend a filtration water bottle such as Aquapure Traveller (offer available - see section on Water)
Training
As with all active holidays, the fitter you are, the more you can relax and enjoy the stunning routes, and the better you can cope with challenges such as the outside elements.
You are advised to get into a regular walking pattern before the trip as convenient.
Travel
Your YellowWood adventure starts in Tenerife (South) and ends in Arrecife. We can talk to you more about your travel options on an individual basis. We understand that arriving at an unfamiliar airport can be daunting, so we aim to give you as much information here as possible to help you prepare.
Finding flights
Flights are not included in the cost of your holiday, and whilst we are happy to help advise you, the responsibility for booking the correct flights rests with you. We recommend that you use a comparison tool when searching for flights, such as Skyscanner or Momondo.
We will send you a Flight Information Sheet with further pointers on which flights to book for your adventure.
Foreign Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. As the situation in our destination countries can change, please do ensure you check regularly before your adventure.
We also receive notifications direct from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) so we are always aware of the ‘status’ in our destination countries.
Arrival
Both Tenerife (South) and Arrecife airport are fully functioning, international airports welcoming domestic flights and those from Europe. Airport services include Duty Free, ATMs and Currency Exchange. On arrival at the airport you will go through passport control to baggage reclaim and onwards to Arrivals where you will be met by a driver / guide with a YellowWood Adventures sign.
All group specific, final details on where to meet your guide will be sent to you prior to the start of your adventure.
Insurance
Holiday insurance is essential for all Yellow Wood Adventures. Unfortunately, anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the holiday, so please make sure you arrange cover. We recommend arranging your insurance cover when you book so that if you have problems during the run up to your holiday, and need to cancel, you are covered.
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battleface insurance is provided in the UK by battleface Insurance Services Limited, a UK insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Details provided on this webpage are for information only. Terms, conditions, exclusions, and limitations apply. Always read the description of cover contained within your policy to ensure it is suitable for your needs.
Prior to the holiday, we will ask you to send us details of your insurer, policy number, 24 hour emergency assistance contact details and the name, address, and telephone numbers of your NOK or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
You must ensure the travel insurance you purchase provides you with suitable cover for the entirety of your trip. Your travel insurance must include cover in the event that you have to cancel for a reason outside your control prior to departure, for any medical expenses you may incur whilst away (including repatriation in the case of medical need) and for the activities which you may participate in during your trip.
General information on Spain
For information on Spain, such as climate, weather, language, social norms, food & drink etc, please have a read of our country specificinformation.
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Compulsory
- € currency, or US$ or £GB to exchange
- Passport & insurance documents
- Credit / debit card for ATM use
- Prescription medication & antibiotics such as Azithromycin to stop serious traveller's diarrhoea
- First aid kit: paracetamol, anti-diarrhoea tables, rehydration sachets, antihistamine cream, ibuprofen cream, thermometer & blister kit (eg plasters & zinc oxide tape).
- Insect repellent
- Washbag & usual contents - small travel bottles please! Biodegradable multi purpose soap can be used for washing clothes & self.
Items for walking / sightseeing
- 20-30L daypack for hiking / sightseeing, with waist and ideally, chest strap
- Waterproof jacket (GoreTex or similar quality)
- Waterproof walking boots- already broken in...
- Sunglasses and high factor suncream
- Sun hat / baseball cap
- Water-to-Go filtration water-bottle & additional storage water-bottle - ideally 2 litres per person
- Waterproof stuff sacks & liners to keep kit dry.
Clothing
- General socks / underwear, including hiking socks
- Light clothes for day time - long & short sleeved tops. NB technical fabrics dry quickly in hot or wet weather when hiking.
- Lightweight walking trousers and shorts for hiking
- Sandals / trainers
Optional
- Buff or neck gaiter for cold weather / sun protection. Light scarf useful for church visits
- Camera & charging cables / plug
- Phone & charging cables / plug
- EU plug adaptor
- Walking poles
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Booking Process
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You will receive a reminder email for your final payment 56 days before the departure date.
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
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