- you stay in the south and want pickup, ferry and lunch sorted
- you want Garajonay's laurel forest and the island's viewpoints in one day
- you're curious about Silbo Gomero, the island's whistled language
This tour€110Check dates
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La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review — Ferry, Garajonay National Park and Lunch
4.1 (2,236 reviews)9 hUpdated Oct 2026
1 / 5
The routePickup→Fast ferry→Hermigua valley→Lunch→Chipude, El Cercado and Roque de Agando→San SebastiánDay length9 h
In short
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review in Short
Smooth logistics and everything included for one price; the on-coach commentary is the weak point.
Guide4.1
Transport4.4
Value for money4.1
Sub-ratings from GetYourGuide, scale 4.0–5.0.
- 4.1★ from 2,236 reviews; guide 4.1, transport 4.4, value 4.1.
- Pickup in the south of Tenerife, fast ferry, transfers, lunch and a multilingual guide included.
- Garajonay National Park, El Cedro laurel forest, Roque de Agando, San Sebastián.
- Bring ID or a passport — you need it to board the ferry.
The verdict
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review — Book It If, or Pick Something Else
Book it for an all-in-one day at a fair price; choose a jeep or VIP version for a smaller group and more off-road.
Better something else if
you want a smaller group and tracks off the main roadThe La Gomera jeep safari4.6 (584)from€150
you'd rather avoid a big coach group — reviewers find the multilingual coach commentary hard to follow; the VIP La Gomera tour, 4.6★, from €165The VIP La Gomera tour4.6 (176)from€165
you want another guided coach day at the same priceThe guided La Gomera tour4.3 (705)from€110
The day
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review — Route and Timeline
Ferry to the capital, up through the valleys into the national park, lunch, then back via the island's best-known rock.
1
Pickup
in the south of Tenerife and transfer to the port.
2
Fast ferry
to San Sebastián de La Gomera.
3
Hermigua valley
, then into Garajonay National Park (UNESCO World Heritage since 1986) through the El Cedro laurel forest.
4
Lunch
in the heart of the island with a live Silbo Gomero whistling demonstration.
5
Chipude, El Cercado and Roque de Agando
on the way back.
6
San Sebastián
the Church of La Asunción, where Columbus is said to have prayed before sailing to the New World; ferry back.
The stops on La Gomera in tour order; the ferry runs from the south of Tenerife to San Sebastián.
- San Sebastián de La GomeraArrival by fast ferry, and the Church of La Asunción on the way back.Directions
- Hermigua valleyThe first stop on the way into the island.Directions
- Garajonay National ParkThrough the El Cedro laurel forest; UNESCO World Heritage since 1986.Directions
- Roque de AgandoOn the way back, with Chipude and El Cercado.Directions
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What you pay for
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review — What's Included
Pickup, ferry, transfers, lunch and the guide are all in the price.
Included
- Pickup and drop-off in the south of Tenerife
- Transfers
- Fast ferry
- Lunch
- Multilingual guide
Not included
- Nothing major
What travellers say
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Reviews
4.1★ from 2,236 reviews: smooth logistics, skilled drivers and scenery win; many say the commentary was hard to follow.
4.1★★★★★2,236 reviews on GetYourGuide
Guide4.1
Transport4.4
Value for money4.1
★★★★★
Highly recommended. Everything is included in the price to explore the island in one day. Yaiza is a fantastic tour guide with an admirable command of languages.
★★★★★
In all honesty, an excellent day. Superbly organized, a perfect route to cross the island and enjoy the breathtaking vantage points.
Source · date: GetYourGuide reviews, checked October 2026.
Practical
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review — Practical Notes
Pack ID and a warm layer.
Bring your ID or passport; it is required to board the ferry.
Bring warm clothing.
Commentary may be given in several languages, depending on the group.
On the Los Cristianos to San Sebastián route, the fast ferry takes about 50 minutes.
Questions
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review FAQ
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Still choosing?Day trip with lunch from the south — ★ 4.1 from 2,236 reviews.Check dates — from €110
Is the La Gomera day trip from Arona worth it?
For an all-inclusive day, yes: pickup, the fast ferry, transfers, lunch and a guide for €110, with 2,236 reviews at 4.1★. Expect a coach group and multilingual commentary; for a smaller group, the jeep or VIP versions cost more.
Is lunch included on the La Gomera day trip?
Yes. Lunch is included, with a live demonstration of Silbo Gomero, the island's whistled language.
Do I need a passport for the La Gomera day trip?
You need an ID card or passport — the operator asks you to bring it because it is required to board the ferry.
How long is the ferry to La Gomera?
On the Los Cristianos to San Sebastián route the fast ferry takes about 50 minutes. The whole day trip lasts about 9 hours.
What do you see on the La Gomera day trip?
The Hermigua valley, Garajonay National Park and the El Cedro laurel forest, the villages of Chipude and El Cercado, Roque de Agando and San Sebastián with the Church of La Asunción.
Where does the La Gomera day trip pick up?
In the south of Tenerife; pickup and drop-off are included.
What language is the La Gomera tour in?
The guide speaks several languages and commentary may switch between them depending on the group — Spanish, English, French and German are offered.
Live dates
La Gomera Day Trip from Arona Review — Book It
Ferry, guide, coach and lunch in one price, from €110, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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