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La Palma highlights bus tour
4.6 (343 reviews)
Day length8–9 h
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La Palma Tour from Tenerife — Volcano Island Highlights, Treks and Gran Canaria Day Trips
A La Palma tour from Tenerife means a ferry of about 2.5 hours or a 30-minute flight, then a guided day on the island; Gran Canaria is closer.
Independent guide · Updated Oct 2026 · prices checked on GetYourGuideIn short
La Palma Tour from Tenerife in Short
For La Palma, the island highlights bus tour (4.6★, from €42) is the most-booked; for a shorter crossing, the Gran Canaria small-group tour rates 5.0★ from €98.
- La Palma: about 2 h 30 by ferry from Los Cristianos, or about 30 minutes by plane from Tenerife North.
- La Palma's last eruption ran from 19 September to 13 December 2021 — 85 days.
- Three La Palma tours here: a highlights bus tour and two guided treks, €32–42.
- Gran Canaria: about 1 h 20 by fast ferry from Santa Cruz to Agaete; three tours, €40–123.
- Check each listing for whether the crossing from Tenerife is included.
6tours compared, one price each
€32where prices start
5.0★the most-booked, from 351 reviews
3–12 hfrom the shortest to the longest
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The La Palma Volcano Tour from Tenerife Visitors Book
The La Palma island highlights bus tour — 8–9 hours with a guide, 4.6★ from 343 reviews, from €42 per person.
What it is
a guided bus tour of La Palma's highlights.
Length
8–9 hours.
Getting there
check the listing for the start point and whether the ferry or flight is included.
Coast & boatsOUR PICK
La Palma highlights bus tour
4.6 (343 reviews)
Day length8–9 h
Length8–9 h
PricePer person
from€42per person
Choose by your day
Which La Palma Tour from Tenerife Fits You
Choose a bus day for the overview, a guided trek to walk the island.
Coast & boats
If you wantThe whole island in a day
La Palma highlights bus tour
4.6 (343 reviews)
Day length8–9 h
Length8–9 h
PricePer person
from€42per person
Coast & boats
If you wantThe summit trek
Trek to El Roque de los Muchachos
4.8 (143 reviews)
Day length4 h
Length4 h
PricePer person
from€32per person
Coast & boats
If you wantA second guided trek
Trek to Cubo de la Galga
4.4 (110 reviews)
Day length4–5 h
Length4–5 h
PricePer person
from€32per person
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What Happened in 2021
La Palma Volcano Tour from Tenerife — What Happened In 2021
The Tajogaite eruption on La Palma lasted 85 days, from 19 September to 13 December 2021, and was declared over on 25 December 2021.
- Lava covered more than 1,000 hectares and destroyed over 3,000 buildings.
- The volcano was named Tajogaite in July 2022.
Gran Canaria Instead
La Palma Tour from Tenerife or Gran Canaria Instead
Gran Canaria is the closer island: the fast ferry from Santa Cruz to Agaete takes about 1 h 20; the small-group 7-highlights tour is the best-rated day.
Teide & volcano
If you wantThe best-rated island day
Gran Canaria 7 highlights small group
5.0 (351 reviews)
Tapas picnic
Day length9 h
Length9 h
PricePer person
from€98per person
Teide & volcano
If you wantA full day with the aquarium
Gran Canaria full day with aquarium
4.5 (69 reviews)
Day length12 h
Length12 h
PricePer person
from€123per person
Teide & volcano
If you wantLas Palmas by bike
Las Palmas guided city tour by bike
4.8 (58 reviews)
Day length3 h
Length3 h
PricePer person
from€40per person
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How It Compares to a La
Gran Canaria Day Trip from Tenerife — How It Compares to a La Palma Tour
The 3-hour bike tour starts in Las Palmas, on Gran Canaria itself. For the full-day tours, check each listing for the start point and whether the crossing from Tenerife is included.
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Compare Every La Palma and Gran Canaria Tour from Tenerife
The Gran Canaria small-group tour has the best rating; the La Palma highlights tour the best value.
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Source · date: GetYourGuide listings, priced per person, checked October 2026.
Before you book
Before You Book a La Palma Tour from Tenerife
Sort out the crossing first — it decides whether a day trip works.
Crossing
The ferry to La Palma takes about 2 h 30 each way; the flight from Tenerife North about 30 minutes.
What's included
Some tours start on the other island; check whether transport from Tenerife is part of the price.
ID
Bring a passport or ID card for ferries and flights.
Closer option
For a shorter crossing, La Gomera is about 50 minutes from Los Cristianos.
Questions
La Palma Tour from Tenerife FAQ
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Still choosing?La Palma highlights bus tour — ★ 4.6 from 343 reviews.Check dates — from €42
Can I do a La Palma tour from Tenerife in one day?
Yes, but it is a long day: the ferry from Los Cristianos takes about 2 h 30 each way, the flight from Tenerife North about 30 minutes. A guided highlights tour on La Palma takes 8–9 hours; check the listing for what transport it includes.
How do I get from Tenerife to La Palma?
By ferry from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma, about 2 h 30, with Fred. Olsen or Naviera Armas, or by plane from Tenerife North in about 30 minutes, mostly with Binter.
Can I see the La Palma volcano on a tour?
The island highlights tour covers La Palma's main sights; whether it stops at the 2021 Tajogaite eruption area is shown in the route on the listing.
What is the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria like?
The fast ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete takes about 1 h 20, run by Fred. Olsen Express. We don't sell ferry tickets; the Gran Canaria tours here are the guided way to spend the day there.
What is the best Gran Canaria tour from Tenerife?
The small-group 7-highlights tour with a tapas picnic rates 5.0★ from 351 reviews, from €98, about 9 hours.
How much does a La Palma tour cost?
The highlights bus tour costs from €42 per person and the guided treks from €32; the crossing may be extra.
Is Gran Canaria or La Palma better for a day trip from Tenerife?
Gran Canaria is quicker to reach by sea, about 1 h 20 by fast ferry from Santa Cruz. La Palma is further — about 2 h 30 by ferry, or about 30 minutes by plane.
What is El Roque de los Muchachos?
A summit area of La Palma, reached on a 4-hour guided trek from €32.
Do I need ID for a day trip to another island?
Yes — bring a passport or ID card for ferries and flights.
Is La Gomera an easier day trip from Tenerife?
Yes. The ferry to La Gomera takes about 50 minutes, and guided day trips with the ferry included start at €110.
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