La Gomera island adventures (hikings & kayak) in the green pearl of the canaries

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This is 7 days hiking adventures & more (kayak!) week in the beautiful round island La Gomera, which rises like an enormous shell from the Atlantic Ocean. It's said to be the green pearl of the Spanish Canary Islands, only 30 kilometers south of Tenerife.
It's a real hiking island with varied vegetation: fascinating moist cloud forests on the north side and desert on the dry south side. The landscape is grand, with deep gorges, imposing basalt peaks and steep cliffs. The island is also special because of the strange and lush vegetation of hundred-year-old laurel trees, with beard mosses overhanging them, giving the impression of a tropical rainforest.
We will make different hikes and other excursions across the island, partly along the coast and the mountains.
*The level of the hikes will be discussed and adapted to the group (probably average level).

We will stay in 4 apartments with 2 persons rooms with a terrace with mountain views in Hermigua, 2 km from the village Hermigua and Playa de Santa Catalina.

Program
Day 1: arrival at La Gomera via Tenerife South Airport + 1 hour ferry boat (Eur 30,-).
Day 2: Hike valley Barrancos with its terraces and palm trees.
Day 3: Hike National Garajonay with rare laurel forests, volcanos and many subtropical plant species + village of Agulo
Day 4: Coast hike to San Sebastian beach or kayak
Day 5: Hike in cactus landscape to la Caleta beach/New years eave
Day 6: free day
Day 7: departure, adios La Gomera
* This is a first idea, the program is subject to change.

Accommodation
We will spend 3 nights in cute and comfortable 2 persons studios (separate beds, kitchen & seating area, own bathroom and toilet) in casa Lara in Hermigua, with a terrace and magnificent views of the valley.

* We can stay before or after La Gomera a few days in Tenerife, tell me if you are interested.

Price and registration
The price is Eur 595,- for 6 nights accommodation in 2 persons studios, bed linnen, 5 x breakfast, welcome drinks, 4 dinners, excursion (with local guide), Meet up Fee & organization costs and more depending if the trip gets fully booked with 8 persons or not.
You have to pay the 1st instalment of Eur 350,- directly when signing up through the link below:
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When the group is full, I will send the tickie. Wait with booking your flight until then.
The 2nd instalment of Eur 245,- should be paid on week before the trip before 20 December.
* Wat to bring: towels, drinks/snacks/games.

The flight + ferry to the island:
- The best is to take a flight to Tenerife South (Sur) Airport (TFS), early in the morning the 27th, and late in the afternoon 2 January.
- From Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) you can take a direct frequent bus nr 111 (every half hour) or taxi to the port of Los Cristianos (17 km). Travel time approx. 30 minutes. You can walk to the port here in about 20 minutes (or take a taxi).
- From the port of Los Cristianos, you take the ferry to San Sebastián on La Gomera. Travel time -+ 1 hour.

Come and join this hiking week in the Canaries, celebrating the end of the year in sunny vibes and escaping winter!

Notifications:

• We walk 4 km average in hilly landscapes, with 2/3 breaks, you should be fit and used to long distance -+ 18 km hikes.
• Minimum attendance 8. After the minimum of 8 is reached, you will be put in waiting list. Depending on the groups, we can do one girls room and one mixed room.
• I advise to wear comfortable hiking gear with layers and a rain coat, proper hiking shoes, and to bring sufficient water and snacks.
• Carpe Diem is an amateur activity group, and participating is at own risk.
• Please bear in mind that signing up means that you are committed to come and pay the bill, NOT to show interest or as option. No refund, except when someone replaces you, Administration costs of Eur 50,- will still be charged though. When cancelling without replacement, only the 2nd instalment of Eur 245,- will be refunded.