Spain's Canary Islands Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Tenerife & La Gomera: Volcanoes, Beaches & Tropical Fun
Touring two islands means double the adventure! Mystical woods for hiking and zip lining, volcanic landscapes for biking and azure waters for kayaking. Plus, an ancestral language that locals learn to whistle in school.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Split time between vibrant Tenerife, the Canaries’ biggest island, and wild La Gomera, a UNESCO Reserve, for a well-rounded overview of this multifaceted Spanish outpost
- Hike the spectacularly green Macizo de Anaga Biosphere and the misty, laurel-filled Garajonay National Park
- Coast through a high canopy of fragrant pines on a zip-line adventure through protected forestlands
- Spend time on the water, boating past massive cliffs, kayaking in search of turtles and exploring ocean-carved swimming pools
- Kids learn to whistle the local language, make pottery and set off in search of hidden pirate treasure
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife Airport & Travel Details
- Trek Tenerife’s ancient Anaga mountains, thick with soft mosses, tunnels of laurels and spiky-leaved dragon trees (their sap is red)
- Get schooled in salto del pastor, a pole-planting technique shepherds use to traverse challenging terrain
- Roam the sea-carved pools of Punta Hidalgo
- Explore cave dwellings of the early Indigenous peoples
- Zip-line the canopy of the Las Lagunetas adventure park
- Kids can set off on a scavenger hunt of historic San Cristóbal de La Laguna while adults tour the old quarter.
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
A rose-hued former colonial manor set in a quiet quarter of this UNESCO-recognized 15th-century town, highlights include a rooftop terrace, a courtyard, beautiful wooden accents and modern amenities. (pool, open mid-May through late October)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Wing west to La Gomera, with a view of Spain’s highest peak
- Pedal from Alajeró’s terraced farmland down to coastal San Sebastián via an otherworldly volcanic landscape
- Kids get creative with Canarian-style pottery
- Head out snorkeling in search of fascinating underwater creatures and kayaking in search of turtles
- Hike the misty mountains of Garajonay National Park, home to giant ferns
- Give the whistled language of Silbo Gomero a go
- Unwind at our clifftop hotel, known for its showstopper ocean panoramas.
Nights 3-5
Deluxe Hotel
An elegant colonial property set on a cliff overlooking the harbor, with stunning views that stretch east across the Atlantic to Mount Teide on neighboring Tenerife. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Los Cristianos, Tenerife Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
Biking routes follow paved roads through tropical forests, volcanic landscapes, villages and on descents to the coast. Terrain is hilly, but routes are designed to be shorter and more manageable than on our regular itinerary, with fewer steep grades. Shuttles take riders to higher elevations, allowing them to enjoy long, rewarding descents. Most roads are smooth and well-paved, with some busier sections near towns.
Kid-friendly routes for both hiking and biking are designed around shuttles that bring kids to the tops of hills, where they hike or bike rolling and downhill routes—flat terrain is rare on a volcanic island! Shuttles also help bypass busier town sections, avoiding traffic. Parents and kids should be comfortable with shuttle-assisted outings and downhill stretches.
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Kids' bikes, trailer bikes, carriers and kid-sized helmets
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
