Itinerary
- Day 1
Valverde
You'll land in Valverde on El Hierro and get transferred to your hotel. This first evening gives you time to settle in and get oriented to the island after your journey.
- Day 2
Valverde Plateau Walk
Walk a loop route from Valverde that takes you through volcanic terrain and pastoral countryside across the plateau. You'll come across an old abandoned village and see the sacred Árbol Santo tree during this varied walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through volcanic and pastoral plateau landscapes
- Visit ancient abandoned village
- See Árbol Santo (sacred tree)
Landmarks Árbol Santo - Day 3
Mocanal to La Frontera
Starting near Mocanal, head up to the Mirador and Ermita de la Peña where the escarpment meets the crest, then continue climbing to 1200m at Jinama's mirador. From there, you'll descend a dramatic path down the escarpment face toward La Frontera.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mirador and Ermita de la Peña
- Hike to Mirador of Jinama (1200m)
- Descend safe path down escarpment face to La Frontera
Landmarks Mirador and Ermita de la Peña Mirador of Jinama El Golfo - Day 4
Sabinosa and La Dehesa Plateau
Get transferred to Sabinosa, then climb up to reach La Dehesa plateau with open views toward the Atlantic. The walk includes Mirador dos Bascos, the unusual windswept trees at El Sabinar, and the historically significant Ermita de la Virgen before you head back down to Sabinosa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Sabinosa
- Climb escarpment to La Dehesa plateau
- Visit Mirador dos Bascos
- See El Sabinar's distorted trees
- Visit Ermita de la Virgen
- Descend back to Sabinosa
Landmarks Sabinosa La Dehesa Mirador dos Bascos El Sabinar Ermita de la Virgen - Day 5
La Frontera to El Pinar
From La Frontera, you'll be taken to a trailhead midway up the escarpment. The route follows the crest over Malpaso, the island's highest point, and offers great views as you move through volcanic ash, then native pine forest, and finally pastoral areas reaching El Pinar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to escarpment path from La Frontera
- Hike along escarpment crest over Malpaso (highest point of island)
- Walk through native pine forests
- Reach El Pinar
Landmarks Malpaso - Day 6
El Pinar to La Restinga
Walk ancient paths from El Pinar south to La Restinga on the coast. You've got flexibility here - return the way you came, take a taxi to Tacoron for a swim first then walk back, or catch the bus for part of the return journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk ancient paths to La Restinga harbour village
- Return walk from La Restinga to El Pinar
Optional Activities
- Taxi to Tacoron cove for Atlantic swim and walk back (not included)
- Bus return from La Restinga to El Pinar (cost not specified)
Landmarks La Restinga Tacoron - Day 7
El Pinar to Las Playas
Starting through quiet rural landscapes, you'll reach the eastern escarpment crest with striking coastal views. Then comes the highlight, descending over 1000m on a beautiful path through Isora village down to your hotel at Las Playas. End the day with a swim or relaxing on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through rural scenery to eastern escarpment crest
- Descend over 1000m path through Isora village to coast
- Reach hotel at Las Playas
Optional Activities
- Swim in hotel pool
- Relax on beach
Landmarks Isora Las Playas - Day 8
Las Playas to Tenerife
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred back to Tenerife for your onward travel, wrapping up your walking tour on El Hierro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay on El Hierro with extra nights
