Caving in the Cueva de Las Palomas Lava Tube in Las Manchas, La Palma

Discover a unique underground world with this caving adventure in the Cueva de Las Palomas lava tube on the island of La Palma!

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From€10
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
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Practical information

A 1-hour 45-minute caving excursion through the Cueva de Las Palomas lava tube: you will spend around 45 minutes on the footbridge and 1 hour in the lava tube, covering just over 1 km (500 metres of footbridge round trip and 570 metres of tunnel round trip).

Course of events

Please allow around 2 hours for the whole experience.

  • Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the volcanic tube footbridge at the Caños de Fuego Interpretation Centre (free parking) 10 minutes before the start of the activity
  • Briefing on the activity and distribution of safety equipment (helmet and lamp)
  • Start of the tour on the footbridge overlooking the lava flows (approx. 250 metres)
  • Entrance to the lava tunnel for around 1 hour (underground walk of around 570 metres round trip)
  • Back outside on the footbridge for the walk back to the meeting point (about 250 metres) and the end of the activity
Activity requirements

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

The ‘Child’ rate applies only to children up to the age of 12.

This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility and is not recommended for people suffering from claustrophobia.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
At the entrance to the volcanic tube footbridge at the Caños de Fuego Interpretation Centre - Cam. el Hoyo de Todoque, 38769, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Spoken languages:Spanish, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Headlamp
Excluded
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Closed-toe walking shoes (no sandals)
  • Comfortable long-sleeved clothing
  • Bottle of water