Canary Islands Yoga Adventure

Upon your arrival at Tenerife's Southern airport, you'll be greeted with a transfer to San Miguel. (Transfers from the Northern Airport are not included) You will check in at the Hotel Cuatro Esquinas in San Miguel de Abona before meeting with your knowledgeable local guide, who will provide insight into the program and available facilities. Depending on your arrival time, indulge in a brief excursion to the pristine shores of El Medano, just a leisurely 10-minute drive from your accommodation at Hotel Cuatro Esquinas.Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)Yoga Session: El Médano beach

After a leisurely breakfast and visit to San Miguel de Abona's historic old town, we begin our midday ascent to the stunning Las Cañadas del Teide National Park. There, we embark on a gentle hike around the iconic Roque de García. Following our hike, we take the cable car up to an altitude of 3,500 meters for a scenic walk to the Pico Viejo viewpoint, where we will marvel at the sunset over Las Cañadas. As night falls, we'll stargaze under the clear skies, before returning to San Miguel de Abona.Distance: 4,8 Km | Total ascent: +194 m | Total descent: -185 mLunch: In Las Cañadas there are several possibilities for lunch: In El Parador (next to Roques de García), in the Siete Cañadas Restaurant or in the Papillón Restaurant (El Portillo). Accommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)Yoga Session: Las Cañadas - Yoga under the stars or yoga at sunset

Barranco del Infierno is one of the most characteristic natural spaces in the south of Tenerife. This nature reserve is also home to a rich and varied endemic fauna, a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat and interesting vegetation. The highlight of this walk is a spectacular waterfall over 200 meters high at the bottom of the ravine.Distance: 6,2 Km | Total ascent: +450 m | Total descent: -450 m Lunch: At entrance to Barranco del Infierno: Casa OteloAccommodation: Hotel Cuatro Esquinas (San Miguel de Abona)Yoga Session: Playa del Paraíso beach

From the Los Cristianos harbor, in the south of Tenerife, a 50-minute ferry ride (09:30 ferry) takes us to the neighboring island of La Gomera. After a 30-minute transfer we reach the “Alto del Contadero”. Here we will discover the lush vegetation of the Garajonay National Park, composed of ancient laurel trees and giant ferns. The walk starts with a gentle descent through the tropical forest, from Alto del Contadero to El Cedro, a small hamlet in the middle of the forest. Distance: 4,9 Km | Total ascent: +47 m | Total descent: -503 m Lunch: El Cedro: Las Vistas RestaurantAccommodation: Hotel Torre del Conde (San Sebastián de La Gomera)Yoga Session: At El Cedro hamlet or at the hotel on return

We leave La Gomera and at midday (14:00 ▸14:50) the ferry takes us back to Tenerife. We will move to the north, where the airport for inter-island flights is located. There we find the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the former capital of Tenerife, which has an interesting historic centre. Before flying to Lanzarote we will spend a visit to the pedestrian zone, where old mansions and palaces from the 16th and 17th centuries offer beautiful architecture. Flight Tenerife Lanzarote: NT482 TFN 19:30 ▸ ACE 20:20. Accommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza) Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields

 After breakfast, walk along the GR 131 from Yaíza to La Geria, along lava fields full of vineyards, a landscape formed by volcanic ashes and small stone mounds that the farmers have created over time to protect the vines from the wind. On arrival in La Geria, visit of the famous wine cellars and lunch before returning to Yaíza. Distance: 5,5 Km | Total ascent: +242 m | Total descent: -129 mLunch: La Geria vineyardAccommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza) Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields

Today's cultural excursion is combined with a splendid walk in the north through the valley of a thousand palm trees. First we will visit the Cesar Manrique Foundation, then the Omar Sharif House-Museum and after a short stop in the beautiful Villa de Teguise we will continue north towards Haría. From the Peñas del Chache, at an altitude of almost 700 metres, the path continues along the edge of the cliffs of Famara and descends towards Haría through the famous valley.Distance: 6,2 Km | Total ascent: +27 m | Total descent: -358 mLunch: Villa de TeguiseAccommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza) Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields

We return north on another itinerary. We can first see the Cactus Garden from Cesar Manrique, then spend a visit to the Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de Los Verdes and finally go to the Mirador del Rio, from where we will start a walk downhill to Orzola, with splendid views of the small islands that make up the Chinijo archipelago.Distance: 5,1 Km | Total ascent: +21 m | Total descent: -470 mLunch: Either in Jameos del Agua restaurant or in HariaAccommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza) Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields

Today it's time to discover the south. In the morning we head to Timanfaya National Park, about an hour and a half through the Fire Mountains. At noon we will visit the Charco de los Cliclos with its green lagoon, continue to the Hervideros del Agua and the Salinas de Janubio ascending to Femés. Then we continue towards Playa Blanca to walk along the coastline to the mythical Papagayo beaches. Distance: 2,8 Km each way | Total ascent: +36 m | Total descent: -51 mLunch: In Timanfaya NP or local restaurantAccommodation: Hotelito La Era (Yaíza)Yoga Session: Possible yoga session in the courtyard of the hotel or outside, in the surrounding lava fields

Transfer to the airport for departure.