Speleology Tour in Cueva de Las Palomas in La Palma

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

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Enjoy a magnificent and unforgettable caving tour through the Cueva de las Palomas lava tube in La Palma (Canary Islands).

Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear, as well as a jacket and some rain protection if necessary.

It is also advisable to bring sun protection and a cap or hat and water.

Never deviate from the marked trails.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The minimum age for this activity is 12 years. Underage customers should be accompanied by an adult.

All customers should wear comfortable walking clothes and bring a bottle of water.

The tour would not take place if the minimum of 2 customers per booking is not reached.

The meeting is in Carr. El Hoyo Todoque km 1, Los Llanos Aridane, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vi8QCGrsSZ4ty46dA. It is important to park in the designated parking lot at the visitor center.

We please you to be there 15 minutes before start.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided route

Insurance

Safety helmet

Gratuities

What To Expect

• Get into an exciting caving tour of natural interest by UNESCO in La Palma. • You will learn the secrets that Cueva de las Palomas hides. • You will be leaded by an expert guide. Declared as a place of natural interest by UNESCO, and as a natural monument by the Government of the Canary Islands, making it part of the Canary Network of Protected Natural Spaces. The Cueva de Las Palomas cave was formed as a result of the volcanic eruption of San Juan Volcano in 1949. It has more than 10 openings that provide natural light at different points of the route, being some of these former fumaroles through which there were lava and hot sulphurous gases leaking during the formation of the tube. The tube’s dimension is around 3 meters wide per 560 meters length approximately. Its scientific interest is eminently geological and is increased by its biological importance since it hosts a peculiar fauna of invertebrates.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Standard rate

Reviews

4.73

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lava cave
A L,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very interesting and our guide made it very entertaining. for the part outside the cave necessarily bring a hat, it was very hot on the lava field
There's more to lava than you think
garyl880,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fascinating tour through the cave.. Our guide, Angel was excellent, explaining the processes of volcanic eruptions in a clear and, and at sometimes amusing manners. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work. 👏
Volcanoes and lava tubes explained
Janos P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our knowledgeable guide (Mario) told us practically everything about the volcanic activity in La Palma, especially the 2021 eruption. The lava tube visit was extraordinary - I strongly recommend to take this tour!
Great experience.
optimal3000,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience with a qualified guide who provided detailed explanations. Worth the time. To be warmly recommended.
Walking in a lava tunnel, super special!
lloydg559,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mario told us with great enthusiasm (and a banana from his own plantation) about the lava tunnels, the eruption, the geology and the special position of La Palma. Highly recommended!
Lava tubes and volcanos both old and new
Coed Glannant C,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Five out of five for this tour. Angel's knowledge was amazing and his ability to give this knowledge in a relaxed and enjoyable way allowed us to learn much more than we realised. We came away knowing much more about lava tubes, volcanos, La Palma and the other Canarian islands too.
Nice tour and should not be missed when you are in La Palma
Moira R,
Sep 19, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super nice experience and very interesting. We had a nice guide. Been in the corridors of the lava and there was a lot to see. Tip: make sure you have good shoes because the lava stones are very sharp
Expensive and brief
mariarR9244FE,
Sep 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We arrived at the center thinking of making a spectacular visit that was summarized in 5 minutes of projection and 10 minutes of visit to the tube where you can see practically nothing. Also the price in relation to the visit is quite high. We were charged €8 per person for being peninsulars. Very poor.
Spectacular visit.
FelixGorina,
Jul 31, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unique experience being able to walk inside a volcanic tube . It is worth hiring this experience and make the visit. You have to book in advance and only two or three agencies do it. Chulisimo
You should do it!
REVM,
Jul 6, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent preparation keeping all safety recommendations due to COVID-19, we felt safe all the time. The tour guide excellent, very good explanations about not only the cave, but also the island that gives perfect context about what you are about to see. Very interesting material and time flew due to the kindness and fun guide . It completely exceeded our expectations. Totally recommended!