Optional Tourist Package before the IMC
Given the beauty of La Palma, during the days before the IMC main event, the organizers offer you the following optional excursions to visit the most extraordinary places of the island. Please check the following Excursions IMC PDF document to read the detailed descriptions of the tours.
Thursday 13 Sep and Thursday 20 Sep 2012 - (B1) The capital of the island, Santa Cruz de la Palma, a quaint Renaissance jewel
15 Euro/pers, 9h00-13h30
Plaza La Alameda, Naval Museum Barco (replica of Christopher Columbus ship), Saint Catherine’s castle, San Francisco Museo, Balconies of Santa Cruz and Placeta Borrero, local market, Plaza de Espana, El Salvador Church, Casa Salazar
Thursday 13 Sep 2012 - (H1) Caldera Ridge. Walking over the edge
30 Euro/pers (bring your own picnic), 9h00-16h30
Roque de los Muchachos, ORM Observatory, Hill of the British, Pared de Roberto, Las Nieves, La Concepcion viewpoint
Friday 14 Sep and Tuesday 18 Sep 2012 - (H2) Center of the island. National Park Caldera de Taburiente
25 Euro/pers, 9h00-13h30
Mirador de Brena Baja, National Park Caldera de Taburiente, Centro de Visitantes, La Cumbrecita, Mirador del Lomo de las Chozas, Mirador de la Concepcion
Friday 14 Sep and Tuesday 18 Sep 2012 - (H3) The great Caldera walk. Into the heart of the National Park
30 Euro/pers (bring your own picnic), 9h00-18h30
Los Brecitos, Lomo del Tagasaste, Roque del Huso, Cascada de Colores, Dos Aguas, Barranco de las Angustias, La Vina
Saturday 15 Sep and Wednesday 19 Sep 2012 - (B2) South of the island. Archaeology, wine, volcanoes and the Atlantic Ocean
30 Euro/pers (lunch in kiosko restaurant not included), (9h00-17h00)
Belmaco archaeological museum, Centro de Visitantes de los Volcanes, volcanoes San Antonio and Teneguia, Teneguia Winery, banana plantation, El Molino
Saturday 15 Sep and Wednesday 19 Sep 2012 - (H4) The route of the volcanoes. La Palma hiking network's gem
WARNING: Please bear in mind your personal level of fitness when choosing any of the hiking routes. If you have mobility, muscle or joint problems or pre-existing heart conditions, we recommend that you choose the bus & city tours instead of hiking.
30 Euro/pers (bring your own picnic), 9h00-18h30
Refugio del Pilar, Cumbre Vieja Natural Park Visitor's Centre, Birigoyo viewpoint, Hoyo Negro, Las Deseadas, Volcan Martin
Sunday 16 Sep 2012 - (B3) West of the island. From East to West, admiring an outstanding landscape along the way
35 Euro/pers (lunch in restaurant not included), 9h00-18h00
Tazacorte harbour and beach, Las Angustias church, Las Buracas neighborhood, La Zarza and La Zarcita archaeological site, La Muralla viewpoint, La Cumbrecita – National Park Caldera de Taburiente.
Monday 17 Sep 2012 - (B4) North-East of the island, natural heritage sites
30 Euro/pers (bring your own picnic) 9h00-17h00
Los Tilos UNESCO natural heritage wood, Barlovento laguna, Las Toscas, La Fajana natural swimming pool
One night between Saturday 15 Sep and Wednesday 19 Sep 2012 - (N1) Astronomical Night in La Palma
25 Euro/pers, 20h00-24h00
Observing the dark skies of La Palma from one of four astronomical view points. The sky conditions are dark, with New Moon phase on 16 Sep 2012. Few telescopes (10” and 11”) and binoculars will be provided. The date is flexible, aiming for best weather. The excursion is possible to repeat in case of interest. The night excursion is generaly not recommended for children under 10 years old.
