01. Documentation, Visas & Requirements:

• Check your passport or ID: Make sure it is valid for your entire stay.
  If you are arriving from outside the EU, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.

• Visa: Travelers from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Switzerland do not usually require a visa to enter Spain.
  If unsure, please consult your local embassy or government travel website.

Mandatory Travel Insurance: Must include:

• Medical assistance and accidents

• Emergency evacuation

• Outdoor activities

• Trip cancellation or interruption

• A digital copy will be requested before your journey.

• Medical Requirements: No vaccines are required to travel to the Canary Islands.

• If you have personal medical needs, please consult your physician in advance.

  Personal Medication: Bring enough medication for the entire trip, and a valid prescription if needed.

02. Packing & Preparation

• Layered clothing: Weather varies between coast, forest, and high altitude. Bring:

• Light, breathable base layer

• Warm mid-layer (fleece or wool)

• Waterproof and windproof outer layer

• Footwear: Comfortable hiking boots or trail shoes already broken in.

• Sun protection: SPF 30+, sunglasses, and a sunhat.

• Hydration: Refillable bottle (1–1.5L). We avoid single-use plastics.

• Daypack: 15–20L to carry essentials during activities.

• Swimsuit and quick-dry towel.

• Comfortable evening wear for resting at the accommodation.

• Small personal first aid kit.

• Travel journal or notebook for reflections and memories.

03. Culture & Connection

• Respect for nature: We stay on marked trails and leave no trace.

• Conscious photography: Please ask before photographing people.

• Some sites hold cultural, emotional, or sacred value.

• Support the local economy: We collaborate with local producers, artisans, and small businesses.

• Slow travel rhythm: We do not rush. We inhabit each moment.

04. What to Expect

• This is not a conventional tourist trip: It is a journey of immersion in nature, science, and local culture.

• Openness to learning: You will spend time with guides, researchers, and local communities.

• Allow the journey to also happen within you.

05. Respect for Biodiversity & Biosecurity

• La Palma is a living sanctuary of biodiversity, home to species found nowhere else on Earth. Your presence plays a role in protecting it.

• Do not take or leave anything:

• Do not collect stones, plants, shells, sand, or natural objects.

• Do not leave food scraps or waste.

• Avoid bringing seeds or soil from other regions.

• Invasive Species Prevention:

• Clean your footwear before and after hikes.

• Check clothing and backpacks for attached seeds.

• Do not transport plants between areas.

• Nature is experienced in situ:

• We observe, listen, feel.

• We do not disturb, handle, or remove natural life, unless guided by our team.

• We protect fragile habitats:

• Keep distance in nesting, volcanic, and endemic plant areas.

• Respect the silence of the forest and the rhythms of the landscape.

• Remember: We are guests. Our intention is to honor, protect, and leave everything better than we found it.