GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria’s best days out.
The 15 experiences travellers single out across Gran Canaria. The cruises, safaris and adventures people still talk about long after the flight home.
Catamaran dolphin watch cruise off Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria with a swim and snorkeling stop, glass panels, and included soft drinks.
Most Popular“The staff was very nice with us and friendly and we saw a lot of dolphins. The snorkeling part was super nice. Recommend 🎉”
Poema del Mar skip-the-line ticket on Gran Canaria: 35 ecosystems, the huge curved window, Deep Sea, and a 400,000L cylinder.
Golden Shark submarine in Puerto de Mogán: 25 m max depth, shipwrecks, 9-language audio guide, ~40 min ride. From $45.
“it was a brilliant trip. The kids loved it! Just wish it had been longer!!”
Ride gentle camels through Maspalomas sand dunes on a 30-minute guided trip with 2-seater saddles, insurance included, from $21.
“Fabulous activity. Totally safe and well managed. The camels were well looked after. It was a great place to spend 30 mi used wondering rou d on the back of a camel. Very good value for money .”
Tour a real Gran Canaria banana farm in Trasmontaña, then taste banana wine and jam in a restored 1804 house.
“Must see😎 I have seen bananas growing around the world but so far not like here in the Canary Islands. Our tour guide was very good on all levels . Answered all my questions and more . Her parents should be proud to have a smart personable child. The varieties and information of the banana…”
Gran Canaria banana tour at Hacienda La ReKompensa with Atlantic views, 13 banana types, and tastings of jams, wines, and juices.
A guided 2.5-hour dolphin cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria on Spirit of the Sea with species spotting help and a return voucher.
“Absolutely loved it! The crew was super friendly and helpful, they are collecting plastic from the ocean and we came across a group of roughly 300 dolphins 🥰🤩”
A 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, with live multilingual guides and a cash bar.
“Amazing staff. Boat was clean and secure and the crew behaved amazingly. Great experience and highly recommended for kids and not so kids too.”
Ride Gran Canaria’s south by buggy: Ayagaures Valley viewpoints, reservoir views, canyon roads, and fun guides with safety-first energy.
“Me and my 15 year old daughter had a great morning. We really enjoyed the buggy ride, the guides were great! Speedy the photographer was nuts but very funny and knowledgeable about the local landscape. We even got to try the fruit from a cactus. Definitely a fun activity for older kids and adults alike.…”
Cross Gran Canaria in a day by bus: Arucas, Firgas, Fataga Canyon and Tejeda viewpoints over Roque Nublo and El Teide, plus aloe farm.
“lovely trip, it was amazing to see all the interior of the island, i hadn't expected it to be so lush and green the guide was great although a little hard to understand at times as she shifted between 3-4 languages very quickly”
Ride Gran Canaria’s volcanic trails with gentle horses, safety gear, and optional hotel transfers, ending with views over Maspalomas dunes.
“Loved it! My second time doing this one and was just great and enjoyable as the first time couple years ago. The instructors are super nice and professional, pick-up was on time and safe. The horses were very kind and friendly as well. Good for a first timer as well!”
Palmitos Park near Maspalomas brings dolphin, parrot, and bird-of-prey shows plus reptiles, gardens, and animals from five continents.
“bird show, dolphin show very good, photos taken lovely but a bit pricey at 34 euros for 4, family had a lovely day”
Aqualand Maspalomas delivers big family water-slide fun in Gran Canaria, with 40+ slides, a kids zone, and optional sea lion add-ons.
“Good, bring shoes though or flip flops, the tiles get really hot in the sun.”
Visit Cocodrilo Park Zoo in Agüimes, Gran Canaria. See 500+ rescued animals, Europe’s biggest alligator exhibit, plus shows and feeding.
“Excellent experience and definitely value for money.. restaurant on site also great and not over priced like most places 100% can’t Found fault it”
South Gran Canaria jeep safari with Roque Nublo views, Lake Chira, Thousand Palms valley, Fataga, and Mirador stops, with pickup included.
“fun tour. got to see all of the different areas on the southern part of the island beautiful area”
From the southern resorts to the cumbre peaks, and every way to spend the day in between.
