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“Amazing trip, great value for money would highly recommend and beautiful scenery”
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 such a unique experience, would definitely recommend”
Ride gentle camels through Maspalomas sand dunes on a 30-minute guided trip with 2-seater saddles, insurance included, from $21.
“Lovely ride on the cammels, you can tell these cammels are well looked after compared to other tour places.”
Tour a real Gran Canaria banana farm in Trasmontaña, then taste banana wine and jam in a restored 1804 house.
“Very interesting explanation on how to grow bananas and pleasant visit of the plantation. Good and abundant banana and other tasting and guide steven very nice!”
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.
“Great activity, although long journey (2.5hrs). We managed to see dolphins so that’s all it matters. The captain and other staff members on board were very friendly, super funny and caring towards people who were not feeling too great (🤢) on the sea”
A 2.5-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, with live multilingual guides and a cash bar.
“Over all, this was a very good experience. Boats can be a bit crowded but this one was OK. We saw flying fish and a fin whale (aka a common rorqual), the second longest whale after the blue whale. I would recommend the company then, as staff were helpful and courteous, and it was good…”
Ride Gran Canaria’s south by buggy: Ayagaures Valley viewpoints, reservoir views, canyon roads, and fun guides with safety-first energy.
“Amazing experience from start to finish, the staff were amazing and so funny they made the experience even better , would highly recommend this experience”
Cross Gran Canaria in a day by bus: Arucas, Firgas, Fataga Canyon and Tejeda viewpoints over Roque Nublo and El Teide, plus aloe farm.
“An amazing trip! Couldn’t recommend enough, you have the chance to see a different side to Gran Canaria. Amazing small towns and brilliant view points! Your guide was very friendly and informative. Bonus points to the coach driver for being able to traverse the mountain roads!”
Ride Gran Canaria’s volcanic trails with gentle horses, safety gear, and optional hotel transfers, ending with views over Maspalomas dunes.
“We enjoyed this! Beautiful scenery and very good horses. And very easy and on time transfer. Note that if you haven’t done horse riding for at least 6 months and have lots of trotting experience, you’ll only be allowed to do walking. We hadn’t realised this”
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.
“Perfect day so worth the money arrive at 945 tickets scanned and stayed till close face recognition for buying photo *****”
Visit Cocodrilo Park Zoo in Agüimes, Gran Canaria. See 500+ rescued animals, Europe’s biggest alligator exhibit, plus shows and feeding.
“Really lovely place. went to most the talks which were interesting. decent variety of food. only downside was we didnt have coins for the food for animals and the cafe didnt have any left nor change. we would have liked to have done this.”
South Gran Canaria jeep safari with Roque Nublo views, Lake Chira, Thousand Palms valley, Fataga, and Mirador stops, with pickup included.
“The tour was incredible , taking us through beautiful scenery , hidden viewpoints, and places we would never have discovered on our own. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the island.”
From the southern resorts to the cumbre peaks, and every way to spend the day in between.
