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15 Best Gran Canaria Experiences

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.

15 Best Gran Canaria Experiences

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling - Dolphin and whale watching off Gran Canaria: the real deal
Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises, Dolphin Watching, Gran Canaria, Sailing, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

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1.Gran Canaria: Catamaran Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling

Catamaran dolphin watch cruise off Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria with a swim and snorkeling stop, glass panels, and included soft drinks.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“The gave their best to try to find dolphins. For two hours they tried to spot them and almost gave up when apparently they were notified by other boats and headed for the spot where the dolphins were. It seemed to me that the dolphins enjoyed the presence of the boats because they were swimming…”

4,761 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $44by LINEAS BLUE BIRD

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Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour - Before you board at Pantalán Dique Sur: quick logistics that matter
Gran Canaria, Puerto de Mogán Tours, Submarine Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

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3.Puerto de Mogán: Submarine Tour

Golden Shark submarine in Puerto de Mogán: 25 m max depth, shipwrecks, 9-language audio guide, ~40 min ride. From $45.

★ 4.4

“We wanted to try something different. This activity was exactly what we wanted, exploring under the water. If you're afraid of confined spaces, it may not be for you. Otherwise all straightforward and if your Spanish language is not your native, there are plenty of languages to choose from.”

3,792 reviews40 minFrom $45by Atlántida Submarine, S.L.

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Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes - Where to Meet at Charca Maspalomas (and What the Setup Feels Like)
Camel Riding, Gran Canaria, Guided, Maspalomas Sand Dunes Tours, Tour Reviews

Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes

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4.Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes

Ride gentle camels through Maspalomas sand dunes on a 30-minute guided trip with 2-seater saddles, insurance included, from $21.

★ 4.4

“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 .”

3,690 reviewsFrom $21by Camello Safari Duna Oasis

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Guided tour of the Banana World - Tastings and the shop: banana wine, jam, and other island-made products
Banana Plantation Tours, Gran Canaria, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Guided tour of the Banana World

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5.Guided tour of the Banana World

Tour a real Gran Canaria banana farm in Trasmontaña, then taste banana wine and jam in a restored 1804 house.

★ 5.0

“Very nice inside on where bananas come from. Frienly staff. Tasting on the end. Realy recomanded when you are on island :-)”

3,431 reviews50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)From $18.14by Mundo Del Plátano Gran Canaria

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From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise - Spirit of the Sea: what this catamaran does well
Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises, Dolphin Watching, Gran Canaria, Puerto Rico Boat Trips, Tour Reviews

From Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Dolphin Watching Cruise

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Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise - The Boat Ride: Comfort, Choppy Water, and How Much You’ll Feel the Sea
Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises, Dolphin Watching, Gran Canaria, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Gran Canaria: Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise

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Gran Canaria Guided Buggy Tour - Getting from Maspalomas toward the Ayagaures Valley
Buggy Tours, Gran Canaria, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Gran Canaria Guided Buggy Tour

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9.Gran Canaria Guided Buggy Tour

Ride Gran Canaria’s south by buggy: Ayagaures Valley viewpoints, reservoir views, canyon roads, and fun guides with safety-first energy.

★ 4.7

“An unmissable program if you are in Maspalomas. I can only recommend Pirates Buggy, they are the best, that's for sure. They create a very good atmosphere at the very beginning and everyone was smiling throughout the trip, thanks to the excellent guides. If any problem arises, they solve it right away, while joking and…”

1,743 reviewsFrom $85by Excursiones Canarias SL

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From Mogán/Maspalomas/Arguineguín: Gran Canaria Day Tour - Arucas: Modernist Church and Easy Town Time
Gran Canaria, Puerto de Mogán Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Mogán/Maspalomas/Arguineguín: Gran Canaria Day Tour

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El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options - Meeting Up: Ranch Arrival, Quick Briefing, and Horse Matching
Gran Canaria, Horses, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

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11.El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

Ride Gran Canaria’s volcanic trails with gentle horses, safety gear, and optional hotel transfers, ending with views over Maspalomas dunes.

★ 4.5

“We really enjoyed this! We have never ridden horses before, and the guide was great with us. The instructions for riding the horses were brief, so if you are looking for a detailed instruction before riding, this may not be for you. But as someone who was nervous, they did a great job. Overall a…”

1,609 reviewsFrom $75by El Salobre Horse Riding

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Maspalomas: Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows - Plan Your 1-Day Route: Shows First, Animals Second
Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises, Dolphin Watching, Gran Canaria, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Water & Theme Park Tickets

Maspalomas: Palmitos Park Ticket with Dolphin and Bird Shows

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Maspalomas: Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park Entry Ticket - Hours, last entry, and when to arrive to beat the heat
Gran Canaria, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Water & Theme Park Tickets

Maspalomas: Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park Entry Ticket

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13.Maspalomas: Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park Entry Ticket

Aqualand Maspalomas delivers big family water-slide fun in Gran Canaria, with 40+ slides, a kids zone, and optional sea lion add-ons.

★ 4.2

“Excellent day out, good value for a waterpark. Great selection of slides/activities and minimal queuing which is a bonus. Food was a bit pricey and disappointing that rental was charged extra for sunbeds, should really be included in the entry price. Overall a great day out.”

1,311 reviews1 dayFrom $46by Aqualand Maspalomas

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Agüimes: Cocodrilo Park Zoo Entry Ticket - Ticket Value for about $11: what you get and what you plan for
Gran Canaria, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Zoos

Agüimes: Cocodrilo Park Zoo Entry Ticket

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14.Agüimes: Cocodrilo Park Zoo Entry Ticket

Visit Cocodrilo Park Zoo in Agüimes, Gran Canaria. See 500+ rescued animals, Europe’s biggest alligator exhibit, plus shows and feeding.

★ 4.6

“Very nice place, friendly staff, fair pricing and animals seem genuinely happy and content in their environment. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Danke !”

1,218 reviews365 daysFrom $11by Canaryfauna, S.L

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South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour - Timing, pickup, and what the 5-hour pace really means
4x4 & Jeep Safari Tours, Gran Canaria, Inland Villages & Markets Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

South Gran Canaria: Off-Road Valleys & Villages Jeep Tour

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