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Full Day Tour
#04
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#04
“Hidden beauty of Gran Canaria”
Far from tourism: the mysterious north and untouched nature
Duration:
10 hours
Moderate walking conditions
Small group, more experience
Flexibility
No mass tourism
No running,
no stress
€85
per person
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Your Exclusive Private Tour Includes
✓ Map and locations of your tour
✓ Free pick up directly in front of your accommodation*
✓ A unique Canarian tapas picnic
✓ A chilled soft drink
✓ Tasting of local fruits
✓ 30 digital landscape pictures of your tour
✓ Official, licensed Canary Islands Tour Guide
✓ New, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
✓ Full insurance in accordance with the regulations
✓ Mood? Like a trip with friends
✓ Lots of experiences, information, sights and stories about Gran Canaria
Unique Canarian
Tapas-Picnic Experience
on 1100 meter high rock peaks
Full picnic basket, local flavours,
pleasant atmosphere, great location.
We invite you to a real culinary experience!
Destinations, basic information
Natural pool ➝ Banana plantation ➝ The special “green village” ➝ Viewpoint I ➝ Viewpoint II ➝ Volcanic crater ➝ The “Town of Caves” ➝ Picnic ➝ Tamadaba Natural Park ➝ Reservoirs
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➣ Duration
10 hours
➣ Available days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
➣ Hotel pick-up service
Free pick-up at Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Las Palmas. If you would like to be picked up from an alternative location please contact us before booking (pick-up fee).
➣ Pick-up time
08:45 at Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. If your hotel is in Las Palmas please contact us before booking.
➣ The tour is available in
🇬🇧 English / 🇪🇸 Spanish / 🇩🇪 German / 🇭🇺 Hungarian
Details, Itinerary
Unknown landscapes, fascinating nature, life in caves, captivating viewpoints.
On this day you can discover with us the part of Gran Canaria that less than 1% of tourists get to know during their holidays.
We recommend this excursion especially for nature lovers, but a little culture, tradition and history is also included in the trip. Watching the endless ocean from the edge of the cliffs at a height of 1100 meters is definitely an experience which will make your Gran Canaria vacation memorable for a long time..
➣ During the tour we invite you to a cozy alfresco picnic where you can taste some of the products of Canarian gastronomy. (This is not a main meal, we have selected picnic treats and snacks in the basket, which are often found on the table of the locals.)
On this day you can expect mostly simple urban walks. Wearing warmer clothing during the winter months (November-March) is highly recommended because at altitudes above 1,500 meters (4900 feet) we can also encounter temperatures below 10 ºC, which feels even colder on a cloudy, windy day (while in Maspalomas it is 25-30 ºC).
The tour begins in Maspalomas / Playa del Inglés at 08:45. (Meeting point right in front of your accommodation.)
Natural pool
The first stop on our excursion is the peculiar natural pool. Natural pools are mainly the typical bathing places of the north coast. As you marvel at the huge waves breaking over the volcanic rock, you'll quickly realise the advantages of such pools. And what you should pay attention to on the north coast of Gran Canaria.
Banana plantation
The second stop on our excursion is a private banana plantation owned by our family. In the past in Gran Canaria, banana production was of great importance, which has gradually declining with the rise of tourism. Nevertheless, it still plays an important role in the local economy. On the plantation you can see and learn facts and curiosities about bananas that maybe you don’t know. Do you know when and how often a banana is harvested in a year? And is it really a tree?
The special “green village”
Then we’ll head from the coast into the interior of the island.
The special “green village” is more of a verdant interior municipality than a coastal one and the rest of the island. The main street is a small cosy and quiet area. In the town centre we’ll find the impressive church, built on the edge of a large ravine (valley) on top of the cliffs. In this town, we can also show you some unique details of typical, traditional Canary life.
Viewpoint
Upon driving to the viewpoints you will observe the magnificent green and fertile landscape that surrounds the road.
At our stop, a charming and picturesque little village greets us. Its beautiful valleys are often shrouded in mist, showing a picture of a mystical village away from civilization. This area is one of the greenest regions of the island, characterized by endless tranquility. Agriculture is still the most important work for the people who live here.
Volcanic crater
Our route progresses towards the volcanic crater. If you have never seen inside a volcano crater this is one to see. Its diameter of approximately 300 meters does not make it one of the largest volcanoes but gives you a good idea of the power this planet has to offer. Have you ever walked on the edge of a volcano? Here you can do it, it’s a fantastic experience! And the viewpoint on the top of the volcano, with one of the most attractive panoramic views of the north side, is like a splendid watchtower from which to observe (in clear weather) the entire north of Gran Canaria 1350 meters above sea level.
The "Town of Caves"
Our next destination is the "Town of Caves", which is the highest altitude mountain village on the island and also one of the oldest. For about 1000 years before the Spanish conquest there were settlements in this area. Artenara is an ideal place to see the way of life of the native Canary Islanders. Clinging to the mountainside, this peculiar village is doubtless one of the most spectacular of the island with many of its houses built in the caves dating from prehistoric times. It’s all about caves… Viewpoints, caves and a wonderful panorama await us overlooking central Gran Canaria. And a Christ statue with widespread arms, reminiscent of the famous Rio de Janeiro figure, also welcomes us in this town. Here we’ll also visit the Museum of Cave Houses.
This museum consists of 7 caves, which have been furnished with tools, objects, handicrafts and food of the people who used to live here, providing a real insight into the lifestyle of that time. The entry to the cave museum is free (donations can be given).
Tamadaba Natural Park
The impressive Tamadaba Natural Park remains an area unaffected by humans on the island of Gran Canaria. This area has the largest pine forest on the island which offers many activities for nature lovers, such as hiking possibilities. We need only 10 minutes walking through the pine forest. From 1000 meters above the sea level the view is absolutely breathtaking. If we have clear weather, we can enjoy spectacular views of the western coast of Gran Canaria, the ocean, and the Teide (Tenerife). On misty days the pine forest changes into an enchanted fairytale scene, with trees covered in lichen, which hangs from the branches like greenish-yellow veils.
Reservoirs
The next stop of our tour will be one of the reservoirs. Together with two other reservoirs in the neighborhood this is a beautiful hidden gem of the island at the foot of the pine forests. The surrounding countryside is magnificent, even if the level of the lake is sometimes low due to lack of rain.
From the reservoir we'll have a longer road section back to Maspalomas. So in case of "emergency", we can stop for a quick toilet break.
– Plus many more great views and landmarks along the way.
– Relax during the journey back to your hotel, where the tour concludes.
Important Info
Please note
- Minimum of 4 people are required to start the tour.
- All tours to be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
- Routes may be subject to change according to weather or road conditions.
- Take precautions if you think that you could be carsick as a result of the curving roads.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
Additional info
- Refreshing drinks anytime you get thirsty!
Chilled mineral water and soft drinks are available at favourable prices throughout the tour. - Dress for the weather! Bring a thin sweater or jacket because it can be cooler in higher places (especially during the winter months). Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and hat are recommended.
- The tour is not recommended for children under 4 years.
- We use a maximum of two languages on one tour.
Booking info
Prices
Adult (Age 12+) €85 per person
Child* (Age 3 – 12) €65 per person
Infant* (Age under 3) €10 per person
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* Child seats are available free of charge. Please specify your requirements when booking.
** With us you can book your tour without debit card prepayment. Payment in cash to your tour guide.
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➣ A cool experience: choose a second Full Day Excursion with us and we will provide 3 bottles of refreshing mineral water per person free of charge during this tour.
➣ Choose a third Full Day Excursion and you will receive an additional 5 Euro discount per person off the price of the third tour, in addition to 3 refreshing mineral waters each.
For groups
Everything according to your needs!
– If you want to spend a unique day exclusively with your family or friends, tailoring everything to your needs, check out our Private Excursion For Groups offer.
– Also check out our offer for Private Excursion For Groups if there are 6 or more (up to 12) people in your group.
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Gran Canaria on the map
Did you know?
“Guanches were the aboriginal Berber inhabitants of the Canary Islands. It is believed that they migrated to the archipelago around 500 BC.”
Did you know?
“The last volcanic eruptions occurred some 3500 years ago, but an active undersea volcano causes tremors even nowadays.”
Did you know?
“Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is, jointly with Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands.”
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