Gran Canaria · HIKING & TREKKING
23 tours
The interior is laced with camino real trails, laurel forest and the crater rim above Tejeda, and a guide is the difference between a walk and a wrong turn. Ranked here by distance, ascent, transfer time from the coast, and which routes hold shade through the middle of the day.
Volcano Heart Tour in Gran Canaria: volcanic craters, Cruz de Tejeda tastings, a Roque Nublo hike, and a sea-of-clouds sunset.
“The experience was above expectations. Dailos and Celeste were very friendly and full of useful information about the island. This experience is a must if you're visiting Gran Canaria. Also, Dailos is a very good photographer. 😂”
9-hour Peaks of Gran Canaria hike from the south coast, with a UIMLA guide, small group, lunch, poles, insurance, and big views.
“This was a great tour! Our guide Maciej was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was exactly as told and a nice pace, being able to take in our surroundings and take photos. The included lunch was lovely and the whole package is great value for money.”
Sea Trek in Lanzarote lets you walk underwater in a helmet with air on the surface, in a small guided group, for about 2 hours.
“Fantastic experience and highly recommend it. Knowledgable, helpful, kind and look out for you and your party. Would have loved it to be longer and have some independence during the dive rather than being held onto. But I understand why!”
Full-day guided hike in Gran Canaria’s highlands near Pico de las Nieves, with Roque Nublo views, pickup, lunch, and Teide sightings on clear days.
“Hiking the peaks has reached heights thanks to Maciej our guide, professional, kind, very friendly and extremely warm. Thank you to him for this great experience.Auto-translated”
Hike Gran Canaria’s waterfalls with a small guide group from Las Palmas, plus hotel pickup, lunch, poles, insurance, and local food stops.
“Maciej is a great guide, he is very attentive and friendly, and makes sure that everyone is safe and well taken care of during the hike. The nature was beautiful and the pace was well adjusted to everyone participating. I really enjoyed this hike and will book a different one next time when I am in Gran Canaria :)”
Small-group Roque Nublo hike from Maspalomas with Barranco de Fataga and San Bartolomé, plus a picnic lunch and careful local guides.
“A very nice and informative trip to see and learn about the island. The trip will show you the best of the island.”
Small-group Timanfaya trekking in Lanzarote with expert guidance, volcano craters, possible magma tunnel, and snack stops. 3.5 hours.
“A wonderful experience. Sandra is so thoughtful and full of energy. A fantastic guide and host. I would highly recommend. Sandra does a number of different walks so it’s worth messaging her.”
Small-group Gran Canaria full-day hike with a licensed mountain guide, snacks and drinks, poles, and hotel transport for $82.
“The guide was great , enjoyed walking in a group . An interesting experience. Highly recommend it .”
A half-day guided hike through La Geria’s black-sand vineyards, ending at Bodegas Rubicón for Malvasia wine and cheese.
“Excellente randonnée, paysages superbes, guide très sympathique, attentif et intéressant, excursion en petit groupe,”
Guided 10 km sunrise hike to Mount Teide with permits, small-group pacing, and a cable car return when winds allow, from Tenerife.
“Die Tour ist wirklich nur zu empfehlen, wenn man unbedingt zum Sonnenaufgang auf der Spitze sein möchte. Auf dem Weg nach oben sieht man leider nichts von der Landschaft, da natürlich alles dunkle ist. Der Guide hat uns die ganze Zeit erzählt, dass wir uns beeilen müssen, um dann ca. 45 Minuten oben auf der Höhe der Seilbahn bei ca. 0 Grad zu verweilen. Entweder in einem überfüllten stickigen Rettungsraum oder in der Kälte draußen. Normalerweise wird wohl auf dem Rückweg die Seilbahn genommen (nicht inkludiert), wodurch man die Landschaft erneut nicht sehen würde. Glücklicherweise war an meinem Tag diese kaputt und wir gingen zu Fuß herunter. Insgesamt war die…”
A small-group, full-day hike in Gran Canaria’s wetter north, ending at waterfalls and a local bar for Canarian flavor.
“Very nice person the tour guide, very patient, always giving instructions about safety. Also very knowledgeable. Of course the route was amazing!”
Sunset hike in Roque Nublo area with a local guide, geology lessons, and a night-sky session with snacks and hot drinks.
“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to the island. Pablo was an excellent guide and took us to some truly spectacular spots to watch the sunset over the volcanic landscape — the views were absolutely stunning. After sunset, we explored several viewpoints around the area, including beautiful perspectives of Roque Nublo and other iconic sights. Delicious snacks were provided along the way, with great vegetarian options, which was a lovely touch. Once night fell, the real magic began. We waited as the sky filled with thousands of stars, and Pablo shared fascinating stories about the constellations, which we could even observe through binoculars. Seeing planets, shooting…”
Hike to Ventana del Nublo for sunset, then learn the Gran Canaria night sky with a small guided group, snacks, and binoculars.
“Pablo, our guide was both knowledgeable and excellent at explaining everything. The Google meeting point was dead accurate and the snacks provided exceeded our expectations. There is nothing about our activity that wasn't far and above our expectations.”
Maspalomas rainforest hike in Barranco de los Cernícalos, guided by Inés and Juanjo with endemic flora, small groups, pickup, snacks.
“Excellent hike in beautiful surroundings made even better by Ines and Juanjo! They clearly have a lot of love for the area and their passion, knowledge and entertainment value made the hike even more enjoyable! Highly recommend!”
Guided Roque Nublo hike in Gran Canaria with hotel pickup, easy paths, a fruit picnic, and scenic drive stops, plus trekking poles included.
“Our guide was excellent with plenty of knowledge and hospitality. Ideal weather for hiking as it was December. Our 11 year old son also really enjoyed the hiking. The view was amazing. It was a wonderful and valuable experience. Worth it!”
