Top Canary Islands Outdoor Activities - page 2

Board the Peter Pan in Los Cristianos and enjoy a respectful whale and dolphin watching experience along the south coast of Tenerife. With a maximum of 60 passengers, this tour offers more space and a more comfortable atmosphere than other busy excursions. The decks of the boat, located near sea level, allow you to enjoy excellent views of the ocean and observe tropical dolphins and calderones in their natural environment. During the two hour sailing, our multilingual guide will share curiosities about marine life and the coast of Tenerife. If sea conditions permit, we will make a swim stop of about 15 minutes near the coast. Our team follows guidelines for responsible observation of cetaceans, maintaining an adequate distance so as not to alter their natural behavior. An ideal excursion for couples, families and small groups looking for an authentic whale watching experience in Tenerife.

-Enjoy this beautiful banana farm in the municipality of Arucas, just 10 minutes from the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. -The only banana interpretation center on the island of Gran Canaria. -We do tourist excursions, school excursions and private guided tours. -You will learn about the cultivation process of this fruit consumed worldwide as well as try the different banana-based products such as wines or jams.

We offer the traveler excursions in small groups with a tasting of Canarian products. This activity is guided by a native person born in the Canary Islands. Our guide will explain how this area was created. Then they will have a little knowledge about the biodiversity that surrounds the Timanfaya National Park. It is a unique experience. Really, walking is the best way to get to know a place!

Admire the scenery of Timanfaya and southern Lanzarote on this day tour, with transfers from Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca hotels. Traveling by air-conditioned bus, explore Timanfaya National Park to see its volcanoes, craters, and lava-sculpted terrain. Plus, admire Green Lake (El Lago Verde) and La Geria’s unique vineyards, with a stop at a winery and a break in the whitewashed village of Yaiza.

Sunbathe, swim, snorkel, and admire Fuerteventura’s scenery on this half-day catamaran cruise from Caleta de Fuste. Step aboard a spacious catamaran and watch for dolphins, whales, and turtles as you sail south to the bay of Pozo Negro. Drop anchor and enjoy time to bathe, snorkel and relax on deck. Onboard paella or salad lunch, dessert, beer, sodas, water, and snorkeling gear included.

PLEASE BRING PASSPORTS. The natural areas of La Gomera are the very essence of the island. Discover endless trails, breathtaking viewpoints and charming hamlets in a privileged natural environment. La Gomera is full of charming places: picturesque hamlets among ravines in the middle of nature, villages with traditional and rural architecture and historic buildings of great importance due to their Columbian past. A fantastic Canarian menu is included in the price and you will be lucky enough to listen to the live silbo canario. The silbo gomero is a whistled language practised by some inhabitants of the Canary Islands to communicate across ravines. The silbo transforms the vocalised sounds of any natural human language into tonal whistles recognisable at a distance.

Gran Canaria’s mountains, volcanic plains, and sand dunes provide a stunning backdrop for a horseback riding adventure. On this tour, saddle up for a scenic ride through the countryside, walk or trot along mountain trails, and admire views over the Maspalomas sand dunes. This 2-hour tour is ideal for adventurous beginners who want to explore further or more experienced riders who want the opportunity to trot and gallop.

If you want to explore the underwater world of Lanzarote without getting wet, then this is the tour for you. Descend 100 feet (30 meters) to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in a large submarine that can accommodate 44 seated passengers. Along the way, look out for marine life that you likely wouldn’t see otherwise—such as sea breams, eels, barracudas, and rays. If you're lucky, you might even see a shipwreck.

Hop on a camel in Gran Canaria for a tour of the sand dunes of Maspalomas. Declared as a cultural heritage in the region, a camel ride offers you the chance to see the desert-like landscapes around the nature reserve in an easy way, that’s fun for family and friends alike.

Learn about conservation, whales, porpoises and dolphins from expert biologists on this small-group tour, with numbers capped at just 10 travelers. On sighting, the boat's engines fall silent and a hydrophone lets you listen to the sounds that marine mammals use to communicate or hunt.

Look for whales and dolphins off Gran Canaria on a marine-sightseeing cruise from Puerto Rico. Board a comfortable boat and sail into the Atlantic to spot dolphins, pilot, and minke whales, and more. Watch from the deck or through underwater windows, enjoy unlimited sodas, and purchase snacks and alcoholic drinks (own expense). Choose from different departure times, and upgrade to enjoy a longer cruise with a swim stop, and for convenient round-trip transfers from selected resorts.

Avoid the crowded beaches of Lanzarote and explore the idyllic island of La Graciosa on this classic catamaran tour. Catch the ferry to the village of Caleta de Sebo, which you’ll explore independently. Then board your boat to cruise along the island’s south coast, tuck into a traditional paella lunch, and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking at Playa la Francesca.

Experience the beauty of Tenerife’s coastline when you embark on this enchanting sunset sail aboard a catamaran. Board your vessel and indulge in delectable snacks and beverages during the golden hour. Sail along the scenic coastline and keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife. This tour is great for friends, families, and couples who want to unwind after a day of sightseeing.

In Salinas de Janubio you can enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and discover the process of making sea salt from the cookers to the extraction in an artisanal and manual way, as it was made in the past. It is the only salt mine in Lanzarote and the Canary Islands with more than 127 years of uninterrupted activity, passing from generation to generation. A unique visit on foot, where you will enjoy its family history, the hydraulic layout, its mills for extracting water, its architecture and its landscape, ethnographic and environmental values. It is a very salty excursion through the largest salt flats in the Canary Islands, visitors will enjoy a unique landscape, being a symbiosis between man, the sea and the volcanoes of Lanzarote.

Discover parts of the Canary Islands that cars can't reach on an exciting buggy trip through northern Fuerteventura. Drive alongside the Corralejo dunes, with views of the island of Lobos, and venture far from the main drag through the volcanic landscape, stopping to enjoy panoramic views of the island. This 4-wheeling experience includes pickup and drop-off at select Fuerteventura hotels, with self-drive options that range from one to six people.

See Lanzarote’s coastline at its most magical—and without the hassle of finding the perfect viewpoint—on this sunset sailing cruise. Board a catamaran with a welcome mojito in hand, watch for dolphins along the Puerto del Carmen coast, and enjoy the sun setting over the horizon from the water. Sit back and relax as the crew handles everything, ensuring a stress-free and unforgettable evening on the water.

Travel between the ports of Lanzarote with ease with a one-way or round-trip boat ride between Marina Puerto Calero and Puerto del Carmen. During a 25-minute cruise between ports, you can either stay cool in covered seating or soak up sunshine on the open-air deck. Boats depart from Puerto del Carmen every 1.5 hours between 10:30am and 4:30pm, and from Puerto Calero from 10am to 3:45pm.

Discover Tenerife from the perspective of a jet ski and an ATV (option jet ski + ATV). As you discover this scenic terrain, you will receive the utmost professional and friendly treatment from your guides.

Nature lovers will enjoy this small-group whale-watching cruise. Enjoy views back to the coast and mountains of Tenerife while looking out for whales and dolphins. You can even don a snorkel and mask and have a swim, if you like. Tapas-style snacks will be provided on board.

Experience Lanzarote’s volcanic and wine-growing landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Fuerteventura. Cross to Lanzarote by ferry and tour volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Explore the La Geria wine region to see its sunken vines and taste wine, then visit an aloe vera museum and Green Lake (El Lago Verde). Hotel pickup adds convenience to your journey.

The Lobos Island Return Ferry from Corralejo, Fuerteventura, is the easiest way to explore the tranquil Isla de Lobos Natural Park. By booking your ferry in advance, you can skip the lines and choose from convenient departure and return times. Once on the island, enjoy it your way—hike for stunning views, relax on La Concha Beach, or wander through its charming, untouched landscape.

Nature-loving travelers will enjoy the opportunity to explore north Fuerteventura’s incredible landscapes on this full-day trip. Skip the overcrowded group buses and tour with just your party and your guide. Visit the Corralejo Natural Park . Drop by some coastal villages, pass the white-sand beaches of El Cotillo, and check out the cliffs of Piedra Playa.

The Atlantic waters of Tenerife’s Costa Adeje are home to five different species of dolphins, including bottlenose, striped, and common dolphins. On this tour, paddle around the beaches and bays on a sea kayak, enjoy spectacular ocean views, and have the chance to cruise among pods of wild dolphins in their natural environment.

See a new perspective on Fuerteventura and its abundant wildlife on this small-group whale and dolphin watching boat tour. Choose from several convenient tour times, hop aboard your Zodiac and set sail. You can admire the spectacular coastal scenery of Fuerteventura, such as the Jandía Nature Reserve and Morro Jable beach. And keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, and other marine life as you cruise.