Top Gran Canaria Outdoor Activities - page 2

Look no further, I will save you time, since you are in the right place! Enjoy a vertical tour full of challenges and fun games. Explore caves and experience the sensation of flying on a zip line or crossing cable bridges to reach the top of a mountain. It is a tour where you will enjoy an incredible landscape with a bird’s eye view. You will meet the guide at the meeting point. We'll put our security detail there. Then we'll take a little walk. It is a completely exclusive tour that you can only take with us. You will climb about 300 meters long and over 70 meters high, full of challenges. Surprise is assured. After flying down the final zip line, we will ascend to the top of the mountain. Then we all go down to the parking lot together in a short 15-minute walk.

Gran Canaria has more to offer than just lazing on the beach; see more of it and have an adventure at the same time with this kayak and snorkel tour from Playa de Mogan. With a private guide, you’ll paddle around the cliffs to the island’s volcanic caves, stopping to jump in the ocean and discover underwater sights, too.

Explore Gran Canaria’s unique volcanic topography during this half-day, small-group combo adventure excursion. See where the island’s indigenous populations mounted their last defense against the Spanish during a short hike, try out rock climbing with equipment provided, travel inside a natural cave made from flowing lava, and soar over the landscape on a zip line course.

Our hiking excursions are an excellent opportunity for mountain lovers to get to know the island from a completely different perspective. During our trips, we will show you a different Gran Canaria, far from the crowds and tourist areas.

Get aerial views of Las Palmas and Gran Canaria on this tandem paragliding flight. Strapped in with an experienced instructor, even beginners will feel safe and comfortable trying this new sport. After you land safely, walk away with photos of your adventure.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this half-day, small-group cycling tour covers the highlights of Las Palmas in just a few hours. Listen to entertaining stories along the way as you bike through neighborhoods like historic Vegueta and colorful Triana. Get-down stops for drinks and snacks are included.

Explore Gran Canaria–and travel around the island in a more unique way than most other tours–on this small-group Can-Am Ryker experience, complete with a multilingual briefing in Maspalomas before hitting the road in your own three-wheel motorcycle. Choose from a variety of hand-picked routes, explore scenic landscapes, and pass by landmarks including Fataga and Playa del Ingles while enjoying picturesque views along the way.

Safety and enjoyment are both priorities on this scuba diving experience for beginners in Gran Canaria, where dives are operated in small groups with a PADI-certified instructor. Especially apt for beginners or those unfamiliar with scuba diving, the tour moves at whatever pace you need to feel comfortable in order to best experience all the delights of the underwater world.

Master the foundations of surfing—and hit the waves of Playa del Inglés—during this half-day, small-group surfing lesson. Courses include a mix of theory and practice, letting participants learn the ropes. All equipment (surfboard, wetsuit, fins, etc.) is included, plus snacks, bottled water, and souvenir photographs that can be downloaded free of charge.

Explore the dizzying heights of some of Gran Canaria’s tallest cliff faces on a Via Ferrata adventure. Climb your way to the top, swing from rope swings, abseil and cross a rope bridge that’s almost 200ft high. Enjoy unbeatable views of the Gran Canarian countryside and rocky mountain sides from your birds-eye position, and challenge yourself to go furthers and higher than ever before.

Spend the morning cruising the Gran Canaria coast in a luxury catamaran. After boarding the Afrikat in Puerto Rico, cruise and catch picturesque views of Atlantic fishing villages, beautiful bays, and white sand beaches. Go snorkeling, relax on the fly bridge, join the captain for a speedboat ride, and enjoy beer, Sangria, and a delicious Canarian lunch included in the tour price.

If you consider yourself an animal lover, Cocodrilo Park offers you an unforgettable experience for you and your whole family. At this zoo, with an extension of + 22,000 square meters, you will find over 500 different animals. Among them, there is the largest exhibit of alligators in all Europe. Some of the animals you can enjoy in the park are meerkats, turtles, lizards, raccoons, several birds, deer, tigers, pigs, pygmy goats, llamas, monkeys and chimpanzees. There is no doubt you will not get bored during your tour.

Climbing will be an unforgettable experience where you will know incredible natural spaces. Our guides are local professionals who will ensure that you enjoy the maximum safety of a day outdoors.

With beautiful beaches, secluded bays, and vast open waters, Gran Canaria is best explored on the water. This half-day sailing trip from Puerto de Mogan includes hotel pickup and explores the waters nearby, stopping for swimming, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Anchor in a secluded bay with a deserted beach for lunch and more swimming before the return journey.

Narrow tracks and rough terrain mean that some of Gran Canaria’s most beautiful places can be hard to reach without a 4WD vehicle. A fleet of rugged Jeeps will take you into scenic ravines, historic villages, and gorgeous viewpoints on this full-day 4WD tour, with round-trip transfers from your southern Gran Canaria address.

Enjoy a total body workout combined with a stress-relieving meditation during this private aerial yoga session in Maspalomas. Suspended in the air, you’ll stretch, hang, and spin into a mix of yoga positions using a hammock. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Mats and hammocks, plus complimentary bottled water, are included.

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 1-hour tour is ideal for those short on time or beginners who want to experience riding for the first time.

Splash into the clear, colorful waters of Gran Canaria on this introductory scuba diving experience. Learn essential scuba tools and techniques during a lesson in an outdoor pool, and then put your new knowledge into action with a dive at a Puerto Rico scuba site, with your professional instructor by your side. After swimming among volcanic formations and marine life, you’ll know whether PADI certification is right for you.

Take the hassle out of planning an excursion the whole family will enjoy and instead opt for this half-day guided kayaking tour off the coast of Gran Canaria, led by a bilingual guide. With an activity to suit almost every traveler—from swimming and snorkeling to sunbathing—this half-day tour is ideal for adventurous families and nature lovers.

Avoid the big and busy tourist boats, and book a small-group cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. With a maximum of 18 people on board, you’ll enjoy a more intimate time out at sea, and have space to move around without any crowds. Make use of snorkel and fishing equipment, paddle in a kayak, and kick back with drinks and even a lunch as you cruise.

Explore the mountainous heart of Gran Canaria on this full-day tour from Las Palmas. See the Roque Nublo pinnacle; enjoy views from Pico de las Nieves, the island’s highest point; and have lunch in Los Llanos de la Pez’ pine forest. Plus, see the Cruz de Tejeda, visit historical villages like San Mateo, and sample local cheese, apple cider, and other produce. Transport, guide, and hotel and central pickup and drop-off in Las Palmas included.

Cruise along the Puerto de Mogán coast aboard a catamaran in Gran Canaria. The vessel has everything you need for a relaxing day at sea; soak up the sun on the terrace, treat yourself to a drink from the bar, enjoy lunch, and look out for turtles and dolphins from the deck. The half-day cruise includes a stop to swim, snorkel, and take a banana boat ride.

See south Gran Canaria and the striking sand dunes of Maspalomas with this evening e-bike tour. In a small group of just eight people, you’ll follow a guide around the island’s dramatic south coast, relying on the e-bike’s motor for help with any difficult terrain. Check out attractions like the Botanical Park of Maspalomas, and finish up with a soft drink and seaside views at Meloneras.

Enjoy the best experience of your trip in Gran Canaria with RockNatour watching a sky full of stars with the best sunset spot of the island. The night walking is a really amazing experience that you have to try at least once in your life. Learn about astronomy and canary history with a local guide. Enjoy a picnic and stargazing. If you don't see availability for the date that you want, don't hesitate to contact us if it's any last spot free.