The Best Activities in the Canary Islands

Discover a broad selection of Canary Islands tours and excursions across Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Palma. You will find nature, sea, culture and adventure experiences gathered in one place, with a clearer and more useful overview for planning your trip.

What to See and Do in Canary Islands: Tours and Excursions Across the Islands

Explore the best Canary Islands excursions with over 100 specialized activities covering the four main islands of the Atlantic archipelago.

Tenerife: Teide Island and Whale Watching

Discover the largest Canary Island with unique experiences:

  • Teide Tours: visit Spain’s highest volcano with cable car, hiking and stargazing
  • Whale and dolphin watching from Puerto Colón, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje
  • Buggy and quad adventure through Teide volcanic landscapes
  • Paragliding in Adeje with spectacular southern coast views
  • Professional diving exploring volcanic seabeds
  • Gastronomic tours with wine routes in Tacoronte-Acentejo
  • Loro Parque excursions, Europe’s best zoo
  • Bicycle tours through La Orotava and pine forests

Gran Canaria: Miniature Continent

Explore the miniature continent with activities for everyone:

  • Maspalomas Dunes tours, unique Saharan landscape
  • Canyoning in spectacular interior canyons
  • Bicycle excursions through mountain and coastal routes
  • Visits to Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves
  • Tours of picturesque villages like Teror and Arucas
  • Gastronomic experiences with local products
  • Whale watching from Puerto Rico and Mogán

Lanzarote: The Volcanic Island

Discover the volcanic island with César Manrique’s legacy:

  • Complete tours visiting Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua and Mirador del Río
  • La Graciosa excursions by boat from Órzola
  • Timanfaya National Park visits with geothermal demonstrations
  • Tours of unique La Geria vineyards with volcanic wine tastings
  • Cueva de los Verdes and underground volcanic tunnels
  • Teguise Market, largest in Canary Islands
  • Water sports on Costa Teguise beaches

Fuerteventura: Beaches and Wind Sports

Explore the island of endless beaches and wind sports:

  • Isla de Lobos tours from Corralejo with snorkeling and hiking
  • Buggy excursions through dunes and volcanic landscapes
  • Whale and dolphin watching on western coast
  • Windsurfing and kitesurfing on Europe’s best beaches
  • Canyoning in wild coastal canyons
  • Gastronomic tours with majorero cheese denomination of origin
  • Traditional cheese-making workshop
  • Corralejo Dunes Natural Park excursions

Adventure and Adrenaline Experiences

Exciting activities for action lovers:

  • Buggy and quad through volcanic landscapes in Tenerife and Fuerteventura
  • Paragliding with performance flights in Adeje
  • Canyoning descending spectacular canyons
  • Professional diving discovering Atlantic marine life
  • Jet ski and water scooters exploring coast
  • Kayak and paddle surf in crystal-clear waters
  • Electric mountain bike tours on volcanic routes

Whale Watching

Observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat:

  • Resident colonies of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins in Tenerife
  • Luxury catamarans with swimming, snorkeling and food included
  • Blue Boat certification guaranteeing responsible sighting
  • Tours from Puerto Colón, Los Cristianos, Los Gigantes and Fuerteventura
  • Protected marine zone declared World Heritage of Cetaceans
  • Daily departures with up to 95% sighting probability

Gastronomic and Wine Tours

Discover authentic flavors of Canary Islands:

  • Wine routes in denominations of origin: Tacoronte-Acentejo, Abona, La Geria
  • Artisan majorero cheese tastings in Fuerteventura
  • Tours of traditional guachinches with homemade Canarian cuisine
  • Gastronomic experiences with km0 and seasonal products
  • Visits to family wineries with traditional processes
  • Workshops making mojo, gofio and Canarian pastries

Natural Experiences and Hiking

Connect with nature in unique protected spaces:

  • Teide National Park tours with cable car and guided routes
  • Hiking through ancestral laurel forests in Anaga
  • Walks through Masca Gorge to ocean
  • Volcanic routes through Timanfaya and lunar landscapes
  • Stargazing under certified Starlight skies
  • Photography excursions capturing unique landscapes

Family Activities and Entertainment

Fun for whole family in parks and attractions:

  • Loro Parque in Tenerife with orca and dolphin shows
  • Siam Park, world’s best water park
  • Aqualand with water slides and aquatic shows
  • Viking ship Ragnarok for family adventures
  • Pirate ship excursions with entertainment and food
  • Family kayak in protected and calm coves

Private Tours and Exclusive Experiences

Personalized excursions with hotel pickup:

  • Private Teide tour with exclusive guide and flexible schedule
  • Teide + dolphin watching combinations with pickup included
  • Professional photography tours for cruises
  • VIP experiences on private yacht along coast
  • Personalized routes adapted to your interests
  • Private guide service in multiple languages

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Whether you seek adrenaline in extreme adventures, relaxation observing cetaceans in the Atlantic, cultural immersion in traditional villages, authentic gastronomic experiences or family fun in theme parks, the Canary Islands offer complete excursions for all tastes and ages with Tripwoow, your trusted guide in the Canary archipelago.

How to compare excursions across the Canary Islands

This main landing works best when you compare islands by travel style, transfer times and the kind of experience you want, from volcanic routes to sea activities and guided visits.

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