The Gran Canaria excursions we currently run are seven guided outdoor departures from a single local operator: rock climbing, via ferrata for beginners, canyoning, a private bike tour from Agaete, the laurisilva forest, the heart of the volcano and the red canyon. Five include hotel pick-up and all seven can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.
Two formats cover the whole list: half-day departures of four to five hours for the technical activities, and full days of eight to eleven and a half hours inland. It is a small, mountain-focused selection, so if you want boat trips or theme parks you will find more choice on our other island pages.
Rock climbing in Gran Canaria is an outdoor lesson on natural rock, suitable whether you have never climbed before or already know your way up a wall. You don't need any prior experience: your guide teaches the technique as you go. The session lasts...
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The Private Bike Tour in Gran Canaria follows safe paths across the island's volcanic landscape, suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists. If you enjoy cycling and want a sporting activity on your holiday, this mountain bike route fits the bill. It lasts around...
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Via Ferrata for Beginners mixes hiking and climbing: you work your way up the mountain always clipped to a lifeline, so no previous experience is needed. At Climbo we guide you along the whole route. It suits anyone who fancies getting moving and trying...
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The Red Canyon Tour in Gran Canaria takes you to the reddish cliffs of the Tirajana Volcanic Caldera, a landscape tied to the history of the ancient Canarii people. Along the way you stop at Santa Lucía de Tirajana, a palm oasis, and visit...
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The Volcano Heart Tour crosses inland Gran Canaria, from the Caldera de Bandama up to Pico de Las Nieves, the island's highest point. Along the way you take in volcanic landscapes and rock formations such as Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga. There is time...
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The Rainforest Tour: a day out through inland Gran Canaria for anyone who likes walking and learning the stories of the ancient Doramas Forest. You stop for a bite at an ecological estate, in the shade of the fruit trees, where you taste local...
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Experience the thrill of Canyoning in Rainforest in Gran Canaria! Canyoning Experience in Gran Canaria is an exhilarating activity within the realm of adventure sports, perfect for enjoying with a group or family, suitable for both adults and children. Gran Canaria’s stunning nature offers...
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Seven departures, all outdoors and all guided. Three are technical activities of four to five hours, one is a private bike tour that starts in Agaete on the north-west coast, and three are full days inland.
The short ones are rock climbing for all levels, via ferrata for beginners and canyoning with hotel pickup. The long ones are the heart of the volcano tour, the laurisilva forest tour and the red canyon tour, each between eight and eleven and a half hours.
All seven are operated by Climbo Tours and listed under hiking, guided tours and outdoor activities. Boat trips, camel rides and theme parks are not on this island yet: our Canary Islands excursions page covers the other islands, and Tenerife carries by far the widest choice.
| Activity | Duration | Departure | Guide language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock climbing | 4 hours | Gran Canaria, no pick-up listed | Spanish and English |
| Via ferrata for beginners | 4 hours | With hotel pick-up | Spanish and English |
| Canyoning | 4 to 5 hours | With hotel pick-up | Not stated |
| Private bike tour | 4 to 5 hours | Agaete | Spanish and English |
| Laurisilva forest | 8 to 10.5 hours | With hotel pick-up | Spanish and English |
| Heart of the volcano | 9 to 11.5 hours | With hotel pick-up | Spanish and English |
| Red canyon | 9.5 to 11.5 hours | With hotel pick-up | Spanish and English |
Start from the time you have. A free morning or afternoon fits the four to five hour activities. A whole free day suits the three long tours, which take you off the coast and into the summits, the forest and the ravines. The bike tour is the only private one, so it runs at your own pace.
Five of the seven include hotel pick-up: via ferrata, canyoning, laurisilva forest, heart of the volcano and red canyon. Rock climbing lists no pick-up, and the bike tour starts in Agaete. If you are staying in the south, the same departures are grouped by resort under Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, Puerto Rico and Mogan; from the capital, see Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
All seven offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Six run with a guide in Spanish and English; the canyoning listing does not state a language. Three are flagged as likely to sell out (climbing, via ferrata and canyoning), so book ahead in high season. Bring closed shoes with grip, water and sun protection, plus a warm layer for the summit days, where it is noticeably cooler than on the coast. For canyoning and via ferrata, wear clothes you do not mind getting wet or scuffed.
Within the island you can narrow things down to outdoor activities or hiking. If you are island-hopping, see Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Seven at the moment, all guided and outdoors: rock climbing, via ferrata for beginners, canyoning, a private bike tour from Agaete, the laurisilva forest, the heart of the volcano and the red canyon. All are run by Climbo Tours, so the selection is small and mountain-focused.
Five of the seven do: via ferrata, canyoning, laurisilva forest, heart of the volcano and red canyon. Rock climbing lists no pick-up and the private bike tour starts in Agaete. Each listing sets out its pick-up area and the exact time is confirmed when you book.
The short options run four to five hours: climbing, via ferrata, canyoning and the bike tour. The inland tours are full days, from 8 to 10.5 hours for the laurisilva forest, 9 to 11.5 for the heart of the volcano and 9.5 to 11.5 for the red canyon.
Six of the seven list a guide working in Spanish and English. The canyoning listing does not state a language, so ask before booking if you need a specific one. There are no departures advertised in German, French or other languages on the island yet.
Yes. All seven have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Three are flagged as likely to sell out, namely rock climbing, via ferrata and canyoning, so it is worth booking early in high season and cancelling in time if something comes up.
Closed shoes with grip, water, a hat and sun protection. Add a warm layer for the full-day inland tours, because the summits are much cooler than the southern resorts. For canyoning and via ferrata, wear clothes you do not mind getting wet or scuffed and leave loose items behind.
Not on this island yet. Every one of our seven departures is a mountain or outdoor activity. For sea trips, look at the other islands through our Canary Islands section, where Tenerife currently has the widest range of water-based options.
The heart of the volcano or the red canyon tour. Both are full days of nine to eleven and a half hours that take you from the coast into the interior. If you would rather walk in shade, the laurisilva forest tour lasts eight to ten and a half hours.
