Nature & adventure3 hours 30 minutesFree cancellation up to 24h before

Fuerteventura: guided trekking with island goats

4.9195 reviews

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Three-and-a-half-hour, 6 km guided hike with five tame Majorero goats around El Cardón mountain, with a snack of goat cheese and local produce. Rated 4.9/5 from 195 reviews.

3 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation up to 24h before
English, German, Spanish
Mobile ticket

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Practical details

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Guide languages: English · German · Spanish
Mobile ticket: No need to print
Wheelchair accessible: No
Minimum age: 9+
Pets: Not allowed
Cancellation: Free up to 24h before

Highlights

Hike with five trained Majorero goats
Feed them corn and walk them on a lead
Little-known trails near El Cardón mountain
Views over the desert landscape and mountains
Snack with goat cheese and local tomatoes

Our take

It is one of the most original and best-rated activities on the island (4.9/5), and it is more of a real hike than a quick photo with animals. Wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water, as the ground is stony and there is little shade.

What's included

Guided hike
Guide
Local snack
Hotel pickup and drop-off (south of the island only, depending on option)

Not included

Water

Good to know

What to bring

Water
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Clothes that can get dirty
Small daypack

Not suitable for

Children under 9
Pregnant women
People with heart or breathing problems
People with reduced mobility or low fitness
People over 80

Things to keep in mind

Medium difficulty, 6 km on rough ground
No sandals or flip-flops
It often sells out, so book ahead

Meeting point

Church car park in Tarajal de Sancho (Pájara).

If you do not book the southern pickup option, make your own way to the church car park.

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The experience

What you will see

Five tame Majorero goats that walk with you.
Quiet trails near El Cardón mountain.
Views over the desert landscape and inland mountains.

How it works

The guide introduces you to the goats and you feed them corn. Then you set off on a hike of about 6 km over rough ground; the goats run free at times and you take turns walking them on a lead. Halfway there is a snack with goat cheese and local produce before you return to the start.

Who I recommend it for

Anyone looking for something different from the beach.
Families with children over 9 who like animals and walking.

Who I don't recommend it for

Anyone with low fitness or mobility problems.
Anyone wanting a short, flat stroll.

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the hike?

Medium difficulty, about 6 km on rough ground. You need a reasonable level of fitness.

Can children join?

From age 9.

Do I need to bring water?

Yes, water is not included. A snack with goat cheese is.

Is there pickup?

Only from hotels in the south of the island, if you choose that option. Otherwise you meet in Tarajal de Sancho.

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