From Las Palmas: 8-hour Gran Canaria north-to-south island tour
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English-guided day trip across the island from Las Palmas: Bandama Caldera, Santa Brígida, Pico de las Nieves, San Bartolomé, Fataga and the Maspalomas dunes. Rated 4.9/5 from 1,019 reviews.
- 8 hours 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 8 hours 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 7+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Bandama Caldera crater
- Views from Pico de las Nieves
- Mountain villages of San Bartolomé and Fataga
- 45 minutes of free time on the Maspalomas dunes
- Licensed English-speaking guide
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Our take
It's one of the island's best-rated day trips and one of the most complete for the price: a volcano, the summits and the dunes in one day. The trade-off is English-only guiding and groups of up to 25; if mountain roads make you queasy, sit at the front.
What's included
- Air-conditioned transport
- Licensed English-speaking guide
Not included
- Lunch in Fataga (optional, paid separately)
- Any entry fees not listed
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Warm clothing
Not suitable for
- Children under 7
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- The tour is guided in English only
- In winter, bring warm clothes and a raincoat or umbrella
- Lots of mountain bends; bring medication if you get carsick
- Groups of up to 25 people
Meeting point
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The exact point depends on the option you choose.
Check availability to see the meeting point and departure time. From the south you can take bus 30 to Las Palmas and stay in the south at the end of the tour.
The experience
What you will see
- Bandama Caldera, the island's largest extinct volcanic crater, with views of the east coast and Las Palmas.
- The historic centre of Santa Brígida.
- Pico de las Nieves, the roof of Gran Canaria, from where Mount Teide is often visible.
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana, with a free ethnographic museum.
- Fataga, a mountain village and the lunch stop.
- The Maspalomas dunes, with 45 minutes of free time.
How it works
You leave Las Palmas in the morning and cross the island from north to south in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide explaining the history and nature at each stop. After lunch in Fataga (at your own cost), you head down to Maspalomas and, after free time on the dunes, the vehicle returns to Las Palmas. If you're staying in the south, you can get off there.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone staying in Las Palmas who wants the island's essentials in one day.
- English speakers after a cheap, highly rated day trip.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't understand English.
- Anyone prone to carsickness on winding roads.
- Families with children under 7.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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Related reading on our guides
→ Maspalomas Dunes: how to visit, what to see and what not to do
Maspalomas Dunes guide: access points, buses, permitted paths and fines, La Charca and the lighthouse, the €18 camel ride and the best time to go.
→ What to see in Gran Canaria: dunes, summits, Vegueta and Puerto de Mogán
Gran Canaria guide: the Maspalomas Dunes, Roque Nublo, Vegueta, Las Canteras, Puerto de Mogán and the northern towns. How many days, where to stay and how to get around.
→ Roque Nublo hike: how to get up, where to park and what to see nearby
Roque Nublo hike: the booking needed from 9:00 to 17:00, where to park now La Goleta is closed, the shuttle bus, trail time and what to see nearby.
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