Gran Canaria: off-road buggy tour through the southern ravines
Roughly 2-hour guided buggy route on dirt tracks in southern Gran Canaria: the Ayagaures valley and reservoir, the Pedro González viewpoint and the Fataga ravine, with hotel pickup. Rated 4.8/5 from more than 3,700 reviews.
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Photo credits
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- H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 2-2.5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish · German · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- You drive the buggy on dirt tracks
- Ayagaures valley and reservoir
- Pedro González viewpoint
- Fataga ravine
- Hotel pickup in listed areas
Our take
It's Gran Canaria's best-rated activity with thousands of reviews, and it shows: you drive tracks you'd never reach in a hire car, and the interior surprises anyone who only knows the beach. Bring a scarf for the dust.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off in listed areas
- Insurance
- Protective goggles
- Guided buggy tour
Not included
- Transfers from areas not listed in the option
- Face scarf (for sale)
- Photos and video (for sale)
Good to know
What to bring
- Driving licence (for the driver)
- Closed shoes
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- Children under 1.35 m
Things to keep in mind
- The driver must be 18 with a valid licence; one licence per buggy is enough
- Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed
- Always follow the guide's instructions
Meeting point
Pickup at your hotel in southern Gran Canaria (areas listed in the booking).
Check the areas with included pickup in the booking; if your accommodation isn't listed, you'll need to go to the agreed point.
The experience
What you will see
- The Ayagaures valley and reservoir.
- The Pedro González viewpoint.
- The Fataga ravine and its villages.
- Dirt tracks between mountains and canyons.
How it works
You're picked up at your hotel and, after a safety briefing, drive the buggy behind the guide for about two hours on southern tracks, stopping at viewpoints.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone after adrenaline and driving.
- Anyone wanting to see the southern interior without a car.
Who I don't recommend it for
- People with back problems.
- Anyone without a licence who isn't travelling with someone who has one.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a driving licence?
Can children come?
What should I wear?
Is pickup included?
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