Southern Gran Canaria: jeep safari through valleys, reservoirs and villages
5-hour 4x4 jeep trip on tracks through Gran Canaria's southern interior: the Chira reservoir, views of Roque Nublo, a coffee stop in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, the Valley of a Thousand Palms and Degollada de las Yeguas, with pickup from southern hotels. Rated 4.5/5 from more than 1,400 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish · German · nl · Italian
- 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
- 4x4 tracks among cacti and mountains
- Chira reservoir and views of Roque Nublo
- Stop in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- Valley of a Thousand Palms
- Degollada de las Yeguas viewpoint
Our take
The relaxed way to see the interior: instead of driving yourself, the guide takes you along tracks to reservoirs and viewpoints that are hard to find in a hire car. More scenic than the buggy and suitable for almost everyone.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at southern hotels
- Air-conditioned jeep
- Guide
Not included
- Pickup in the north (not available in Las Palmas)
- Lunch
Good to know
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Some cash for coffee
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- No pickup in Las Palmas
- Some tracks are bumpy
Meeting point
Pickup at southern hotels: Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, Meloneras, Puerto Rico, Mogán and nearby.
When booking you choose your hotel from more than 50 pickup points in the south.
The experience
What you will see
- The Chira reservoir and the Nublo Rural Park.
- Views of Roque Nublo.
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana and its caldera.
- The Valley of a Thousand Palms and Degollada de las Yeguas.
How it works
You're picked up at your southern hotel and the jeep climbs dirt tracks to the Chira reservoir, stops in San Bartolomé de Tirajana for coffee and returns via the Fataga valley and Degollada de las Yeguas.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to see the interior without driving.
- Families and mixed-age groups.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone after adrenaline: choose the buggy.
- Anyone staying in Las Palmas.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
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
→ Roque Nublo hike: how to get up, where to park and what to see nearby
Guide to hiking Roque Nublo: the trail from La Goleta, difficulty, parking, best time, weather and what to see nearby (Pico de las Nieves, Tejeda, Bentayga).
→ 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.
→ Maspalomas Dunes: how to visit, what to see and what not to do
Maspalomas Dunes guide: how to get there, permitted routes, La Charca and the lighthouse, the camel ride, the best time and the nature reserve's rules.
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