Gorafe Desert by 4x4: Private Trip from Granada
A private 4x4 route through the Gorafe desert in the Granada Geopark: the Colorados viewpoint, Caballo ravine and fairy chimneys. Transfer from Granada and a cold breakfast included.
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €490 per person · min. 2 people
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Private 4x4 route through the badlands of the Gorafe desert
- Colorados viewpoint, Caballo ravine and the Toril irrigation channel
- The story of the Granada Geopark: geology, archaeology and ecology
- Private transfer from Granada and a cold breakfast on the way
- Monday to Saturday, 2 to 7 people
Our take
The Gorafe desert is one of Andalusia's strangest landscapes: coloured ravines, fairy chimneys and rock layers that look like an ancient seabed, which is exactly what they were. By 4x4 you reach the viewpoints without hiking, with someone to explain what you're looking at. It's a private experience and pricey for two (€490 each); for four it falls to €277. It suits travellers who know Granada and want a completely different landscape, or families with children over 8.
What's included
- Private transfers from Granada
- Cold breakfast during the tour
- 4x4 route
Not included
- Lunch
Good to know
What to bring
- Outdoor clothing
- Water
Not suitable for
- Children under 8
Things to keep in mind
- Price per person, minimum 2 people per booking (maximum 7)
- Monday to Saturday only
- Minimum age: 8
Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel or apartment in Granada
You're picked up in Granada and the private transfer takes you to Gorafe, where the 4x4 route begins. Afterwards you're driven back to Granada.
The experience
What you'll see
The Gorafe desert looks like the seabed it was millions of years ago. The 4x4 route passes the devil's fillets, the gypsum kilns, Cerro de la Bandera and the fairy chimneys, and stops at the Colorados viewpoint. It also takes in the Caballo ravine, the Toril irrigation channel and Gorafe's angular unconformity, with the chance to see the Desert House.
Along the way you learn about the geological, archaeological, ecological and cultural value of the Granada Geopark.
How it works
You're picked up in Granada and both transfer and route are private. There's a cold breakfast during the tour. Bookings are from 2 people (up to 7), Monday to Saturday. Minimum age 8.
Who it's for
- Anyone after scenery and nature off the beaten track.
- Families with children aged 8 and over.
- Photographers: the ravine colours change a lot with the light.
Accessibility
The operator doesn't state that it is wheelchair accessible; check before booking.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.
Frequently asked questions
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