Tours & Activities in Gran Canaria

Visit the first Banana Museum, visit a traditional Canarian house and taste locally-made products.

Cruise along Gran Canary island sunny and warm south coast. Enjoy our tapas lunch on board. All day drinks are included to trip. We will make sure that every person on board will have customiced service.

The Yellow Submarine is as much a part of the seas off Puerto de Mogan as the shoals of fish that swim in them. It's a window on a weird and wonderful world of exotic marine life and shipwrecks that will unfold before your eyes during the 40 minutes this underwater adventure lasts.

Book this PADI course and be prepared to have a scuba diving experience in open waters that will allow you to gain the acclaimed international certificate. It will take you three days to complete and starts with theoretical and practical lessons in a swimming pool followed by four open water dives. The dives are performed in a quiet and safe environment from one of Gran Canarias stunning beaches.

Enjoy the stunning sea views of Las Palma and the wind in your hair, as you board the bus and create your tour.

Leagues Ahead Diving only conducts dives in small and personal groups, and all of our dives are based on experience and comfort level. We make sure that your first dive is a relaxed, happy, and memorable one! The price includes complimentary hotel transfers, full rental equipment, a PADI-qualified instructor guide, and insurance. There are no hidden fees!

Uncover the most photogenic corners of southern Gran Canaria on this National Geographic Day Tour. Your adventure begins in the village of Temisas, famed for its olive oil. Wander the narrow lanes lined with white houses with Arabic tiles, then discover the town square and capture traditional architecture. Next up is the hilltop village and authentic Canarian town of Tunte. Explore the charming streets, from the old washing places to the 19th-century fountain of El Rosal. Observe the details of a tile oven, original cobblestone paths, traditional houses, and the Casa Canaria de Tunte – a tribute to the ancient Canaries. As you will soon discover, Canarian villages are characterized by white-washed houses which can be dazzling in the bright sunshine. The photographer will give you valuable tips for making the most of the abundant light for great photos even in these conditions. Explore the villages at your own pace, taking snaps of the unique corners that appeal to you. There's plenty of potential subjects in these photogenic and typical Canarian villages. Climb to El Polvo viewpoint with its striking rock formation. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the village and capture versatile images that tell its captivating story. The final stop is the sleepy hamlet of Fataga. Traverse the winding streets before gazing upon the striking stone massifs that flank the village. Finally, enjoy a spectacular drive down the mountain looking out to Meloneras and Maspalomas. View the imposing humpbacked sand dunes in the distance as you make your way to a local restaurant. Here, you'll review the photos and recap the experience over a well-earned lunch, after which the winning photograph will be revealed.

The experience we offer is the only one in the Canaries where you can drive real mythical buggies from the 1970s (only 3 companies in Europe and ten in the world) with a qualified instructor. We offer this unique walk to discover some of the most beautiful corners of the island, but if necessary we adapt to your wishes and your requests for a personalized tour in the south of the island if you wish. Enjoy your excursion where time is not counted in a warm and friendly atmosphere where we will be delighted to enjoy this day with you during a superb Buggy ride.

Unveil the secrets of the Guanches, Gran Canaria's extinct aboriginal population, with an archaeologist on this National Geographic Day Tour. Begin your tour at La Fortaleza Museum, where you can learn about ancestral diets, uncovering the nourishment that fuelled generations past. You will also have access to the archive room, exclusive to National Geographic travellers. Inside, a pair of rare mummies will reveal stories about the lives and deaths of the island's original inhabitants. After, you'll enjoy some local delicacies such as olive oil, bread, Tenefé salt, and pastries made with gofio flour, almonds or figs. Next, explore La Fortaleza archeological site, the most complete in all Gran Canaria. Protected by law, it is important both in terms of its historical significance and location. See habitation caves adorned with paintings, granaries, stone houses, funerary monuments, engravings, and the island's oldest sanctuary. Learn why the Guanches' referred to it as the ‘Axis of the World', the place where heaven and earth converged. Witness the ancient way of life in La Fortaleza as you discover the tunnel that traverses the rock, offering panoramas of La Fortaleza de Abajo. This sprawling settlement of excavated houses is just a stone's throw away. Round off this experience with a scenic drive along winding roads to the foot of the caldera. You'll head to Mirador Santa Lucia, where you'll indulge in a typical Canarian lunch of regional cuisine with a side order of impressive views. As you relish the rich flavors, soak up the surrounding landscape and reflect on the history you've uncovered during this journey.

What do you feel when you look to the mountains? There is something out there that is calling you... A challenge, an adventure that is waiting for somebody like you. A thing is true: everybody that try this experience describes it as something completely unexpected: an amazing experience in their lifes, a lifetime memory. You will be 4 hours "lost" in the rocky mountains of the south of Gran Canaria, learning about Canary culture with a local guide at the same time that you will learn how to move in a rock wall with climbing tecniques with all the safety system and always supervised for a professional climbing guide. Remember, the objective is not the summit, it's enjoying each step going up. Let that the landscape conquest you. Enjoy a relaxed picnic at 100 meters high in a cave.

Thrills, spills, rides and slides – and lots of fun – await you at Aqualand Maspalomas. One of the largest of water parks in the Canaries, it has more than 30 attractions to keep the whole family grinning all day.

It is pure Fun and you benefit .... TOTAL BODY WORKOUT All parts are forced to move and stretch. Muscles are toned and redefined, and joints regenerated and strengthened. PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFIT Aerial yoga helps rebuild your emotional system, clears the mind and relieves stress due to its meditative state.You trust and develop your own skills. FLEXIBILITY: Aerial yoga helps you to move more freely, with less effort, by counteracting gravity. Suspension in the air releases tension on the bones and muscles, increasing flexibility and deepening your practice. Increases spinal and shoulder flexibility. HEALS BACK PROBLEMS: It gives you the chance to hang freely, allowing your spine to lengthen. With less strain on your back while doing the exercises, it eases tension in the spinal cord. GREAT MOOD: Gets your adrenaline high while going against gravity. It also releases “happy” hormones like serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin, dopamine, which boost your mood and help you feel more energetic.

Dr Doolittle eat your heart out – Palmitos Park has more birds, fish and creatures than you could ever chat to. Set at the top of volcanic canyon near Maspalomas, this brilliant wildlife park boasts a roll call of residents that will impress your whole family, large and small.

* Photo session at the best possible time, just in the dunes. * If you need we will pick you up at your hotel, apartment or private villa. * You will have a large number of photos (approx. +100 images) a few days after the session * Your pet is welcome! * They can take children and babies to the session * If you need a wheelchair, the itinerary may undergo changes to facilitate access

Cruising off the coast of the Gran Canaria has always been fun but this boat tour makes it even better. You can now hop off at any of the ports the Blue Bird boat docks in and wander around before hopping back on when the next one sails into port.The itineraries vary and cover four coastal towns in the southwest – Arguineguin, Anfi del Mar, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan. So you can tick off sleepy fishing villages like Anfi, bubbly seaside spots like Puerto Rico and Arguineguin or more dashing towns like Puerto de Mogan.Each has its own charm – and nowhere can the colour of a town be better appreciated than during the weekly market. In Arguineguin, it's every Tuesday, while in Puerto de Mogan, there are two. Monday is the farmers' market while Friday sees the town come to life for the ethnic and gastronomic market – African drums, wooden wind chimes and Canarian cheeses are among the stall buys.

Customize a private tour around and through the island of Gran Canaria on this full day adventure. Choose from a wide variety of possibilities like The Rainbow Rocks in the south-west, the cave houses in the municipality of Artenara, Tilos de Moya the small tropical forest in the north, Pico de las Nieves on the very top of the island, to name a few. More than a client experience we offer a personal journey where you get to discover places reserved only for the few. As this is a private tour you get all the attention. You don´t depend on anybody´s needs except for the ones you bring along. The routes are tailored to your needs where you set the pace, the tour will follow you. Unlike other tours you will get to visit local markets, taste authentic local food such as gold medal awarded cheese, wine and rum. You get to blend in and observe the local life as it is. For total comfort we recommend groups of maximum 3 people although maximum allowance of the premium vehicle is 4 people.

Tucked away in the southern tip of Gran Canaria is an oasis of unmatched beauty that'll make you think you're in the Sahara desert. The sand dunes of Maspalomas are hemmed in by the resorts of Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas and Meloneras – and there's no more authentic way to explore them than on the back of a camel.

We have been established for many years on the island of Gran Canaria. More than 20 years ago, we fell in love with its people, its landscapes and its traditions. We are passionate about visiting every corner of our beautiful island. We are impatient to introduce, to all those who want to escape mass tourism, all the wonders that are hidden on our “continent in miniature”. We invite you to discover Gran Canaria with us! All our itineraries have been designed according to our own experience. Choosing us means choosing to travel while taking your time, rediscovering the diversity of landscapes but also your local, historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage. It’s time to enjoy it with us, without unnecessary business stops. Your excursion is completely private. No one else will join your group.

From the same family as two of Tenerife's most popular attractions, Loro Parque and Siam Park, comes the Poema del Mar aquarium in the heart of Las Palmas. Here you'll come face to face with over 300 marine species, including sharks, piranhas and clown fish.

The Padi Advanced Open Water Course is a great step to developing and enhancing your skills. Located in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, we will take you through 5 dives and give you a fun filled 2 days. 2 scheduled dives and 3 chosen topics, this course is a great way to learn higher difficulty dives.

Think thundering hooves, whirring spurs and shouts of ‘yeehah' on this trip to Sioux City – the Canaries' most authentic cowboy themed adventure park. Wandering the dusty streets of a replica old west town, the action happens all around you. From cattle runs and horseshows to gunfights and bank heists, it's an entertainment extravaganza, Wild West style.Kick off the adventure the moment you step foot in the park. Originally a movie set for a spaghetti western, it's all swinging saloon doors and one-room jailhouses. Packed with gun-slinging characters, it feels every bit the authentic American west.Throughout the day, you'll be wowed by cattle runs, horseshows, duels, fights and more – some when you least expect it. Don't miss out on the thrilling bank heist. The town sheriff faces down some dastardly outlaws in an exciting horseback shootout. All in all, an action-packed family day out.

Incredible route towards the center of the island full of turns and beautiful landscapes. This journey gives you the opportunity to see a lot of the plant species that can be found in Gran Canaria (in the drier side of the island) and has some nice spots to get a better picture of the unique orography. With our Can-am rykers you can enjoy in a better way all the tour being more conected with enviroment. Be aware of the difference between the weather in Playa del Ingles/Maspalomas and the mountains, so better to wear a hoodie or jacket.

The thrill of watching dolphins in their natural environment is one of the great experiences Gran Canaria has to offer. Onboard Spirit of the Sea – World Cetacean Alliance certified for responsible whale and dolphin watching – you'll get to see these friendly and intelligent creatures in their natural habitat.There are six types of dolphin to spot, including bottlenose and common. And fin – the second-largest mammal – and pilot whales also make regular appearances. In fact, one-third of all species of cetaceans, which include whales and porpoises, can be found in these waters.And you'll be able to keep a look-out for other creatures – turtles, flying fish and brightly coloured parrot fish – thanks to the Spirit of the Sea's viewing area. You can choose either a two- or three-hour cruise. The latter includes a swim stop.

Disconnect from the routine. Feel free aboard a luxury sailboat. Where time stops for a moment. Let us take care that this day is unforgettable.

The southwest coast of Gran Canaria is best admired by boat – and what better way than with this half-day catamaran cruise that combines both adventure and relaxation. You'll glide along the protected coastline, swim in a crystal-clear bay and join the captain on a speedboat tour as it bumps across the waves.You'll set off in a spacious catamaran along the southwest coast of Gran Canaria and soak up the island's volcanic beauty in all its glory as you soak up the sun on deck. Your captain will steer the boat to a pristine bay where clear water invites you to take a refreshing dip.And if you like a bit of adventure, there's an exhilarating speedboat tour to look forward to as well. What's more, you'll be able to sit back for a freshly-prepared lunch complete with sangria, beer and soft drinks before you head back.

With this Yoga practice on a surfboard in the sea, you will discover the wonderful fusion of the serenity of yoga and the revitalizing energy of the ocean. Immerse yourself in a unique adventure where you will find a perfect balance between body and mind while you float gently on the clear waters of our coasts. You will be able to enjoy the experience whether you are accompanied or traveling alone, since the groups are from 1 to 4 people, to personalize it even more. In addition, Arguineguin is a local fishing village, which maintains an average temperature of 20-25 degrees all year round, is very well connected by public transport, has parking, a municipal market and all services. After the session, you can take advantage of the day at the beach, eat something in local restaurants or visit other places of interest, since Mogán or Maspalomas are just 15 minutes away by car.

Puerto de Mogan is said by many to be the most beautiful town in Gran Canaria, and once you've set eyes on its toytown houses, it's hard to argue. This tour brings you by boat, docking right in the heart of the harbour after a scenic approach, so you avoid long walks from out-of-town parking lots. Maria, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Mogan market is a classic in Gran Canaria, known all over the island. And to arrive in the town by boat gives you that a spine-tingling sensation you get in anticipation of a special experience.'Sailing from Puerto Rico harbour, you'll glide along the rocky, volcanic coastline of the south before arriving at Puerto de Mogan. Cupped into cliffs at the mouth of a steep valley, it's known as ‘Little Venice' for its canal, blue-and-yellow-trimmed white cottages, wrought iron balconies and flower-festooned lanes. Traits that have made it very popular.Arriving by boat, you're in the middle of all the action straight away. Only we bring you to and from Puerto de Mogan by sea. Antonio, another of our local guides, say, ‘If you arrive by coach, not only is the journey less scenic but you have to walk a fair bit to get to the waterfront.' You'll have free time to poke around the stalls selling typical Canarian products or just relax at one of the many terraced cafés overlooking the yachts. Oh, and there's also an enticing sandy beach to stretch out on, too.

With this activity you will work not only your physical body but also your mental one. You will have learned a new sport and you will feel a relaxing well-being. You can come alone or accompanied as the groups are very small. You will learn at your own pace with complete peace of mind, security and attention. And also I will immortalize the moment so that you can remember it and share it with whoever you want.

See how many strikes you can score at Swing Bowling, Gran Canaria's largest bowling alley. With 16 lanes and footwear included, you've everything you need for a fun and fast-paced game of 10-pin bowling. What's more, while you play, you can fuel-up with food and drinks from the Swing Bowling Restaurant to really round off the experience.

Enjoy the calm and beautiful sunset route with us. Join us in a journey to discover the most sunny and arid landscapes of Gran Canaria. Starting from Maspalomas and ending our round trip in Tauro/Playa del Cura we will drive through El Pajar, Arguineguin, Patalavaca, Anfi del Mar, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Tauro y Playa del Cura). You will be surprised by the amazing cliffs we are going to see and drive on top of them. In certain occasions it’s like if you were flying with the sea below us, as it is just 5/10 meters away from the road..