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The sun-drenched Canary Islands lie close to North Africa and have an exotic flavor of their own. Hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand dunes, rich forests and rugged cliffs dapple these seven Atlantic gems. Catch a ferry to Lanzarote. Ride a camel through volcanic Timanfaya National Park. Take on Tenerife, home of Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak. Romp Grand Canary's beaches or hike La Gomera's Garajonay National Park. More adventures await on tiny El Hierro, verdant La Palma and peaceful Fuerteventura.
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1. Private Full-Day Volcano Hiking and Winery Tour in Las Palmas
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Travel like a local! This is the perfect excursion if you want to go beyond the mere touristic villages and learn more about Gran Canaria and its inhabitants. You don't happen everyday to hike on the rim of a volcano crater or dive deep into the heart of it, do you? The view of the landscapes that surround the volcano will take your breath away, and dive deep into the heart of the crater will make you feel like in another dimension. The gastronomy is the direct consequence of a territory and its colture, therefore, to fully connect with a destination, it's essential to try local products. That's exactly why we'll visit a local winery where traditions meets flavours and we will taste some of the mot delicious wines of Gran Canaria.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch Box included for each participant: sandwiches, fruits, water and juice., Wine tasting , Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By HannahRoseH
Due to Covid-19 my husband and I were keen to have a break away as soon as it was safe to do so. We picked the beautiful island of Gran Canaria as I had been before, many years ago, but my husband had not. When we travel as a couple we always like to mix up our holidays, obviously with relaxing on the beach and sunbathing (it absolutely has to be done!) but also with exploring what hidden treasures a place has to offer. We love learning about a place's history, culture, and what the local people do. As beautiful as our hotel was, why take a flight and travel all that way to just stay within the confines of our room?! Therefore I did a little research and found Canarian Heaven via their Instagram page. Luca was immediately friendly and chatty and asked what kind of thing we would be looking to do. He was so helpful with suggestions to match anything I'd mentioned - as we were only in Gran Canaria for a week we agreed on a couple of excursions. We figured we'd spent the other days relaxing and sightseeing at a more leisurely pace, which is where it also really helps to be in touch with Canarian Heaven - Luca pointed us in the direction of the best and closest beaches, cocktail bars and restaurants he knew we would enjoy. This was so handy and saved us so much time, as much of our holiday would otherwise have been spent researching and deliberating on all the amazing places on offer! Our first excursion with Canarian Heaven was to hike a volcano!! The Bandama crater, or Caldera de Bandama is an incredible geological feature which, until recently, was actively farmed in its base. The volcanic scree holds the limited moisture that the island of Gran Canaria gets, so there is still a lot of agriculture in the nearby hills. Luca collected us from our hotel in Puerto Rico and drove us to Santa Brigida, a small and beautiful village in the north of the island (all covid-19 measures were adhered to on the journey and during the excursion). At the Caldera, we decided to walk along the rim of the crater, which provides breathtaking views, and also passed what is reported to be Spain's oldest golf course. Luca was extremely knowledgeable about the island's microclimates and agricultural history, and explained everything to us as we went. We then took a walk to the base which is possible along an established trail. We stopped at a viewpoint for a lunch of delicious sandwiches that Luca had made for us (after checking prior to the trip whether we had any food allergies or intolerances) - we were particularly grateful for the lovely energising mango juice!! I highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys any sort of hiking (like the locals in Gran Canaria do!), it was energising and fascinating. Luca allows you to take the trip at your own pace, providing water and rest whenever needed, and whilst he knows the best spots for photos etc, the excursion is very tailor-made to your personal preferences. The hike took us a few hours (worth doing during the morning hours before the heat from the sun becomes too punishing), then we were off to the second part of our excursion which tied in very nicely. We visited the beautiful vineyard Bodega San Juan. We were met by our tour guide, Maria, who took us around the sprawling grounds and gave us an insight into the generations-old family business. It was amazing to see the wine presses and learn how the animals such as donkeys help to carry and cultivate the harvest. The 90-minute vineyard tour culminates in a sampling of some delicious cheese and the fantastic wine made there, a bottle of which we purchased to take home for my family as we are all wine-lovers! The venue also hosts wedding functions which is a great idea as the setting is absolutely beautiful. Sadly it was almost time for our day's excursion with Canarian Heaven to come to an end BUT Luca had a surprise destination up his sleeve to finish off the day - I won't spoil this for you but let's just say it is a hidden gem and a must-do photo opportunity - if you know, you know! The cost of this tour I think was around 122euros for two for a private guided tour, volcano hike with lunch and vineyard tour/tasting which we thought was excellent value and we were very happy to pay. Obviously prices may change, but in my opinion I would have expected to pay more for such a great once-in-a-lifetime day. Thank you! The next excursion Canarian Heaven organised for us was a trip on a boat from the harbour at Puerto Rico, with a company called Five Star Boats - I will review them separately as they were also amazing! Again Luca went above and beyond with a lift for us from our hotel to the harbour. Please contact Canarian Heaven for prices, but the fee we paid was excellent value for money, considering on the luxury boat we had a balinese day bed, bottle of sparkling wine, open bar of beer and sangria, buffet lunch, two stops with swimming/snorkelling and banana boat/watersports included. This was an fantastic day out and the atmosphere on the boat was as sparkling as the ocean! The final day of our holiday was spent in the fishing village of Arguineguin, also recommended by Canarian Heaven. We ate the most delicious fresh seafood at Cofradia de Pescadores and counted our lucky stars at the amazing week we'd had. I would, and will be, recommending Canarian Heaven to anyone visiting Gran Canaria. Especially as this is an anxious time for everyone, it really helps to have the added reassurance of a guide who actually lives on the island, and who has a passion for showing you the beautiful place through a local's eyes. Luca is available to give as much or as little input as you would like - recommendations on walks, shopping, food, drink, sightseeing, transport, nothing is too much trouble. It's brilliant to feel like we had a jam-packed holiday but also a relaxing trip at the same time. We made memories to cherish for a lifetime. Thank you Canarian Heaven - we hope to be back soon!
2. Discover the real Fuerteventura: extraordinary paths surrounded by nature
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
With its natural wonders, Fuerteventura is worth discovering "up close": going into the caves, climbing the peaks and walking on the slopes of the volcanoes is the best way to learn about and experience the island. You can choose between 3 different excursions, of an easy-medium level and a length of 7, 10 and 15 km of walking. To these is added another half-day excursion to discover the volcanic area and with the perimeter of a volcano with a circumference of 1 km, the Calderon Hondo. Round-trip transfer from the hotel and a picnic consisting of fruit, dried fruit, water and chocolate are included. It is advisable to wear trekking shoes, sports clothing, a hat, a windproof jacket.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Picnic included (fruit, dried fruit, water, chocolate), Walking sticks
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Reviewed By Adventurer345101
one word to describe our tour "AMAZING". Our tour guide Max is simply the best. We have seen and experienced every part of the tour without rush. Max really made a big impression on our son, for sure he made a friend out of him. His knowledge and know how of every historical facet of the Island is impressive. Would definitely recommend this travel agency and looking forward to our next tour in the future with them.
3. Roque de Los Muchachos Route (Price per vehicle, not per person)
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Mirador del Roque de los Muchachos is the quintessential viewpoint of the Island and is located at the highest point of La Palma at 2,426 meters above sea level. The name of Roque de Los Muchachos comes from the shape of it, as they are a series of small roques about 3 meters high, which resemble a group of boys. From there you can see an impressive view of the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente, where depending on the weather conditions it is possible to see the other three islands of the province (Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro).
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By Monika W
I can recommend this taxi service. The contact over email was very good, the prices attractive and it was also nice to be a passenger of José Antonio.
4. North of Tenerife La Laguna - Anaga
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The city of Laguna, which was the capital of Tenerife for more than 300 years and the first city in the Canary Islands to be named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, after taking a "barraquito", we will move further north to take a guided path in the millenary forest of Laurisilva, in the Anaga Rural Park, which boasts a Biosphere Reserve, also by UNESCO, which It has the highest concentration of endemisms in Europe. This makes us proud to be able to show you these important places for the Island of Tenerife.
Inclusions: Private transportation, We will take our Barraquito and have lunch in a Canarian Guachinche, Guide enabled by the Canary Islands Government, Registration in public bodies, policies and insurance in order, New vehicle and experienced driver, Child seats available upon notice
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Reviewed By Isabelle M
Teide National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2007. During one day, we hiked in this beautiful national park, allowing us to greatly enjoy the strato-volcano of Teide-Pico Viejo which is the highest point in Spain (3,718 m). We were also impressed by the surroundings composed of lunar landscape of volcanic rocks, whose colors were in perpetual change; it was amazing to see the bright colours of volcanic rocks, contrasting sharply with the blue sky. Interestingly, we also observed the endemic flora of the Canary Islands. Altogether, I highly recommend to visit Teide National Park!!!
5. Private VIP Tour ALL INCLUSIVE Custom Tailored Program Full Day
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a unique private tour that combines sightseeing with a culinary experience. We include traditional Canarian drinks, food and sweets in the tour price! You can determine the program of the trip by consulting it with the guide in advance. After this unique private tour the characteristic taste of canarian coffee, rum, orujo and traditional meals will stay in your memory for a long time. We guarantee unforgettable views and a great day! Lovers of mountain views can go with us to high peaks! For people who love the sound of the ocean, we will look for beautiful cliffs and huge waves! We will take architecture fans along the route of colonial canarian towns! Gran Canaria is our home, so we have a place for everyone! Please find below our sample tour.
Inclusions: Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Typical canarian coffee, Tasting all of them: Glas of canarian beer/ Shot of honey rum / Shot of orujo / Glas of wine, Typical tapas of canarian cuisine
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Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
6. Teide 1/2 Day
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
There are 15 National Parks in Spain and El Teide is the most visited of all. Elected Natural Heritage by Unesco and is one of the most studied volcanoes by scientists from around the World for its diversity. It is also the third largest volcano in the World from its base. In the Teide experiments with NASA robots are made because of its resemblance to the Moon or Mars. And multiple movie scenes. All of the above makes this visit unique and special for anyone. You can purchase your tickets for the cable car on the bus.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: There is a restaurant in the National Park where you can buy products., Snacks, Cableway
Reviewed By yuyu418
The communication with them was wonderful! Eliazar was extremely responsive, helpful, and fast. I went on the La Gomera tour with them, although the tour was outsourced to a different company. The tour itself was great. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the driver was also very friendly. We had enough time to visit places, take photos, and enjoy some leisure time. We had some hickups regarding the pickup location. But luckily the guide was able to find me. Overall I'd still recommend the agent because of their good service. And La Gomera is definitely worth a visit!
7. Discover Lanzarote in a Single Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Adult: 63€ Child: 32€ You will pay a deposit here and the rest on the bus. Wonderful opportunity to discover the majority of the island in just a single day and keep the rest to enjoy the sun and the beach. Departure days and Languages: -Monday: X -Tuesday: English/Spanish/Spanish -Wednesday: X -Thursday: English/Spanish/Spanish -Friday: X -Saturday: English/Spanish/Spanish -Sunday: X
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Official Certified Guide, Skip the line to Timanfaya National Park , Admission ticket to Mirador del Rio, Admission ticket to Cueva de Los Verdes, Admission ticket to Jameos del Agua
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By darwisa2021
so much amazing.. fresh air.. loving so much.. my favourite place ever????????☺️☺️.. i will come again n again.. nice view ❤️.. clear water so amazing and i can’t describe ..
8. Gran Canaria Highlights Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
This amazing route goes through the interior of Gran Canaria. Mountain roads, steep rocky walls and amazing views. On this trip you meet TOP 10 of Gran Canaria sightseeing points and learn about canarias culture and cuisine. We will try local cheese, mojo sauce and rum with honey rum! Our local guide will take you to the former astronomic observatory, where you will look at the sky of Guanches. We stop in Fataga to get lost for a while in charming Old Town. Be ready to discover hidden places while driving through Valley of 1000 Palms and Almonds Valley - capital of almonds trees. During the day we will reach up to mountains enjoying a view of romantic Roque Nublo and the highest peak of the island. We also will find some time for lunch. Barraquito, canarias wines and ropa vieja are waiting for thirsty and hungry turists! We will also show you Las Palmas and Teror. At the end we will enjoy magnificant views from Pico de Bandama and geological wonder Bufardero de la Garita.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel Pick-up, Bottle of water, Cheese, mojo sauce and honey rum
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
9. Sunset at Roque Nublo & Stars watching VIP TOUR max. 6 people
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This amazing route goes through the undiscovered part of Gran Canaria. A trip unlike any other. We will take you to places that are not mentioned in the guides. We will show how much truth is in the saying that Gran Canaria is a miniature continent. Our route goes today through Aguimes - former capital of sugar cane region and Tobas De Colores Del Barranco De Las Vacas - amazing monument shaped by power of nature. Our guide will walk you to the edge of Caldera de los Marteles - former volcanic crater and later will drive you to the highest peak - Pico de las Nieves. By the end of the day, we will climb Roque Nublo together to admire the sunset. You will feel the power of this place full of legends and Guanche stories.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, local guide service
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
10. Hiking Route "Magic Waterfalls" in Gran Canaria
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Dare to discover the Magic Waterfalls of Gran Canaria with this incredible hiking route. A professional guide will always accompany you and will make sure that you do not miss any details. • The biggest attraction are the many waterfalls. • Your guide will show you the best places on the tour. • You will have lunch included • Difficulty level: easy / medium Distance: 7km ↑ 240m ascent ↓ 240m descent We recommend you bring water and some fruit for the road.
Inclusions: Hiking Route "Magic Waterfalls" in Gran Canaria, Lunch, Insurance, Certificade Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, We recommend to bring Water
Reviewed By 160camillea
We had a wonderful experience today ! Thank You Alicja for this perfect time, we appreciated the tour and the testing
