Trekking in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain (5 days)
Join Dean, a UIMLA mountain leader on this amazing trekking adventure in Gran Canaria in Spain.
Group
5 Days
Jan - Mar, Dec
Intermediate
All levels
Highlights
- Climb the peaks of Roque Nublo Peak and Pico de las Nieves on the trek.
- Explore the amazing plant and animal life of Rural Nublo National Park.
- See stunning views of the Tenerife and the Atlantic Ocean.
Description
Located on the Canary Islands, along the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, Gran Canaria is known for its spectacular white sand beaches and black volcanic rocks. This Spanish archipelago is excellent for some winter holiday, so, come join me on this fantastic 5-day adventure in Spain.
The Canary Islands are considered to have spring-like weather all year round. The microclimate of the area is fairly pleasant and is a true paradise for explorers! The beaches of Maspalomas, Puerto Rico and Mogan lie on the south with beautiful white and black sand and clear water. Surrounded by hotels, the area offers a spectacle like no other!
Gran Canaria has many peaceful sandy corners, with crystal clear waters, which are just ideal for a perfect getaway. There are also a few national parks in the region, which are popular among adventurers including hikers and cyclists.
The trip will take you to the top of the high peaks of Roque Nublo (1803 m) and Pico de las Nieves (1951 m), the highest in the region, and you sure will be enchanted to see calming views of Tenerife and the Atlantic Ocean from there. Later, you can also enjoy a swim in the Atlantic Ocean and relax on the pristine beach at a comfortable 25 degrees C.
You’ll also visit the Rural Nublo National Park and the Natural Tamadaba National Park during your journey and spend your time exploring the diverse countryside. There are quite a few villages here including Agaete, Firgas, Tejeda, and Galdar and many historical sites as well, and it will be a delight to check them out.
Doesn’t this sound like the perfect trip? So, send a request now to reserve your seat. You’ll have an excellent time, I assure you! Also, check out my page for some more adventures in Europe.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- The tour operates with a group of 4 – 7 people.
- Price does not include: Travel Insurance, Food, Drinks and Accommodation. Car rental and fuel cost an additional 60 EUR per person.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Visit Playa de Maspalomas
We’ll visit the largest sandy beach on Gran Canaria, Playa de Maspalomas.
Day 2: Rural Nublo National Park and visit the Roque Nublo Peak
After breakfast, we’ll head to Rural Nublo National Park and climb the Roque Nublo Peak 1803 m. Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 3: Trek to Pico de las Nieves peak (1951 m)
We’ll visit the Rural Nubio National Park post breakfast and hike on the highest peak of Gran Canaria, Pico de las Nieves 1951 m. Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 4: Head to Natural Tamadaba National Park
Today, we’ll go see the Natural Tamadaba National Park and visit the viewpoint overlooking the west coast of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 5: Tour of Rural Nubio National Park and visit Roque Benatayga 1415 m
After breakfast, we can either take a tour of the capital or head to Rural Nubio National Park and see the magnificent rock formation of Roque Benatayga (1415 m). Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.
Details
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Daily activity time: 4 – 6 hours daily
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About the guide
-Dean
4.9
(22)
Mountain Leader
I am the founder of the Gotrek Hiking Company, an outdoor adventure company that offers qualified and professional mountain guiding to domestic and foreign guests and tourists in Slovenia, Italy, Croatia and all over Europe. All climbing, training, trekking, hiking and snowshoeing tours are guided by CMGA certified (Croatian Mountain Guide Association) and UIMLA guide.
I live in Slovenia, a country where mountaineering is a way of life. My team of UIMLA and CMGA guides and instructors works and lives in Slovenia or Croatia. If I am not available to guide you, one of the experienced guides in my team will be your guide.
We organize mountain experiences in all seasons in the European Alps, the Dolomites, Carnic Alps the Slovenian Julian Alps, Triglav National Park, Kamnik - Savinja Alps and the territory of Croatia, Velebit, NP Paklenica, and the islands in the Adriatic sea.
Languages
Italian | English | Croatian
Certificates
CMGA | UIMLA
What people are saying about -Dean
Patricio
Everything went perfect. Dean was a great guide, with great actitude and very professional. Without doubt I will recommend both the agency and Dean. Thanks
Russ
Dean was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating of both our interests and abilities. He gave lots of options and let us know what to expect. Explore-Share was impossible to reach when we had questions. Fortunately, Dean was accessible via email. Russ
Jodie
Great experience! Felt very comfortable with Dean’s background in mountaineering and felt safe and confident with him guiding us! Would highly recommend! Great communication prior to trip and was a highlight for us!!
Jamie
Dean was an excellent guide. All of the communication on the lead up to the trip was exact and to the point. For our whole hike we was so knowledgeable about the area and had great stories. By the end of the trip he was one of the boys
Dean was very attentive to all. Easy to talk to and informative
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