Gran Canaria Grand Tour from Maspalomas to Tejeda
Excursions & day trips

Gran Canaria Grand Tour from Maspalomas to Tejeda

4/5
Great
Based on 4 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Experience unique views from Maspalomas sand dunes
  • Visit Tejeda, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain
  • Relax with a cup of coffee in the old town of Santa Brigida
  • Learn more about the local culture first-hand
What to expect

Join an excursion crossing the island of Gran Canaria from the south to the north. Along the way, see unique places and authentic natural wonders, from the top of the island to the southern beaches.

After pickup, your first stop will be the Dunas de Maspalomas lookout. The group will receive explanations about this natural area and visit the impressive viewpoint, the perfect place to take amazing photos.

Then, as you head up towards the summit of Gran Canaria, stop for a stroll in the village of Fataga, known as The Valley of a Thousand Palms, and San Bartolomé de Tirajana on the Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria.

After a 1.5-hour lunch break in Tejeda, a pretty village at the foot of the Roque Nublo and Bentayga mountains, coming down from the north, you'll make one last stop in Santa Brigida before returning to Maspalomas.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from designated hotels. You will select your pickup location during checkout. When selecting your pickup location also take note of the pickup time and be ready at the location 5 minutes before. Hotel Bull Astoria - 54 Calle de C. Fernando Guanarteme (9.10am) | Hotel Bull Reina Isabel - 40 C. Alfredo L Jones (9.20am) | Hotel AC Gran Canaria by Marriott - 3-5 C. Eduardo Benot (9.25am) | Hotel Cristina by Tigotan - 6 C. Gomera (9.30am) | Atis Tirma Monument bus stop - 227 C. León y Castillo (9.35am) | Centro Insular Deportes bus stop - 21 Av. Alcalde José Ramirez Bethencourt (9.40am) | Vegueta Market main door - 1 c/Mendizábal (9.45am) | Hotel Parque Tropical - 1 Av. de Italia (10.20am) | Hospiten Roca San Agustin bus stop - 8 C. las Pitas (10.25am) | Hotel Riu Maspalomas Palace - Av. de Tirajana s/n (10.30am).
What to remember
  • Guests must be at least 5 years old to join this activity
  • The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from designated hotels. You will select your pickup location during checkout
  • Important, when selecting your pickup location also take note of the pickup time and be ready at the location 5 minutes before
  • The tour will operate with a minimum of 6 people. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternate date or a full refund
  • Please note that the tour route includes winding roads. Come prepared and bring something to prevent motion sickness
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Provider
Trip Gran Canaria
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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  • Carribean girl

    From United Kingdom - January 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Needed more time in sand dunes, and old towns. Tour felt rushed especially morning stops

  • Alex

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Solo traveller

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Jane

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The air conditioning on bus could have been cooler and went very stuffy and found hard to breathe when it overheated and had to stop. Wasn’t long but ...

  • Eric Vermeer

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Je ziet veel van het eiland en overal voldoende tijd om rond te kijken. Je zit wel lang in de bus, maar ach dan zie je ook veel van het eiland

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