Peaks of Gran Canaria: full-day hiking with pickup and lunch
Activities

Peaks of Gran Canaria: full-day hiking with pickup and lunch

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 27 reviews
from
£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, German, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a 4.5-hour hike in the central part of the island
  • Spot the highest peak of Gran Canaria, Pico de las Nieves
  • Soak up the panorama of the surrounding villages
What to expect

This 9-hour hiking tour will take you to the central part of the island, near the highest peak of Gran Canaria – Pico de las Nieves (1957 m above sea level).

Here you'll be amazed by the view of the neighboring Roque Nublo, the east and south coast of the island and, if the visibility is good, you'll be able to spot Pico de Teide (3718 m above sea level). Enjoy the panorama of the surrounding villages and discover rock formations and forests covered with Canary pine.

After hiking you'll have lunch at a local restaurant where you can try regional dishes such as the mojo and alioli sauces, the famous papas arrugadas and more.

Route details: distance: 10km ↑ 400m ascent ↓400m descent. Maximum height: 1917m; minimum height: 1650m.

Difficulty level: easy-medium

In the period May 15 - September 30, the "Peaks of Gran Canaria" route will be carried out according to the following characteristics: Distance: approx. 7km, Ascent/Descent: 250-300m, Time: approx. 3,5h

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What's included
  • check Drinks
  • check Lunch
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Trekking poles
  • check Trekking guide
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Water
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup service is available for Maspalomas area and Mogan area. The Maspalomas area includes Bahia Feliz, San Agustin, Playa del Inglés, Meloneras, Sonnenland, Campo Internacional, San Fernando. The Mogan area includes Arguineguin, Puerto Rico, Taurito, Puerto de Mogan. Please be ready outside the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The bus has the “GC Active Tour” logo.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Participants under the age of 8

Know in advance:

  • This tour operates with a minimum of 4 people
  • Pickup service is available for Maspalomas and Mogan areas. Please select your pickup area when you book the tour
  • In case of bad weather conditions or other adverse circumstances, the organizer can modify the route, change the tour date, or cancel it. In case of cancellation due to force majeure, you'll receive a full refund

Remember to bring:

  • Mountain clothing or sportwear
  • Hiking shoes with good grip are mandatory and will be checked by a guide before starting the trip
  • From October to March, the weather can vary more easily and rainfalls are usually more frequent (trips during rainy days are generally avoided, but sometimes the weather can be a surprise). Warm clothing with long sleeves as well as long trousers and, just in case, a rain jacket which can also serve as a windstopper are strongly recommended
  • Considering the fact that dinner in the restaurant is at about 3.30pm and that everyone has individual preferences, you can take a light meal of your own, for example: fruits, energy bars, almonds, biscuits, sandwiches, etc.
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Provider
GC Active Tour
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 27 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

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Value for money

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Safety

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Service

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  • 24 year old solo traveller

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Good knowledge and information from the guide, he was very funny and adjusted well to the group. Great to make sure everyone was following along and c ...

  • Meriam

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Het was een geweldige ervaring, een ervaren gids met veel kennis over de natuur. Heel handig waren de hikestokken deze kan ik iedereen aanbevelen, zek ...

  • nobl

    From Germany - May 2025

    Solo traveller

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Debbie

    From Netherlands - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Het was een geweldige ervaring. De wandeling was fantastisch. Hij heeft ons meegenomen naar het hoogste punt van Gran Canaria. Hij wist veel te vertel ...

  • Haukre

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Tour war abwechslungsreich, informativ und kurzweilig. Wir selbst hatten leider mit dem Wetter kein Glück, dennoch einen sehr schönen Tag in einer ...

  • Corrie

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Een leuke wandeling over een makkelijke route. Maciej was een fijne gids. De lunch was matig, maar had mij daar van te voren al op ingesteld.

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