Barranco de las Vacas tour and much more!
The South East side of Gran Canaria
Barranco de las Vacas Gran Canaria
Barranco de las Vacas
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Itinerary
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Highlights
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Pick up
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Important information
Barranco de las Vacas
One of the most emblematic pictures of Gran Canaria, we will visit this place early in the morning to avoid the crowds of people and so that you can be amazed by the colours reflected in the morning light.
An easy walk to the bottom of the ravine will lead us to this special place. You will learn how this area was created by nature.
Caves
When it comes to this secret place, we can only say that you will be amazed. We will visit caves used by the ancient inhabitants of Gran Canaria and we will explain their amazing mysteries.
During the walk we will tell you some stories about the traditional way of life in Gran Canaria and how the agricultural life was.
Canarian village
We will finish our route in one cute Canarian hamlet that belongs to Agüimes municipality.
Here you will be able to discover beautiful landscapes, and how life on our island goes on in the places away from tourism; between valleys, cultivated fields and typical Canarian architecture.
- Price: 55 € / passenger
- Small groups of maximum 6 people per day
- Tasting of local products
- Without commercial stops
- Available in English and Spanish
- Duration of the visit: 4 hours
Pick up at the following locations (to be chosen when booking):
-8.05 a.m. Cruce Faro bus stop
-8.10 a.m. at the Faro de Maspalomas bus station
-8.20 a.m. at the roundabout of the Hotel Servatur Don Miguel (bus stop)
-8.25 a.m. at the bus station of Parque Tropical.
-8.30 a.m. San Agustin shopping centre bus stop.
We recommend
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- Walking shoes and comfortable clothes. However, we will contact you the day before the trip with a detailed weather forecast.
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- Although the walking distance is short, this activity is not recommended for people with heart problems, walking difficulties or other conditions.
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- Take at least 1.5 litres of water.
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- Sun protection: sun cream, caps, sunglasses.
Cancellation policy
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- The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or weather reasons. In this case, the amount paid will be refunded.
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- If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for an administration fee of 10% per passenger.
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- If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made.
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- Dans l'un des cas suivants, Sky Rebels ne remboursera pas le client:
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- The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
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- The activity is cancelled due to the client's delay or deliberate failure to perform the activity.
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- Dans l'un des cas suivants, Sky Rebels ne remboursera pas le client:
Table of Contents
The South East of Gran Canaria hides a series of secrets that are difficult to imagine when travelling on the motorway. From the famous Barranco de las Vacas ravine, to surprising archaeological remains and traditional hamlets in which seem like life didn’t change within the last 300 years.
In addition, the amazing landscape of this place, full of ravines and desert vegetation, will give you the feeling that you are on another planet.
We invite you to discover this area with us, where you will find landscapes and learn stories that will leave you open-mouthed. We will also offer you a small tasting of local products.
Pictures
The route
Tobas de colores del Barranco de las Vacas
One of the most iconic photos of Gran Canaria, we will visit this place early in the morning to avoid crowds of people and so that you can be amazed by the colours reflected in the morning light.
An easy walk to the bottom of the ravine will take us to this special place. You will learn about the way this area was created by the mother nature.
Caves
About this secret place, we can only tell you that you will be amazed. We will visit some caves used by the ancient inhabitants of Gran Canaria and we will explain their amazing mysteries.
During the walk, we will tell you some histories about the traditional way of life in Gran Canaria and how was farming life.
Canarian village
We will finish our route in one cute Canarian hamlet that belongs to Agüimes municipality.
Here you will be able to discover beautiful landscapes, and how life on our island goes on in the places away from tourism; between valleys, cultivated fields and typical Canarian architecture.
Highlights
- Small groups of maximum 6 people per day
- Picnic (sandwiches)
- Without commercial stops
- Available in English and Spanish
- Duration of the tour: 4 hours
- Private tour option available, with hotel pick up included
Prices
Individual passenger, Pick up from Maspalomas at designated points
- 58 € / passenger
Private group from Maspalomas (accommodation in: Bahía Feliz, Playa del Aguila, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Campo Internacional, Sonnenland, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Pasito Blanco, Salobre):
- 348 € / group
- Includes hotel pick up
Private group from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):
- 408 € / group
- Includes hotel pick up
Included:
- Transfer from Maspalomas in an air-conditioned and fully air-conditioned minivan.
- Tobas de colores Barranco de las Vacas, troglodyte caves and Canarian village.
- Picnic (sandwiches).
- Accident and liability insurance.
Not included:
- Water (1.5 l per person is recommended).
- Transfers from other locations.
- Tips.
Prices for Barranco de las Vacas tour
Important information
We recommend
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothes. However, we will contact you the day before the trip with the detailed weather forecast.
- Although the walking distance is short, this activity is not recommended to people with heart problems, walking difficulties or similar.
- Bring, at least, 1,5 litres of water with you.
- Sun protection: sun cream, caps, sunglasses.
Cancellation policy
- The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case the amount paid will be refunded.
- The company reserves the right to cancel the activity in case the required minimum number of passengers is not reached. In this case, the amount paid will be refund.
- If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for a 10% handling fee per passenger.
- If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made.
- In any of the following cases, Sky Rebels will not refund the client:
- The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
- The client behaves in an inappropriate manner
- The activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.
Contact
If you have any questions, or would like to request a different availability or customisation, please do not hesitate to contact us:
6 Unique excursions in Gran Canaria
FAQ about the tour
Why should I take this tour (instead of going on my own)?
But, getting to the place is not as easy as it looks, and parking can be a real problem (that can result in a 200 € fine); also, the queues to get to the place and to take a pictures can delay a couple of hours. In our tour, we will avoid the rush hour so you won’t have to worry about this issues.
Also, there are more incredible places to discover in the area, that go unnoticed and that a local guide can show you. Believe us, we will leave you with your mouth open…
This is a private excursion, maximum 6 passengers, to one of the most photographied spot in Gran Canaria, but also Off the beaten track spots.
The guided tour will take place in a new vehicle with all facilities. In addition, there is an easy hiking section of about 2 km in length..
How far will we travel?
Our minivan, “Lupita”, has all the comforts, such as individual air conditioning and USB ports for charging electronic devices. Above all, we want your experience with our private excursions in Gran Canaria to be as enjoyable as possible.
How long does tour last?
Where and what are we eating?
Is everything included in this tour?
What clothes and shoes should I wear for the excursion?
Comfortable shoes (trainers would be a good choice).
Warm clothes (near the coast you can be in a short-sleeved T-shirt, but on the summit it’s cold even in summer, sometimes it rains!)
Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen (logical, right?)
Mobile phones and all kinds of electronic devices you want with 100% charge (although in the vehicle we have a USB input for charging electronic devices in the passenger compartment).
What are the weather conditions?
Near the coast, you can wear a short-sleeved T-shirt. But at the summit it is often cold, even in summer, and sometimes it rains! That’s why we recommend being prepared for all kinds of weather situations.
In any case, Sky Rebels reserves the right to modify the tour in case of adverse weather conditions.
What is the cancellation policy?
If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for a 10% handling fee per passenger.
If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made. In any of the following cases, Sky Rebels will not refund the client:
The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
The activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.
How to get to Barranco de las Vacas?
The main drawback is that parking at the place can get extremely difficult. Apart from the fact that if you don’t arrive at the right time, you will have to queue for a long time to visit the place.
The next question is what to do after visiting this place. There are many wonderful and totally unknown places in this area. This is why it is always highly recommended to visit with specialised guides who can show you the area and explain all the curiosities of this pl
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Would you like to discover the highlights of Gran Canaria? Do you want to avoid crowded groups and tour buses? Do you want to avoid commercial stops and make the most of your Gran Canaria excursion?
On this excursion we offer you the chance to discover places as special as Roque Nublo, but also other hidden corners that will take your breath away.
- 2 local guides.
- No commercial stops.
- Canarian homemade food included.
- Maximum 6 passengers per group.
- 5,5 hours.
Risco Caido and Sacred Mountains
Are you interested in history, archaeology and ethnography? Do you want to know more about the surprising history of the first inhabitants of Gran Canaria?
We propose a journey through time in which you will learn about the history of the ancient Canarians while visiting places like the cave houses in Artenara, the beautiful Tejeda and La Fortaleza.
- 2 local guides.
- No commercial stops.
- Canarian homemade food included.
- Maximum 6 passengers per group.
- 8 hours.
Barranco de los Cernicalos
Fairy tales landscapes in Gran Canaria. During this hiking tour you are going to enjoy our rainforest, waterfalls and endemic nature in the island of Gran Canaria.
- 2 local guides.
- No commercial stops.
- Sandwiches / fruit included.
- Maximum 6 passengers per group.
- 5.5 hours.
Cuatro Puertas & Tufia
We are going to visit Cuatro Puertas, one the biggest cave construction in the island, carved more than 1.000 years ago that will leave you open-mouthed.
After this, we will visit Tufia, a curious fishermen neighbourhood in which you will learn about the local hospitality.
- 2 local guides.
- No commercial stops.
- Maximum 6 passengers per group.
- 4 hours.
