The best Roque Nublo tour in Gran Canaria with 2 local guides (2023)

Roque Nublo tour

Discover the real Gran Canaria, without commercial stops and authentic Canarian homemade meal included!

Roque Nublo tour

Roque Nublo tour

Without a doubt, the best hiking tour to Roque Nublo Gran Canaria, accompanied by the best team.

Firstly: let us start by telling you that we are a team of three: Inés, Juanjo and our beloved van "Lupita". We are passionate about going out to visit the island and explore all its nooks. We are in love with its people, its landscapes and traditions. So, we are excited to show, to anyone who wants it, all the wonders that are hidden in our "small continent": the island of Gran Canaria. That's our reason to invite you to discover the island with us.

Thus, we have designed a route through our own experience. It is a privilege to have been born here and -after 46 years enjoying the island for ourselves- we know it is time to enjoy it with you. Without commercial stops.

You will spend an unforgettable day discovering every corner of this small continent. The hike to Roque Nublo will blow your mind. You will enjoy to the fullest our local food with local products that we will prepare for you, in the middle of the amazing nature and the peaks of this island.

Last, but not least; all this seasoned with the fantastic history that hides the 14.5 million years of existence of Gran Canaria. You will spend a magical day with all kinds of surprises. Don't think twice and go on an adventure with us!

This is a private tour, specially designed to discover not only the highlights of Gran Canaria (like Roque Nublo, Pico de las Nieves or Agüimes), but also other hidden places not so famous, but full of charm. During this tour, we want to show you this island and the local way of life. Our history, nature, culture and idiosyncrasy.

We will start in Maspalomas and go into the mountains exploring different viewpoints, villages, volcanic craters and more. Besides, this excursion includes hiking to Roque Nublo; and a lunch with km 0 products in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria.

  • Small groups of maximum 6 people per day
  • Hiking to the Roque Nublo of 3 km in total (round trip). Difficulty: easy
  • Homemade food prepared by ourselves
  • Without commercial stops
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Duration of the tour: approx. 8.5 hours

Degollada de las Yeguas

Santa Lucía views

Hiking to Roque Nublo

Meal at the Biosphere Reserve

Pico de las Nieves

Caldera de los Marteles

Agüimes

Maspalomas Dunes

Pick up from Maspalomas (accommodation in: Bahía Feliz, Playa del Aguila, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Campo Internacional, Sonnenland, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Pasito Blanco, Salobre):

    • 1 passenger (XL seat): 200

    • 2 passengers (XL seat) : 120 € / passenger

    • 3 passengers  : 100 € / passenger

    • 4 passengers : 90 € / passenger

    • 5 passengers : 85 € / passenger

    • 6 passengers : 80 € / passenger

Pick up from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):

    • 1 passenger (XL seats): 200

    • 2 passengers (XLseats): 125 €/ passenger

    • 3 passengers  : 105 € / passenger

    • 4 passengers : 95 € / passenger

    • 5 passengers : 90 € / passenger

    • 6 passengers : 85 € / passenger

  • The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case the amount paid will be refunded.

  • 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.



Reasons to choose this day trip

Without a doubt, the best hiking tour to Roque Nublo Gran Canaria, accompanied by the best team.

Firstly: let us start by telling you that we are a team of three: Inés, Juanjo and our beloved van “Lupita”. We are passionate about going out to visit the island and explore all its nooks. We are in love with its people, its landscapes and traditions. So, we are excited to show, to anyone who wants it, all the wonders that are hidden in our “small continent”: the island of Gran Canaria. That’s our reason to invite you to discover the island with us. 

Thus, we have designed a route through our own experience. It is a privilege to have been born here and -after 46 years enjoying the island for ourselves- we know it is time to enjoy it with you. Without commercial stops.

You will spend an unforgettable day discovering every corner of this small continent. The hike to Roque Nublo will blow your mind. You will enjoy to the fullest our local food with local products that we will prepare for you, in the middle of the amazing nature and the peaks of this island.

Last, but not least; all this seasoned with the fantastic history that hides the 14.5 million years of existence of Gran Canaria. You will spend a magical day with all kinds of surprises. Don’t think twice and go on an adventure with us!


Highlights

This is a private tour, specially designed to discover not only the highlights of Gran Canaria (like Roque Nublo, Pico de las Nieves or Agüimes), but also other hidden places not so famous, but full of charm. During this tour, we want to show you this island and the local way of life. Our history, nature, culture and idiosyncrasy.

We will start in Maspalomas and go into the mountains exploring different viewpoints, villages, volcanic craters and more. Besides, this excursion includes hiking to Roque Nublo; and a lunch with km 0 products in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria.

  • Small groups of maximum 6 people per day
  • Hiking to the Roque Nublo of 3 km in total (round trip). Difficulty: easy
  • Homemade food prepared by ourselves
  • Without commercial stops
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Duration of the tour: approx. 8.5 hours


The local food

It’s not only about discovering Gran Canaria highlights on a guided tour; but also its gastronomy and enjoying a meal with friends.

As you can see from the comments, one of the things our clients praise the most is our local food cooked on the spot and in the open air. We will prepare a home cooked meal including fresh, local ingredients. Of course; we adapt to your tastes and can make variations to the menu (we have vegetarian, coeliac and other intolerance options).

The meal will take place in the best setting: the heart of the Biosphere Reserve. In this place, you will taste our typical recipes: potatoes with mojo, cheeses, olives, meats, fruits… all with seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy!


Hiking to Roque Nublo Gran Canaria

We are currently the only company that offers a full day excursion that includes hiking to Roque Nublo. To make the route easier for you, we will provide you with hiking equipment (sticks and water); however, we recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes. Finally, the day before the excursion we will inform you in detail about the weather forecast so that you bring the appropriate clothing.

During the hike to Roque Nublo, we will tell you the legends and stories about this sacred place; you will discover why this place has been and is the most emblematic point of Gran Canaria.


No commercial stops

We promise you:

  • We will not go through areas crowded with tourists in which you will be forced to buy souvenirs.
  • You are not going to make unnecessary extra expenses.
  • We do not want you to waste your time in places that have nothing to do with the history and culture of Gran Canaria.

In summary: You will use all the time of this experience to understand and discover this wonderful island.

However, on our route we will find different types of shops of all kinds. Most of them with local gastronomic and artisan products. Our commitment to Sustainable Tourism includes the promotion and development of local commerce and small traditional businesses. All the extra expenses you make go directly to them, we do not receive commissions of any kind.


Prices of our Roque Nublo tour

Pick up from Maspalomas (accommodation in: Bahía Feliz, Playa del Aguila, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Campo Internacional, Sonnenland, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Pasito Blanco, Salobre):

  • 1 passenger (XL seat): 200
  • 2 passengers (XL seat) : 120 € / passenger
  • 3 passengers : 100 € / passenger
  • 4 passengers: 95 € / passenger
  • 5 passengers 90 € / passenger
  • 6 passengers: 85 € / passenger

Pick up from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):

  • 1 passenger (XL seat): 200
  • 2 passengers (XL seat): 125 €/ passenger
  • 3 passengers : 105 € / passenger
  • 4 passengers: 100 € / passenger
  • 5 passengers : 95 € / passenger
  • 6 passengers: 90 € / passenger
Roque Nublo tour route

FAQ about Roque Nublo tour

What does our Roque Nublo tour consist of?

This is a private excursion, maximum 6 passengers, to see the best places in Gran Canaria. Both the most emblematic places and other hidden but spectacular places for us.
The guided tour will take place in a new vehicle with all kinds of comforts. In addition, there is a hiking part, where we will walk along one of the routes most used by the ancient aborigines of the island. At the end of this route is the majestic Roque Nublo. It is a sacred place for the aborigines, and is the most emblematic natural monument of the island of Gran Canaria.

How far will we walk?

Throughout the guided tour, we will make stops to get to know different parts of the island of Gran Canaria. Of course, the total amount of walking distance is entirely up to you. On our hiking tours in Gran Canaria we adapt to your needs, i.e. you will set your own pace and at the end, you will walk the distance you want to walk.
The hiking part is completely optional, the hike up to Roque Nublo is 1,5 km uphill and 1,5 km downhill. This hiking route is marked as easy level. On this private excursion in Gran Canaria, we will provide you with walking poles and water to make the route easier, all included in the price.

How far will we travel?

The total distance in our minivan is about 130 km. Starting in the south of Gran Canaria, we will head towards the centre of the island and then east and finish in Maspalomas.
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 this hiking tour in Gran Canaria last?

The total duration of the Roque Nublo tour is approximately 8.5 hours. Starting at 9 a.m. and finishing around 5.30 p.m. in the afternoon.

Where and what are we eating?

We will have lunch in a picnic area located at the top of the mountains and perfectly equipped for all kinds of meals. In fact, this place is widely used by the “Canariones” for excursions and weekend family meals. In addition, this place has toilets, which the Cabildo de Gran Canaria maintains in perfect condition on a daily basis.
The food is home-cooked, made with fresh, seasonal produce, most of it bought from small local shops, so the quality is unbeatable.We will contact you in order to know your preferences before the trip and to choose the food and drinks based on the information you have provided. In any case, as far as drinks are concerned, we would appreciate it if you could be as specific as possible (e.g. if you choose soft drinks, please specify the type).
Please note that we are in a protected natural area, therefore, we ask you to deposit all your waste in the waste bins provided.

If we don’t make commercial stops, does that mean I can’t buy a souvenir?

Of course not, when it comes to getting around the different stops we make during our private visit to Gran Canaria, we will find a wide variety of shops of all kinds. Most of them with local gastronomic and handicraft products, so you can buy any souvenir you wish.
On our private tours, we want to encourage local trade and traditional small businesses. All the extra expenses you incur go directly to them, we do not receive commissions of any kind.

Is everything included in this tour?

Our Roque Nublo tour includes in the price: food, drinks, transport, pick-up, drop-off and all insurances.
As we have already mentioned in the previous question, the only extra cost would be if you decide to buy any kind of product in the local shops and stalls that you will find along the guided tour. But that is entirely up to you.
If you are a coffee lover, we can also stop at a local coffee shop after lunch if you ask us to do so and make your siesta time easier. That expense is also on you.

What clothes and shoes should I wear for the excursion?

To carry out the hiking tour to Roque Nublo, we recommend:
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).
For the hiking route to Roque Nublo, we will provide you with walking poles if you need them, included in the price.

What are the weather conditions?

The trade winds, the Gulf Stream and the orography of Gran Canaria have blessed this island with a wonderfully mild climate all year round. At any time of the year, you can enjoy different microclimates, depending on where you are: the coast, the midlands or the mountains.
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?

The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case the amount paid will be refunded.
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.

Reviews

wairds
wairds
2023-02-24
Don’t hesitate to book We were collected in Puerto de Mogan for an all day tour of the Sacred Mountains. We were driven in comfort and felt very safe driven by Juanjo and ‘Lupita’. A wonderful homemade lunch prepared by Inés was provided. This couple delivered a fun day combining the perfect balance of information, humour and rest breaks. On a somewhat cloudy day our guides used their local knowledge to give us the best route on the day. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge with visitors and our remaining time in Gran Canaria has been enhanced by our day with them. We look forward to future trips and recommend highly.
Helen
Helen
2023-02-24
Fab experience! I booked the trip for myself and 5 friends. We were picked up from our hotel by our guides Ines and Juanjo and the 8 of us set off.They made the trip great fun and I loved the fact it was a small group. Everything was explained along the way and we participated in finding the route to the caves. We had a fabulous day both in the caves, seeing the lovely country side and the visit to the small village.I'd highly recommend this trip!Thanks so much to Ines and Juanjo for making it a trip to remember!
Cristina B
Cristina B
2023-02-21
Non siamo neanche partiti Il tour e’ stato annullato con un messaggio mandato alle 3,30 del mattino: alle 8 c’era la partenza No comment
Dilyana
Dilyana
2023-02-10
Best experience in Gran Canaria It was absolutely amazing! We visited stunningly beautiful hidden natural and cultural places that we would have never found on our own. Our guides, Ines and Juan were super nice and told us a lot about the history and the nature of the island in the most interesting way. They have really planned every detail of the tour and have made it a magical and very special experience. We can’t wait to come to Gran Canaria again and go to tours with them again.
Hitchizidou
Hitchizidou
2023-01-30
A great experience Ines, Juan and... (Lupita) are a fab team. I did the Roque Nublo tour and it was amazing. Unfortunately on the day the weather at the very top was not ideal to walk, but they had a plan b at hand. Food was amazing, very personable guides and they have a fountain on knowledge of Gran Canaria. If you like visiting food markets, just ask them about it. I shall be returning next year and will be book onto another tour. See you next year!
signum37
signum37
2023-01-23
Wow wow wow This is the second activity that I have done with these guys. They are truly all about your safety and giving you as much history of the islands, as you want to take in.Notified a day before of pickup and time and then driven in their own unique way back in history to the caves and revine, followed by a visit to the salt pans. A most enjoyable 4 hours of, off the beaten track tours.I highly recommend any of these tours, but a certain level of fitness is needed. On our return to this wonderful island, we for sure will try another tour.
Patrick K
Patrick K
2023-01-08
Great day with Ines and Juanio diving into the true Gran Canaria Ines and Juanio introduced us to their great love, Gran Canaria, an island rich of history and treasures which go far beyond the beach life that most people associate with this fabulous holiday destination.We spent a lovely day and enjoyed the passion and stories they shared with us, not to forget the fabulous home made food which we ate in the middle of Canarian pine trees close to the Pico de las Nieves.Thank you for this great experience 🙏🏻
Mills E
Mills E
2023-01-05
Booked a month in advance and they cancelled on the day. I booked this a month in advance and they cancelled on the day with no reason given. I was furious as we’d planned our day around it.
Mark H
Mark H
2022-12-30
Fantastic A very short review. Juan and Ines are Brilliant. Tour was Brilliant. Food was Brilliant. A pair of "nutters" if ever there was. We had two groups of 5 on different days and we all felt the same. Great little hike to Roque Nublo. You should do this trip
Lisa D
Lisa D
2022-11-18
Excellent A truly wonderful trip, highly recommend. They took us for an adventure with Lupita that we are never going to forget.

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Getting to Roque Nublo is a 1 hour on windy roads drive. If you don’t get at the right moment, you should have problems to leave your car. Keep in mind that it is forbidden to leave the vehicle on the asphalt, and the fine for doing so is 200€.

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