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):
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- 100 € / passenger
Pick up from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):
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- 105 € / 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.
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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 tour is 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. 7 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):
- 100 € / passenger
Pick up from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):
- 105 € / 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):
- 550 € / group, up to 6 passengers
Private group from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):
- 580 € / group, up to 6 passengers
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.
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 activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.
Barranco de las Vacas, Caves & charming villages
Landscapes that will blow your mind: Barranco de las Vacas, secret aboriginal caves and a charming farming village.
An unforgettable experience that involves legends, nature, music and much more!
- 2 local guides.
- No commercial stops.
- Maximum 6 passengers per group.
- 4 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.
Customised tours
Would you like to make a route through Gran Canaria, at your own pace, and in a totally private group?
We have the experience you are looking for! We adapt to your wishes and design a personalised excursion according to your wishes.
- 2 local guides.
- No commercial stops.
- Canarian homemade food included.
- Private tour guaranteed.
- Customized routes according to your timing and requirements.
Reviews
annakatarina632024-02-13Spännande förmiddagsutflykt till bergen med vackra vyer Trevliga guider. Först en fin gammal flodfåra sedan ett spännande besök i en grotta med hissnande vyer. Till sist besök i en gammal fin by
Sheri D2024-02-13Great day adventuring with Inez and Wan Our guides Inez and Wan were so fun and informative. We were engaged the entire hike, their love of the island is evident in all they do! Thanks for a great trip!!! Drew and Sheri
Ann-Marie2024-02-08Insightful & memorable day! Fantastic day. Great local knowledge. Very interesting & different. Well planned. Early start was invaluable for reaching places before other tourists. 100% recommend. We loved our day with Inés , Jaunjo & Lupita.
Andre R2024-02-06Eine besondere Tour abseits des Tourismus Wir sind als 6köpfige Familie im Altersbereich von 10 bis 64 Jahren mit den beiden unterwegs gewesen. Die 3 angefahren Orte Barranco de las Vacas eher bekannt als die "Instagram Schlucht" - eine Höhle der kanarischen Ureinwohner und das Dörfchen Temisas. Auf jeden Fall keine Touristen Hotspots ( von der Schlucht Mal abgesehen, die wird aber gleich früh morgens angefahren bevor der Ansturm beginnt - wir waren allein da) sondern mehr vom "echten" Gran Canaria. Die beiden wissen immens viel die Kanaren und Gran Canaria im speziellen (wir wissen jetzt warum es "Gran" Canaria heißt) und es hat super viel Spaß gemacht. Auch wenn die Tour "nur" Englisch war und einiges Schulenglisch schon einige Jahre her ist, konnten wir doch alles sehr gut verstehen. Empfehlung: festes Schuhwerk und mit Kindern ab dem Schulalter gut machbar. Es werden ein paar Höhenmeter zu Fuss bewältigt und die Höhlen sind etwas beengter. Wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit Sky Rebels machen, vielleicht beim nächsten Trip nach Gran Canaria. P.S Die Special Effects um das Dritte Crewmitglied 😉 werten die Tour extra auf - kann aber sein daß man das nur mit Kindern erlebt, das weiß ich nicht.
Paul F2024-02-06More than a tour Ines and Juanjo were brilliant at teaching the geography, geology, history and culture of Gran Canaria via all the senses. The morning was a fun adventure with the rest of the "family" exploring some beautiful and unusual sights. This was was more than a tour, it was entertainment.
Dagnija K2024-02-05Great! Thank you Juanjo and Inés! Your stories and the love with which you introduce us to the Canary Islands make the trip unforgettable.Dagnija K2024-02-05Mountains, caves and history.... I recommend it to everyone! We were at the time of the kalima winds. But would love to be there again during clear visibility. Great views! Lupita, Juanjo and Inés thank you very much for the time together!
Xavi H2024-01-28Great photos I recommend getting there as early as possible before the Instagrammers arrive for endless pictures of the same rock. Very unusual and pretty, canyon is probably only 50-100yds long but it's worth the visit, especially if combined with going to Cuevas de la Audiencia which are nearby.
J W2024-01-27Views from the highest points of Gran Canaria I wholeheartedly echo the sentiments expressed in the numerous 5-star reviews for Sky Rebels' tours led by Juanjo and Inés (and Lupita). While these day trips may come at a slightly higher cost compared to others on Gran Canaria, the immersive and captivating experiences they offer are worth every cent. As a solo traveler, I joined both the Roque Nublo and Unesco Sacred Mountains tours, and my satisfaction was beyond measure. The small and intimate group setting, coupled with Inés' delectable homemade tapas-style lunch, added an extra layer of delight to the journey. From breathtaking vistas to the couple's profound knowledge of the island and its indigenous people, the Canarios, which they generously shared throughout the tours, every element was meticulously curated. The pacing was also 'Just Right,' leaving me with a sole 'complaint'—the missed opportunity to partake in more tours. Without a doubt, I will be returning for additional adventures with Sky Rebels in the future.
Sabine F2024-01-16Great tour for culture interested individualist Juanjo and Ines are a great couple: - intelligent - carying - having a profound knowledge of her country - are phantastic organizer - show you great things, „hidden gems“, away from the tourist mass - honest - full of fantasy - good driver - provide a lovely home made lunch for you I felt in love with the tour and can not wate to make the next one with the sky rebels ( maybe a bit a missleeding title of the“ 2 man company“…)
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Roque Nublo Gran Canaria parking
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€.
The best Roque Nublo tour in Gran Canaria by 2 local guides
Discover in this private Roque Nublo tour the real Gran Canaria; without commercial stops, with Canarian meal at the Biosphere Reservation.
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