Excursion in Gran Canaria: Among Peaks, Volcanoes and Secret Corners

Discover Gran Canaria’s highlights: Tejeda, Pico de las Nieves, Degollada de la Yegua, Volcanic landscapes and much more in this day trip!

Unesco Gran Canaria

Excursion in Gran Canaria: Among Peaks, Volcanoes and Secret Corners

💶From 85 € / passenger

📍Pick up from Maspalomas

🥪Picnic included

🕖6.5 hours trip

Discover the most authentic Gran Canaria in an exclusive experience from Maspalomas

Want to see the must-see sights of Gran Canaria while also discovering landscapes and hidden gems off the beaten tourist track?

With Sky Rebels, we offer a 6.5-hour experience to explore the island’s diversity in an intimate and exclusive setting. From the spectacular views of Degollada de la Yegua, we’ll delve into the heart of Gran Canaria to discover Tejeda, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Pico de las Nieves, and the breathtaking Caldera de los Marteles.

We’ll conclude our tour in Agüimes, one of the island’s most charming historic towns, combining nature, volcanic landscapes, culture, and authentic Canarian charm.

🌋A different way to discover Gran Canaria

We are Inés & Juanjo, 2 authentic native guides who will show you Gran Canaria from a unique and genuine point of view. We guarantee you:

No large groups or impersonal tours.

You’ll travel in a group of no more than 6 passengers, accompanied by 2 local guides who know the island and know where to stop to enjoy its best landscapes and those little hidden gems that often go unnoticed.

Plus, you’ll enjoy an included picnic, the perfect way to take a break and soak in the surroundings.

On this tour, which combines breathtaking views and landscapes with adventure, culture, local cuisine, and many other activities, you’ll experience Gran Canaria in a truly unique way.

In short: you’ll be immersed in an adventure through 2,000 years of history, where you’ll feel like a true Canarian.

The best part of the experience

  • 📍Departure from Maspalomas
  • 🕖6,5 hours
  •  👥 Maximum 6 passengers
  • 🧭 2 native guides
  • 🥾 Minimal difficulty
  • 🌋 Volcanic and mountain landscapes
  • 🏔️ Pico de las Nieves
  • 🏞️ Tejeda and Biosphere Reserve
  • 🌋 Caldera de los Marteles
  • 🏘️ Agüimes
  • 🥪 Picnic included
  • 📸 Viewpoints and secret corners

Don’t just visit Gran Canaria. Discover it!

If you’re looking for a unique, authentic experience away from mass tourism, this is your chance to discover the Gran Canaria you see on postcards and the one hidden behind them.

Book your Sky Rebels experience and discover the island from a local, intimate, and exclusive perspective.

👍Book your Gran Canaria adventure now!

Limited to 6 passengers per group.

Maspalomas · 6.5 hours · Easy · Picnic included

Sky Rebels — Your island. Our passion.

Gran Canaria highlights: The route

Pick up:

We will pick you up at designated points in Maspalomas (please choose your pick-up point while booking). We will provide a picnic bag so you can eat when you want along the way. Once the whole group is ready, we will start our journey.

Mirador de la Degollada de la Yegua:

Our first stop will be Degollada de la Yegua, from where you will discover the spectacular landscape of the valley of 1.000 palm trees.

We will drive through this incredible valley, enjoying the combination of farmlands and forests while we climb to the summits of Gran Canaria. During this scenic drive, we will stop in several places to enjoy the views and take some pictures.

Tejeda

In Tejeda, which is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, you will have free time to discover this charming place on your own; so you can visit the church and take a walk to enjoy the typical Canarian architecture, go to the Unesco & Biosphere Reserve centre, enjoy a coffee and typical almond sweets in any of its cafés, or just relax with the astonishing views of the “petrified storm”.

Pico de las Nieves

We will continue our journey to get to Pico de las Nieves, the highest point in Gran Canaria, where you will see a 360ºC view of Gran Canaria, including Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga, Maspalomas Dunes, and some other islands.

Caldera de los Marteles

It is time to descend, We will go through the East side of the island to observe some completely different volcanic landscapes. We will stop at Caldera de los Marteles to discover an ancient volcanic crater and different flora.

Agüimes

Finally, we will visit Agüimes, a beautiful village full of local life and culture, to see the beautiful church, the full coloured streets, sculptures and more.

We will finally drive back to Maspalomas at the same places in which we picked you.

What’s included

  • Pick up at designated points in Maspalomas.
  • Picnic: sandwich, chocolate, fruit, bottle of water.
  • Transportation on a luxury van with individual climatizer.
  • Accident and liability insurances.

We recommend:

  • Sun protection
  • Cameras and mobiles with a full battery
  • There are differences in temperatures up to 15ºC on the different points we are going to visit. A jumper is recommended, just in case. Warm clothes in winter.
  • Comfortable shoes.

Prices

Individual passengers, Pick up from Maspalomas at designated points

  • 85 / passenger

Please check the pickup locations, timing and recommendations before you book:

8.05 Cruce Faro bus stop. Choose this point if you come from Puerto Rico / Puerto de Mogan by public transportation (public bus: L1) https://maps.app.goo.gl/qQjkAZdBeSecYmMk7

8.10 Faro de Maspalomas bus station. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L4gQ4aJyugUoGo9G6

8.15 Avda TTOO Neckermann. Campo de Golf 4 (bus stop). Choose this option if you come by car (free parking in the area).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZyGNqWzdRCdzJWi9

8.20 Servatur Don Miguel. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ErUq2gVYTUotWkfD8

-8.25 Parque Tropical bus station. Choose this point if you are coming from Las Palmas by public transportation (public bus: L30). https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJRpnhygXga3u86Z6

-8.30 San Agustin shopping centre bus stop. Bus stop nr 11042
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHyEYcKhy54C6PiZA

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

  • 510 € / group
  • Includes hotel pick-up

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

  • 560 € / group
  • Includes hotel pick-up

Private group from Las Palmas (accommodation in: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria / Cruise Terminal):

  • 590€ / group
  • Includes hotel pick up / cruise terminal

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.

7 Unique excursions in Gran Canaria

outdoor activities Gran Canaria

Hiking to Roque Nublo

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.
  • Picnic included.
  • Maximum 6 passengers per group.
  • 5,5 hours.
waterfall Gran Canaria
Barranco de los Cernicalos

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.
half day trips in Gran Canaria

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.
  • Picnic included.
  • 4 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.
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