Activities

Full-day tour of the Red Canyon

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£78.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 9 hours to 11 hours 30 minutes

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Local touch

Meal included

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Experience breathtaking vistas from the Guriete lookout and the Caldera de Tirajana
Explore ancient native sites and discover the rich history of the Canarií people at La Fortaleza
Visit the charming village of Santa Lucía, enjoy local flavours, and engage with the community
Hike through the stunning Barranco de Las Vacas, a hidden geological treasure of Gran Canaria
Culminate your day with a refreshing swim in an authentic Canarian coastal spot where you can unwind and soak in the local atmosphere

What to expect

Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Gran Canaria's most stunning natural and cultural landscapes. Starting from the panoramic views of the Guriete viewpoint, you will cross the impressive Caldera de Tirajana, a geological wonder shaped by millions of years of volcanic and erosive activity. Delve into the island's native heritage at La Fortaleza, where ancient caves and sacred sites tell stories of the indigenous Canary Islanders. Enjoy the charm of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, a picturesque village where history and tradition blend seamlessly, offering a taste of local life and gastronomy, including a tasting of locally produced delicacies.

Continue your adventure with a hike through the spectacular Las Vacas ravine, a hidden gem with gentle, winding rock formations, and conclude the day with a refreshing swim at the beach in the fishing village of Arinaga.

What's included

Tasting of local products
Souvenir photos
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Health/travel insurance
Pickup and drop-off from designated areas

What's not included

Tips

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup is available only from the locations listed in the calendar. Make sure to select the most suitable for you at the time of booking. Arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for people with mobility impairments

Not allowed:

Sandals or flip-flops
Baby strollers
Drones
Alcohol and drugs
Sprays or aerosols
Littering
Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know in advance:

This is a group activity for a maximum of 20 people. You will share the experience with other customers
The tour is accredited and supervised by a certified mountain guide
The pickup time can be changed at any moment up to one day in advance
Minimum age to join the tour is 5 years old. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parents or a legal tutor
Please note this experience has a limit of 4 children (5+) per group, with child seats limited availability
Not recommended for pregnant women, travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, people with any recent injuries, people with a fear of heights
The tour takes place rain or shine, its development depending on the weather conditions, the terrain, and the participants. Significant changes in any of these conditions may imply the modification of the activity at the discretion of the guide
The main activity has a total duration of 6 hours. In addition, it will take from 3 to 5 hours for participants' round-trip transportation, depending on their pickup location
The time you return from your tour depends on how the morning unfolds and can vary for several reasons, outside the local provider's control. The provider accepts no responsibility for any delay in returning passengers to their pickup location, connecting tour, or departure point
Please inform the partner about any food restrictions. You'll find the contact details in the voucher after booking

Remember to bring:

Hiking shoes or closed sport shoes and comfortable clothing
A backpack (avoid disposable bags)
Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and a spare set of dry clothes
A raincoat and a sweatshirt
Something to eat (sandwich, fruit or snack bar) plus 1.5 litres of drinking water

Provider

Climbo

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Urli
From Germany - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Absolut liebe Guide Celeste! Sie war total charmant, witzig und locker! Wusste so viel über die Geschichte von Gran Canaria etc. Wir waren immer gut i ...
A&A
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Sharky
From Germany - May 2025

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Super Tour Guide (Angelica). Viel in kurzer Zeit gesehen.
IVONNE
From United States of America - April 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anne
From United States of America - April 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Wat een prachtige tour. We hadden ook prachtig weer. Gids Victor was leuk vriendelijk, veel gelachen met een leuke kleine groep mensen.
HANS
From Germany - March 2025

Solo traveller

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der Tourguide war sehr aus Service bedacht. Sie hat Teilnehmer persönlich nach Las Palmas zurück gebracht als ein Verkehrschaos ausgebrochen ist wegen ...

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