Across the Island Tour

On the full-day Across the Island Tour, you will cross Gran Canaria from the north to the south! Start your day gazing down to the volcanic crater, then explore cosy villages, admire the impressive views from the island’s highest mountain and finally end your day up swimming by the sand dunes. Suitable also for visitors from Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas.

  • reduced groups (6-25 persons)
  • friendly and enthusiastic guide
  • history
  • culture
  • traditions
  • countryside
  • gastronomy
  • swimming
ITINERARY:

The full-day Across the Island Tour starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Firstly you will visit the volcano of Caldera de Bandama. From its peak, you will have great views into the large crater of the old extinct volcano, over the capital city of Las Palmas and a large part of the eastern coast.

Afterwards, you will follow to Santa Brígida, a cosy village surrounded by lush vegetation. You will explore its historical centre, learn about its history and interesting local water management.

Then you will be amazed by the impressive mountain views in Pico de las Nieves. The highest-located viewpoint of the island offers panoramas with the mysterious rocks of Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga in the background. If the visibility is good, then you may see even the sister island of Tenerife.

The following stop will be in the picturesque mountain village of San Bartolomé. Here you will visit an interesting house museum (if opened; free entrance) and learn more about the old traditional way of life in the villages. 

Later on, the optional lunch is coming in the charming village of Fataga. It is surrounded by a palm grove. The old cobbled houses with wooden balconies and bougainvillaea flowers will definitely make you feel like in another century. 

Finally, you will reach the Sand dunes of Maspalomas, one of the symbols of the island situated at its southern extreme. By the lighthouse and the pond of Charco de Maspalomas, you will have 45 minutes for yourself, so don´t forget your swimwear if you´d like to have a quick swim. Afterwards, we will drive the eastern highway to return back to Las Palmas

LUNCH OPTION:

Additionally in the village of Fataga, there is a great old traditional tavern. The guide will give you the menu during the tour and if you are interested (and hungry), you may book lunch with him. The prices are pretty affordable. You will have approximately 1 hour to spend in Fataga, so there is enough time for both lunch and exploring around.

PLEASE NOTE:

Sometimes the weather conditions do not permit us to have any views from Pico de las Nieves for fog or heavy clouds. If that happens we would try to deliver nice views from alternative viewpoints on the way to the south of the island, where the weather is usually sunnier.

PICK UP:

9:00 – Santa Catalina Park in Las Palmas – in front of the Tourist Info Center

9:07 – Parque Romano – highway bus stop

9:10 – Parque San Telmo – highway bus stop (pick up for travellers from the south)

9:12 – Plaza de las Ranas (for Vegueta)

Maspalomas – Playa del Inglés – San Agustín – if you wish to join the tour, you can do it by taking bus number 30. This bus goes every day (even on public holidays) at 7:50 from Maspalomas (afterwards passing Playa del Inglés and San Agustín) and it takes approximately 1 hour to reach Las Palmas. But if coming from the South, it is very necessary to contact us to confirm the bus connection and pick up place.

DROP OFF:

17:30 – Santa Catalina Park and places close to your morning pick-up point.

Maspalomas – Playa del Inglés – San Agustín – at the end of the tour you can be dropped of by the Light house of Maspalomas, Parque Tropical in Playa del inglés or in San Agustín.

BRING:
  • swimwear, sun protection
  • in winter months – warm clothing and an umbrella/raincoat
INCLUSIONS:
  • professional guide
  • air-conditioned bus
EXCLUSIONS:
  • food and drinks
CANCEL POLICY:

You can cancel by email up to 48 hours prior to the excursion with a full refund. The only fee you would be charged is a small percentage (max. 3%) charged by the card processing company or PayPal. Unfortunately, we cannot influence that.

PRICE: 43€/PERSON