5 1-Hour Experiences in Gran Canaria to Plan a Day Around

1.The Best Horse Riding Experience in Gran Canaria (1 hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Ride for about an hour from El Salobre, with views across Maspalomas and its famous dunes. The pace is tailored to your riding ability, from first-timer to experienced rider, in a group capped at 12 and arranged at six riders per guide. Hotel pickup is offered, and the ride returns to the meeting point.

“Both me and my 12-year-old daughter really enjoyed the excursion. The horses were gentle and well cared for. The two young women who were guiding communicated well and made sure everyone was happy and knew what they should be doing. Beautiful scenery. Even though we were out for a full hour, I wish we’d done the two-hour trip as it was so good.”

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2.1h Boat Trip + 2h Dockside Local Wine & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Start at 11 am in Puerto de Mogán for a coastal boat trip past the Taurito caves and beaches, with guide Rubén explaining the area. Then stay aboard at the port for a two-hour tasting of Canary Islands wine, cheese, and food. The group is capped at 25, and transport to the meeting point is not included.

“We had a great time on this boat trip! Rubén was a brilliant guide with interesting facts about Gran Canaria & the wine and food were delicious too! Would highly recommend this experience :)”

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3.Maspalomas: Jetski Safari 60 Minutes – Free Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · from $85

Pilot a one- or two-person Yamaha VX jet ski on a guided trip along Gran Canaria’s south coast, with views of the Maspalomas Dunes. Groups are limited to eight people, and you can switch drivers at no extra cost. Hotel pickup and life jackets are included. No jet ski experience is needed.

“Absolutely amazing experience, Fast Jet Skis and very safe. You go really far and they actually let you enjoy yourself. 100% worth the money.”

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4.e-Scooter 2 seat City Tour : 1 hour Playa Ingles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $51

Ride a two-seat e-scooter with a local multilingual guide through the paved roads around Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Stops include the Mirador de Las Dunas and a high viewpoint over the coast. One person drives and one passenger can ride behind; drivers need an original or digital AM or B license and scooter experience.

“We did the 4 hour bike coast tour with Lorenzo yesterday. It was amazing!! We were taken to so many secluded beaches we would never have found on our own. Stopped for the best cappuccino we’ve ever tasted on the way there and a fab smoothie on the way back. We were lucky to get into the banana plantation and the guy took time to explain to us how it all worked. Definitely the best way to get around the island and see all the sites. The bikes are easy to use. Lorenzo is so nice and knowledgeable. We now have lots of places we want to visit. 5 star…”

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5.Maspalomas: 1 Hour Segway Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $51

Join a local guide for a one-hour Segway ride from Bici Bike Vintage in Maspalomas. Practice first, then follow promenade and cycle paths around Playa del Inglés for views near the protected dunes and stories about Gran Canaria. Lorenzo has led tours with useful local tips. The group is limited to six.

“brilliant, Lorenzo was superb, gave us plenty tips on things to do and the information about Gran Canaria and its plants and wildlife was very interesting”

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