Gran Canaria · BUGGY TOURS
Dirt tracks, dry ravines and a coffee stop in a mountain village. These 15 buggy days are compared on route length, licence rules and how much of the time you spend at the wheel.
Drive a two-seater buggy into southern Gran Canaria, heading through the Ayagaures Valley to the Pedro Gonzales viewpoint and its reservoir views. Expect mountain roads, village scenery and a shorter off-road stretch, not two hours of rough track. Guides speak Spanish, English, German and French; pickup is available in specified Maspalomas-area locations.
“Super cool tour, extremely Great vibes from the guides. Worth every cent”
Take the wheel of an 800cc buggy on a guided route from El Tablero toward the Ayagaures viewpoint and reservoir, then try a short dirt section among palms, bamboo, and prickly pears. Expect mountain roads, photo stops, dust, and a convoy-style drive. Guides include Sebastian and Carmelo, known as Speedy Gonzales. A Class B driving license is required.
“Fab time, great staff, really fun time. 2 hrs in the road including off road stuff too. Amazing views up the mountains. Highly recommended and superb value.”
Take a 2.5-hour guided ride on an automatic three-wheel Ryker, starting and ending in Maspalomas. You’ll get a riding briefing, helmet and fuel, then head for mountain roads and named stops including Fataga and Playa de Amadores. Guide Adrian is praised for clear instruction and a careful approach. A car license is required, and two or more adults share a vehicle unless you purchase another.
“Adrian was a lovely guide. He explained everything in detail and made us feel comfortable befo re the ride. The can-ams were a lot of fun and the route was adventurous with amazing views. Well worth the time and money! Do not miss out!!!”
Drive a buggy on dirt tracks through the mountains of southern Gran Canaria, following a guide and stopping for panoramic views and photos. The two-hour tour includes goggles and pickup and drop-off from selected locations in Las Palmas. Drivers need a valid license and physical credit card, and the route is dusty, rocky, and entirely off-road.
“the organisation of transport to and from locations could be improved, whereby once the tour has finished there are dedicated drivers for a group of hotels etc When you go to get transport for the tour, would be better if they stated the vehicle picking you up such as van,bus, car etc plus any logos to look out for. Overall the tour was very good”
Set out from Maspalomas in a four-seat Yamaha Wolverine, with hotel pickup, insurance, and a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. The route combines road travel, rocky off-road tracks, scenic stops, and volcanic views. Marko has been praised for taking photos, but guides vary. Bring a driving license and clothes you don’t mind getting dusty.
“the activity was a great experience. transportation was horrible. I felt safer in the buggy versys the transport van. We had a very irritated driver who was the entire ride shouting on the phone to his boss while holding the phone in one hand and aggressively gesturing with his other hand while somehow stearing the van.”
Set off from Maspalomas on a three-hour Can-Am Ryker mountain tour, with fuel, a helmet and legal road insurance included. You’ll stop for 20 minutes in Fataga’s old streets and 15 minutes at Finca Canarias Aloe Vera. The English-language tour starts at 10:30 am and takes no more than 10 people.
“It is a lovely small group tour. Be ready to be a bit nervous if it is your first time on a bike, but very stable and easy to manoeuvre.”
Take the wheel of a real 1970s VW buggy for a small-group drive from Meloneras toward Arguineguín, Cercados de Espinos, and Mogán. Philippe and Simon guide the route, which pairs coastal roads and mountain views with short photo stops and included drinks. The buggies are manual, so you’ll need to be comfortable driving a stick shift to take the wheel.
“Climbing up and up the mountain. Racing down and down the mountain!! Breath taking scenery. Simon and philip are amazing. We will definitely book again next time we're in the country. Thank you.”
Drive your own off-road buggy on a 2.5-hour guided route from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria’s south coast up mountain dirt roads to scenic viewpoints. The guide speaks Spanish and English, and the vehicle is described as easy to use, even for first-time buggy drivers. Bring your driving licence, sturdy shoes, old clothes, a face covering, and water.
“We lovede that we could bring our chilien along. The guide did not waste any time with chattering. 100% driving experience. The mountain roads gave both challances and good views. I do recomend this trip and will deffently do it again on our next visit.”
From Maspalomas, follow a guide on a road-ready three-wheeled Can-Am Ryker toward Fataga, stopping to explore the village and take in mountain views. The tour includes a helmet, fuel, and insurance, plus an introduction to the controls. Guide Adrián leads in Spanish or English. Two adults share one Ryker unless you book an extra vehicle.
“It was a very nice activity. Adrian was an amazing guide. I would recommend everyone who visits Gran Canaria to do this.”
Set out from Meloneras in a classic 1970s VW buggy with guide Philippe, Phil or Simon. Over three hours, follow coastal roads and mountain routes past Maspalomas, Arguineguin, Cercado de Espino and Mogan, with photo stops and a complimentary drink in a Canarian village. Drivers must be at least 25 and bring their original licence; otherwise, your guide drives.
“Would highly recommend this buggy trip to anyone. Simon took us up through the mountains and the views were breathtaking,we arrived at the top to be welcomed be a great taverna and stoped for some light refreshments and admire the mountain that we had driven our 1970's buggy up.as we decended the mountains there was another great little stop in Miguel's taverna at the bottom with a chance to see the real side of gran canarier that we would not have experienced had we not booked this trip,Simon was knowledgeable and made it our trip of the holidays.”
Take a roughly three-hour ride in a vintage VW buggy, with one driver and one passenger per vehicle. Philippe, also called Phil, and Simon guide you along the south of Gran Canaria, from the coast toward canyons and mountain roads. Expect an old-fashioned car, changing scenery, a stop for drinks in Cercado de Espino, and a lively ride that can feel quite curvy uphill.
“If we could give Simon 10 stars, we would! Every aspect of our day was amazing!! You can tell he loves his job and in turn, we made fantastic memories and had a blast. The buggys were so cool and the stops along the way broke up the day perfectly. We enjoyed sangria and delicious tapas at the top of the mountain with glorious views all around. Highly recommend!”
Take a guided 5-hour-45-minute Can-Am Ryker tour from El Tablero, with stops at Castillo del Romeral, Guayadeque ravine and Agüimes. You drive a 600cc three-wheeler, with lunch and safety gear included. Guides such as Dani and Daniel lead small groups of up to 10. Drivers must be at least 24 and hold a class B license for four years.
“It was an amazing experience! Our guide, Daniel was the most experienced guide that we would ever wish for. He is kind, professional, very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We never ride a can-am riker before, this was our very first time but tanks to Daniel, we have learned all of the basic skills required for such an experience. We definitely recommend them and we will comeback to them every time when we will choose to travel to Gran Canaria.”
Set off from the Maspalomas area in a four-seat buggy for a mountain run towards Fataga, mixing off-road tracks with paved stretches, valleys and canyon views. The drive is described as 2.5 hours, with the full activity listed as three hours. Drivers need a license and at least a year’s experience; children must be at least four and about one meter tall.
“Très chouette activité à faire en famille. Mes garçons de 7 et 10 ans ont adoré. Personnel sympa, belle vue. A faire 😁”
Leave Esnautica’s base in Arguineguín for a two-hour buggy trip into Gran Canaria’s southern mountains. Expect rugged dirt tracks, photo stops, cliffs and wide views, with a guide speaking English or Spanish. Buggies are limited to 40 km/h. Price is $147 per group of up to two.
“Staff was very nice and the route the brought us on had beautiful view, great time !”
Drive your own 600cc Can-Am Ryker on a five-hour guided tour through eastern and southern Gran Canaria. Stops include historic Agüimes, Guayadeque’s cave houses and a 360-degree ravine walk, plus a tapas lunch inside Cueva Tagoror. Drivers need a Class B license held for four years and must be at least 24.
“Our guide Danny was brilliant, great local knowledge, he took us to an amazing place for lunch a real treat up in the mountains, I would highly recommend this for a great day out, weather you're a complete novice or seasoned rider you'll have a great day out.”
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