Camel Rides in Gran Canaria: The 9 Best

1.Maspalomas: Guided Camel Ride in the Maspalomas Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,690 reviews · from $21Our pick

Ride a camel through the Maspalomas dunes for about 30 minutes, seated in a padded two-person saddle rather than on the animal’s hump. Saharawi guides accompany the group, help with getting on and off, and share the ride with you in Spanish, English or German. The route starts and ends at the camel station near Charca Maspalomas.

“Very relaxing and an experience to remember! Guides were excellent and camels were beautiful.”

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2.Camel Ride Safari w/ Optional Food & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,167 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

At Camel Safari Park La Baranda, take a 60-minute camel ride through the Oasis of the 1,000 Palms, then walk among fruit trees and farm animals with a guide. Choose a package with tapas and hotel pickup from selected southern resorts. Expect open sun on the ride, a scenic drive, and an easygoing visit to a working desert oasis.

“Had a lovely man pick us up at our hotel and dropped us back after the activity. Was so much fun! We got to feed the camels & donkeys. We had a tour and saw the different flowers & plants. We also rode the camels and had our pictures taken. After we had a tapas lunch - with the ingredients sourced from the reserve itself. The reserve as a whole is a beautiful & peaceful place. Our guide and host were very lovely! We also got to purchase homemade mango & guava jam : ) Would certainly come back on my next visit to the island and we 1000% recommend”

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3.Camel Riding in Maspalomas Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 590 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Take a guided, 30-minute camel ride through the Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria. You sit in a two-person saddle fitted beside the camel’s hump, not on top of it, and follow a route through the sandy reserve with views across its rocky terrain. The ride costs $21.63 per person. Arrive early, bring sun protection and water, and allow extra time in case there is a queue.

“The idea was smooth. The guys were really thoughtful and helpful. Easy for anyone and disabled people to sit in the bucket seats. Thd price was really worth it. Just a shame that it was so far away from cruise port and no buses to get there.”

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4.Camel Ride at Camel Safari Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 217 reviews · 30 min · from $23

At Camel Safari Park La Baranda in Maspalomas, take a 30-minute camel ride through an oasis of palm trees said to be more than 300 years old. Your ticket also covers entry to the park, where you can see animals and stroll through a tropical garden. Staff speak Spanish, German, and English. Juice and animal feed cost extra.

“had a warm welcome and enjoyed the sunshine and fresh juice on offer in peaceful surroundings. we didn't have any issues with flies or smells as some have said . good value for money and all animals were well behaved”

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5.Camel Safari through the Dunes of Maspalomas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Ride a dromedary through the Maspalomas Dunes on a 30-minute outing from the Camel Safari station. Each camel carries two riders, and the ride is suitable for families, with a 100 kg weight limit per passenger. You may meet a camel called Daniel, though camel assignments can vary. Arrive early to help avoid long queues.

“The camels are really nice and the staff friendly! Our Camel was called Daniel. We ordered a photo which was only 5euro”

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6.Camel riding in the dunes of Maspalomas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Ride a camel along a planned route through the dunes of Maspalomas, in southern Gran Canaria. The outing lasts about 30 minutes and costs $21.69 per person. You check in at the camel station and join a first-come queue, so booking a date does not guarantee a set departure time. Arrive early, bring water, and wear sensible shoes.

“It has been a very nice experience, with beautiful landscapes and dunes, very meek camels and nice staff......Auto-translated”

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7.Maspalomas: 2-Seater E-Scooter Dunes Tour with Camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $101Top rated

In a small group of up to eight, ride a two-seat electric chopper on Maspalomas roads with a local guide, then take a 30-minute camel ride among the dunes. The route takes in Playa del Inglés views, the old lighthouse, the Charca lagoon and a botanical garden. Lorenzo is one guide named by visitors, but the guide may vary.

“The lady that spoke with us on arrival and the tour guide Lorenzo at cita bike hire were very friendly. What fun zipping around, being shown things we never would of seen. The camal ride was fun to. highly recommend to anyone coming to Gran Caneria.”

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8.Camel Ride in Fataga with Tapas and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $57

Spend a half-day at Camel Safari Park La Baranda near Fataga, with a guided camel ride through a palm-filled valley, a walk through a tropical garden, and Canarian tapas with drinks. The ride is listed as one hour, though time on the route can vary. The small group is capped at 15, and staff such as Anita and Mary have helped make visits personal.

“We rode camels through the valley, had tapas and a free drink, the staff were fantastic and very accommodating, Anita went above and beyond for us and I cannot thank them enough! She even made a cake for my friends birthday and provided party hats! The experience was great for the money we paid Big thank you x”

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9.E-Bike City Tour with Camel Safari on Maspalomas Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $101

Spend two hours cycling Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas with a multilingual local guide, stopping at viewpoints and a lagoon used by migrating birds. The tour includes a 30-minute camel ride in the dunes, an e-bike, one soft drink and a small group of up to 10. Guide Lorenzo has led tours, but guides may vary.

“We ended up being on a private tour with our guide Lorenzo, so this may be an atypical review. The ebikes provided were useful because the terrain is quite deceptively hilly. We were taken to various parts of the island, and found Lorenzo learned about the local history, and culture as well as many of the botantical aspects of the natural ecosystem. Of the things we did I would see seeing the Dunes of Maspalomas was probably the highlight though we also saw some interesting sculptures. The "camel" ride was fun but a bit dull and lacking any visit to different terrain, so probably more of an experience for kids…”

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