Canyoning in Gran Canaria: The 10 Best Routes

1.Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 5 hours · from $77Our pick

Meet at Decathlon Telde for a small-group canyoning trip led in Spanish or English. With guides such as Miguel and Victor, you’ll walk and swim through a forested gorge, tackle waterfalls up to 20 meters high, and try natural slides. Wetsuit, helmet, safety gear, snacks and a photo report are included. No canyoning experience is required.

“Miguel was a super great guide and made the whole experience super fun! the canyons are really cool and not too cold. it is challenging but you are looked after all the time”

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2.Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest – Small Groups ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Follow a rainforest ravine in Gran Canaria with a certified canyoning guide, using provided wetsuit, helmet and safety gear to tackle natural slides, waterfalls and rope descents. Groups are limited to eight. The outing runs about four to five hours, though transport can make the day six to eight hours. You’ll need sturdy shoes and good fitness for steep, rough trails.

“Very fun experience, recommended for beginners. There is one tougher climb down, but it is totally possible to do. There views and nature are breathing. Would do it again!”

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3.Canyoning Experience in Gran Canaria (Cernícalos canyon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Follow the water through Cernícalos canyon on a guided, roughly four-hour outing with walking, scrambling, swimming and rappelling. Guides such as Miguel and Victor lead groups of up to 10, provide wetsuits and safety gear, and send you photos afterward. Pickup is offered, and conditions can affect the route.

“A fun activity - Miguel was great, made us all laugh a lot but also made us all feel safe and carefully explained each step. We just felt that there wasn’t as much time in the canyon as we’d have liked, and when we got to the meeting point we then had to drive our own car another 20 minutes as there wasn’t space in the minibus for us. “Picnic” description is misleading - we just got a small water each and nuts to share between the group. Also quite a lot of the wetsuits had holes in them. But overall would recommend, and loved the photos we got sent…”

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4.CANYONING aquatic and fun route in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about four hours canyoning near Telde, with a choice of an aquatic route through green forest or a dry canyon with volcanic rock and rappels up to 9 meters. Certified guides supervise each descent, and a wetsuit and helmet are provided. Meet at 10:00 am; premium pickup is available.

“We are not the fitest and were a bit nervous about booking this trip but it was truly amazing. Everyone in the family loved it including our 10 and 13 year old daughters. If you have any doubts I strongly recommend you ignore them and book it up. Our guide Dani was fantastic.”

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5.Canyoning in Gran Canaria: The Hidden Waterfalls and Magic Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Follow local mountain guide Pablo through Barranco de los Cernícalos, a rainforest canyon with flowing water, smooth rock pools and waterfalls. You’ll hike, wade, learn to descend with a rope and pause for snacks in a cave with mountain views. No canyoning experience is needed, but you should have moderate fitness and shoes with good grip.

“This was my first experience of canyoning but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience with Pablo - he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the island. I could tell he was very experienced and he has just set up his own business. The route and scenery were so beautiful and safety was his number one concern - he let me build my confidence and do the skills with increasing independence as the trip went on. He took excellent photos during the trip and also discussed his commitment to decreasing waste during his tours. Sent me an exact location to meet at - very easy.…”

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6.Canyoning in the Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Follow guide Victor through Gran Canaria’s canyon riverbeds, scrambling over rocks and sliding down waterfalls in a group capped at eight. The four-hour canyoning activity needs no climbing experience, but you do need good fitness, sturdy waterproof shoes, and a head for heights. Hotel pickup, equipment, and a souvenir photo are included.

“Viktor was super goed en grappig! Viktor bleef lachen en is een echt vakman. Hij zorgt voor ieders veiligheid, legt goed uit en doet alles met een lach.”

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7.Canyoning Adventure in the Green Heart Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Join RockNatour for a four-hour canyoning trip through Gran Canaria’s only year-round water-filled canyon. After a short approach walk, you’ll slide over smooth rock, learn rope techniques and descend four waterfalls with a guide managing your safety. The small group is capped at eight, and photos, tea, snacks, and safety gear are included.

“Guiden var meget hjælpsom og fyldt med positiv energi der smittede af på alle. God til at instruere, fortælle og inddrage historie og geologi i turen”

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8.Cliff Jumping Canyoning in The Rainbow Rocks Ravine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

At La Manta ravine, also called Barranco de Los Azulejos, expect natural-pool jumps, at least five rappels and colorful rock views. A certified mountain guide leads the outing, with Victor among the guides named by past participants. Gear, insurance, photos and hotel pickup are included. The canyon descent takes about three to four hours, but the full day can run eight to ten.

“Super nice guide and the experience was awesome! Communication and pick up etc. also worked without any problem.”

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9.Dry Canyoning Half Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

In Barranco de Las Vacas, near Agüimes, you’ll trek, climb, and rappel among striking red cliffs with an English- or Spanish-speaking mountain guide. The four-hour trip includes safety gear, transport, insurance, and photos. Groups are capped at eight, with private tours available as an upgrade. Guide Victor has been praised for clear instruction and a reassuring sense of humor.

“We had an absolutely amazing time with Victor. We were a little bit nervous at first but he instantly made us feel safe and was soooo funny. We didn’t have the best weather when we went but he made sure we never had a full moment. 1000/1000 recommend this to anyone visiting Gran Canaria. (& he made sure to take as many pictures of us as possible)”

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10.Canyoning in the rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $79

Spend four hours canyoning in Gran Canaria’s Los Cernícalos ravine, with a professional local guide and a group of up to 10. Expect a mountain walk, safety briefing, water, natural slides and waterfall rappels. Guide Jorge and his team are named by participants as careful and reassuring. Bring closed-toe shoes, and consider non-slip waterproof footwear.

“Jorge is a great Guide, we felt very safe and enjoyed the experience 👌 so much fun and adventure in a stunning nature of Gran Canaria. 100% Recommendation Thank you Jorge and his Team ☺️”

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