Top 7 Off-Road Safaris in Gran Canaria

1.Camel Ride Safari w/ Optional Food & Transport

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

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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2.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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3.Camel Safari through the Dunes of Maspalomas

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

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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4.Gran Canaria Surf Safari Course: Surf Lesson all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $60

Head out from Gran Canaria’s south coast with an instructor who chooses the surf spot to suit the day’s tides, weather, and your ability. Your private-group course includes a beach safety and theory session, an instructor-led lesson, a surfboard, and practice time. Sophie and the team are named in positive feedback. Allow about four to five hours.

“Sophie and the team were amazing, such a great experience! Made us feel so welcome!”

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5.Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at C. Puerto Escala in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, then reach the jet-ski platform by boat or jet ski. A guide either marks out a circuit or leads your one-hour safari. The group is capped at eight, and the price covers up to two people per jet ski group.

“Diese Truppe aus Puerto Rico sind einfach klasse. Sehr nette und vor allem sehr lockere Leute die auch sehr entgegenkommend sind würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen. Eine mega spaß faktor einfach nur KLASSE 😁👍🌊”

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

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

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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