8 2-Hour Experiences in Gran Canaria Worth Booking

1.The Best Horse Riding Experience in Gran Canaria (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 349 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Ride for about two hours through the hills near El Salobre, with views over Maspalomas and its famous dunes. Guides match horses to ability, teach first-timers the basics, and keep groups to six riders per guide. Hotel pickup, helmets, and children’s safety vests are included.

“Absolutely amazing trip, can’t suggest it enough. The horses were really well cared and my horse Kabul was just perfect for me. They assign you horses based on your level of experience, so I enjoyed having one with a bit more spark than just a lazy trail horse. The guides are awesome and will explain the basics to you so you don’t hurt the horse by accident if you’ve never ridden before. My only tiny thing was there was a lot of stopping and starting waiting for the slower folk to catch up, so splitting into two groups would be perfect, but I understand that’s not always an option. Would…”

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2.2-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Join a nearly 150-seat Lineas Salmón boat from Puerto Rico for about two hours on the Atlantic. A guide, including Mario on some sailings, helps spot dolphins and whales, explains their behavior, and shares views of Gran Canaria’s coast. Drinks are available at the onboard bar.

“I don’t like leaving bad reviews but I have to give my honest opinion. Unfortunately the experience was awful. The trip left an hour late, poor communication & we never saw any marine wildlife. Our children were upset & scared. Lots of people being sick. It was just a bad experience for us.”

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3.2 hour Dolphin Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Sail for two hours from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, on a spacious catamaran with English or Spanish crew. Watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish, enjoy one soft drink, and use the repeat-ticket promise if no dolphin or whale appears. Captain Miguel may be at the helm.

“Wszystko super , uśmiechnięta i uprzejma załoga, a szczególnie wspaniały Kapitan Miguel. Pozdrawiam z Polski”

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4.2h Sunset Paddle Board Session in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Top rated

Meet Mireille and a maximum of four other paddlers on the beach for a two-hour sunset SUP session. You’ll get a land lesson, warm-up, board practice, stretching, and GoPro photos. It suits beginners and mixed-ability groups, with Spanish and English guidance.

“It was so much fun to do, more of a workout than expected, but we had a great time!”

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5.2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

Meet Mireie from Sup Fit Yoga at Arguineguín for a two-hour beginner SUP lesson. Learn safety, paddle control, balance, and standing technique in a small group of up to four, then practice on the sea with time for views, fish, and possibly sunset photos.

“This experience was well worth the time and cost. Mireie was an excellent instructor who was very understanding, patient and encouraging. Even though my partner and I had very little experience with paddle boarding, she explained all the details and techniques very well which enabled us to thoroughly enjoy our time out on the water. Mireie talked us through how to handle the paddle board and safety information on the beach before we got into the water. Then, once we were in the water she got us to do some basic techniques like standing on the board and some balance exercises. Once we were confident we went out into the…”

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6.1h Boat Trip + 2h Dockside Local Wine & Food Tasting

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

Set out from Puerto de Mogán with guide Rubén for a 45-minute coastal cruise past Taurito caves and beaches near Mogán. Return to the port for two hours of Canary Island wine, cheese, and local food tasting. The group is capped at 25, and transport is not included.

“A fantastic few hours with the hosts holding a lot of local knowledge. A must for anyone who loves to taste and drink the local way”

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7.2 Hours of Canoeing in the Sea in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Learn basic sea-canoeing technique in a short class, practice on land, then paddle through Alcaravaneras Bay with an instructor nearby. Groups are capped at four, and Aythami is one of the instructors named in the operator’s feedback.

“I had the best time ever! The guide was kind, knowledgeable, funny, and experienced. What a great way to explore the area.”

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8.2-Hour Afternoon Snorkeling Experience in Gran Canaria by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Meet Blue Water in Gran Canaria at 2:30 pm, collect your snorkeling gear, and take a five to 15-minute boat ride to a weather-selected bay. A guide leads you around the reef, with up to one hour in the water. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Keine richtige Aufklärung nicht wie beschrieben in ruhiger Bucht Mit Kindern nicht zu händeln, da mitten im Atlantik”

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