Gran Canaria · MASPALOMAS TOURS
Maspalomas rewards an early start and a plan for the middle of the day. Build a first week out of these 15: the dune crossing, the parks in the hills behind the strip, and the boats and buggies that leave from the resorts either side.
Ride through Maspalomas Sand Dunes in a padded two-seater saddle, guided by Saharawi staff who speak Spanish, English, and German. The 30-minute route offers quiet desert scenery, gentle camels, and a simple family activity for $21, with no hotel pickup.
“Very relaxing and an experience to remember! Guides were excellent and camels were beautiful.”
Spend a full day at Palmitos Park, 10 kilometers from Maspalomas Lighthouse, with entry to the dolphinarium, butterfly house, aquarium, reptile areas, primate island, gardens and four scheduled shows. You will need comfortable shoes, sun protection and enough time for steep paths.
“The address of th park was incorrect. I went o San Bartolomeo de Tiranaja and the park wa on a totally diffetent place”
Spend a full day at Aqualand Maspalomas with more than 40 slides, family pools, the Anaconda, Children’s Paradise, and optional sea lion sessions. Arrive early for shorter queues, bring water shoes, and budget extra for lockers, loungers, food, parking, or a fast pass.
“The sea lions was worth every penny, the pools were not worth the entrances fees, plus lockers, plus sun beds , and the food is way too expensive at £6 for about one potato worth of chips!!!”
Meet at the Maspalomas Dunes dromedary station for a guided 30-minute camel ride through Gran Canaria’s famous dunes. You’ll sit in a comfortable two-seat saddle beside the hump, with insurance included. Arrive early, since exact ride times are assigned on site and waits can grow.
“The camels were easygoing and the staff were friendly. Fair amount of camels to accommodate for a large amount of people. Arrived around 11am and the wait time was 30mins. A nice 30min camel ride, although the area was not very scenic.”
Spend a full day at Holiday World Maspalomas Wooland, Gran Canaria’s only amusement park. Your $15 ticket covers more than 30 indoor and outdoor attractions, including the Ferris Wheel, Spin Loop, carousel, children’s play areas, and live entertainment. Food, drinks, bowling, and the escape room cost extra.
“Such an awesome evening, bowling, rides and great food, would recommend to anyone”
Spend a day at Sioux City Park near Maspalomas, where real western-style buildings frame bank robberies, gunfights, horse scenes, and family activities. Explore the dusty town, visit the animal farm, eat at the saloon, and add costumes, photos, or horse rides for an extra charge.
“Lovely Day Out !! Definitely worth the money. The sets are amazingly set out, you can explore the entire place and take photos. The acts then begin which are hilarious and include the audience members. They heard cows down Main Street which was very cool and enact battles on horses. The Canteen serves food and drinks on Main Street and holds two of the shows inside it. An Illusion show and a Cowboy Face Off Shooting Battle including members of the audience. They use real bullets in the guns but obviously without the bullet haha. But it means the guns are loud which I think caught a few people off…”
Marcos leads a private one-hour jet ski ride from Pasito Blanco Marina, with hotel pickup from Maspalomas. Expect powerful, well-kept machines, a small group, two photo stops, optional swimming, and the chance to switch drivers. Children aged 7 and up may ride with parents.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Jetski Tour for the Whole Family! We had the BEST time on our jetski tour! Our group included four adults and one child (age 11, and every single one of us had an amazing time . The guide was friendly, professional, and made sure we all felt safe and comfortable before we hit the water. The tour itself was absolutely breathtaking crystal-clear water, beautiful coastline views, and even a chance to see some local marine life up close. The jetskis were in excellent condition and super easy to handle, even for the first-timers in our group. It was the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and sightseeing. We…”
Meet Surf Canaries in Playa del Inglés for a four-hour beginner lesson with theory, video tips, equipment, and hands-on coaching. Instructors speak English and Spanish, and the team may include Danny, praised for patient help. You may walk to the beach or ride to the best surf spot.
“Amazing experience for a beginner. As a rookie surfer myself, I found this course very helpful. Instructors teach all the basics from scratch. The time was enough to put all the theory into practice and have some fun.”
Drive a fully automatic three-wheel Can-Am Ryker from Maspalomas on a 2.5-hour guided route through mountain roads, villages, and the coast. Adrian provides a clear safety briefing, helmets, fuel, and insurance. You need a valid car licence, and two adults booking together share one vehicle.
“Great value and experience . Adrian gives thorough induction and we felt v safe. His island knowledge makes the trip memorable. 5 star and would thoroughly recommend”
Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office in Maspalomas for a 2.5-hour lesson with Daniel or another multilingual instructor. Learn on the beach, then practice in the sea with a board, wetsuit, water, fruit, and insurance included.
“We had an amazing time at the surfing class! Our instructor was super friendly and explained everything clearly, making it easy to learn how to surf and stand up on the board. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy couple of hours of fun surfing 🏄♀️🤙🏻.”
You’ll ride a well-kept four-seat Yamaha Wolverine from Maspalomas into Gran Canaria’s volcanic countryside. Expect rocky tracks, sandy sections, scenic hilltop stops, guide-led history, hotel transfers, and about two hours on the buggy. Spanish and English guidance is available.
“Fantastic fun! We were collected from our hotel on time, tour guide was very friendly, welcoming and had great sense of fun and humour! The route was amazing, scenic and fun. Excellent value for money and would recommend to everyone! Highlight of the holiday - thank you!”
Drive a stable three-wheel Can-Am Ryker from Maspalomas into Gran Canaria’s mountain country. This three-hour English-language tour visits the old village of Fataga and an aloe vera finca, with fuel, helmet, and legal road insurance included. Groups are limited to 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.”
Meet Canary Wave by the Red Cross tower at Maspalomas Beach for a practical surf lesson with Spanish, English, or Italian instruction. You get equipment, sun protection, insurance, and time in the water, with instructors such as Rayco and Tony helping beginners build confidence.
“Wonderful experience, never thought surfing gives such a rush! And thanks to our instructor, he helped me stand for the first time on the surfboard even if it was almost at the shore, still caught the wave🤣”
Take the wheel at Circuito Maspalomas for up to eight laps in a choice of sports cars, including the Mazda MX5 and Ferrari options. A professional instructor gives driving tips, with Paulo praised for his friendly, safety-focused approach. The 90-minute experience begins and ends at the circuit.
“Everything was exelent Ride the Ferrari very good experience Intructor Paulo was very friendly and professional thank you very much for a exelelent day...”
Join Mali and her team for a two-hour private picnic near Maspalomas or Amadores. Expect Canarian wine, homemade sangria, tapas, dips, fruit, and sunset views, with an optional professional photoshoot for proposals, birthdays, and anniversaries.
“We had a great time at the picnic, Mali is a wonderful guide and took time to answer all of our questions. The food was wonderful and good quality food! The wine was also very good. The view was amazing. A must do in Gran Canary!”
Pick a coast, a barranco or a table.
