15 2-Hour Experiences in Gran Canaria to Build a Day Around

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

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

2-hour horseback trek in Gran Canaria with hotel pickup, helmets, small groups, and big mountain views over Maspalomas and dunes.

“Happy, healthy and energetic horses. All they need is gallop a bit more otherwise amazing experience as always around horses”

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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

2.5 hours off Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, hunting for dolphins and whales from a large boat, with a guide, deck time, and an onboard bar.

“We had a very frustrating and unpleasant experience. First of all, the ship left much too late, having to roast in the full sun for almost an hour...! Then we spotted nothing (no dolphins no whales.. nothing) and once you have paid you are unlucky. Lost half a day that we could have spent better... the company behind this activity tries to look professional to tourists, but in reality they are a lousy company. if you have a complaint you are powerless because they hardly care about you once you pay the money.”

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3.2 hour Dolphin Catamaran Excursion

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

2-hour dolphin catamaran from Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria. Spot dolphins, whales, turtles, enjoy a free soft drink, and get a re-try ticket.

“ruhige Fahrt auf das Meer, viele Delfine gesehen, absolut empfehlenswert”

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4.2h Sunset Paddle Board Session in Gran Canaria

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

Sunset SUP in Gran Canaria: 2 hours of coaching, sea practice, and GoPro photos. Small group of 5, beginner-friendly for $58.

“We had so much fun paddle boarding. The instructor was amazing. She is really open, fun and well prepared. She gave us great tips and I can really say we learned the basics of this sport. We felt completely safe the entire time even though there was a bit of wind when we started. I cannot recommend her enough.”

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5.2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

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

2-hour SUP lesson in Gran Canaria’s Arguineguín. Small group coaching, safety practice, and a full-body workout on calm water.

“A very relaxing activity, while at the same time giving you a nice full body workout. Good for practicing your core stability, your balance in general and getting in touch with nature. The instructor was very motivating and friendly and I had a really great time. Parking was pretty easy too and you'll have no problem finding her on the beach with the sup boards:) Would really recommend this when visiting Gran Canaria!!”

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6.2h Stand Up Paddle board lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

2-hour SUP lesson at Playa Las Marañuelas in Gran Canaria, small group coaching, stable boards, safety guidance, photos included.

“Maria is a great teacher, great experience and beautiful views, go try it.”

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7.1h Boat Trip + 2h Dockside Local Wine & Food Tasting

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

Cruise Mogán’s coast past Taurito caves and top beaches, then enjoy a 2-hour Canary wine and local food tasting.

“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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8.2-Hour Segway Tour: Maspalomas Dunes, Playa Ingles,S.Agustin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Glide by Segway through Maspalomas dunes and Playa del Ingles, with a small-group guide, scenic coast paths, and a drink stop.

“Be careful. There is a rigorous age limit of 60 applied and a weight limit of 90kg applied for insurance purposes. The segways are much lighter than many others we have used around the world so we were unable to do our tour. I am 66 and find the Segway an easy way to get around.”

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9.2 hours Green Mountains Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

2-hour horseback tour from Ojos de Garza with helmet and safety vest, mountain views over Las Palmas, beginner to advanced options, caves route.

“Goed contact met de begeleider over hoe dag zou verlopen. Hele lieve paarden. Goede instructies bij ongemakken op de route. Hele leuke manege.”

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10.1h Boat Trip + 2h Dockside Wine & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

3-hour Yellow Boat cruise from Puerto de Mogan plus dockside Canarian wine and food pairings, with local guide and scenic coast views.

“No improvement to suggest. Pleasant and informative trip in the boat followed by a very good wine / food paring experience. Very good customer service throughout.”

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

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

Learn canoe basics at sea in Las Palmas, then paddle the Atlantic near Playa de Alcaravaneras and enjoy skyline views on a guided walk.

“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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12.2-Hour Afternoon Snorkeling Experience in Gran Canaria by Boat

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

2-hour afternoon boat snorkeling in Gran Canaria with up to 1 hour on the reef, small group size, an English guide, and included gear.

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

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13.Segway 2 hour Tour: Maspalomas Dunes, Playa del Ingles, S.Agustin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sunset Segway across Maspalomas Dunes, with Playa del Ingles and volcanic beaches. Small group, safety gear, soda, easy 2-hour ride.

“This Segway tour was amazing! We saw amazing views including the maspalomas dunes which were a once in a lifetime sight! The owners were amazing too and did an amazing tour. My son (12) really enjoyed himself. We will definitely be back!”

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14.2 hours Double Pass Spa Circuit in Hotel Don Gregory

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Two hours of spa circuit calm at Hotel Don Gregory, Gran Canaria, with sauna, Turkish bath, hydrotherapy and more for two.

“Had a good time but it was a little expensive for what was offered. I didn’t understand why it’s listed as a double pass but still charges you separately for two people. It’s a little misleading because it makes you think a double pass is two for the price of one, which it isn’t. The spa area was clean and quiet though and the staff was very friendly.”

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15.2h Dockside Canarian Local Wine & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

A relaxed dockside wine and food tasting in Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria. Volcanic-grape wines paired with local bites on a boat.

“Very nice experience at the pier in Puerto de Mogan. Nice couple, very knowledgeable, and the wine was amazing. It is also possible to add an hour boatrip before the wine/food-tasting experience.”

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