The 15 Best Hikes & Walking Tours in Gran Canaria

1.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Volcano craters, a moderate hike to Roque Nublo, and a cloud-top sunset in Gran Canaria, with tastings and door-to-door pickup.

“Great knowledgeable & friendly guides, David & Victor. Really loved this tour for the amazing volcanos, calderas & craters - saw every I aimed to & the most beautiful sunset! Was such a fun day & awesome value, with yummy lunch, door to door service, pictures included & toast at the end of an amazing day. Absolutely recommend, you'll love this tour too!!”

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2.“Peaks of Gran Canaria” Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 295 reviews · 9 hours · from $82

Guided Peaks of Gran Canaria hike with hotel transfers, poles, lunch and insurance, plus views of Roque Nublo and Teide on clear days.

“All very good! Great views, guide was great! No need for improvement”

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3.Full day Hiking Gran Canaria Peaks of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Full-day hike near Pico de las Nieves with small-group pace, Roque Nublo and Teide views, and an included meal. Pickup from Maspalomas.

“Really great trip and would recommend to everyone, regardless of fitness level. Book it today, you won’t regret it.”

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4.Roque Nublo: hiking on volcanoes with Sky Rebels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Roque Nublo volcano hike from Maspalomas with Sky Rebels. Small group, hotel transfers, and a picnic lunch with expert guides.

“I highly recommend this tour, a lovely day making sense of Gran Canaria. A bit of history, a bit of Geography along with marvellous views, delicious food and great company. A really good way to start your GC holiday.”

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5.Full-Day Guided Hiking With Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $82

Gran Canaria full-day guided hiking in a small group, with poles, insurance, and included food, chosen for weather and scenery.

“Exceeded my expectations! Maciej was the perfect guide, from the pick-up, to the hike with amazing scenery, lunch, and the drop off. He was so Knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend 100%”

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6.Sunset Hike and Stargazing Experience in Roque Nublo Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Sunset hike to Ventana del Nublo for volcanic views, then an easy stargazing lesson with snacks and hot drinks in Gran Canaria.

“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to the island. Pablo was an excellent guide and took us to some truly spectacular spots to watch the sunset over the volcanic landscape — the views were absolutely stunning. After sunset, we explored several viewpoints around the area, including beautiful perspectives of Roque Nublo and other iconic sights. Delicious snacks were provided along the way, with great vegetarian options, which was a lovely touch. Once night fell, the real magic began. We waited as the sky filled with thousands of stars, and Pablo shared fascinating stories about the constellations, which we could even observe through binoculars. Seeing planets, shooting…”

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7.Hiking in the Waterfalls with Sky Rebels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5h 30m · from $100

Maspalomas waterfalls hike with Sky Rebels, small groups of 6, native guides, endemic species, snacks, and pickup included.

“This was an excellent experience, I would recommend it to anyone. Ines and Juan were wonderful guides, they shared a lot of interesting facts and information and showed the beauty and variablity of the isle. Also, they were amazingly creative and funny, we laughed a lot while experiencing nature. Everything was organized perfectly. Ines & Juan - thank you!”

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8.Sunset & Night Sky Guided Astronomy Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Tejeda sunset hike and night sky astronomy tour on Gran Canaria, guided by Pablo. Learn constellations, Milky Way, plus snacks.

“Attivitá diversa dal solito, perfetta per coppie - Pablo é davvero appassionato di astronomia e rende tutto molto interessante! Consiglio: vestirsi pesanti in quanto stando fermi ad osservare le stelle viene freddo facilmente”

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9.3-Hour Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Roque Nublo 3-hour guided hike with hotel pickup, picnic snacks, and scenic stops in Gran Canaria, small group, English guide.

“The hike to Roque Nublo is simply amazing. Almost from another world. Miguel was the guide and he is simply amazing. He is very professionnal and can explain about fauna and flora and on top he is very funny. All the group had a blast. Thanks a lot for the great experience.”

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10.Roque Nublo – hiking on volcanoes by Sky Rebels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 5h 30m · from $100

Small-group hike with local guides Inés and Juanjo to Roque Nublo from Maspalomas, with picnic and included Roque Nublo access.

“It was a very interesting day. The guides are nice local people who now the island . Learned a lot and saw some beautiful nature. I would recommend Sky Rebel to anyone who loves to see Gran Canaria from a different side. Also the music in the car was kind of funny 🙂.”

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11.Hiking in Waterfalls & Rainforest with local guides: Sky Rebels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Join local guides for a Gran Canaria rainforest and waterfall hike near Maspalomas, with transport, brunch, and a small group.

“Friendly local guides lead you trough a jungle like area up to a waterfall, entertaining and filled with interesting stories about the island, inhabitants and the local nature. Rather easy hike for hikers, but not a sunday stroll ( bring your hiking shoes). Transport from and back to hotel included.”

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12.Hiking experience in the north of Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Weather-led hikes in north Gran Canaria with pickup, small groups, and an expert English guide featuring gorges, caves, and craters.

“Guide very experienced and had a lot of information about the area as well up the flora and fauna. Good sense of humour a# well. Definitely recommend.”

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13.The Roque Nublo Base Camp Experience: Hiking, Picnic and Climbing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Roque Nublo MTB hike with geology stories, summit breaks, pine-forest picnic, and optional beginner climbing in Gran Canaria.

“Pablo was a great tour guide, very fun and energetic with great knowledge of the island. The ride was challenging at some points but worth it!”

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14.Hiking in the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria: UNESCO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $107

Hike Gran Canaria’s sacred crater rim with a small group on Wednesdays, from Roque Nublo to Roque Bentayga and Acusa cave sites.

“This was my absolute favourite experience of the holiday. Sofie was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic - we learnt a lot about the Gran Canaria. The hike was amazing; so beautiful. I would love to have some more adventures with Mogan Verde - thank you!”

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15.Hikes Roque Nublo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Moderate 8 km hike to Roque Nublo with pickup, guide, mountain views, and a breakfast picnic in Gran Canaria. From $106 per person.

“Fantastic hike to roque nublo about 8km moderate hike. Sophie was friendly & knowledgeable interesting facts about the hike Gran Canaria flora & fauna. Lovely setting for the provided picnic. Fabulous views above the clouds in the mountains. Loved it. The drive to the start is an experience on winding mountain roads.”

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