12 Treks in Gran Canaria to Build a Trip Around

1.Gran Canaria: Guided Via Ferrata Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend four hours climbing Gran Canaria’s cliffs with a professional English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide. You’ll hike about 25 minutes to the route, cross a monkey bridge, tackle chain steps, and swing inside a cave. José and Jorge are among the guides praised for clear safety help and local stories.

“Had an amazing time with José, so knowledgeable in the area and the climb. Was my favourite activity I did on my trip, would 100% recommend!”

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2.Via Ferrata in Gran Canaria. Vertical adventure park. Small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Meet at Bahia Feliz for a four-hour guided via ferrata with YUKAN Outdoor Gran Canaria. After a 30-minute walk, you’ll tackle K3+ sections, a rope bridge, swing, and volcanic tunnel with guides such as Maria, Jardel, Ari, or Juan.

“An great tour with an guide, who explained us a lo about the nature and culture of the canarians. The guide is very gentle, his instructions are easy to understand and he always has his eyes on you while you climbing. The complett tour is absolutly save and worth it.”

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3.Gran Canaria: Cliff Climbing Via Ferrata Trip by Maspalomas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Bahía Feliz for a four-hour Via Ferrata adventure. Walk through a western-style valley, climb a medium-level rock route with a helmet, harness, and double-clipped Ferrata kit, then cross a high bridge and ride Gran Canaria’s highest swing.

“D was an amazing guide! Very helpful, patient, trustworthy and friendly! It was a really enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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4.Climbing + Zipline + Via Ferrata + Cave. Adventure route in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join YUKAN Outdoor Gran Canaria for a four-hour route near Santa Lucía de Tirajana. You’ll hike to an aboriginal defense site, try rock climbing, cross a short via ferrata, crawl through a volcanic tube, and finish on a 50-meter zipline. Manuel and Ari are among the guides praised for patient instruction.

“Right in the centre of the island via a scary road with steep drops all the way around gives magnifent views of the island. However, to do this activity you need to have a reasonable level of fitness as you are going to be walking uphill (although not that far) in scorching heat. The rock climbing was fun but then we had the walk to the cave which is more challenging involving scrambling and a tricky rope assisted final climb to the cave. My wife ended up with a few scrapes after this part as she lost her footing. The cave itself is not for the claustrophobic as involves a…”

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5.Via Ferrata Gran Canaria: Adventure Route for First Time Climbers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet guide Pablo in Bahía Feliz for a four-hour via ferrata in southern Gran Canaria. Walk 30 minutes through rocky desert scenery, learn climbing techniques, then follow iron steps under close supervision. Equipment is supplied, and the route suits beginners through experienced climbers.

“Amazing tour with Pablo. I had a lot of fun climbing the via ferrata and would highly recommend even if you already have a bit of experience! You can enjoy a nice view over the valley, see the ocean from the route, and enjoy a small challenge.”

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6.Las Palmas: Coastering, Via Ferrata, Water Jumping & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Medio Almud Beach parking for a four-hour coastal route with via ferrata, a suspension bridge, abseiling, snorkeling, and optional jumps. Manuel and D are among the guides praised for calm safety help. Bring sturdy closed-toe shoes, swimwear, water, and a towel.

“Very versatile, good fun & action but always feeling safe and great to learn a bit about the coast. The team was incredibly friendly”

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7.Gran Canaria: Guided Via Ferrata and Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $73

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Degollada de las Yeguas for a small-group climb above Fataga. You’ll tackle caves, cable bridges, a 70-meter route, and a zipline, with safety gear, water, snacks, insurance, and digital photos included.

“Super apres midi dans un environnement magnifique ! Victor est très professionnel : efficace, rassurant et compétent ! Je recommande!”

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8.Half-Day Adventure and Climbing Via Ferrata in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Join guides such as Victor or Miguel for a four-hour via ferrata near San Bartolomé de Tirajana. You’ll climb a 70-meter wall along a 300-meter route using staples, chains, stairs, bridges, a harness, helmet, and steel safety cable. Hotel pickup is available in southern Gran Canaria.

“We had such a great time on our Via Ferrata! Our guide Miguel was absolutely amazing – he picked us up from our hotel, was really friendly, and made us feel so at ease. I didn’t manage to finish the route, but Miguel was so patient and supportive with me the whole way. My wife Jo carried on and said it was an incredible experience! Would 100% recommend this company (and especially Miguel!”

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

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

Join Pablo of RockNatour for a three-hour guided hike to Roque Nublo, with geology, island history, local snacks, and a pine-forest picnic. The optional two-hour beginner climbing session costs €40 extra. Transport is not included, and the route suits people with moderate fitness.

“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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10.Gran Canaria: Zipline and Mountaineering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

In Santa Lucía de Tirajana, guide Daison leads a small group through a 50-meter zipline, climbing wall, volcanic tube, abseiling, and via ferrata. You get safety gear, instruction, insurance, a snack, and activity photos. The route suits fit beginners, but not children under 12 or people over 60.

“It was a super cool unforgettable experience. Daison picked us up on time. He was very funny and pleasant. We had another Spanish couple. He was very patient and explained alternately in Spanish and English, although because of his expression he could already understand everything. I was very anxious and nervous about climbing and handled this very professionally. I never felt unsafe. You could see that Daison is passionate about these activities and was able to share his joy with us. Via Ferrata was really exciting and I think I will continue doing this in Switzerland thanks to Daison. Moon Cave was super beautiful and unforgettable. Besides the activities, Daison…”

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11.Tejeda: Roque Nublo Base Camp Xperience: Hike, Picnic & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Best value

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking mountain guide at Mirador de la Goleta for a guided Roque Nublo hike, local picnic, and hammock rest in the pine forest. Permits and insurance are included, while beginner rock climbing is available for an extra €40.

“Great afternoon adventure, highly recommend for any ability. Super knowledgeable guidance and good quality bikes. Meeting point is the car park, so don't go looking for an office, Pablo arrived in good time and made himself known. Great guy, you'll have fun on this trip.”

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12.Las Palmas: Sunset Mountain Climbing Trip Near Roque Nublo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $79

Join a guide, including D., for a four-hour beginner-friendly climbing trip near Roque Nublo. Learn rope safety and basic climbing moves, climb among pine-covered mountains, enjoy a picnic, and finish with sunset views. Groups are limited to 10.

“D. is an awesome guide, we had a lot of fun, learned a lot and the routes are definitely good for beginners ;) Thanks for the great experience!”

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