5 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 $78Best value

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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