Gran Canaria: Jeep Safari Tour

Explore Gran Canaria's south on a 5-hour 4x4 jeep safari through valleys, dams, and dunes with a qualified driver.

Getting started

Your adventure begins with hotel pickup or a nearby meeting point in resort areas between Puerto de Mogán and Bahía Feliz, then a short transfer to Maspalomas. Here you board your 6-seater open Jeep and meet your qualified, experienced driver, who will guide you in Spanish, English, German or French. After a brief safety and route explanation, the jeep convoy sets off toward the island's interior.

What to expect

Lomos de Pedro Alfonso and Tirajana Ravine

This first stretch takes you from Maspalomas into the rugged interior via the Lomos de Pedro Alfonso.

Features:

• Ride in a 6-seater open Jeep along Lomos de Pedro Alfonso with views toward the Aguineguín ravine, getting a feel for the off-road sections and the island's dry southern slopes.

• Hear commentary from your driver-guide in Spanish, English, German and French about the Tirajana Ravine and how it shapes local life in this part of Gran Canaria.

• Benefit from travel insurance and the support of a qualified, experienced driver who manages the mountain and ravine roads for you.

Chira dam, Nublo Rural Park and Gran Canaria Biosphere Reserve

The route continues uphill to one of the island's key waterworks and protected natural areas.

Features:

• Stop near the Chira dam, a mid-20th century reservoir considered one of the most notable civil engineering works on the islands, and take photos of the water framed by steep volcanic walls.

• Travel through the Nublo Rural Park and the Gran Canaria Biosphere Reserve, seeing how pine forests, rocky ridges and terraced hillsides contrast with the coastal areas.

• Stay in the open Jeep throughout this segment, making the most of the 4x4's elevated views while your driver keeps the convoy on schedule.

Valley of a Thousand Palms (Barranco de las Mil Palmeras) and Fataga

You then reach the greener heart of the route: the Valley of a Thousand Palms and its main village.

Features:

• Drive into the Valley of a Thousand Palms, also known as Barranco de las Mil Palmeras, where tall palm trees cluster along the ravine floor and slopes.

• Spend time in Fataga, a traditional village in the valley, where there is an optional stop for lunch in one of the typical restaurants at your own expense, as food and drinks are not included.

• Learn from your multilingual guide about how the valley's microclimate supports this dense palm landscape, while remaining covered by your tour's travel insurance.

Tunte and San Bartolomé de Tirajana

The convoy heads through the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, reaching its capital, Tunte.

Features:

• Walk briefly through the old town of Tunte to see its church and characteristic streets, a contrast to the resort architecture on the coast.

• Use this stop to stretch your legs before the jeeps rejoin the road toward the southern outlooks.

• Continue to enjoy guiding in Spanish, English, German and French, with your driver pointing out landmarks in the surrounding Tirajana area.

Las Moscas viewpoint and Maspalomas Dunes

Your final scenic segment links the mountains back to the coast with a dramatic overlook.

Features:

• Pause at the Las Moscas viewpoint for a dedicated photo stop, capturing the valley below and the Maspalomas Dunes in the distance.

• See the Maspalomas Dunes from above as the jeeps position you for different angles, before continuing back toward the coastal resorts.

• Travel insurance remains in effect throughout, and your driver manages timing so the group returns comfortably within the approximate 5-hour schedule.

Wrapping up

The jeep convoy returns to the Maspalomas area, where you change back to the minibus and are driven to your original hotel or nearby pickup point. From here you are free to continue your day in the resorts, now oriented to Gran Canaria's southern interior and coastal landscapes.