Jeep Tour 4x4 in Gran Canaria: Explore Volcanic Fortresses and the Thousand Palm Trees Valley
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38 Ratings
Arguineguin
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 Jeep tour in Gran Canaria and discover the volcanic fortresses and the enchanting Thousand Palm Trees Valley. Explore the historic Fortress of Ansite and immerse yourself in the indigenous heritage of Fataga.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arguineguin - Spectacular views of the Arguineguín ravine, to reach the Chira dam, built between 1941 and 1944.
What's Included
  • Pick up service in South Hotels of Gran Canaria
  • Fully Comprehensive Insurance (FCI)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Beginning in Gran Canaria’s southern region, the tour journeys along the Santa Lucía gorge towards the Sorrueda dam. Here, you’ll explore the Fortaleza de Ansite (Ansite Fortress), a premier archaeological site in Gran Canaria, consisting of three distinct volcanic plugs: Fortaleza Grande, Fortaleza Chica, and Titana (Big Fortress, Small Fortress, and Titana). The tour, then, heads down the Valle de las Mil Palmeras (Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees) to Fataga, a location renowned for its archaeological significance globally. Upon arrival, you’ll have the opportunity to wander its historic town centre and cobblestone streets, admire its traditional Canarian residences, and gain insight into Gran Canaria’s native history.

  • Alcoholic drinks are not allowed inside the vehicle.
  • It is recommended to bring sunscreen and a hat or cap.
Location
Arguineguin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Natalieht8418dm
May 16, 2024
Great adventure - We had a lot of fun and our guide was great too. We drove to some great viewpoints and had enough time to look at everything at each stop. We didn't like the buffet at lunchtime. The price of €15 wasn't justified for us. But you don't have to eat there. It was voluntary.
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Kalina_s
Apr 27, 2024
Great expierience - Thank you so much for our amazing trip! Our guide guy was incredible, so much information and so much fun, totally recommended.
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Kirstyp859
Mar 2, 2024
Great value, fantastic views - Great trip, spot at several points for photos and info from the guides, beautiful views and a great way to see more of the island. We went in convoy of 4 cars but still a small group so not crowded. Stopped for lunch if you want to eat, multiple guides to accommodate all languages, and option to buy a professional photo in front of the jeeps.
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Dominikaca
Feb 20, 2024
Great experience! - We had a great day on this tour! The driver was really careful and the 4x4 really comfortable. Highly recommended! Friendly staff and amazing vilages.
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Walkswithfriends
Jan 19, 2024
See parts of the "Real" Island - What an amazing experience, we learnt so much about the island and its history. We saw parts of the "Real" Gran Canaria we wouldn't have seen staying in the touristy areas. The Jeep was safe and comfortable. The all you can eat buffet lunch with Water & Sangria included was very reasonably priced at €14 each adult. The souvenir photo was just €10. Our driver was very friendly, knowledgeable, spoke at least 3 languages and gave us very good advice regarding what not to spend our money on.
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Marita_h
Mar 21, 2024
The beautiful views. ... - The beautiful views. Our driver didn’t speak English so he couldn’t explain anything during the drive. However the driver was very nice and helpful.
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Jorge64
Feb 22, 2024
Oh well… - If you like lots of people, dust, camel riding and visiting an Aloe Vera sales event - you should book it. If you are looking for nature, people, flora and fauna of Gran Canaria, you have come to the wrong place.
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Markse1268iz
Mar 23, 2024
6 hour tour including 2.5 hour stops, but somehow a rushed lunch. - Tour guide was entertaining and informative but kept having to switch between English and German – seems strange, that people speaking the same language were put in different jeeps. Met at another hotel as agreed, then had to wait at the Faro2 shopping centre 30 minutes whilst others joined us. We could have just walked to the Faro2 shopping centre in 10 minutes, under our own steam. The stops enroute comprised: Dusty road 20 mins - to listen about rock formation; Santa Lucia de Tirajana 20 mins for drink & call of nature; 15 minutes later - Fataga 60 mins for lunch; 5 minutes later - Aloe Vera to listen to sales pitch for 30 minutes; then viewing platform 15 minutes. Lunch stop should have been in the nice village of Santa Lucia de Tirajana. Instead it was offered at a pub in Fataga where a €14 buffet lunch was available including a drink. We didn’t fancy the buffet so decided to order something else from the bar – what a big mistake – paella took 50 minutes to arrive, which left us less than 10 minutes to try and eat it. Unfortunately, we managed to eat less than half of it which was expensive for €30. Other snacks or sandwiches were not an option on the menu. Our advice if you don’t want a buffet - is to either take your own snacks with you and eat them when you can or hang off eating something until you get back to Maspalomas.
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Elaine_b
Apr 27, 2024
Do not book this tour - We booked this trip and received a confirmation email stating we would be picked up from our hotel in Las Palmas. I didn’t check my emails again until the next morning when I saw an email saying they couldn’t pick us up from our hotel and we had to meet then 45 minutes away. We couldn’t make it in time so I called the local operator who was rude and unhelpful. They were not prepared to wait or suggest somewhere we could catch up with the tour operator hung up on me. Rude and unprofessional. I would not recommend this company.
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62oh
Jan 18, 2024
Terrible driver - The route and stops were good, also the main guide, but our driver/guide was constantly talking, with very little meaning and poor english. Very little useful information. Lots of juvenile jokes. Rude, loud, and did not include everyone in the car. NOT a safe driver i.e. used his phone while driving on the edge of a 400m cliff.
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