Las Palmas or Maspalomas: Contrasts tour of Gran Canaria From Maspalomas - with Mundo Platano tickets - Spanish
ID: GYG921534-O-1461719
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Explore Gran Canaria’s history, volcanic landscapes, and stunning sites like Vegueta, Bandama Crater, Mundo Platano, Roque Nublo, and Maspalomas Dunes All in one unforgettable day!
Discover Gran Canaria in a day full of history, nature, and cinema!
This guided tour will take you to the most fascinating corners of the island, from its historic center to unique landscapes that will leave you speechless.
- Pick up in Las Palmas or Maspalomas: We will start by picking you up in Las Palmas or Maspalomas, depending on the option selected.
- Vegueta, film set: We'll head to the historic district of Vegueta to explore the Casa de Colón, the majestic Cathedral of Santa Ana. Our guide will share historical curiosities that will bring this iconic place to life. Additionally, Vegueta has been the setting for major film productions such as Allied with Brad Pitt and Mother with Jennifer Lopez.
- Caldera de Bandama, the youngest volcano on the island:
Our next stop will be the Caldera de Bandama: a fascinating landscape that will allow us to discover the volcanic origin of the island.
- Enjoy bananas: At Mundo Plátano, you will discover over 30 varieties of bananas, with a visit to the museum and a delicious tasting of products made from this tropical fruit.
- Best views from the Summit: After that, we will head to the Summit of Gran Canaria, where we will see two natural icons: Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves, as well as the impressive Caldera de Tejeda, a gigantic collapse caldera that defines the mountainous landscape of the island.
- Aloe vera, a natural treasure: Subsequently, leaving the village of Fataga, we will explore an aloe vera plantation, where you will learn about all the benefits and processes of this plant treasure.
- A magical end in Maspalomas Dunes: To finish, we will enjoy the spectacular sunset at the Maspalomas Dunes, a unique place where you can contemplate the colors of the sky over this coastal desert and, if you wish, take a refreshing swim before returning.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the contrasts of Gran Canaria in an unforgettable experience!
Highlights
- Explore the best of Gran Canaria on a guided day tour
- Discover the history, culture and gastronomy of an island full of contrasts.
- From the sea to the heights, admire the wonderful landscapes of the island
- Visit Besalú, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Spain.
- Take in the views from Pals and take beautiful photos.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Look for the guide with the Buendia Tour logo
INCLUDED
- Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert guide
- Guided tour in Vegueta, Caldera de Bandama, Teror and Cumbre de Gran Canaria.
- Entrance ticket, guided tour and tasting at the banana museum.
- Guided tour and possibility of sunset swim in the Maspalomas Dunes.
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.