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Canary Islands Shore excursions

Our most recommended Canary Islands Shore excursions

La Palma: 3-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience

1. La Palma: 3-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience

Depart from Puerto de Tazacorte where you’ll board the Flipper and receive a warm welcome from the crew. Set sail in search of dolphins and whales, listen to the crew share information about these fascinating creatures and learn about their marine environment. Cruise around the beautiful coast of La Palma, which is home to up to 29 different types of cetaceans, and enjoy the unique opportunity to see a wide variety of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. During the excursion visit the famous Cueva Bonita, a volcanic cave formed by ocean erosion. Soak up the magical atmosphere before heading to another idyllic cave, the Poris the Candelaria one of La Palma's most famous coastal villages. And finally, visit the volcanic deltas formed during the last volcanic eruption of La Palma in 2021.

Lanzarote: Timanfaya South Tour for Cruise Passengers

2. Lanzarote: Timanfaya South Tour for Cruise Passengers

While your cruise ship stops in Lanzarote enjoy a trip to the south of the island and discover beautiful vineyards, Timanfaya National Park and the volcanic landscape. Drive directly from the port to the La Geria wine-growing region, and see the spectacular cultivation of vineyards planted on volcanic ash. Taste the local wines, then head to Timanfaya National Park. Admire the huge lava fields, formed during six years of volcanic activity. Afterwards, take the opportunity to try local tapas for only 2 Euros. Then be inspired by the wonder of geothermal energy. Take a camel ride, experience the drive along the volcanic coast, and visit the Green Lagoon and the salt works of the island.

Timanfaya And El Golfo For Cruise Passengers (Mornings)

3. Timanfaya And El Golfo For Cruise Passengers (Mornings)

If you have some free hours in Lanzarote then this is the perfect tour for you. Depart from the port of Arrecife towards the southern part of the island, passing through the village of Uga. Travel into the Fire Mountains, where you continue among volcanoes to visit the Timanfaya National Park. There enjoy geothermic demonstrations in the Hilario’s Plateau, and follow the so-called Volcano Route, accompanied by your guide who will entertain you with the story of the eruptions which have occurred in Lanzarote in the past. You also visit El Golfo, a small village in the coast of the National Park where you will see the Green Lagoon or Lago de los Clicos. At the end of this fantastic tour, you will cross to the most important vine-growing area of Lanzarote, La Geria, and see a unique example of a place that has adapted to and made good use of the land's characteristics. There, you will taste a delicious wine from the area.

Lanzarote: Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa

4. Lanzarote: Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to La Graciosa

Make your way to the sales offices at the pier where you will collect your boarding passes for the ferry. Then, enjoy a comfortable half-hour journey along the north coast of Lanzarote and marvel at the wonderful views. There is complimentary wi-fi available on board. Once in La Graciosa, you can experience the charm of local life in the small fishing village. Explore the sandy streets without asphalt, the craft market, and the island's trails. You could rent a bike, take a jeep taxi tour, enjoy a meal, or simply relax on the beaches.

Lanzarote: Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

5. Lanzarote: Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

Disembark from your cruise ship and join a guided tour of Lanzarote that takes you to the north of the island. See the unique volcanic tunnel and caverns of Jameos del Agua, enjoy a wine tasting in La Geria, learn about the thermal anomalies in Islote de Hilario, and much more. Start in the Valley of a Thousand Palms, and admire the 5,000-year-old Corona Volcano. Then reach the Famara Massif at an altitude of 500 meters and look out over the islands of the Chinijo Archipelago. Discover the underground oases of Jameos del Agua and marvel at the natural lagoon. Continue south and see the Monumento al Campesino and learn about the so-called "Fertility" monument. Afterward, enjoy a wine tasting in La Geria and learn how wine growing developed on the volcanic soil. Then, continue to the scenic Timanfaya National Park and admire the fascinating Montañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire). Hear about the energy hidden under the earth's surface in El Islote de Hilario, and see some amazing experiments with geothermal energy. Finally, you have the opportunity for an optional camel ride through the park, and on your way back see the Green Lagoon and the salt marshes.

From Lanzarote: Sailing Day Trip Around La Graciosa

6. From Lanzarote: Sailing Day Trip Around La Graciosa

Swim, snorkel, and kayak in the turquoise waters of La Graciosa on a full-day trip from Lanzarote. Relax on the unspoiled Francesa Beach and refresh yourself with drinks and a delicious lunch. Start your day trip with a pickup near your accommodation in Lanzarote. Hop aboard an air-conditioned bus and travel to the harbor of Órzola to board a ferry for a 30-minute journey to the neighboring island of La Graciosa. When you arrive at La Graciosa, board a luxury catamaran. Set sail for a 1-hour trip along the south coast of the island as you enjoy your welcome glass of champagne and some snacks. Admire the white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and volcanic mountains as you cruise. Anchor at Francesa Beach, where you can sunbathe, swim, snorkel or use the available kayaks for an adventure of your own. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks as you savor your lunch of pasta, salad, and fruit. Dive off the catamaran to swim in the clear waters or relax on board as you sail to Caleta del Sebo. Discover the small fishermen's village there before boarding the ferry back to Lanzarote. Finish your day with a drop-off at your hotel.

La Palma: Tacande Volcanic Landscape Tour

7. La Palma: Tacande Volcanic Landscape Tour

Discover the highlights of the island of La Palma on a guided day trip. Explore the picturesque landscape of the west side of the island, which were affected by the volcanic activity of 2021. Meet your guide in front of the Cabildo Insular in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Hop on the bus and head to discover some of the city's highlights, such as the Castillo de Santa Catalina, which was one of the most important castles in Spain during the Age of Discovery. See the typical double balconies of residential houses. Pass next to the Barco de la Virgen, a faithful reproduction of the Santa María sailboat, used by Christopher Columbus to discover America. Continue to the Mirador de la Concepción. Admire the views of the volcanic landscape and the island's capital from this spectacular viewpoint. Travel southwest, entering the area affected by the recent Cumbre Vieja volcano. Stop in the exclusion zone of the Tacande village where you will have a first view of the recently active volcano. Then, continue to Tazacorte to see the youngest lava flows in Spain. After lunch, head to the last stop of the tour at the Tajuya viewpoint. Take some time to safely observe the effects of the most recent volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands. Then, relax on your journey back to Santa Cruz.

Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua & North Island for Cruise Guests

8. Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua & North Island for Cruise Guests

Enjoy the northern landscape of the island in the morning light. Drive to the most northern part of the island at 8:45 AM and reach Los Valles, the Valley of the Thousand Palm Trees and Haría, where the 5,000-year-old volcano Corona is located. After a short drive, you will approach Famara massif at a height of 500 meters. Admire the magnificent view over the islets of the archipelago Chinijo and enjoy this incredible vantage point. Afterwards, continue to Jameos del Agua, a location of impressive underground oases. The intrusion of the sea created this natural lagoon, a perfect natural pool, embedded in nature and framed by lush vegetation. Pass through the villages of Arrieta, Guatiza and Teguise on your way back to the harbor. You will be back at 11:30 AM after an unforgettable morning tour.

Tenerife: Complete Island Tour with Masca

9. Tenerife: Complete Island Tour with Masca

Feel the essence of Tenerife on this excursion. Visit Villa de Candelaria, La Laguna, Villa de La Orotava, Garachico, and Masca all in 1 day. Start your day with hotel pickup and head to the town of Villa de Candelaria. Visit its basilica with the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the Canary Islands. Admire the bronze statues that commemorate the ancient Guanche kings of Tenerife. Continue to La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the first city founded in Tenerife after its conquest. Visit the town of Villa de La Orotava for an old town walking tour. Stop by La Casa de Los Balcones, an embroidery and costume center. Visit Garachico, a seaside town partially destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1706 and rebuilt. In 2021, it was included on the list of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Enjoy free time for lunch and then pass through Teno Rural Park to visit the picturesque hamlet of Masca.

Gran Canaria: Guided Kayaking Trip

10. Gran Canaria: Guided Kayaking Trip

After meeting at Santa Águeda's beach in El Pajar (Arguinerguin), you will be provided with your safety equipment partnered with some instructions regarding your kayaking. Shortly afterwards, you will start paddling across the beach as your adventure begins while paddling through the rocks in the direction of your first stop at the Los Militares archeological site. There you will have some time to recover a little as your guide provides you with some information about Canarian culture and the last aboriginals that lived there. Getting back to your kayaks, you will continue kayaking past all the little beaches of the south-west coast before reaching Playa de Montaña Arena, one of the last virgin beaches of the island. Here you will have some free time to have a swim, lay on the sand, and rest or play beach tennis, frisbee, or snorkel. You will also be able to recover with a provided picnic consisting of fruit, chocolates, nuts, biscuits, and water.

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Fantastic tour I cannot recommend highly enough. Fran was an excellent guide, super knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The tour itself covered some excellent towns in the North of the island, with some beautiful scenery, and the coach was comfortable and driven well. This was a true full day outing and represented excellent value for money. I will definitely be booking other tours from this operator when I return to Gran Canaria

A wonderful morning at sea. The guides Gala and Andrés were super helpful and friendly and shared all kinds of whale and dolphin knowledge. We had amazing luck and saw dolphins, pilot whales, and a larger whale on our way back to the harbor. We even saw a sea turtle in the distance. Capitan Jose also drove us inside the Cueva Bonita to see the gorgeous sea cave. We loved the experience!

Our Kayak trip was a worthy experience! The services provided by the office in La Caleta, Tenerife were excellent too! We do recommend it! :)

Perfectly organised trip, amazing and knowledgeable captain. We saw a lot of dolphins, turtle. To summarise: highly recommended.

Nice when we had the sails up and the captain was experienced.