Ratings & Reviews
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Guidekin's take
Budget coach day? in our Island Tours & Day Trips comparison. North to south from Las Palmas, Bandama to the peaks, Fataga and the dunes, at €46 per person with guide and transport; food on you. 4.93 from 513 reviews.
Trade-off: Food not included; English only.
Last checked: September 16, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryA coach day from Las Palmas that crosses the island north to south: the Bandama crater, the old streets of Santa Brígida, the view from Pico de las Nieves, lunch in Fataga and an afternoon at the Maspalomas dunes. Guide and transport are in the €46 per person price, food is not; guiding is in English only and the roads wind. Rated 4.93 by 513 travellers.
From the guide
Cross the island north to south. Get the volcanic touch of the island having an amazed look towards the islands largest crator. Discover the historical streets of Santa Brígida. Admire the impressive views from Pico de las Nieves. Have a typical lunch in a charming village of Fataga and after all that get some sun by the ocean exploring the massive sand dunes. You will have a professional Guide in English only.
Tour options
The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.
Plaza de las Ranas Pick Up
from €46 / person
Guide: English
English guide only
Santa Catalina Park Pick Up
from €46 / person
Guide: English
English guide only
San Telmo Park Pick Up
from €46 / person
Guide: English
English guide only
Parque Romano Pick Up
from €46 / person
Guide: English
English guide only
Schedule & Availability
Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Departures: 09:00, 09:07, 09:10, 09:12
Available year-round
This tour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, departing at 09:00, 09:07, 09:10, 09:12. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 16, 2026.
What's Included
Reduced groups up to 25 persons
Professional guide in English
Air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Itinerary
- from a nice viewpoint you will have great views over the island's largest volcanic crater.
15 min
Santa Brígida - a small city with a pretty historical center. Due to the water sources the place is surrounded by green areas full of lush vegetation and palm trees. You will walk its lovely streets and have a chance to grab a quick coffee in a typical old coffee shop.
30 min
Pico de las Nieves - from the highest peak of the island you will have amazing views over the mountanous countryside. Your photos will be dominated especially by two mysterious rocks in the heart of the island - Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga and if you are lucky, maybe Tenerife island will be visible far on the horizon.
The weather on Gran Canaria is mostly great, but in the unlikely case of bad weather for this stop the day of your tour there might be no views from Pico de las Nieves. If that happens we would try to stop for you in other viewpoints on our drive down to the south of the island, where the weather is usually sunnier.
20 min
San Bartolomé de Tirajana - in this lovely mountain village you will visit and interesting museum created in an old house of a well positioned family. Here you will find out more about the life in the villages in the old times.The museum opens for free.
25 min
- a charming village surrounded by hundreds of palms seems like a small oasis in a canyon-like countryside. Here you will have approximately 1 hour free time that you can enjoy for having a lunch in a traditional taverna. The meals are delicious and start on 7.50 euros/person/main dish.
1h
Sand Dunes of Maspalomas - get yourself lost in the waste sand dunes. You will have 45 minutes to spend here, so don´t forget your swimwear in case you wish to have a quick jump to the ocean. You will be dropped off and picked-up by the pretty pond of Charco de Maspalomas situated on the edge of the dunes.
45 min
Departure & Return
Start point9:12 - Plaza de las Ranas - bus stop, 9:10 - San Telmo Park - bus stop on the highway facing the ocean (pick up for travellers from the south), 9:07 - Parque Romano - on the bus stop on the highway, 9:00 - Santa Catalina Park - in front of Casa de Turismo/Restaurante Fataga
End point9:12 - Plaza de las Ranas - bus stop, 9:10 - San Telmo Park - bus stop on the highway facing the ocean (pick up for travellers from the south), 9:07 - Parque Romano - on the bus stop on the highway, 9:00 - Santa Catalina Park - in front of Casa de Turismo/Restaurante Fataga
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 7 years
- There are many winding roads in the mountains. If you suffer road sickness, please be sure to bring your medication.
- The tour is guided only in English
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |