--- title: Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas lang: en type: tour city: Gran Canaria country: Spain price: 46 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 513 duration_minutes: 510 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Budget coach day? rank_in_category: 1 of 9 (Island Tours & Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/full-day-across-the-island-tour-from-las-palmas/ --- # Full Day Across the Island Tour from Las Palmas **Guidekin's take:** A 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. **Budget coach day?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €46 per person - Duration: 8h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 513 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ExcursionsGranCanaria.com ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Plaza de las Ranas Pick Up | €46 / person | English | English guide only | | Santa Catalina Park Pick Up | €46 / person | English | English guide only | | San Telmo Park Pick Up | €46 / person | English | English guide only | | Parque Romano Pick Up | €46 / person | English | English guide only | ## What's included - Reduced groups up to 25 persons - Professional guide in English - Air-conditioned transport ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Caldera de Bandama** (15m) - - from a nice viewpoint you will have great views over the island's largest volcanic crater. 2. **Santa Brigida** (30m) - 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. 3. **Pico De Las Nieves** (20m) - 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... 4. **San Bartolome de Tirajana** (25m) - 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. 5. **Fataga** (1h) - - 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... 6. **Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas** (45m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:00, 09:07, 09:10, 09:12 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 9:12 - Plaza de las Ranas - bus stop ## Good to know - 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 ## How it compares in Island Tours & Day Trips Ranked **#1 of 9** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Vw Beetle Convertible Island tour Discover the island on a different way](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/vw-beetle-convertible-island-tour-discover-the-island-on-a-different-way/?format=md) — €90 per person, 4.94 (282) 2. [Gran Canaria 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas Picnic](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/gran-canaria-7-highlights-small-group-tour-with-tapas-picnic/?format=md) — €98 per person, 4.98 (102) 3. 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