--- title: Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent lang: en type: tour city: Gran Canaria country: Spain price: 520 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [de, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Cruise day across the island rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/private-shore-excursion-in-gran-canaria-the-miniature-continent/ --- # Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent **Guidekin's take:** A private day for cruise passengers and anyone short on time that crosses the island from the southern dunes through dry canyons and pine forests to the green north, with a typical lunch, water and private transport included at €520 per group/vehicle per group. Baby seats are not available. Rated 4.98 by 45 travellers. ## Overview On this exclusive private excursion you will get to know the different faces and landscape types of Gran Canaria in a short time. Gran Canaria is not called a miniature continent for nothing. It goes from the desert, the dunes in the south over the dry canyons through picturesque villages up to the center with fragrant pine forests. On the north side, the green and vegetated part of the island awaits us with chestnut groves, remains of the laurel forest and an interesting cultural landscape. Also the culinary should not be neglected, we enjoy typical specialties of the Canarian cuisine at lunchtime. ## Key facts - Price: from €520 per group/vehicle - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Jörg Kroker ## What's included - Private transportation - We enjoy a typical lunch and try the different little things that the Canarian cuisine has in store for us. - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **Maspalomas** (20m) - Visit to the famous dunes of Maspalomas, photo opportunity, short walk along the promenade. 2. **Mirador Degollada De La Yegua** (15m) - We stop at the viewpoint and enjoy the views of the small "Grand Canyon", the Fataga Valley and the south of Gran Canaria, Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. 3. **Fataga** (30m) - Visit to the old mountain village of Fataga, with its typical whitewashed small houses and picturesque streets. We walk a little through the narrow paths and let the tranquility of the place affect us. 4. **San Bartolome de Tirajana** (pass by, no stop) - San Bartolome, the "capital" of the south. 5. **Tejeda** (45m) - Next up is the beautiful town of Tejeda, in the center of Gran Canaria. Some time ago it was voted one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. In addition, Tejeda is known for its almond specialties, which we are happy to try. Every year, at the beginning of February, the... 6. **Cruz de Tejeda** (pass by, no stop) - , past the old crossroads and on to the green north side of Gran Canaria. 7. **Teror** (30m) - The landscape and especially the vegetation changes completely. From the rather dry center and south of the island we come down through fragrant pine forests through chestnut groves and the last remnants of the laurel forests of Gran Canaria. The destination is the pilgrimage... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Baby seats are not available. ## How it compares in Private Tours Ranked **#3 of 4** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Private Excursion The mountains of Gran Canaria for 2 to 4 people](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/private-excursion-the-mountains-of-gran-canaria-for-2-to-4-people/?format=md) — €286 per person, 5.0 (64) 2. [Custom Private & VIP Highlights Tour of Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/custom-private-vip-highlights-tour-of-gran-canaria/?format=md) — €1000 per group/vehicle, 5.0 (56) 3. [Private Tour Guide in Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/private-tour-guide-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) — €535 per group/vehicle, 4.98 (66) Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/private-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md ## More in Gran Canaria - All Gran Canaria tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/private-shore-excursion-in-gran-canaria-the-miniature-continent/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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