What to expect
Expert Guided Walks
4 exclusive fully guided walks
Iconic Landmarks
Hike to the iconic Roque Nublo
Historical Las Palmas
Uncover Vegueta's rich heritage
Off the beaten track
Explore Gran Canaria’s Wild Beauty
About this trip...
What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Room for sole use
Evening meals taken in Hotel (5 x nights) & local restaurant (2 x nights)-
Solos Board: Breakfast & dinner daily plus 4 picnic lunches
Welcome drink
4 exclusive fully guided walks including transport
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
Itinerary
- Arrive in Gran Canaria
- Caldera and vineyards of Bandama & Historical Centre of Las Palmas
- Day At Leisure
- The Tropical Valley
- The Sacred Monolith
- Day at Leisure
- The Great Caldera
- Departure Day
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Gran Canaria
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Caldera and vineyards of Bandama & Historical Las Palmas
We first head for the Bandama volcano, for a short walk along the floor of its impressive crater over a kilometre in diameter and 220 metres deep, the result of a particularly violent explosion some 2,000 years ago when the lava came into contact with a sheet of water.This caldera is well known to geologists as one of the best examples of this type of phreato-magmatic eruption. We start by walking around the crest of the caldera and then descend to the bottom, where the isolated world of a former 17th-century winery awaits us.
A small thermophilous forest, made up of the most representative trees of the Canary Islands, such as the palm and dragon tree, grows on the slopes of the crater, as well as vines, traditionally cultivated since the 17th century. We end the day in the Vegueta district, in the historic centre of the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, to discover the characteristic architecture of the old town founded in 1478 by the Spanish conquerors.
Grade: Medium
- Walking Time approx 3hrs 30 mins / Las Palmas 2hr 30 mins
- Ascent +450m / Descent -450m -
- Approx 3h30 walk
- Approx 2h30 visit
- Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Three: Day at leisure
We take time out to rest today. Take advantage of the hotel facilities, relax by the pool or on the beach.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Discover the Tropical Valley
Our hike begins more than 800m above sea level, at the head of Agaete valley, located in the northwest of Gran Canaria. We are surrounded by the beautiful views of this secluded area, where several water reservoirs cover the rocky bottom of the ravine. After a short ascent, our hike becomes largely downhill.
- Length of walk 7.5km
- Ascent +120m
- Descent -750m
- Transfers 50mins out / 15 mins return
- Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day Five: Climb to the foot of the Sacred Monolith
Today’s walk begins on a high plateau in central Gran Canaria, where we follow a scenic path through Canary Island pine forest with panoramic views of Roque Nublo — the island’s iconic rocky peak. On clear days, Tenerife and La Gomera are visible on the horizon. We pause at the Ventana del Nublo, a remarkable natural rock window, before continuing to Roque Nublo itself — a towering basalt monolith once sacred to the island’s aboriginal Guanche people.
- Length of walk 9.5km
- Ascent +500m
- Descent -650m
- Transfers 1.5 hrs each way
- Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day Six: Day At Leisure
Today take time out and enjoy the hotel facilities, relax by the pool or perhaps explore the village of Agaete and visit the nearby natural pools.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Explore the Great Caldera
We begin our hike 1500 metres above sea level, near the ridge that divides the verdant north and the arid south of the island. We experience magnificent views while walking along our route under the shade of Canarian pine trees . The path reaches Moriscos, its highest point (1750m), and continues along the edge of Caldera de Tejeda, offering breathtaking views across its huge 16km volcanic depression, the result of a gigantic collapse that hollowed out the centre of the island. After a gentle walk through the pine forest, we explore 'Cuevas del Caballero', a group of pre-Hispanic caves on the edge of the Caldera's wall.
- Length of walk 8km
- Ascent +300m
- Descent - 650m
- Transfers 1 hour each way
- Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day Eight: Departure Day
It’s time to say goodbye to Gran Canaria. After transferring to the airport, we will board our flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Hotel Puerto de las Nieves Four-star
Hotel Puerto de las Nieves our charming four-star hotel is located in the picturesque coastal village of Agaete, on the northwest coast of Gran Canaria. Situated 150m from the beach and natural sea pools, with a selection of facilities ideal for a week of Solos walking.
Facilities include
Wellness area featuring a heated indoor pool with hydro-massage jets, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Treatments are also available (Payable locally).
Buffet breakfast is served daily.
Room includes
The nautically inspired rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV, mini-bar, and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
- Walking boots with good ankle support
- Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
- Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
- Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
- Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
- Walking socks – several pairs
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Hat & gloves
- Daysack/rucksack for walking
- Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
- Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
- Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc
- Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses.
- less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
