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Top 15 Gran Canaria Adrenaline Activities

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 gran canaria adrenaline activities justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with packing.

Gran Canaria: Canyoning Trip - Walking, swimming, jumping, and rappelling through the water
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Gran Canaria: Canyoning Trip

1.Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 5 hours · from $77Our pick

Meet at Decathlon Telde for a five-hour canyoning trip led in English or Spanish by guides such as Miguel and Victor. You’ll wade, swim, jump, slide, and abseil through a forest canyon with up to four waterfalls, using supplied wetsuits, helmets, and harnesses. No experience is required, but the return hike is strenuous.

“Miguel was a nice and funny guy, made it a good experience. If you want to have some action with abseiling then you should not miss that”

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Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest - Small Groups ツ - The approach walk sets the tone
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Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest – Small Groups ツ

2.Canyoning with Waterfalls in the Rainforest – Small Groups ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

You’ll follow a mountain stream through Gran Canaria’s Laurisilva forest, using ropes, jumps, climbs, natural slides, and waterfalls. A certified English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Victor, leads groups of up to eight. The activity takes about four to five hours, with transport bringing the total day to six to eight hours.

“Very fun experience, recommended for beginners. There is one tougher climb down, but it is totally possible to do. There views and nature are breathing. Would do it again!”

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Canyoning Experience in Gran Canaria (Cernícalos canyon) - Following the Water Through Cernícalos Canyon
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Canyoning Experience in Gran Canaria (Cernícalos canyon)

3.Canyoning Experience in Gran Canaria (Cernícalos canyon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Mojo Picon Aventura for a four-hour descent of Cernícalos canyon, with walking, scrambling, jumps, swimming, climbing, and up to five abseils. Guides such as Miguel and Victor provide the safety briefing and steady encouragement. You get a wetsuit, helmet, harness, picnic snacks, water, insurance, and free trip photos. Expect a steep walk back up.

“The Guide was awesome, so professional and funny. The experience and nature is breathtaking. Worth every Penny. Must in Gran Canaria.”

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CANYONING aquatic and fun route in Gran Canaria - Rappelling is taught, not left to chance
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CANYONING aquatic and fun route in Gran Canaria

4.CANYONING aquatic and fun route in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about four hours canyoning near Telde with certified guides such as Daniel, Dani, Pablo, or Nestor. Choose an aquatic route through green forest with waterfall rappels, or a dry canyon with hiking and rappels up to 9 meters. Equipment, safety belays, and pickup with the premium option are available.

“Had a great experience. Really cool tour and fun activity. If you want to do sth. different to get to know Gran Canaria I would definitely recommend Canyoning. And the guide Pablo was very good, friendly and we had so much fun with him. All in all a fantastic day.”

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Gran Canaria: Guided Via Ferrata Excursion - Meeting at Bahía Feliz and finding the start
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Gran Canaria: Guided Via Ferrata Excursion

5.Guided Via Ferrata Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Spend four hours climbing above Gran Canaria with guides such as José and Jorge. You’ll hike to a via ferrata, clip into safety lines, cross a suspension bridge, tackle chain steps, and swing inside a cave. No prior climbing experience is needed, but you should be fit, comfortable with heights, and ready for a real physical challenge.

“It was a lot of fun, good safety and Jose was a great guide!”

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Via Ferrata in Gran Canaria. Vertical adventure park. Small groups - The rocky approach takes about 30 minutes
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Via Ferrata in Gran Canaria. Vertical adventure park. Small groups

6.Via Ferrata in Gran Canaria. Vertical adventure park. Small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bahia Feliz for a four-hour via ferrata near Maspalomas. After a 30-minute rocky walk, you will climb a medium-level route with fixed cables, a rope bridge, swing, and volcanic tunnel. Guides such as Maria, Ari, Juan, and Pablo adjust the pace for beginners and provide snacks, drinks, helmets, and harnesses.

“This tour is a really good introduction to the via ferrata experience and i would highly recommend it. The local guides were excellent, explained all the aspects very well in many languages and safety was their first priority which will be important for first timers. Excellent way to spend a morning.”

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Gran Canaria: Cliff Climbing Via Ferrata Trip by Maspalomas - Meeting in Bahía Feliz and walking into the valley
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Gran Canaria: Cliff Climbing Via Ferrata Trip by Maspalomas

7.Cliff Climbing Via Ferrata Trip by Maspalomas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Bahía Feliz for a four-hour, small-group climb. Walk across a western-style valley, learn via ferrata techniques, explore caves, cross a suspension bridge 60 meters up, and finish on Gran Canaria’s highest swing. Gear, snack, photos, and insurance are included.

“The activity was well organized and fun to do. Our guide was amazing and did an amazing job!”

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Climbing + Zipline + Via Ferrata + Cave. Adventure route in Gran Canaria - A short via ferrata with good views
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Climbing + Zipline + Via Ferrata + Cave. Adventure route in Gran Canaria

8.Climbing + Zipline + Via Ferrata + Cave. Adventure route in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet at Mirador de Las Tederas for a four-hour outdoor route with climbing, a short via ferrata, a volcanic-tube cave crawl and a 50-meter zipline. Guides including Manuel and Ari explain local nature and Aboriginal history while adapting the climbing to your ability. Premium bookings include pickup.

“We had a amazing time. We did thing we would normaly never do. At some point it was a little bit scary but excited at the same time, what made it fun! Our tourguid was very supporting and funny. He thought us facts about the nature of gran canaria. The experience was definitly made by the guide, he is a very very nice man! Thanks for this trip! :)”

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Coasteering experience in Gran Canaria - Starting in Taurito at 9:30 am
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Coasteering experience in Gran Canaria

9.Coasteering experience in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $78

Spend about five hours moving along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast by foot, swim, cliff jump, and cave zipline. A guide supplies the helmet, life jacket, harness, safety gear, snacks, water, and photo report. The meeting point is in Taurito at 9:30 am, with a maximum group of 16.

“Great experience! I have a fear of hight, but our guide Miguel was very nice and patient and I never felt unsecured or pushed to do something, so at the end I’ve tried all the activities, even jump from the highest rocks. I had fun and I would Read more”

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Canyoning in Gran Canaria: The Hidden Waterfalls and Magic Pools - Learning to abseil down waterfalls
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Canyoning in Gran Canaria: The Hidden Waterfalls and Magic Pools

10.Canyoning in Gran Canaria: The Hidden Waterfalls and Magic Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join local guide Pablo in Barranco de Los Cernícalos for a four-hour canyoning trip through Gran Canaria’s rainforest. You’ll slide over smooth rock, wade through pools, learn rope abseiling, explore caves, and stop for snacks with mountain views. No previous canyoning experience is needed, but moderate fitness and grippy old trainers are important.

“This was my first experience of canyoning but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience with Pablo - he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the island. I could tell he was very experienced and he has just set up his own business. The route and scenery were so beautiful and safety was his number one concern - he let me build my confidence and do the skills with increasing independence as the trip went on. He took excellent photos during the trip and also discussed his commitment to decreasing waste during his tours. Sent me an exact location to meet at - very easy.…”

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Coasteering Gran Canaria: The Atlantic Mountains Adventure Route - Four sections of guided abseiling
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Coasteering Gran Canaria: The Atlantic Mountains Adventure Route

11.Coasteering Gran Canaria: The Atlantic Mountains Adventure Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

RockNatour’s four-hour Atlantic Mountains route combines a cliff hike, an ancient Aboriginal cave, guided abseiling, coastal climbing, a 35-meter sea zipline, and swimming or snorkeling. Pablo supplies the safety gear and instruction in English. No prior climbing experience is required, but you need moderate fitness and a taste for heights.

“For everyone looking for a thrilling real adventure. I wanted to climb the coast mountains, zipline and snorkel. This was all that and more. I have to admit I was scared in the beginning when I had to go down the mountain top. After that the other things felt easy and enjoyable for me. Mom (58 years old but fit) and I (28 years old) had a great adventure and felt safe even though it was our first time climbing mountains. We made it without a scratch on our legs thanks to Pablos careful instructions, though would recommend long sleeve clothes. He even shared some history along our way. Pablo…”

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Via Ferrata Gran Canaria: Adventure Route for First Time Climbers - Following the iron steps up the rock
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Via Ferrata Gran Canaria: Adventure Route for First Time Climbers

12.Via Ferrata Gran Canaria: Adventure Route for First Time Climbers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet Pablo and the RockNatour team in Bahía Feliz for a four-hour via ferrata suited to first-time and experienced climbers. You’ll hike 30 minutes through Gran Canaria’s stark southern hills, learn how to use your harness and climbing kit, then follow iron steps up the rock under close guide supervision. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“Great Via Ferrata created by Pablo himself. Therefore he has a lot of knowledge and informations about it”

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Gran Canaria: Adrenaline-Filled Coasteering Experience - Rock jumps with room to choose your height
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Gran Canaria: Adrenaline-Filled Coasteering Experience

13.Adrenaline-Filled Coasteering Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $68Best value

Join a small group of up to 14 for a five-hour coasteering route from Taurito to the Puerto de Mogán cliffs. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide supplies safety gear, picnic, insurance, and photos. You choose your comfort level for jumps, zip lines, via ferrata, caving, and abseiling, with activities subject to sea conditions.

“Incredible expecience. Challenging, exciting and so much fun. Honestly nothing quite like it. Our guide was really funny, accomodating and filled with knowledge. would highly reccomend for any thrill seekers.”

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Gran Canaria: Canyoning in the Rainforest - The 2 km walk down to the ravine
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Gran Canaria: Canyoning in the Rainforest

14.Canyoning in the Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Join a certified guide such as Victor for a four-hour canyoning route through Gran Canaria’s riverbeds and waterfalls. You’ll climb rocks, slide down wet channels, and walk about 2 km on steep terrain to reach the ravine. Hotel pickup, equipment, and a souvenir photo are included. Bring sturdy waterproof shoes, water, and good fitness.

“Viktor was super goed en grappig! Viktor bleef lachen en is een echt vakman. Hij zorgt voor ieders veiligheid, legt goed uit en doet alles met een lach.”

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Gran Canaria: Canyoning Adventure in the Green Heart Jungle - The 20-minute walk into the canyon
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Gran Canaria: Canyoning Adventure in the Green Heart Jungle

15.Canyoning Adventure in the Green Heart Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Join RockNatour for a four-hour canyoning trip through Gran Canaria’s only year-round water-filled canyon. After a 20-minute walk, guides such as Pablo and Pedro lead you through rock slides, pools, four abseils, and a 4.5-kilometer route. Gear, insurance, photos, snacks, and hot tea are included.

“Bylo to skvělé, moc doporučuji všem co nechtějí prosedět Gran Canaria na pláži. Průvodce Pablo byl vtipný a vše s ním bylo snadné. Byla jsem na Kaňoningu poprvé a i když to vypadalo náročně bylo to nakonec tak jednoduché. Jde o zážitek který za to opravdu stojí. It was amazing, i would recommended this everyone who don’t want to spend all time at the beach on Gran Canaria. Guide Pablo was great and funny and everything with him seems easy to do. It’s my first time canyoning and when it’s look hard it was easy at the end. It’s was great experience and it was worth it. Hope you will…”

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