Spain · SAFARI
The good off-road safaris fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A two-hour, no-chase whale and dolphin safari from Los Cristianos with certified guides, multilingual commentary, and a conservation donation.
“It was great! We saw many dolphins and two pilot whales! The guides explained well everyrhing we needed to know about these beautiful animals, in several languages!”
Watch sunset above Tenerife’s clouds, enjoy a Canarian dinner, and see the Moon, Saturn, and galaxies through telescopes on Teide.
“An amazing experience with Night Skies of Tenerife! Everything was very well organised from start to finish, and the people were absolutely lovely. The food and drinks were great, and the free photos were a really nice touch. It was also my birthday, and the candle on my cake was such a thoughtful and lovely gesture. A truly memorable evening — I would highly recommend it.”
Kayak from Los Cristianos to Guaza cliffs, snorkel from the sea, and look for wild turtles and dolphins with a multilingual guide.
“Joseph was a fantastic guide and very welcoming. Explained all safety issues before we paddled out and saw turtles and dolphins. We snorkelled for a while too but it was not hot in January”
Ride a 4x4 through Cofete Natural Park, stop at Villa Winter, sample Canarian food, and walk wild Cofete Beach from southern Fuerteventura.
“Exciting, thrilling, dirty & dusty, a real bone shaker of a ride! Miguel our driver was informative & really good fun. We enjoyed the day immensely. Beautiful views.”
Ride Granada’s old Moorish mountain trails to 2500 meters, with Sierra Nevada views, easy walks, local history, and a drink at a mountain hut.
“This tour is so wonderful. Me & my family love it. We get to explore places that we won’t be able to reach on our own. Thank you for waiting as we were late for the meetup. I would definitely recommend this tour to any friends who is coming to Granada.”
Drive Corralejo’s dunes and volcanic trails by buggy, with island views, guide-led stops, hotel pickup, and a dusty off-road adventure.
“Absolutely brilliant morning out and well worth doing thoroughly enjoyed it”
Review of Gran Canaria’s camel safari at La Baranda, with a 60-minute ride, tropical gardens, farm animals, tapas, tips, and honest value advice.
“brilliant experience made so easy pick up and drop off was brilliant , tapas fod was outstanding.tge camel ride was perfect a lifetime experience.”
Review of Costa Calma’s 3-hour Buggy Safari, with off-road tracks, black-sand beaches, La Pared views, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“amazing fun. a bit of roadwork to then go into sandy lanes, very bumpy! balaclavas, sunglasses & old clothes recommended! so much fun, 6 people per tour guide and he was amazing and making sure everyone had photos at the stopped locations.”
Trade Granada’s streets for Sierra Nevada peaks, forest roads, short walks, and mountain air on a seven-hour small-group 4x4 tour.
“Really great way to get a snap shop view of the mountains.the sunset views were beautiful and the guide gave a great insight into the mountains”
Ride automatic quads from Salou through forest trails, gravel tracks, and country roads to a Costa Dorada viewpoint with hotel pickup.
“Had a boss time! Nice little activity to do, was plenty of time to drive around, lots of dirt tracks and little bit on the road. Guides were friendly, made you feel comfortable and were great photographers! Would deffo do again”
Review of Gibraltar’s Dolphin Safari V.I.P., a small-group cruise with wild dolphins, Strait views, live commentary, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent staff and vessel not overly crowded. Saw many dolphins of three different species.”
Kayak along Tenerife’s cliffs, snorkel near Los Cristianos, and look for dolphins and turtles on this active three-hour sea safari.
“Excellent trip, great guide,value for money, lovely scenery, a great morning on the water. Don't be in a rush- it'll take as long as it takes!”
Kayak along Tenerife’s Guaza cliffs, watch for dolphins and turtles, visit Palmar Cave, and snorkel in the Teno-Rasca marine strip.
“This was certainly one of the best activities of our holiday. A beautiful tour with a very friendly and funny guide named Luka. We would recommend it to everybody who loves and respects the nature!”
Drive a two-seat electric Twizy through Tenerife’s mountain villages, taste local coffee and bananas, and learn island history in a small group.
“We were lucky enough to be the only two people on our tour. Our guide was wonderful! We learned so much about Tenerife and got to see some of the less touristy parts of the island. It made us fall in love with island even more and we will definitely recommend it to others.”
Ride open-roof Jeeps through Calderona, drive off road, enjoy tapas and mountain views from El Garbi on a four-hour Valencia tour.
“Super fan activity to do during the day! Our tour guide was awesome at explaining what we were driving past and being enthusiastic. The view when you get to the peak is amazing!! There is a mini picnic at the top, the pictures you get are breath taking. One recommendation is to bring sunscreen as it can be hot but they give you water which is nice.”
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