Barranco de las Vacas, the cave and farmhouse tour
Barranco de las Vacas by 2 native guides
4 hours • 68 € per person • Hiking • Sightseing • Luxury minivan
Landscapes that will blow your mind:
Barranco de las Vacas, secret aboriginal caves and a magic village at the South East of Gran Canaria.
First of all, please let us introduce ourselves: we are Inés & Juanjo, 2 authentic native guides in Gran Canaria. With us, you are going to discover and experience the beauty of this island with real "local eyes".
You will experience a travel in time in which you will learn about our history, culture and traditions exploring incredible locations out of the crowds.
You will discover with us the spectacular Barranco de las Vacas; where hundreds of years ago water flowed in unimaginable ways, sculpting its walls in such a way that today it looks like a scene from a distant planet.
Later we will visit and tell you the secrets of a surprising hidden cave, excavated by the first inhabitants of the island. This secret place is not on the tourist guides, so get ready to discover this amazing place.
And we will finish with a visit to a cute hamlet in which you will discover how life happens out of touristic crowds. You will have the chance to meet and have a chat with genuine local villagers, and understand why Gran Canaria is one the friendliest places in the World.
Of course, during this tour there are a lot of secrets and surprises that we can't reveal. So get ready to feel and enjoy the most memorable tour!
A half day tour enjoying the jewels of Gran Canaria, leaving the other half of the day available for yourself!
The South East of Gran Canaria hides a series of secrets that are difficult to imagine when travelling on the motorway. From the famous Barranco de las Vacas ravine, to surprising archaeological remains and traditional hamlets in which seem like life didn't change within the last 300 years.
In addition, the amazing landscape of this place, full of ravines and desert vegetation, will give you the feeling that you are on another planet.
We invite you to discover this area with us, where you will find landscapes and learn stories that will leave you open-mouthed. We will also offer you a small tasting of local products.
Highlights:
-Two local guides
-No commercial stops
-Sandwiches included
-Maximum 6 passengers per group
-Duration of the trip: 4 hours
Keep in mind:
-Departures for these trips are exclusively from Maspalomas (unless you book the private option, in which hotel pick up is included).
-Bring comfortable walking shoes and clothes. -In any case, we will contact you the day before to confirm the weather forecast.
-We recommend to bring, at least, 1,5 l of water with you.
-Although we will not walk much during these excursions, we do not recommend them for people with mobility problems.
-This tours are not recommended for children under five years of age.
Prices
-Individual passenger, Pick up from Maspalomas at designated points
65 € / passenger
8.10 at Faro de Maspalomas bus station
8.15 at Campo Internacional bus stop
8.20 at Riu Don Miguel roundabout
8.25 at Parque Tropical bus station
8.30 at San Agustin shopping centre bus stop
-Private group from Maspalomas (accommodation in: Bahía Feliz, Playa del Aguila, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Campo Internacional, Sonnenland, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Pasito Blanco, Salobre):
330 € / group
Includes hotel pick up
-Private group from Mogán (accommodation in: Arguineguín, Patalavaca, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto de Mogán):
390 € / group
Includes hotel pick up
We recommend
-Comfortable walking shoes and clothes.
-Although the walking distance is short (about 3km), this activity is not recommended to people with heart problems, walking difficulties or similar.
-Bring, at least, 1,5 litres of water with you.
-Sun protection: sun cream, caps, sunglasses.
Cancellation policy
-The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case the amount paid will be refunded.
-The company reserves the right to cancel the activity in case the required minimum number of passengers is not reached. In this case, the amount paid will be refund.
-If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for a 10% handling fee per passenger.
-If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made.
-In any of the following cases, Sky Rebels will not refund the client:
-The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
-The client behaves inappropriately
-The activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.