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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular safari tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
No-chase whale and dolphin safari from Los Cristianos. Ethical 2-hour boat ride with multilingual guides and charity donation for $29.
“Very pleasant and interesting couple of hours. Saw plenty of dolphins and pilot whales.”
Paddle Tenerife’s marine reserve from Los Cristianos, spot dolphins and sea turtles, then snorkel a sea-only cave spot with an expert guide.
“A great way to spend a couple hours out on the water with amazing views and good exercise to burn off all that extra holiday food and drink! 🍻 😁 Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and everything was safe. We saw lots of dolphins and even a turtle basking in the sun, perfect! 🐬…”
Teide sunset above the sea of clouds and night-sky stargazing with telescopes, lasers, and a Canarian dinner from Los Cristianos.
“An excellent trip. Obligatory hotel pickups then onto Mt Tiede. Do not worry if you think it’s too cloudy as you’re about to go through the clouds and see a wonderful view of “Life above the clouds!” Wonderful views looking back down with a carpet of clouds beneath you! Onto the restaurant for a nice…”
Ride a shared 4x4 to Cofete Beach for off-road thrills, Mirador del Viento views, and Villa Winter stories, with hotel pickup.
“Beautiful landscapes. Michele & Drivers are an incredible team. For 3 hours we experienced adventure, rally vibes, and wind in the hair. Non per stomaci deboli! 😅 Shout out to Manolo, Yahooo!”
Explore Sierra Nevada north of Granada in a small 4x4 group, reaching 2500m with wildlife chances, geology lessons, and easy walks.
“Carlos was amazing and very kind. Beautiful trip and fun day out”
Drive Fuerteventura’s dunes and old volcano craters on a 3-hour dune buggy safari from Corralejo with pickup, helmets, and guide.
“It was a fun day and thoroughly enjoyable. it's not for adrenaline junkies as it's a sightseeing trip. We would definitely do it again. Our guide was lovely and full of knowledge.”
Ride a camel through Gran Canaria’s 1,000 Palms oasis, meet friendly farm animals, and optionally end with tapas plus hotel transfer.
“Meeting the camels was the highlight, they were so tolerant. The ride was an experience of a bit long. We were on the midday session in full sun, so it was less than optimal. Any customers should make sure they are well prepared to spend an hour in these conditions. The food was great and…”
Ride automatic quads through Salou’s farms, trails, and viewpoints with hotel pickup. Choose 1 or 2 hours and swap drivers.
“was really good fun and the route was easy to follow with the guide giving you plenty of notice for upcoming directions. the guide spotted straight away that my wife was struggling with the quad bike and helped her out straight away. you will get dirty if you aim for the puddles, so i aimed…”
Drive an off-road buggy in Costa Calma for 3 hours, with black-sand Playa de Ugan, surf-country views, and photo stops.
“fantastic, really enjoyed and would highly recommend”
4x4 Sierra Nevada day trip from Granada to 2,500m with small groups, short walks, big viewpoints, and a panoramic mountain drink.
“This was a wonderful day with Daud as our guide. He is very informative about the history of the area, the flora and fauna, geology, and how economy has affected the area over time. He is a very safe driver and the van comfortable. He speaks English very well. He is patient and very pleasant.…”
One hour on a powerful jet ski safari from Morro Jable, with lighthouse views, quick swim/snorkel, and marine-life spotting off Fuerteventura.
“It was our 1st time Jet skiing and we loved it. Found it fun and exhilarating. The staff was knowledgeable and clear when giving instructions. We didn’t see any flying fish, could be the time of year and feel this activity was a little pricey but overall would happily do it again. Would highly recommend.”
Kayak and snorkel along Tenerife’s cliffs for a marine-life safari near Los Cristianos, with dolphins and turtles possible.
“Absolutely loved this experience. Very beginner friendly. My friends and I felt a bit sea sick after about 1 hour or 2 of being out at sea and the instructor Manna immediately took us back by attaching our kayak to his. Snacks offered in the beginning and end as well.”
Kayak safari in Guaza, Tenerife with dolphin and turtle spotting, snorkel gear included, and the Cave of Palmar, guided in English.
“When you want to see dolphins and turtles it depends on your luck if they want to show up. But I was lucky to see both of them to going and coming back. Also you need to be physically fit in some way to do this tour but also can handle a lot of waves…”
4-hour electric Twizy eco safari in Tenerife with coffee, banana farm and mountain villages. Small group, English guide.
“Had a wonderful time driving around a small part of Tenerife. Dani our tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful with the cars. 10 out 10 experience. Just me and my friends on the tour which made the experience a whole lot better.”
4-hour Jeep safari from Valencia to Calderona: optional self-driving, El Garbi 700m views, tapas, drinks, and photos.
“Booked last minute and so glad we did. Rafa and Nicole were brilliant and so welcoming. The weather was good and we had so much fun. I got to drive a couple of times and it was awesome! Beautiful views and beautiful people to share it with. Thank you both. Much love”
