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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.
“We loved the fact that the staff seem to care about the sea life we were hoping to see. Having reached an area where dolphin and whales are often sighted the engine was cut. We saw both dolphins and a pilot whale which was amazing”
Paddle Tenerife’s marine reserve from Los Cristianos, spot dolphins and sea turtles, then snorkel a sea-only cave spot with an expert guide.
“The kayak tour was really good, we had a really nice guide with lots of information. We saw dolphins and turtles and it was a really nice experience. The guide was in for a joke but also serious when it was needed. In summary, a great recommendation!”
Teide sunset above the sea of clouds and night-sky stargazing with telescopes, lasers, and a Canarian dinner from Los Cristianos.
“This was an awesome tour! The team was very organized and did a great job! I was happy I brought extra warm layers.”
Ride a shared 4x4 to Cofete Beach for off-road thrills, Mirador del Viento views, and Villa Winter stories, with hotel pickup.
“we had fab time, however had to wait for the last group around 10min to arrive at Marina. I was with 2 teenagers boys. They love it. Our guid Michael (Italian) was great, showed us interesting places eg. caves, red crabs, places where they made movies like Star Wars and another movie with P.Cruz 2024.…”
Explore Sierra Nevada north of Granada in a small 4x4 group, reaching 2500m with wildlife chances, geology lessons, and easy walks.
“I really enjoyed the day in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s nice to spend time in nature. The scenery was beautiful. We were lucky and saw 2 mountain goats scurry across a ridge. The guide was fabulous and the travel group was really fun. Was a really nice day.”
Drive Fuerteventura’s dunes and old volcano craters on a 3-hour dune buggy safari from Corralejo with pickup, helmets, and guide.
“Loved every minute of it everyone friendly and fun I would do it again. Definitely book this folks.”
Ride a camel through Gran Canaria’s 1,000 Palms oasis, meet friendly farm animals, and optionally end with tapas plus hotel transfer.
“picked up at on time outside hotel nice drive to get there made welcome when we did had good looking about and seen fruit growing Camel ride for a good 50mins then back up for home made food some was fantastic some not for us but did try drinks and then drive back to are…”
Ride automatic quads through Salou’s farms, trails, and viewpoints with hotel pickup. Choose 1 or 2 hours and swap drivers.
“Had the best time, definitely worth the money and the guide was great!”
Drive an off-road buggy in Costa Calma for 3 hours, with black-sand Playa de Ugan, surf-country views, and photo stops.
“Very good guide/instructor and a thoroughly enjoyable day. It would help to have in the activity details that sunglasses and a head scarf are required or can be bought.”
4x4 Sierra Nevada day trip from Granada to 2,500m with small groups, short walks, big viewpoints, and a panoramic mountain drink.
“Fabulous trip up into the mountains overlooking Granada . Short walks to stunning viewpoints and our driver had so much information on geology, flora and fauna and life in the mountains both past and present. Lovely to able to access these off the beaten tracks… a great break from the hustle and bustle of the…”
One hour on a powerful jet ski safari from Morro Jable, with lighthouse views, quick swim/snorkel, and marine-life spotting off Fuerteventura.
“Amazing experience and the guides really made you feel welcome”
Kayak and snorkel along Tenerife’s cliffs for a marine-life safari near Los Cristianos, with dolphins and turtles possible.
“The team was very nice and made sure to get everyone ready and preapared for the activity. The activity wasn't exactly 3 hours on the water but it felt like more than enough time, especially the snorkeling as the water was a little cold (not their fault, of course)/”
Kayak safari in Guaza, Tenerife with dolphin and turtle spotting, snorkel gear included, and the Cave of Palmar, guided in English.
“We saw turtles, 2 of then while snorkeling. It was beautiful and the guide is very nice. Would recommend.”
4-hour electric Twizy eco safari in Tenerife with coffee, banana farm and mountain villages. Small group, English guide.
“It might not look like much, but the tour guide turns it into something special. Going through the ups and downs of the island, he will take you into some cool places like the roadside cafe with a drink baronqueto, spelling might be off , which was amazingly good considering I’m not a coffee drinker,…”
4-hour Jeep safari from Valencia to Calderona: optional self-driving, El Garbi 700m views, tapas, drinks, and photos.
“Great fun, Nicole is an amazing guide and host. Highly recommend”
