Hike The Volcanic Island of Gran Canaria

If you want to get a pair of sore legs this is the trip for you! Extremely well organised with a trio of fantastic guides.

The walking route is filled with lush and dramatic scenery. 🌞

The coffee tour and cheese tasting experience were real highlights.

Thank you Pablo, Stephano, Zander

Peter and Alice x

. . . with the best group of people (though we started as strangers, within hours we felt like old friends). Gran Canaria is beautiful; hiking through misty forests, above the clouds, descending into lush gorges and stopping off at the most marvellous bakery. A special mention to the wonderful guides. Thank you!

I would thoroughly recommend booking this. I booked very last minute and am so glad I did! The hikes are challenging but very rewarding with some really stunning views. Our guides Pablo, Stefano and Rachael really made this trip. They looked after us from start to finish and did such a fantastic job! It was my first MBA trip and I will definitely be booking with them again.

I've just finished my first MBA trip hiking in Gran Canaria and it was fabulous! The guides Pablo, Rachael and Stefano were AMAZING and each couldn't have been more helpful or kind throughout the trip. The hiking was great; challenging but not too difficult and when the sun shone the views were spectacular. The trails were blissfully quiet and we saw barely anyone else. The accommodation was great throughout and the food didn't stop coming! The cheese and wine night was a particular highlight, as was Rachael's pilates class on the last morning. The thing that really made the trip was the brilliant group I was with. We had so many laughs along the way and whilst a trip like this always brings like-minded people together, this really was a fabulous bunch of people! One thing I would say is that the weather can be really changeable, so pack loads of layers. One day we started off in full waterproofs with hats and gloves and finished the day in shorts and t-shirts. I would 100% recommend this trip to anyone; you'll discover a part of the Canaries that is a world away from the beach resorts that we often associate them with.

Great trip with a great group. Beautiful scenery with lots of different landscapes and climatic conditions - come prepared for rain and windy weather as well as sunshine and probably pack an extra layer as it's not always easy to get things dry. Otherwise though all the accomodation was nice and cosy and food and snacks were plentiful to keep us well supplied throughout (even for me as a vegan). Hikes were all good and well paced - satisfying walking days without being too challenging at any point - although the loaned poles were helpful for some of the downhill. Pablo, Carlos, Maude & Xander were a great guiding / support team.

Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a varied, well supported hike through amazing scenery. Only thing/s I would change would be to pack an extra jumper and to spend the night before the trip in Las Palmas rather than Arinaga (which I booked on the company's recommendation) as that seems easier with buses / drop offs from the airport as well as there being more to do with the extra time.

Great trip,stunning scenery,great leaders,expertly organised,good food and accommodation. Definitely book another Much Better Adventures Trip

A brilliant week in Gran Canaria in January. Such a fantastic team made up of Pablo, Carlos and Stefano who looked after us so well. And a brilliant group of fellow hikers, all solo. The ascents were a great challenge, but absolutely manageable. The descents proved difficult on my knees, but the team and group rallied round to get me rested, taped up and ready to go again pain free. I felt incredibly supported. Stunning scenery to walk in. Weather was varied. Cold, wet and windy days first hiking day was tough, but we were graced with some stunning blue sky days after that. Pack dry bags, gloves and layers!

I’ve done a number of trips with MBA now, and this one easily goes into my top three so far. Gran Canaria is a beautiful island and far more diverse than I expected, having previously visited Tenerife and Lanzarote each island is very different. This trip takes you away from many of the island’s tourist hotspots and into truly spectacular and varied scenery. The itinerary was well organised, and the guides—Pablo, Carlos and Stefano—were excellent throughout. I was lucky to joined by a fantastic group of people on the trip, which really enhanced the experience. We gelled well, shared plenty of laughs, and supported each other along the way. If you enjoy hiking and are of a reasonable fitness level, this trip is well worth considering.

Pablo led the group and looked after us brilliantly. His love for his home was obvious as he enthusiastically shared stories about its history and culture. Carlos made sure we had everything we needed—going above and beyond, even rescuing lost items from a previous night’s accommodation—while Stefano brought great motivational energy and positivity, keeping spirits high even when the weather on the first day wasn’t kind to us. Each of them added something unique to the group dynamic, and every evening they clearly explained plans for the next day and what we’d need in our day packs.

The food was varied and plentiful. Sampling local cheeses, wines, coffee and cakes along the way was a real treat. Breakfasts were simpler on some days than others, but there was always plenty to eat. I never went hungry, and the team did their best to accommodate different dietary requirements within the group. Accommodation was of a good standard—always warm and clean. Some beds were more comfortable than others, but I enjoyed the variety of locations and styles. Staying in the mountains of Tejeda was a particular highlight for me, even if the ceilings were a little low!

If you’re doing this trip in winter, make sure to pack your waterproofs and a couple of warm layers. We had mixed weather overall. The first day was cold, wet and very windy at times, and after reaching the top of Pico de las Nieves (sadly with no view), Pablo sensibly altered the route to keep us out of the worst of the weather for the second part of the day. The second day, however, brought glorious sunshine, and by the time we reached Roque Nublo we had almost clear skies—perfect for a sun-soaked lunch on top, which more than made up for the previous day’s washout. Descending to Agaete through the lush Barranco Hondo gorge on the final day was another highlight for me, with constantly changing vegetation and views. A rewarding dip in the natural sea pools and a fantastic sunset at the end of the day really was the icing on the cake.

Before the trip, I debated whether to bring my hiking poles. In the end, I didn’t take them and didn’t feel I missed them. I’d say that if you’re a confident, sure-footed hiker and don’t usually use poles, you’ll be fine without them. However, if you have dodgy knees or normally hike with poles, I’d recommend bringing them—or borrowing some from the guides—for the ascent on day two and the descent on the final day.

One final practical tip: depending on the weather, you’ll need to swap items between your main luggage and day pack, so leave a bit of space in your main bag. On previous trips I have overpacked and barely used some items, which made moving between accommodations unnecessarily stressful. Thankfully, I avoided that mistake this time.

All in all, an awesome trip!

A very enjoyable trip, great food and challenging hikes (in sometimes challenging conditions) with a great group of people. A special note of appreciation goes to the guide support team of Pablo, Stefano, Carlos and Ana who were so professional and always so patient, good humoured, helpful and motivating to everyone.

A full set of waterproofs and good boots were needed more than shorts and sunglasses ….

Thoroughly enjoyed the trekking trip on Gran Canaria, despite some really variable weather! The first day was pretty horrendous- very cold, wet and windy, and no views at all. However, on other days, we enjoyed some sunshine and stunning scenery. Overall, it was a really good itinerary with lots of variety. The food was fabulous throughout the trip, as we're the logistics. Our team (Pablo, Stefano and Carlos) were incredible! They ensured that every individual had the best trip possible, and nothing was too much trouble. A shout out too, for Anna from the office - great planning and hosting the cheese and wine evening. Whilst the accommodation was fine, male/female numbers saw up to five of us sharing one toilet/shower, which was not the easiest (and hot water not always stretching that far). The other piece of advice is do bring plenty of warm and waterproof kit - we were all quite surprised at how cold, wet and windy it was at times (and most of us brought too much "summer" kit for January on Gran Canaria). The "5" grading feels right, as there is quite a lot of ascent and descent which can be pretty steep and unstable under foot. This was a thoroughly enjoyable trip, with a wonderful group of solo travellers.

For the views, for the trek, for the guides

The weather didn't play ball, we got very wet and we couldn't complete the whole itinerary. However, the group was fantastic, I've never laughed so much! I can't fault our guides, Pablo, Rachael, Stefano and the rest of the Climbo crew for doing everything they could to provide alternative activities. The alternative hike on the second day turned out to be a real highlight!

Gran Canaria is a truly beautiful island and this hiking trip was the best way to experience its dynamic landscape filled with lush valleys, stunning peaks and pretty villages.

The hiking each day covered a satisfying amount of distance and elevation, but didn’t feel too exhausting. The brilliant guides kept us well entertained each day with their knowledge of the landscape and local towns. The support van kept us well fed and hydrated.

The group hiking format is fantastic. Everyone shares an interest in hiking so it was so easy to make friends with other solo travellers and I leave with friends for life. I would recommend this trip to everyone.

Overall a great trip which I would recommend to discover the destination. Great guide, they managed to improvise with the weather which was quite a challenge ! Great path with beautiful view , the coordinators were also very nice. A big thank you to Pablo, Rachael, Stefano and Carlos.

Despite very rainy weather for most of the trip, I had a fantastic experience, made possible by a genuinely lovely group of fellow travellers and a really excellent team of guides. Pablo, Rachael and Stefano, along with the wider team who joined us later in the week, were super experienced, knowledgeable and supportive and really went out of their way to make this a fantastic adventure. They adapted the schedule to the conditions and made sure we had a great experience. In addition to brilliant hiking and learning about the geology, ecology and wildlife of the island along the way, we learned lots about the history of the Canary Islands and people. This was my first MBA adventure and I'm already looking forward to booking my next one. Thank you to all the Climbo team - you went above and beyond in really challenging circumstances!

Beautiful varied landscape and hiking conditions. Each day felt like going through multiple continents, from mountains, to jungle to sea. Great experience.

We had a week of fairly mixed weather (mostly on the wet and windy side!) but the trip provided a great variety of hikes in different landscapes to show the beauty of Gran Canaria. The accommodations were all great, with delicious food throughout, especially loved the second location where we had a communal area to chat and warm up with cups of tea! I also cannot thank Pablo, Stefano and Carlos enough - absolutely incredible guides who always went above and beyond! Preparing incredible lunches, managing injuries, broken shoes and keeping morale high in some of the more testing weathers! I'd definitely recommend this trip to keen hikers

1. Hiking experience: 10/10. For me this was a great hike, exactly as described on the web, with a nice balance between challenging and easier parts, between hiking, tasting local delicacies, learning about the island and letting our hair down! 😄 Nobody can control the weather, but from those moments when the clouds lifted, the views were spectacular. Very well composed tour!

2. Guides’ knowledge & assistance: 12/10 😉. The guys were fantastic! Very professional, but creating a nicely relaxed vibe at the same time. I was very impressed by how they managed the whole experience for us: guiding the walks, keeping us all safe, coordinating the logistics, telling us about the island etc, but also just being very kind to everyone and making sure everyone in the group felt good. Nothing was too much - anything people asked for, they accommodated with a broad smile and a genuine willingness to help. I really appreciated the personal touches they all brought to the trip.

3. Accommodation: 9/10. Overall the different places we stayed in were nice, each with their own character and experience. A bit more hot water in the shower after the rainy days would have been welcome, but we survived!

4. Meals: 10/10. Very nice to experience the local cuisine. Particularly the dinners and breakfasts at Cruz de Tejeda were super tasty! I also appreciated the pasta lunches (great idea to ask everyone to bring the tupper - much better for the planet!), and more than enough snacks were provided, both healthy and more indulgent ones 😉

Great food on this trip compared to the Maderia one , our guide Pablo was amazing , Im leaving one start out for the simple reason being the kit list should include gloves for the weather conditions , all in all a fab trip !!

First time on an MBA trek and it didn't disappoint. Not only was the island a beautiful place to walk, but the company, both of the other trekkers and the Climbo guides, really made the trip. Rachel, Pablo and Carlos each went out of their way to ensure that we had a great time, nothing was too much bother and everything was organised at just the right level. Our fellow trekkers were all like-minded outdoor people and it was a pleasure to chat away while admiring the incredible views. The accommodation and food made it a very authentic Canarian experience. Can't recommend this trek enough.

Fantastic trek with amazing people. Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guides and support staff and authentic accommodation.

As most of the reviews reflect, this is a stellar trip. While we can't control the weather (we had a perfect day and a not so perfect one), the views were stunning, the hiking was fun, and the trip staff were out of this world!

Rachael, Pablo, and Carlos were each passionate about their work and took such great care of the entire group. This was a stellar way to see a part of the world I hadn't expected to visit!

Pablo and Rachael were fantastic guides and a great team.

This was a brilliant adventure in Gran Canaria! The hiking was epic, with beautiful changing scenery along the way. Pablo, Rachel and Rocco were the best guides and did a fantastic job of teaching us about the island and keeping us safe along the way. Only downside was it ended too fast!

My first solo hiking holiday holiday but definitely not my last! Rachel, Pablo and Rocco were incredible and made the holiday brilliant for us all. They’re so welcoming, inclusive, fun and professional. If you’ve never done a solo break before - do it! You won’t regret it.

I can’t recommend this trip highly enough, it was great from start to finish. The tour guides Rachael, Pablo and Rocco were fantastic throughout. The hikes, food and accommodation were all great and I will definitely be returning to Gran Canaria. Thanks for a memorable trip 👍👍

I’ve bad a really good time on the trip. I thought everything was organised well. The guides were great, I thought the accommodation was good and there was always plenty of food available. The hiking was also great, with plenty of stops available. It was nice that you could borrow their polls if you needed to for downhill bits, there was often access to the van if you needed to drop off some items like unnecessarily packed layers. So anyway, it was a great well organised trip!

This is a fantastic, well organised trip! Feels a lot longer than it is, which shows how good the itinerary is; excellent hiking, great accommodation, and time to rest & relax also. The guides and crew were all very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun! And the scenery and landscapes on Gran Canaria are stunning - and very quiet, we hardly saw any other people out on the trails. I would highly recommend this trip!

My partner and I had an excellent time hiking across Gran Canaria. The views, staff, group - everything was great. I would recommend to a friend and definitely will consider booking with MBA again!