Hike The Volcanic Island of Gran Canaria

Our hiking trip was easily the best trip I’ve ever been on. The accommodations were interesting and more than sufficient, the food was fantastic, and the hikes themselves were a fulfilling challenge. For various reasons, this should have been a nightmare trip for me, but the guides Benjamin and Rachael were heavensent. Benjamin in particular was part personal trainer, part philosopher, part therapist, and got me up and down the mountains in spite of my severe fear of heights and dismal physical condition. The entire team (special mention goes to Mike, who dealt with logistics) running the trip went above and beyond, juggling a million things, and putting so much of themselves into everything they did. I’m extremely grateful.

An amazing trip to beautiful Gran Canaria, thanks to the absolute dream team of Benjamin, Rachael and Mike. They went above and beyond to make the trip special. The group were amazing too. MBA say it’s challenging and it is, so you have to be fit. I was the slowest in what was a very fast group and so I really recommend being able to hike distances to get maximum enjoyment out of the trip. Racheal and Benjamin were amazing keeping the group together as well so I never felt rushed. We had great weather (all the seasons at one point), the accommodation was basic but really comfortable and the food was ridiculously good. So much food and so yummy. Would recommend this trip to everyone! Loved it all. Thanks Benji and the tuppers! :-)

A brilliant hike across a spectacular volcanic island, a ‘petrified storm’ as its landscape has been described. Benjamin, Rachael and Mike were outstanding hosts, highly professional, a real credit to the company, and logistics were so thoroughly dealt with by Ana. Very enjoyable, and had the luck of having the best group ever to walk around with. Be aware - the weather IS incredibly changeable - the climate of Gran Canaria is very unique. Thank you!

This trip is absolutely wonderful. Each day is different and Gran Canaria is beautiful - it was very lush when we were there, so lots of greenery and wild flowers. The views from the hikes are incredible. The guides (Benjamin, Rachel and Michele) are brilliant - hikes are perfectly paced and they share great knowledge about the area. Accommodation is very good as is the food. Would highly recommend.

Our guides, Benjamin, Rachael and Mike were absolutely fantastic! They were attentative and motivating throughout the week and showed us some unique perspectives to the island. The scenery, people and the group itself left only good memories and I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!

This was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The hikes were varied each day and allowed us to experience all the beautiful scenery Gran Canaria has to offer. I liked that there was a mix of inclines and varied terrain. It allowed us to find some amazing viewpoints that were tucked away from the usual tourist spots. The views were just incredible; photos don't do it justice! Benjamin, Rachael & Michele were so friendly and accommodating. They are really knowledgeable and helpful. They provided lots of interesting information about the flora, fauna and folklore of the island. Everything was organised and efficient and they went above and beyond to make sure everyone was looked after. There were some lovely surprises thrown in too which really added to the trip. Their relaxed and warm approach made this a stress free experience. The group made this trip for me! A week spent laughing, chatting, eating and exploring with incredible people in the sunshine (& the rain!) was so enjoyable and exceeded my expectations in every way. I'm already looking forward to choosing my next trip!

As someone who has done many group trips in the past but who was feeling a bit rusty, this trip was a perfect reintroduction to group hiking. The itinerary is great as the mix of challenging longer days followed by opportunities to rest meant I still felt like I had been able to push myself but also have a holiday in the process. The landscape was beautiful and varied - pine forests, lava fields and jaw-dropping views all along the way. But the success of the trip lies with the fantastic guides Benjamin, Mike and Rachel. They ran the trip with amazing efficiency, giving the assurance we were very well looking after at every stage, all with good humour and demonstrating a clear passion for this wonderful island.

We had such an excellent trip to Gran Canaria. I felt in safe hands throughout, and loved getting to share life experiences with the other people in the group. The hiking is strenuous but not overwhelming and you're rewarded with mega views and lovely evenings.

We had a brilliant time on our trip!

The guides were fantastic throughout: kind, interesting, knowledgeable & good at hosting the group during and around the walking.

The trip took us on gorgeous routes across the different landscapes of Gran Canaria and was a good balance of big walking days and relaxed time to enjoy the views.

Benjamin, Mike and Rachel were the most wonderful organizers. They made sure everyone was happy. The hike was wonderful.

It’s hard to sun up quite how good this trip was - from stunning scenery to undoubtedly one of the best team guiding and coordinating

Our group dynamics were very special, albeit I believe Benjamin Rachel and Mikele would make every trip one you’d want to repeat - expertly pacing the group, seamlessly gelling group dynamics, among so much more.

The scenery was breathtaking, hikes a fantastic mix of satisfactory hard to make you wonder momentarily “what on earth am I doing” before breaking to a plateau or peak to relish the journey as much as destination.

So much more I could say, but will leave it there. If you’re sitting on the fence, stop hesitating and book

• it’s likely to be a trip of a lifetime

I cannot recommend this adventure trip enough, one of the best ever! The organisation was excellent, the route incredible, the accommodation impeccable and food was homemade at all times. But the best thing of all were our guides, Ben, Rachael and Mike, so incredibly kind, caring, supportive and working very hard to give you the best time and happiest trekking experience. 10/10 without a doubt 🤩🤩

Amazing hiking holiday. Every day was varied and interesting, incredible views, tasty food and stunning sunset. Every detail was made extra special by our amazing tour leaders, Benjamin, Mike and Racheal who worked incredibly hard to ensure everyone had the best time, thank you so much xxx

Well organised great trip, beautiful views and very good guides. Food was so tasty!

I've done a few group trips over the past few years but this has definitely been my favourite so far! Everything was really well organised and everyone was always aware of what was happening each day. The walking was challenging but very achievable and it was nice to have the escape points as an option. The amazing views also made the long days worthwhile! Make sure to take lots of layers, the micro climates in the mountains really can catch you out! Benjamin, Rachael and Michele were great guides and made everyone feel so welcome. I wouldn't necessarily have considered Gran Canaria before I saw this trip but it's become one of my favourite places so far. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

This is an excellent trip. The team - Benjamin, Michel & Rachael - go above and beyond to look after everyone. The hikes are long on some days but perfectly doable if you take your time and the paths are good. The little extras they put on really help the group to bond. Be aware that you need WhatsApp and data roaming to get information during the trip. The accommodation is basic but clean and comfortable ….except the hostal in Agaete on the last night…. needs to improve its hygiene standards! But only one night and the socialising is at a lovely Finca nearby. Highly recommend

For anyone looking at taking some time away from the grind and to go on a solo adventure without their friends, partner, family or whoever; this is definitely the trip for you!

I’d never braved travelling alone before, but I’ll now do it every year, especially if I can find winter sun like we’ve just had!

MBA thought of everything and were so accommodating! They picked me and the others hikers up from our various hotels or the airport, back n forth until we were all together. And then the adventure began.

The group were amazing, all inspirational and beautiful people, and I know we’ll stay in touch. And our guides, Ben, Rachael, and Mike were utterly brilliant… Definitely feeling home sick for them and Gran Canaria now.

I’d love to give a review that details how amazing this adventure was, but I don’t want to spoil all the surprises, as they really do put so much effort, heart and thought into the planning of this trip. The hikes are the perfect level of difficulty: You feel a great sense of achievement at the end, but it doesn’t quite get to the point where you want to give up. It was about 15 miles a day on 2-3 of the days and around 10-13 on others. Some extremely uphill, some extremely down, and every terrain imaginable - some you just can’t quite believe your eyes… My heart aches just thinking about it.

Every detail was meticulously planned and thought out. At times it was really very touching. I lost count of how many ‘moments’ I had, and the happy tears (🫣), not to mention the sad ones when it was all over.

I booked this trip on a whim after going through an extremely tough time for some months, and was looking for a way to find ‘me’ again, and basically put my pieces back together. Well it did that, and so much more. It changed me beyond what I could ever have imagined and in ways I’ve always admired in other people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you MBA, the Climbo crew, and of course Gran Canaria itself. I’ve taken so much from this experience and just know life’s going to be very different from here on out. ❤️💪🏼

My advise if you plan on booking - relax and go with the flow. Enjoy relinquishing all decisional responsibility to the guides and embrace the unknown. It’s far more fun to not know what’s coming! Honestly, I can’t say enough about how wonderful this really was. Book it, you will not regret it!!

This was my first MBA trip, and the first time traveling solo, but it will certainly not be the last! I loved this trip! The hikes, the guides (Benjamin, Rachel, Mike), the other activities we had, the food ofcourse.. it was just amazing, I've never had any experience in my live that compares to this.

On day one I met my group which were fun, likeminded people, with in general a sporty background (age range 21-50). This made the hikes great since we were al in the same kind of fitness level. We slept in a mountain! when you wake up you are surounded by other mountains, if that doesn't give you the feeling of vacation I don't know what does!

I could go into so much more details about this trip, but honestly you'd have to experience it for yourself, and I highly recommend it. It really feels like this was the best vacation I have ever had. I'd only wish I had chosen to stay a little longer on the island to explore a bit more (so if you can I would advise it, there is so much to explore and the guides have a lot of good recommendations ;))

Really excellent trip. The itinerary was good and got us off the beaten track to some beautiful spots. Our hiking guide Benjamin was kind, experienced and really made the trip for us. As a vegetarian I had no issue getting sufficient food (mentioning this as it was commented as in issue in some of the older reviews). Thanks for a great holiday!

We had such a great time on this adventure. Gran Canaria is beautiful and the hike really showcased all the different landscapes and environments of the island. The guides, especially Benjamin, were great with loads of local knowledge and stories to enhance the long days of hiking.

A great traverse, seeing all the highlights and changes to the island fauna. Benjamin was a fantastic host and guide, always on hand to help us get the most out of the trip. Great food and accommodation too. Would thoroughly recommend.

We’ve got unexpectedly nice weather in early January for this hike. Very good team well balanced and good company. Our two guides Benjamin and Rachel were just excellent accepting all individual needs within the group. The trip was well designed. Very pleased that I made it and hinestly just looking forward to my next trekking adventure.

What a unique and wonderful way to see this beautiful island! Having booked the trip last minute I had few expectations - especially as before this, I considered the Canary Islands a holiday for the 'all inclusive' only... MBA and Climbo have proved me so wrong! I was completely blown away by the incredible and diverse landscapes we got to experience during this traverse of Gran Canaria. The views just get better and better! The hiking itself is a perfect balance of challenging whilst still steady enough that you can keep chatting away to your new friends in the group. It's suitable for experienced hikers or those who are just getting into it. Benjamin and Mike were supportive, kind and went out their way to make sure everyone was looked after and had everything they could possibly need. They didn't just act like guides, they treated us like friends.

A great holiday. Benjamin was a fantastic guide and the logistics handled incredibly well by the whole local team. There were regular stops where plentiful food and drink was provided (& you can exit the walks at these points if needed for any reason)

Fantastic trip, just the right level according to the description. Benjamin and Michael organised everything really well and shared a lot of interesting local knowledge!

I rarely give 5 stars but this is well deserving of the rating. The trip itself is well organised and paced. The local guide company were exceptional. I had some luggage issues and they went above and beyond to help me. This goes for the guides who did the trip with us as well as the office staff. Really appreciate the extra effort and the fact it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the trip.

Good organization, excellent guides, comfy accommodations, plentiful food and water and lots of laughs along the way :) The hikes were challenging, but well worth the views!

A great experience - Benjamin is deeply knowledgeable and a kind and thoughtful leader. Michele and Rachael supported him extremely well. It was a real pleasure walking with them. The route was spectacular, the accommodation charming and comfortable.

Fantastic hiking trip with incredible views .

The three guides, Benjamin, Ana and Mike were excellent and I don’t have enough stars for them!! We had four really good days hiking with perfect weather to see the island at its best. The accommodation is basic due to it being so rural but the food could be improved.