Hike The Volcanic Island of Gran Canaria

Incredibly well organised and some great hiking- perfect last minute break in the sunshine before Christmas.

This was a wonderful trip. The scenery was fabulous, and as varied as the weather! Everything was so well organized - I have celiac and was incredibly supported (I had brought "emergency rations" but never needed any of them as I was always provided with super tasty celiac-safe food). Definitely recommend!

This trip is highly worthwhile. The scenery is breathtaking and rugged. Our guide, Benjamin, was excellent and well-supported with organization from Carla and Raul. If you want to experience the true Gran Canaria “off the beaten path” and enjoy an active vacation, you will not regret doing this trip.

This trip was a brilliant way to see the amazing scenery of Gran Canaria with a lovely group of people.

The trip was really well organised and led by Racheal, Pablo and Carla. They all went out of their way to help in any way required.

Our guides were knowledgable about the history, wildlife and culture of the island. The accommodation and food also allowed us to experience different aspects of Gran Canaria. Overall I had a great time and would definitely recommend this trip.

Such an unexpectedly beautiful island and this trip was the perfect way to see it!

The hiking was challenging at times but our wonderful guides (Rachael and Pablo) took great care of the whole group. They went out of their way to make it a unique experience and organised everything so we could just relax and enjoy the experience. The hike itself traversed beautiful and varied landscapes with plenty of island history provided throughout - we learnt so much which gave us a great feel for the place. Carla was on hand for logistics and ensured we had lots of very tasty food throughout so we never went hungry. The accommodation was simple but clean and comfortable.

Would highly recommend this trip!

Had a wonderful trip All three guides, Daylo, Rachel and Pablo were knowledgeable and super friendly. We were lucky to have a lovely group of people to hike and have fun with. Thoroughly recommend. Chris and Wendy

If you're looking for a week of breathtaking views, great company and varied hiking then look no further. This trip was fantastically organised by the team at Climbo and wonderfully led by Rachael and Pablo, with logistics and morale from Carla.

The team are passionate and knowledgeable about this wonderful island and are happy to share their love for their home while guiding you on varied and fun hiking from coast to coast across this continent in miniature.

This was my first trip with MBA, and it definitely won’t be my last! The trip was organized by Climbo, who are incredibly professional, super organized, and always go the extra mile for you.

The hikes were absolutely amazing, with stunning views that pictures simply cannot do justice. The hike is advertised as challenging, and I would say that’s accurate. For me, it was the perfect balance. We had two tough day hikes to start, followed by an easier day to recover, and the final day presented a downhill challenge to wrap things up. The team leaders—Rachael, Pablo, and Carla—were fantastic. They made sure everyone was okay, were highly knowledgeable about the island and its terrain, and shared insights about the history and culture that many tourists would have missed. The accommodations were incredible! The first hotel was a unique cave hotel, followed by a cozy refuge, then a charming cabin, and finally, a luxurious spa hotel to end the trip on a high note.

There was plenty of delicious food throughout the journey, with a real highlight on Wednesday when we enjoyed two three-course meals and a fantastic cheese and wine night. It was an experience that catered perfectly to both adventure and comfort.

Really well organised adventure around Gran Canaria, volcanic history and landscapes to marvel at, incredible scenery and lovely trails, totally recommend MBA and Climbo.

Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone. Gran Canaria is beautiful, all of the hiking was so varied and rewarding. It was the perfect mix of walking and down time. The evenings were carefully planned and really fun. I felt really well looked after. Couldn't fault the veggie food. All of the guides were incredibly friendly and helpful. Met some incredible people along the way. Don't hesitate to book it!

Excellent trip. Highly recommended. The leaders all worked hard to make sure every aspect of this trip was a success. The food was plentiful and the accommodation great. The hikes were challenging but not beyond the capabilities of all in the group. There were plenty of stops to keep everyone together and to look at the views. Rachel and Pablo were a fountain of knowledge about the local history and wildlife. Carla did the transport and food and introduced us to yoga. All the leaders were so positive and encouraging and fun! It was so much more than a hike and I will definitely be booking another MBA trip. This is a great trip and you will not regret booking this.

Such a great trip! The hiking was wonderful; with beautiful and varied scenery and just the right level of difficulty to feel you had been on an adventure and definitely earned your dinner! The accommodation was comfortable and full of character in beautiful settings. The food was fab and plentiful, from main meals to snacks there was always lots to go round and we got to try the local delicacies. Rachael and Pablo were great guides, they were both so friendly and knowledgable and organised the trip perfectly! Carla, who ferried us around, fed us and taught us yoga was so lovely! They could not have done more for us and were enthusiastic throughout! We were lucky enough to have an absolutely brilliant group, and laughed so much! Thank you everyone for a fab holiday!

We really enjoyed this trip which was a real discovery of the island of Gran Canaria: from the food, wine and history to the diverse landscape of the hikes themselves.

Our guides were Rachael, Pablo and Carla: they really could not have done more for us to ensure we were well looked after. Nothing seemed too much trouble. The days were well planned and even any inevitable minor deviation from the plans of the day were well communicated. Their natural warmth and generosity really made our group feel like a close knit team and added to our overall enjoyment.

The accommodation was good: clean, shared bedrooms between two to three guests with some really interesting stays for example the Cave hotel on the first evening with some beautiful views of the landscape.

Food and snacks were plentiful and the cheese and wine night was yet another foray into the culture of the island.

I would not change a thing about the trip. If you are someone who enjoys going with the flow, working together as a team and is looking for an immersive experience you should not hesitate to book this. I will miss our group and thank you again to Rachael, Pablo and Carla for making this holiday a total escape!

The hike exceeded my expectations - the varied landscapes (from rocky Tolkien-esque to vivid green pine forests) the weather, the guides, the characterful accomodation, all the logistics, and the wonderful group dynamic.

As a couple on our first MBA trip we had a wonderful holiday. We have made brilliant memories and friends for life. We all laughed a lot and supported one another whilst hiking and learning about stunning Gran Canaria.

The pace was perfect and the swim in the natural pools and pilates on the last day finished the trip perfectly.

Loved it and sharing the experience with our new MBA friends. Big shout-out to Rachael, Pablo and Daylos for making it all happen!

The whole trip was great, the scenery was spectacular, the guides were very helpful and knowledgeable, plenty of food and accommodation was really nice. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys hiking.

I had an absolutely wonderful holiday from start to finish.

The guides and logistics manager were particularly attentive to everyone’s individual needs in the group, always going above and beyond to ensure we were always having a great time.

The hiking and activities was amazing.

Ultimately for me, the people in the group and the passion and enthusiasm of the guides and logistics manager absolutely made this holiday for me.

A holiday full of laughter and a truly memorable experience that I’ll never forget!

Brilliant trip in the lovely Gran Canaria. Fantastic team. Well organised and very cute accommodation.

I just returned from an unforgettable week trekking in Gran Canaria, and it was truly one of the best experiences of my life! From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The scenery was absolutely out of this world — from rugged mountain peaks to lush valleys and dramatic coastal views, every turn revealed a new, breathtaking landscape.

The guides were incredible. They were not only knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely friendly, supportive, and always ready with encouragement when the going got tough. The trails were challenging at times, but with their help, every difficult climb was manageable and became a rewarding experience. Their enthusiasm and positivity made all the difference, and I felt fully supported throughout the week.

I also had the pleasure of meeting some amazing people on the trip, and the camaraderie within the group made the experience even more special. We all bonded over the stunning surroundings and shared sense of achievement after each day’s trek.

I can’t recommend this trek enough — it was a perfect balance of challenge, beauty, and support. If you're looking for an adventure that will leave you with lifelong memories, this is it. I would love to do it all again!

My 5th trip with MBA and another amazing group with top quality guides. All the team at Climbo were amazing, Ana was fantastic with contacting us before the trip. And our three guides; Rachael honestly couldn’t have been any better as the lead guide, so friendly and helpful with a fantastic energy right from the very start. Pablo was brilliant as the 2nd guide at the back, always full of energy and conversation as well as fun stories from his life on Gran Canaria. Daylos was the logistics manager and he was incredible, always so cheery and the perfect energy meeting us at lunch spots when we were tired and needed it most.

The hikes were brilliant, the group and guides were amazing, weather was ideal, accommodation was fantastic (no idea what previous reviews were talking about). Get involved, you won’t regret it!

This was an excellent trip. The scenery is stunning, and each day showcased a different environment. The guides are friendly and extremely knowledgeable, and I learnt a lot about the history of the island and it's geology. The hiking was the right combination of challenging climbs and more undulating (!) terrain. I'd highly recommend this trip.

Great week in the mountains, good weather, nice accommodation and food, knowledgeable and fun guides that really made sure you enjoyed yourself, and obviously are passionate about what they do.

The guides on this trip- Benjamin and Rachael were brilliant. Really professional, hard working, kind and could not do enough for you. They knew so much about the history, culture and landscape of Gran Canaria. I would very highly recommend them. They were perfect! The hiking is also amazing. Stunning scenery, just challenging enough, and finishing at the sea for a swim on the final day was just amazing. It is a great hike.

The food is generally pretty good. It was lovely to have such good lunches (not sandwiches). Plenty of food at all times.

So some really great pluses.

Now for the bits that need some rethinking:

I think the issue with this trip is that it is being missold in terms of accommodation. The description makes it sound like mid range guest houses, but in reality it feels more like backpacking.

The little check list at the top on the website says “twin rooms”. I didn’t sleep in a twin room on any night, I was always in a triple or for two nights in a room of 5 people. I slept on a creaky camp bed twice as apparently the trip size has been increased from 12 to 14, so they are two beds short. Hot showers were non existent unless you were first in.

Couples get a marginally better deal, but two nights (after the hardest two days) were in a room sharing one tiny shower/loo between five. The door to the toilet is glass, so your other 4 room mates can see you sitting on the loo. There are no hooks for towels or drying clothes and the ceilings are so low (the rooms are in the eaves) and there are reduced height doorways, that several of our party banged their heads. I banged it so hard I needed an ice pack, and one of the team had a cut across her head. I didn’t have a single hot shower until the final night.

The mountain accommodation also had silly rules like not being able to use the toaster at breakfast, and you were not allowed forks or large spoons. You had to ask for fruit. These things were only for the other guests. I did question what I was doing with my life as I cut up a piece of ham with a teaspoon and my finger!! The food was good apart from that. The guides mentioned that they are held over a barrel because there are no alternative forms of accommodation in these villages.

As others have mentioned the first day is a bit of a waste of precious holiday- you are basically waiting around to be ferried up the mountain in groups because there is not enough space in the van for the whole group. This could be so easily improved.

Information about the trip came really, really late (24 hours before) so it made it tricky to make the most of that day.

The yoga class needs a rethink. It was the wrong kind of class for people who have been hiking for four days and who need general gentle stretching and rehabilitation - some nice gentle flows and salutations would have been better. Others had similar feedback, which is a shame as Carla is lovely and I wanted to love it!

I would still recommend this trip, as I came for the hiking and the hiking was wonderful. But I think guests will be happier (and the guides will get less pressure/grumbling from customers!) if the description is more truthful. We were all moaning about it the whole time!!

One final thought: Prices should be adjusted if it is always the case that people travelling alone get triples/rooms for 5, and couples get doubles with their own bathroom. And the accommodation needs to be accurately described as “basic”.

All that said, I did have a really great time and would still recommend it …..

1. They bribe for good reviews (£500 gift for "favourite" review) so bear that in mind. Also at least one of the promo pics for the trip is for the hotel next door (the pool in the pics is not where you stay!)

2. Our guides were great, lovely people and good knowledge of the area, nice pacing. The group was also really fun (3 couples and 8 solo, everyone socialized together).

3. Hike was good, right level of challenge, varied terrain, good views - desert dust, pine forest, canyon descents. One day is a loop not a point to point. Sea pools on the final stop are really cool.

4. Accommodation was average to poor. Up to 5 sharing, no hot water on most days, no power one day, weird rooms. Food was OK though.

5. Logistics need work. First day is a waste of time, but pickup time only communicated day before. Van too small for the group so multiple trips, ridiculous check ins, no water sometimes, taxi organised by them €10 more than the meter fare, no hotel pickup or drop off, generally a bit chaotic.

The tour was very well guided by very special people. The accommodation and food was just ok for me but the most important thing is the hiking and that was great.

We were blessed with perfect weather conditions on this 6 day experience. Despite the baking midday heat, the hiking was challenging but doable. The summits, views, experiences as well as the destinations make that quad burn worth it.The biggest commendations go out to the guides, Rachel, Mike and Diego and their organisation of the trip. Their local knowledge of the island and expertise are outstanding. It was refreshing to be able to really enjoy the hike while Rachel leads the pack safely to summmit and everywhere in between. Enclosed by our safeguarding Diego at the rear. And then like an angel in disguise, there is Mike whose logisitcs, water, lunch, snacks and friendship kept us motivated throughout the day. The attention to detail within the accommodation by the hosts and guides was impeccable. The combination of the experience above leaves me with no doubt in recommending this excursion!

This trip is truly exceptional - the guides are not only extremely knowledgeable about the history of the island and a great support at the tougher parts of the hike, but are fantastic and fun people to spend time with. The hike is challenging but in the best way, and balanced perfectly with relaxation, fun and surprises along the way. And the VIEWS… extraordinary. Don’t think about booking this trip - just do it.

Awesome trip! The trails weee beautiful and the accommodations were good. Benjamin and Mike were great guides, very friendly and knowledgeable.

Wow, what a fabulous trip. I never leave reviews, ever, but I must. From beginning to end- we were thoroughly looked after, our guides (Ben/ Michel) were absolutely ace. I wasn’t sure about doing this trip, but seriously though it was amazing, great accommodation, great food, stunning scenery and fabulous hiking and side trips- just book it….

This was my first MBA trip and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The hiking was challenging at times, more due to the heat and the long days than anything else, but the amazing views are well worth it. We stayed in some really pretty places, and the food was good and always plentiful. Our guides Rachael, Benjamin, Michele and Diego were brilliant. Everything from start to finish was so well organised, communication was great, and they had thought of everything to make sure we all had a good time. We had a lovely, fun group of people which made the experience even better.

What an incredible trip! The scenery is stunning and incredibly varied, and the hiking hugely fun - the ‘challenging’ rating feels right as no individual hike is particularly extreme, but several days of it in a row will add up!

The views you get are completely unique, and will leave a lasting impression.

The guides are the real star of the show though, who were so welcoming and engaging that they immediately felt like old friends and really helped a group of strangers bond, along with doing a great job of pacing the days and looking out for everyone in the group. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were exceptionally well looked after!

The organisation and logistics was expertly handled as well. Considering that lunch is freshly prepared each day; lots of fresh water is always available; that we stayed in 4(!) different incredible locations; and we even had a cheese and wine night, it’s a real accomplishment to make it feel seamless. One of the best parts of the trip was that basically everything is taken care of - meaning you can focus on the hiking and having a fantastic time, without having to worry about the tricky details.

I had a great time, and would always recommend this trip (and the team of Rachael, Benjamin, Mike and Diago!) to anyone else!