Hike The Volcanic Island of Gran Canaria

An amazing week on such a beautiful island, each day brought new scenery and different landscapes. The food was great with lots of local dishes, and all the accommodation is clean and unique with hot showers (if you're on the right side 😂). Our guides Benjamin, Daylos and Rachael were wonderful company and it was fantastic to hear how passionate they are about the island. Highly recommend!

Great trip, fantastic guides and a good group. I would recommend.

This was so much more than a hike. We had wine tasting, coffee plantation visit, Pilates, swimming, lovely meals and a different scenery everyday. Our guides in Racheal, Benjamin and Daylos looked after us really well and nothing was too much trouble. They made such a great team. Would recommend 100%

Excellent trip . Five action-packed days with a great team of guides - Benjamin, Rachael and Dialas. An amazing island; saw places few other tourists would get to. Manageable challenges with plenty of guidance and a great group of people.

Logistics perfect. Tour Guides amazing: personable, knowledgeable and went above and beyond remit to offer a great experience. Really great group of like-minded yet diverse people to share the holiday with. Will be rebooking another holiday with MBA. Thanks for such a great time!

This is a fabulous hike through diverse and beautiful scenery. We did the hike in March, the weather was a perfect hiking temperature, and rain earlier in the month meant we had beautiful meadow flowers and grasses, amongst the pine trees and cacti. Benjamin and Rachel were fabulous guides, setting a suitable pace for the group, they were knowledgeable, personable, helpful and good fun. I enjoyed meeting the other group members too, and would definitely recommend this trip.

Well organised trip across Gran Canaria. Benjamin, Rachael and Dylos couldn't have done more to ensure everyone's needs were met - a 5* team! The challenging hikes are worth it for the variety of beautiful scenery you see across the island.

This was my first time on an organized hiking trip and my first visit to Gran Canaria, and it totally exceeded my expectations. Gran Canaria is absolutely stunning, with an impressive variety of landscapes. We were really lucky to have excellent weather, which made everything look even more special. But this trip was about so much more than just hiking. It was an opportunity to connect with a great group of like-minded people. And thanks to our amazing guides, Rachael, Pablo, and the support from Daylos, I learned so much about the island's history, wildlife and culture.

Wow what can I say. This trip was everything and more I could have hoped for. The guides Rachael and Pablo were as exceptional as the weather we were lucky to get. The walking was thoroughly enjoyable in spectacular scenery. Thanks also to Dylos for his endless enthusiasm and last but not least the fantastic group of fellow walkers.

It was my first time with MBA and I can highly recommend it.

The trip was well organized. The hikes were beautiful. There were some challenging sections but there were sufficient breaks. Our guides, Pablo and Rachael took great care of us and shared their knowlegde of the island. While Daylos took care of all the logistics and brought all the food, drinks and energy. The food and accommodation were good.

I had a fantastic time in Gran Canaria - the island exceeded my expectations. It is a truly beautiful place! We were blessed with gorgeous weather the entire time and enjoyed the truly spectacular views. Our guides, Pablo and Rachael, were phenomenal and took care of us so well throughout the trip. With the help of Dylos who took care of all the logistics and brought all the energy. The hikes were challenging but very well paced, with sufficient breaks. Walking poles are available and I recommend them especially for the last day which is mostly downhill. Food was plentiful and really good ( I would only vote down the carrot salad and also suggest more time at the bar with the beautiful sunset view!) The accommodation is varied, some places were definitely nicer. But we were staying in very rural parts of the island so some more basic accommodation was to be expected. And last but not least, our group was great, made up almost entirely of solo travellers. We had a great time together on and off the trails. This was the perfect escape from the UK winter and I highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

5 stars. Wonderful guides, great route, nice off the beaten track places to stay and eat. A great week in the enjoyable company of like minded people.

Gran Canaria has so much more to offer than you may think. I was blown away by its beauty. The trek is classified as challenging and although there were a couple of long days with quite a lot of elevational change, everyone coped without difficulty. The group was made up of 14 solo travellers so do not hesitate to do this trip on your own. The weather was glorious and each day ended with an amazing sunset. The accommodation was pretty good for this type of trip being fairly comfortable with hot showers. Everyone on the trip was lovely and conversation flowed everyday. If you fancied quiet time you just had to fall back to the end of the line. Our guides were Rachel and Celeste, backed up by Pablo in the van. They could not have done more for us. I highly recommend this trip, it really is a much better adventure. Book it, you won’t regret it.

It was a good tour in general. The food was plenty, maybe even too much. Accommodations mostly ok, though the description need to be changed be changed because we shared bathroom facilities with 3-5 people, not 2-3. We should manage expectations of future travellers. The itinerary was great, I enjoyed wine/food tasting and guides stories about the island.

First ever MBA trip, and what an amazing way to start!

The group was amazing and really friendly, and gelled really well. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable, and made you feel like part of a big adventure. The weather was fabulous, and honestly I can't fault my experience.

I'll definitely be booking another one.

The challenge was also good, intense but not impossible or unsustainable. I could have happily done another day of hiking, especially given the amazing views.

This trip exceeded my expectations by far. The scenery was unreal. We had fabulous guides, the food was yummy and it was very well organised. Would do again!

I have just returned from a week of traversing Gran Canaria, and what an incredible experience it has been! I honestly couldn’t have asked for more—sunny days, stunning hikes, and breathtakingly diverse landscapes.

The hikes were moderately challenging, but the guides set a great pace, always adapting to the group’s needs with care and attention. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, from well-timed snack breaks to water refill stops. We were lucky to have Rachael, Celeste, and Pablo as our guides, each of whom shared their deep passion for the island and impressive knowledge. You can truly feel how much they want you to have an amazing time—and you absolutely will.

The accommodations were authentic and locally run, offering just what you need to rest and recharge for another day of adventure. The food was not only delicious but also plentiful!

Our group was diverse yet like-minded, full of outdoorsy people who made the experience even more special—it was the perfect cherry on top.

I absolutely loved this week and would highly recommend it. If you’re unsure (like I was), just go for it—you won’t regret it!

Great trip. Beautiful & varied scenery which felt fairly off the beaten track and surpassed my expectations of Gran Canaria. A great group and excellent guides. Thank you Rachel, Celeste and Pablo!

A perfectly paced, vibrant and enjoyable journey of discovery about the island and its history, courtesy of our incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guides Rachael, Celeste and Pablo, with great back office support from Ana. The trip was elevated to something even more special by the joy of meeting such a diverse range of like-minded fellow travellers, with so many friendships formed over the course of the trip, through shared values, exchanging our stories and self-expression. Huge thanks to MBA and the Climbo team for such a magical experience from start to finish!

This is undoubtedly one of the best mini adventures I have experienced. The guides were incredibly organised, knowledgeable and supportive. The guides took 12 individuals and transformed them into a group of friends.

This was my first trip with MBA and as a solo traveller. The trip completely exceeded my expectations - scenery was far more beautiful than I was expecting; the walking was varied and was a a good length; the MBA team were great, and I had the pleasure to get to know a great group of people. This was the first trip of many hopefully. Thank you!

This was a well organised adventure from start to finish. The Climbo team were on hand with information and to answer any questions before we flew. Once on the ground, the team were full of interesting information on the local history, people and wildlife. Accommodation and food just added to the great experience. Loved, loved, loved it!!

This was my first trip with MBA, but not my last! Everything was very well planned and our guides Ben and Carla were the best! So genuine and friendly.

I was a little surprised by the beauty of the island and the variety of landscapes. We had everything from sun and clear skies to storm and horizontal rain and fog. Yes, the hikes are quite long, but nothing too crazy. We had a really fun group which made the week even better! Also, you will never be hungry!

I am already looking for another trip with MBA, really great for solo travellers looking for likeminded people.

Our hike across Gran Canaria was superb. The scenery was fantastic, the guiding by Ben was top notch, the support throughout from Carla was unwavering, and (fortunately!) our group was brilliant, too.

I have now been on four separate MBA trips, and this is easily one of the best I have been one. I have always thought that the guides make the difference on each trip, and this occasion was no different. Ben and Carla were excellent: they paced the trip perfectly, kept us well motivated and fed throughout and Ben in particular was a fountain of knowledge and entertaining anecdotes throughout the trip.

Before the hike I did not know what to expect in terms of scenery, and I was a bit concerned by Gran Canaria’a beach resort reputation in the UK. I needn’t have worried. The scenery on GC is stunning, in all weathers, and truly like nowhere else I have seen on planet earth. The mixture of pine forests, cave networks, lush valleys and volcanic mountainsides is irresistible.

I would say that the challenge rating is about right. There is nothing too difficult, but the days are long and there are sustained climbs on two days. I struggle with a fear of heights, but there was again nothing too testing in that respect, and Ben and Carla provided great reassurance to me on this point, too.

I have seen some complaints in the reviews about the accommodation. Yes, the accommodation is largely basic, but it is really fine, and the hiking makes up for it anyway. I would, however, recommend ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.

Overall, a 10/10 experience - would go again in a heartbeat.

Can’t recommend it enough. The views are great and the island is beautiful. Awesome biodiversity and some challenging hikes but nothing crazy. The accommodation and food was great - usually triple rooms and so earplugs recommended! The guides (Ben and Carla) were fantastic, passionate, friendly and knowledgeable and the logistics from Climbo was flawless.

Fantastic holiday, above my expectations. Good planning, realistic timings and well organised throughout. Very welcoming to have support vehicle and friendly smile at strategic points

Hiked with Ben and Karla. Fabulous people very accommodating and knowledgeable. Great hike that followed itinerary guidelines, well described. Loved also having a whatsapp group made in advance and restaurant/ activity advice given ahead and the constant activities ensuring I maximised my holiday. THANK YOU!

Absolutely gorgeous trip - the perfect winter sun hiking escape. We had a great group and the hiking in Gran Canaria was stunning. The local guides took us on a fantastic route where we got to see so much of the country. Accommodation v basic but it didn’t matter, would still highly recommend the trip.

Excellent trip

Really enjoyed the hikes around Gran Canaria :) The trip is well organised and once you get there you just worry about walking. Lovely food at local venues. The guides are super nice people and go out of their way to ensure everything runs smoothly. The hikes are challenging but doable. Our group was lovely. Big thanks to our guides Benjamin, Carla and Raul :)