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Gran Canaria Fishing trips

4.3/5 - 225 votes

80€

60€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a wonderful day of game fishing in Gran Canaria on a boat to fish marlins, tunas, ...

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Days of the tour: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. July - August: Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

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Jetski rental

4.22/5 - 258 votes

30€

40€

Best price guaranteed

Feel your adrenaline rise, jumping over waves and feeling the power of the sea in the relaxing beaches of Taurito and Mogan

Schedule: Every day from 10:00 till 17:00. Summer days until 18:00

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Jetski tours

4.85/5 - 197 votes

110€

130€

Best price guaranteed

Realize an excursion guided by an instructor, admire the coastline with huge cliffs and stunning sea caves, arriving at unspoiled beaches, difficult to reach without these vehicles.

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Schedule: everyday departures at 10:15 and 14:15 h.

Duration: 1 hour, 1 hour and a half or 2 hours

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Kayak rental in Gran Canaria

4.13/5 - 174 votes

10€

15€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a Kayak trip along the coast of Gran Canaria. Visit the impacting caves and cliffs near the beaches of Taurito and Mogan

Schedule: everyday from 10:00 till 17:00. Summer days until 18:00

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Parasailing in Gran Canaria

4.42/5 - 168 votes

40€

70€

Best price guaranteed

Fly in Parachutes up to 150 meters high, lifted from a boat at sea. Experience sensations and contradictory feelings of peace, freedom, security and vulnerability at the same time.

Schedule: everyday from 10:00 h to 17:00 h. Summer days until 18:00 h.

Duration: 10 minutes

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SeaTrek – Underwater Scuba Ride

4/5 - 114 votes

75€

60€

Best price guaranteed

Experience the excitement of exploring the ocean and all its wonders without devoting your valuable vacation time to make specialized training.

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Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 9:30 h to 17:00 h

Duration: 1 hour

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Games Airsoft – Paintball

Airsoft Hangar 37

4.62/5 - 117 votes

25€

Have fun feeling like the protagonist in a real battle in spectacular installations. Shoot with airsoft bullets, which are more precise and less painful than paintball pellets.

Opening hours: Tuesday - Fridays: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Weekends: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Bowling

Bowling Maspalomas

4.14/5 - 127 votes

10€

5€

Best price guaranteed

Play bowling in the 16 professional American Brunswick lanes in Holiday World. Make the most of all kinds of assistance to players.

Opening hours: Sunday - Thursday : 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 am.

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Buggy tours

Buggy tour with free pick up in Arguineguin, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Taurito and Puerto de Mogan

3.74/5 - 103 votes

95€

120€

Best price guaranteed

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Days of the tour: everyday

Duration: 2 hours

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Buggy tour with free pick up in Bahia Feliz, San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas and Meloneras

4.41/5 - 219 votes

95€

120€

Best price guaranteed

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Days of the tour: From Monday to Saturday

Duration: 2 hours

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Camel riding

Camel excursion in Gran Canaria

3.73/5 - 170 votes

35€

17.5€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy an unforgettable day and the unique experience of a camel ride through the enchanting Fataga ravine in Gran Canaria.

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Tour days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00am till 2:00pm

Duration: 4 hours

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Camel Safari in the Dunes of Maspalomas

4.03/5 - 387 votes

12€

8€

Best price guaranteed

Be a Tuareg in the Sahara for a moment, take a ride on the back of your dromedary (camel) and get the desert-feel!

Schedule: Monday-Sunday. Departures every 15 min. from 9.30 am- 4.00 pm - last ride 3:30 pm<

Duration: 30 minutes

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Convertible car tour

Excursion in convertible Beetle with you as the driver

4.57/5 - 188 votes

100€

140€

Best price guarantee

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Days of the tour: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Duration: 5 hours

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Horse riding

4.32/5 - 214 votes

1 hour: 39€ | 2 hours: 55€

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Disfruta de una agradable excursión a caballo atravesando senderos que llegan hasta montañas y hasta la misma playa

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Days of the tour: everyday at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00

Duration: 1 or 2 hours

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Jeep excursions

Excursion in a 4X4 Jeep with a chauffeur/guide

4.29/5 - 313 votes

47€

26€

Best price guaranteed

Get to know the vivid landscapes of the island, as well as the marvels that are only within the grasp of the bold and intrepid.

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Days of the tour: Everyday

Duration: 6 hours

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Scuba Diving

SeaTrek – Underwater Scuba Ride

4/5 - 114 votes

75€

60€

Best price guaranteed

Experience the excitement of exploring the ocean and all its wonders without devoting your valuable vacation time to make specialized training.

Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 9:30 h to 17:00 h

Duration: 1 hour

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Tours in Gran Canaria

Around the Island tour

3.91/5 - 253 votes

29€

19€

Best price guaranteed

Explore Gran Canaria ’s coastline, landmarks, culture, history and geography accompanied by official guides in a great tour.

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Days of the tour: Saturdays

Duration: 8 - 9 hours

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Excursion to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bandama Volcano and the Botanical Garden

4.03/5 - 259 votes

25€

15€

Best price guaranteed

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Days of the tour: Wednesdays and Saturdays

Duration: 7 - 8 hours

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Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …

4.22/5 - 424 votes

29€

19€

Best price guaranteed

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Days of the tour: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Duration: 8 - 9 hours

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Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …

4.06/5 - 130 votes

39€

22€

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Days of the tour: Wednesdays and Fridays

Duration: 9 - 10 hours

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Hop-On Hop-Off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Bus

4.11/5 - 209 votes

20€

10€

Best price guaranteed

Get on and off the bus at any of its 11 stops in order to visit, at your own pace, the monuments, museums, beaches and other attractions in the city.

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Activity days: every day
Time: from 10:00 h to 18:00 h

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Private tours

4.37/5 - 89 votes

Acccoding to budget

Discover Gran Canaria with a custom tour, which includes an official guide and comfortable buses or minivans. An interesting option for groups of 7 or more people.

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Days of the tour: Any days you choose

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Puerto de Mogan market visit

3.79/5 - 269 votes

15€

10€

Best price guaranteed

Explore Puerto de Mogán, one of the most iconic, tranquil, and relaxing places in Gran Canaria, and take advantage of the opportunity to shop at its flea market.

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Days of the tour: Fridays

Duration: 4 - 5 hours

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VIP tour in a van with a chauffeur/guide

4.33/5 - 183 votes

60€

45€

Best price guaranteed

From the comfort of a minibus, discover iconic places in Gran Canaria and beautiful enclaves that are inaccessible to the bus tours.

Days of the tour: Everyday

Duration: 8 - 9 hours

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Visit to Teror and San Mateo markets

3.88/5 - 205 votes

23€

15€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy yourself on an excursion to the center of the island to get to know Teror and San Mateo, and be amazed by their traditional markets.

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Days of the tour: Sunday

Duration: 6 hours

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Trips to Tenerife

Excursion to Tenerife from Gran Canaria

4.24/5 - 206 votes

75€

45€

Best price guaranteed

Get to know the Teide, highest mountain of Spain (3.718 m over sea level), Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Days of the tour: Fridays

Duration: 12 - 14 hours

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Visit Loro Park – Tour from Gran Canaria

4.59/5 - 278 votes

99€

74€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy 4 world-renowned animal shows and get to know further countless animal species. Travel comfortably within the shortest time from your hotel in Gran Canaria to Loro Parque.

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Days of the tour: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Duration: 12 - 14 hours

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Convertible car tour

Buggy tour with free pick up in Arguineguin, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Taurito and Puerto de Mogan

3.74/5 - 103 votes

95€

120€

Best price guaranteed

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Days of the tour: everyday

Duration: 2 hours

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Buggy tour with free pick up in Bahia Feliz, San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas and Meloneras

4.41/5 - 219 votes

95€

120€

Best price guaranteed

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Days of the tour: From Monday to Saturday

Duration: 2 hours

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Excursion in a 4X4 Jeep with a chauffeur/guide

4.29/5 - 313 votes

47€

26€

Best price guaranteed

Get to know the vivid landscapes of the island, as well as the marvels that are only within the grasp of the bold and intrepid.

Languages:

Days of the tour: Everyday

Duration: 6 hours

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Excursion in convertible Beetle with you as the driver

4.57/5 - 188 votes

100€

140€

Best price guarantee

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Days of the tour: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Duration: 5 hours

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Boat charters

Boats rental in Gran Canaria

4.54/5 - 93 votes

Ask us for a quote based on the number of seats, the type of event and the duration of rental.

Rent a boat on Gran Canaria and enjoy an unforgettable day with family and friends. Choose between party boats, yachts, sailboats or fishing boats.

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Days of departure: upon request, subject to availability

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Whale-dolphin-watching

Dolphin tour on big catamaran

4.09/5 - 327 votes

33€

17€

Best price guaranteed

Dolphin boat trip in Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria. Enjoy the sea wildlife in Gran Canaria on the most comfortable catamaran for cetaceans sightings

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Days of the tour: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am till 12:30 noon

Duration: 2,5 hours

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Dolphin Trip + swim on a medium-sized catamaran

4.08/5 - 258 votes

35€

20€

Best price guaranteed

Admire the species of dolphins and whales that live in the Canaries on board of a comfortable Catamaran that was built specifically for this proposal.

Days of the tour: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:00 h and 13:30 h. Summer schedule: Departure on Sunday too.

Duration: 3 hours

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Dolphin trip on a medium-sized catamaran

4.05/5 - 218 votes

27€

14€

Best price guaranteed

Admire the species of dolphins and whales that live in the Canaries on board of a comfortable Catamaran that was built specifically for this proposal. 2 hours boat trip.

Days of the tour: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 10:00 h and 12:30 h .

Duration: 2 hours

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Submarine excursion

Yellow Submarine adventure – meeting point Puerto de Mogan harbor

4.01/5 - 224 votes

31,50€

16€

Best price guaranteed

Come directly to Mogan and experience an incredible tour on board of an authentic submarine, the Yellow Submarine.

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Days of the tour: Everyday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:20, 17:10.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Yellow Submarine trip plus bus shuttle

4.11/5 - 283 votes

31,5€

16€

Best price guaranteed

Experience an incredible tour on board of an authentic submarine, the Yellow Submarine. We will pick you up at your hotel or nearby in the South of Gran Canaria

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Days of the tour: Everyday at first thing in the morning, mid-morning and mid-day.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Game fishing

Gran Canaria Fishing trips

4.3/5 - 225 votes

80€

60€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a wonderful day of game fishing in Gran Canaria on a boat to fish marlins, tunas, ...

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Days of the tour: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. July - August: Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

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Relax and fun boat trips

Boat trip on a modern catamaran and water activies

4.64/5 - 281 votes

63€

43€

Children price (2-10 years)

Enjoy one of the best boat excursions in Gran Canaria on this new and modern catamaran, specially designed to give you the best moments of your holiday on the island.

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Tour days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.May-August from 9:15am-1:15pm; September-April from 10:00am- 2:00pm.

Duration: 4 hours

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Catamaran trip from Pasito Blanco

4.23/5 - 142 votes

50€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a memorable experience on board the Blue Spirit catamaran in which you will sail along the coast of Gran Canaria, relax in the peaceful environment of the boat and have fun doing different activities when the boat is docked.

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Days of the tour: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30 h. July and August: every day.

Duration: 4 hours

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Gulet trip from Puerto Rico to Güigüi

4.81/5 - 262 votes

69€

40€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy an unforgettable day on board the Aphrodite, a Turkish gulet that will take us along much of the southern coast of Gran Canaria

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Tour days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday: 10:00 h.

Duration: 4,5 - 5 hours

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Sunset Cruise on a relaxing turkish gulet

3.99/5 - 194 votes

69€

40€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy one of the best moments of your holiday in Gran Canaria during a relaxing coastal excursion to see the best sunset ever.

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Tour days: Summer season (May to October) - from Tuesday to Sunday: 16:00 h. Winter season: Tuesday and Thursday 14:30 h.

Duration: 4 hours

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Sunset cruise with life music

4.21/5 - 94 votes

59€

39€

Children price (2-10 years)

Enjoy watching the sunset on the sea during your holiday in Gran Canaria on board this modern, comfortable and roomy catamaran.

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Tour days: July to August: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 17:45 h.

Duration: 4 hours

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Party boat trip

Boat Party on the Supercat catamaran

4/5 - 270 votes

55€

Best Price guaranteed

Enjoy the best boat party of Gran Canaria with on board of the Supercat.

Party days: Fridays at 3:30 pm.

Duration: 4 hours

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Boat ride along the coast of Gran Canaria – Ferry

Boat Trip – Ferry Arguineguin – Mogan

4.37/5 - 254 votes

19€

11€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride along the southeast coast of Gran Canaria, from Puerto de Arguineguin to Puerto de Mogan, passing through Anfi and Puerto Rico.

Timetable: Arguineguin - P.Mogan: everyday: 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45. P. Mogan - Arguineguin: everyday: 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15,

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Boat Trips Puerto Rico – Puerto Mogan

4.28/5 - 313 votes

11€

5,50€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride along the southeast coast of Gran Canaria, from Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogan

Timetable: Puerto Rico - P. Mogán: everyday: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30. P. Mogán - P. Rico: 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15

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Airsoft – Painball

Airsoft Hangar 37

4.62/5 - 117 votes

25€

Have fun feeling like the protagonist in a real battle in spectacular installations. Shoot with airsoft bullets, which are more precise and less painful than paintball pellets.

Opening hours: Tuesday - Fridays: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Weekends: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Western Theme Park

Sioux City Gran Canaria

4.19/5 - 258 votes

19.90€

14.90€

Best price guaranteed

Transport yourself to the Wild West and feel like a cowboy in an unforgettable adventure in a real Western city and Have fun with our shows.

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Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00

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Zoo and animal shows

Palmitos Park Maspalomas

4.17/5 - 335 votes

31€

22,50€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy the impressive display of dolphins, birds of prey, exotic birds and parrots, and an ample variety of mammals, bird, reptiles, and fishes.

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Opening hours: Everyday from 10:00 till 18:00 h.

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Visit Loro Park – Tour from Gran Canaria

4.59/5 - 278 votes

99€

74€

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy 4 world-renowned animal shows and get to know further countless animal species. Travel comfortably within the shortest time from your hotel in Gran Canaria to Loro Parque.

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Days of the tour: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Duration: 12 - 14 hours

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