Full-day tour to the Sacred Mountains with Tejeda and Artenara peaks
Great outdoors

Full-day tour to the Sacred Mountains with Tejeda and Artenara peaks

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore Gran Canaria's diverse landscapes in one comprehensive tour
  • There's a visit to Teror with its Basilica of Our Lady of Pine, a religious landmark
  • You'll discover the history of Sacred Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • The tour takes you to Artenara, with its cave museum and interpretation centre
  • You'll see the town of Tejeda, famous for almond production and mountain views
What to expect

Gran Canaria, often referred to as the miniature continent, offers diverse landscapes and cultures. This tour invites you to explore the heart of the island, ascending its high mountains and delving into the history of the Sacred Mountains — a place of prayer for ancestors and now part of UNESCO's heritage.

The journey begins in Teror, where you can visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Pine. From there, a scenic bus ride transports you to spectacular lookouts, mountain vistas, and the village of Artenara. Perched nearly 1300 metres above sea level, this village provides an opportunity to visit a cave museum and the Interpretation Centre of Risco Caído. Here, you'll gain insights into how the Canarian aborigines tracked celestial bodies like the stars, moon, and sun.

Following this exploration, the town of Tejeda awaits with its renowned almond production. Here, you can savour lunch at your own expense before unwinding ahead of your return journey to your hotel in the capital. This tour offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and local culture.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Multilingual guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
This activity includes pick-up from selected locations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Hotel Astoria at 09.10 am; Hotel Ac Marriot Gran Canaria at 09.20 am; Tourist Bus Stop Monumento Atis Tirma at 09.30 am; Centro Insular De Deportes Bus Stop at 09.40 am; Mercado De Vegueta, close to the main entrance, at 09.35 am. You'll indicate your pick-up address at checkout. Please be ready at your selected pick-up point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Minimum age to join this tour is 6 years old
  • This is a small-group experience limited to 10 participants
  • This tour involves winding roads, people sensitive to motion sickness should come prepared
  • Lunch is not included, but you will have free time to purchase food in Tejeda village

Remember to bring:

  • A jacket or raincoat in winter
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Provider
Trip Gran Canaria
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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