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1. Private Full-Day Volcano Hiking and Winery Tour in Las Palmas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Travel like a local! This is the perfect excursion if you want to go beyond the mere touristic villages and learn more about Gran Canaria and its inhabitants. You don't happen everyday to hike on the rim of a volcano crater or dive deep into the heart of it, do you? The view of the landscapes that surround the volcano will take your breath away, and dive deep into the heart of the crater will make you feel like in another dimension. The gastronomy is the direct consequence of a territory and its colture, therefore, to fully connect with a destination, it's essential to try local products. That's exactly why we'll visit a local winery where traditions meets flavours and we will taste some of the mot delicious wines of Gran Canaria.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch Box included for each participant: sandwiches, fruits, water and juice., Wine tasting , Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By HannahRoseH
Due to Covid-19 my husband and I were keen to have a break away as soon as it was safe to do so. We picked the beautiful island of Gran Canaria as I had been before, many years ago, but my husband had not. When we travel as a couple we always like to mix up our holidays, obviously with relaxing on the beach and sunbathing (it absolutely has to be done!) but also with exploring what hidden treasures a place has to offer. We love learning about a place's history, culture, and what the local people do. As beautiful as our hotel was, why take a flight and travel all that way to just stay within the confines of our room?! Therefore I did a little research and found Canarian Heaven via their Instagram page. Luca was immediately friendly and chatty and asked what kind of thing we would be looking to do. He was so helpful with suggestions to match anything I'd mentioned - as we were only in Gran Canaria for a week we agreed on a couple of excursions. We figured we'd spent the other days relaxing and sightseeing at a more leisurely pace, which is where it also really helps to be in touch with Canarian Heaven - Luca pointed us in the direction of the best and closest beaches, cocktail bars and restaurants he knew we would enjoy. This was so handy and saved us so much time, as much of our holiday would otherwise have been spent researching and deliberating on all the amazing places on offer! Our first excursion with Canarian Heaven was to hike a volcano!! The Bandama crater, or Caldera de Bandama is an incredible geological feature which, until recently, was actively farmed in its base. The volcanic scree holds the limited moisture that the island of Gran Canaria gets, so there is still a lot of agriculture in the nearby hills. Luca collected us from our hotel in Puerto Rico and drove us to Santa Brigida, a small and beautiful village in the north of the island (all covid-19 measures were adhered to on the journey and during the excursion). At the Caldera, we decided to walk along the rim of the crater, which provides breathtaking views, and also passed what is reported to be Spain's oldest golf course. Luca was extremely knowledgeable about the island's microclimates and agricultural history, and explained everything to us as we went. We then took a walk to the base which is possible along an established trail. We stopped at a viewpoint for a lunch of delicious sandwiches that Luca had made for us (after checking prior to the trip whether we had any food allergies or intolerances) - we were particularly grateful for the lovely energising mango juice!! I highly recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys any sort of hiking (like the locals in Gran Canaria do!), it was energising and fascinating. Luca allows you to take the trip at your own pace, providing water and rest whenever needed, and whilst he knows the best spots for photos etc, the excursion is very tailor-made to your personal preferences. The hike took us a few hours (worth doing during the morning hours before the heat from the sun becomes too punishing), then we were off to the second part of our excursion which tied in very nicely. We visited the beautiful vineyard Bodega San Juan. We were met by our tour guide, Maria, who took us around the sprawling grounds and gave us an insight into the generations-old family business. It was amazing to see the wine presses and learn how the animals such as donkeys help to carry and cultivate the harvest. The 90-minute vineyard tour culminates in a sampling of some delicious cheese and the fantastic wine made there, a bottle of which we purchased to take home for my family as we are all wine-lovers! The venue also hosts wedding functions which is a great idea as the setting is absolutely beautiful. Sadly it was almost time for our day's excursion with Canarian Heaven to come to an end BUT Luca had a surprise destination up his sleeve to finish off the day - I won't spoil this for you but let's just say it is a hidden gem and a must-do photo opportunity - if you know, you know! The cost of this tour I think was around 122euros for two for a private guided tour, volcano hike with lunch and vineyard tour/tasting which we thought was excellent value and we were very happy to pay. Obviously prices may change, but in my opinion I would have expected to pay more for such a great once-in-a-lifetime day. Thank you! The next excursion Canarian Heaven organised for us was a trip on a boat from the harbour at Puerto Rico, with a company called Five Star Boats - I will review them separately as they were also amazing! Again Luca went above and beyond with a lift for us from our hotel to the harbour. Please contact Canarian Heaven for prices, but the fee we paid was excellent value for money, considering on the luxury boat we had a balinese day bed, bottle of sparkling wine, open bar of beer and sangria, buffet lunch, two stops with swimming/snorkelling and banana boat/watersports included. This was an fantastic day out and the atmosphere on the boat was as sparkling as the ocean! The final day of our holiday was spent in the fishing village of Arguineguin, also recommended by Canarian Heaven. We ate the most delicious fresh seafood at Cofradia de Pescadores and counted our lucky stars at the amazing week we'd had. I would, and will be, recommending Canarian Heaven to anyone visiting Gran Canaria. Especially as this is an anxious time for everyone, it really helps to have the added reassurance of a guide who actually lives on the island, and who has a passion for showing you the beautiful place through a local's eyes. Luca is available to give as much or as little input as you would like - recommendations on walks, shopping, food, drink, sightseeing, transport, nothing is too much trouble. It's brilliant to feel like we had a jam-packed holiday but also a relaxing trip at the same time. We made memories to cherish for a lifetime. Thank you Canarian Heaven - we hope to be back soon!
2. La Rioja Small Group Tour: Winery Visit, Wine Tasting and Traditional Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from our city. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines. Definitely the best way to know the basics of the best Spanish wines!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by car, Local guide, Wine tasting, Lunch
Exclusions: Infant lunch is excluded
Reviewed By 289saniaa
The explanations provided during all the tour were accurate and very extensive but at the same time funny. The tour guide was fantastic. He was a local young guy full of energy and good vibes. I would definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting San Sebastian.
3. Drach Caves & Traditional Village Private Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Let's pay a visit to this small, traditional cozy town located in the middle of the island. Hear all about its rich history, admire its beautiful architecture and get a taste of the real Mallorquín tapas. Your tasting takes place on a charming square in the shade of stone buildings where you'll be surrounded by locals. Time to visit one of the most beautiful caves on the east coast of the island. Step inside this natural gem that extends for about 1200m and has a maximum depth of 25m below ground level. Admire the beautiful landscape of the caves, with beautiful colors and formations. The best part? Inside the caves, you'll enjoy a violin concert on Lake Martel, Europe's largest underground lake. Who wouldn't want to enjoy classical music with perfect acoustics deep underground and ride in a boat on one of the largest underground cave lakes in the world? **Please note that in order to guarantee the entrance tickets, you need to book this tour 2 days in advance!
Inclusions: Entrance tickets, Local guide, Private tour, Pick-up and drop-off, Local tapas and wine, a/c car, Driver
Exclusions: More food or drinks other than what listed as inclusion
Reviewed By 144corinan
Natalia was very nice and pleasant, very knowledgeable regarding Palma’s history. She showed me beautiful places, the ones I would not be able to see on my own. She is a great local guide!
4. French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By rickst418
Thought I completed this review before. Our guides were excellent. Great cultural knowledge. Friendly and went out of their way to make the trip great!
5. Half day with lunch - Rioja Wine Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
In this half day wine tour with lunch, you will visit 2 different wineries and you will learn about the winemaking process for the different classifications of Rioja Red wines, the different kinds of oak barrels used to age these wines, and finally you will enjoy a local lunch in a charming walled medieval village from the 10th century.
Inclusions: Private transportation, English guide, 2 winery visits + wine tastings and lunch in Laguardia
Exclusions: Tips (optional)
Reviewed By IsobelValencia
This was absolutely the best wine tour we have ever taken! The selection of wineries (family, estate, and 15th century) was perfect, and we learned so much about the winemaking process in the region. Our guide, Jose Maria, was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions. He even made a picnic lunch for us in his home. Rebeca, of Rioja Like a Native Wine tour, was extremely helpful and customized the trip just for us. A remarkable experience, and one we highly recommend!
6. Day Trip From Barcelona: Private Half-Day Montserrat Tour With Pickup
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
• Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Barcelona hotel • Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience • Attending At Boy's Choir Performance • Visiting Black Madonna By this One Day Trip From Barcelona ( Montserrat Tour ), We would ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia to reach to the Montserrat Mountain . First We would go through natural park in Montserrat Mountain to visiting sublime views and giving you brief explanation about the area. At the next step of this Barcelona Montserrat tour, we would pass Montserrat Mountain to get to Monastery and explore one of Spain's most important religious sites. Talking about different routes in Montserrat and other pilgrim sites. We would visit a local farmer's market, try their cheeses and we could taste a liquors of Montserrat with a Recipe of Monks. And finally we would get into the Monastery Area , Attend at Montserrat Boy Choir Performance and Visit the famous Black Madonna of Montserrat .
Inclusions: Pick-up and Drop-Off From Hotel, Cruise Port or Airport ( Feel Free To Bring Your Luggage!), Private Tour / Private Driver Guide, Walking Tour In Montserrat Monastery & Visiting Black Madonna, Attending At Montserrat Boy's Choir Performance, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By andre_1972p
I definitely recommending this company and this tour as they are very welcoming and doing a job professionally, During a Pandemic (COVID-19) we have been on a business trip in Spain, France and we have had some free days, so it was interesting for us to able to do this tour or not? We have contacted this company and from the first, we received lots of accurate and to the date information about how to traveling in pandemic in Spain, what documents shall we carry on and … They car was extremely clean and leggy, with safety partition and for keeping the risk as low as possible, they were only us in the car and it was completely private tour. The tour was fantastically organized, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and always wearing a mask and we were finding that he is customizing a tour based on our interests. Extremely worthwhile and unique experience and hope this pandemic ended up soon and everybody can travel easily in the world like before .
7. Discover the real Fuerteventura: extraordinary paths surrounded by nature
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
With its natural wonders, Fuerteventura is worth discovering "up close": going into the caves, climbing the peaks and walking on the slopes of the volcanoes is the best way to learn about and experience the island. You can choose between 3 different excursions, of an easy-medium level and a length of 7, 10 and 15 km of walking. To these is added another half-day excursion to discover the volcanic area and with the perimeter of a volcano with a circumference of 1 km, the Calderon Hondo. Round-trip transfer from the hotel and a picnic consisting of fruit, dried fruit, water and chocolate are included. It is advisable to wear trekking shoes, sports clothing, a hat, a windproof jacket.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Picnic included (fruit, dried fruit, water, chocolate), Walking sticks
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Reviewed By Adventurer345101
one word to describe our tour "AMAZING". Our tour guide Max is simply the best. We have seen and experienced every part of the tour without rush. Max really made a big impression on our son, for sure he made a friend out of him. His knowledge and know how of every historical facet of the Island is impressive. Would definitely recommend this travel agency and looking forward to our next tour in the future with them.
8. Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Sr. Buelga is a knowledgeable guide with a bachelor in geology and lots of experience touring Spain. Included in the price are: quality meals/drinks (lunch in one of the best restaurants of the area, snacks and if desired dinner), tickets to the amazing Fuente De cable car and a professionally made photographic report of your tour. Let's design a customized tour from Santander to the Picos de Europa and back to the city stopping in selected places and villages throughout the journey. This is a private tour with a maximum of four people, it can be completely customized to the likes of the customer. Vehicle: 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser. I am focused in tourism & geology but some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like. The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. This is only a one day tour but it is just enough for an unforgettable visit to the Picos de Europa and Cantabria.
Inclusions: Finger food, Main meal in one of the best restaurants of the area. Exact location will depend on availability and / or wishes of the client. Possibility of snack - sandwich in the mountains IF THE CLIENT PREFERS., An small selection of "pinchos and tapas" (finger food) and drinks in the village of Sotres or Arenas de Cabrales / Santander., Use of binoculars and maps., Guided route with cultural, geological and ethnographic interpretation.
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Reviewed By Relax56696549703
My husband and I took the Picos de Europa tour with Juan as the tour guide. It was an awesome day, probably the best of our days in Cantabria. Unforgettable!
9. Artisan Villages of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque Small-Group Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a unique cultural experience dedicated to the art and history of the region. Tour the artisan towns of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque led by a local expert. Two pre-Hispanic towns dedicated to fine art like pottery, ceramics, blown glass, carpentry, and many more. Explore and discover its colonial buildings, squares, markets, temples, art galleries, and local craft workshops learning all about the regional culture of Jalisco. You can see the artisans working live in their workshops. Your local host will share history, traditions, and gastronomy in a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere during the tour. This experience is dedicated to art aficionados or anyone looking for something authentic, local, and personalized.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Purified and Mineral water, Mexican snacks during the tour, Beers on board, Traditional Lunch at the local market, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Breakfast
Reviewed By raulhP2712QR
My favorite part of this tour was the distillery's I had no idea existed. Our tour guide Fernando helped me and taught me a lot about Tequila, the origins and how it is made. I really recommend this trip for people who like drinking tequila. When making the tour I suggest asking for Fernando. Amazing person and the is willing to work with you on places you want to visit
10. Gran Canaria Highlights Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
This amazing route goes through the interior of Gran Canaria. Mountain roads, steep rocky walls and amazing views. On this trip you meet TOP 10 of Gran Canaria sightseeing points and learn about canarias culture and cuisine. We will try local cheese, mojo sauce and rum with honey rum! Our local guide will take you to the former astronomic observatory, where you will look at the sky of Guanches. We stop in Fataga to get lost for a while in charming Old Town. Be ready to discover hidden places while driving through Valley of 1000 Palms and Almonds Valley - capital of almonds trees. During the day we will reach up to mountains enjoying a view of romantic Roque Nublo and the highest peak of the island. We also will find some time for lunch. Barraquito, canarias wines and ropa vieja are waiting for thirsty and hungry turists! We will also show you Las Palmas and Teror. At the end we will enjoy magnificant views from Pico de Bandama and geological wonder Bufardero de la Garita.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel Pick-up, Bottle of water, Cheese, mojo sauce and honey rum
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mark G
Simon has a great personality. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all matters concerning Gran Canaria. We went to a coffee place, explored the mountains and ended up eating some fantastic sea food in Agaete. We had such a warm time with Simon I now regard his as a friend. Ours was a private tour of friends. Simon put together a tour to suit all of us from a 7 year old to a 64 year old (me). Look no further than Simon tours for an authentic Gran Canaria experience. PS great value too
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