Walking the Gran I sla E
Tour code: LOC Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£625 £860
TOUR ONLY
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D8 D8
Tour Highlights
✓ La Aldea de San Nicolas - Traditional Canarian village with local character
✓ Anden Verde - Dramatic coastal scenery with stunning views
✓ Roque Nublo - a distinctive rock formation and Gran Canaria’s most famous landmark
✓ Pico de las Nieves - Hike up Gran Canaria’s highest peak
0 km 10 km Walking the Gran Isla LOC Walks on the beautiful island of Gran Canaria
The Canary Islands offer some of the best walking anywhere in Southern Europe. Gran Canaria in particular offers far more than the beaches it is best known for. Staying off the beaten track in La Aldea de San Nicolas on the western side of the island, we discover dramatic volcanic landscapes, steep gorges, high peaks, semi-tropical valleys and unspoilt hillside villages as we explore the Gran Isla on a variety of walks.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Las Palmas airport. Drive to the village of La Aldea de San Nicolas, our base for the week. Day 2 Coastal views Walk from Anden Verde to El Risco. Enjoy views down to the western coast. Day 3 Village Walk Hike along an ancient pathway connecting the villages of La Aldea, taking in views over Inagua Forest. Day 4 Free day Optional trek through the gorge of Pino Gordo to Siberio Reservoir, or relax on the nearby local beach. Day 5 Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves Take in two of Gran Canaria’s famous sites walking to the
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Day 2: 4.5hrs Day 3: 4.5hrs
base of the distinctive rock formation, Roque Nublo, and climbing the island’s highest peak, Pico de las Nieves (1949m). Day 6 Inagua Forest Walk via Pico Castellet (1186m) to Inagua Forest, famous for its majestic Canarian fi rs. Day 7 Free day Option to visit the Maspalomas sand dunes and beaches in the south of the island, or relax locally. Day 8 Tour ends at Las Palmas airport
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Accommodation
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Anden Verde
LA ALDEA DE SAN NICOLAS
Veneguera Degollada
de Aldea
El Riso Acusa
Inagua forest
Mogan
GRAN CANARIA (SPAIN)
Optional visit, sand dunes and beaches
Dunas de Maspalomas
cave dewllings
Pico de las Nieves Roque 1949m Nublo 1813m
Airport
AYS AYS
“Stunning scenery with fantastic views.” Nick Maddocks
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights standard hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Bus, public bus. Trekking details: We walk for 4 days for an average of 5 hours each day. There is also an optional walk on one day. We generally trek on mountain trails with some occasional short, steep ascents. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 21 Feb - 28 Feb 04 Apr - 11 Apr 31 Oct - 07 Nov 21 Nov - 28 Nov 26 Dec - 02 Jan
2016 Tour only dates 20 Feb - 27 Feb 27 Feb - 05 Mar
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £120
Hotel Los Cascajos
Situated in San Nicolas, one of the most traditional villages of Gran Canaria, Hotel Los Cascajos is a small, family-run hotel. It serves an excellent breakfast buffet and the central location allows easy access to local restaurants, and to the start of several of our walks.
Optional Walk
Walk 1: Base of Roque Nublo Day 4: 5hrs Day 5: 1.5hrs
Walk 2: Pico de las Nieves Day 5: 2hrs
Walk 3: Acusa Caves Day 5: 50mins Day 6: 6hrs 20 For our latest dates, prices and more details visit
www.explore.co.uk
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