Kayak & canoe · GRAN CANARIA KAYAKING TOURS
The 11 best gran canaria kayaking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle a two-seat kayak along Gran Canaria’s volcanic coast with RockNatour guides Pablo or Paul. You’ll enter the Mogán caves, swim through tunnels when conditions allow, stop at a wild beach to snorkel, and choose cliff jumps up to about 5 meters. This is a demanding sea adventure for confident swimmers aged 16 to 55.
“Very fun, guide was nice and honest. Snorkeling was amazing”
Set out from Taurito Beach with Yukan Outdoor Gran Canaria, paddling beneath white cliffs and into volcanic sea caves. You’ll stop at a quiet beach for about an hour of snorkeling, swimming, snacks, and a sports drink, with optional cliff jumps. Guides speak English and Spanish, and guides such as Manuel and Ari are praised for calm, friendly support.
“Friendly guides and great scenery. We had a fabulous afternoon, muchas gracias!”
RockNatour takes confident swimmers aged 16 to 55 along Gran Canaria’s Mogan Cliffs by kayak. You’ll paddle to sea caves, snorkel, swim, rest on a beach, and possibly cliff jump. Guides Pablo and Dani lead small groups, provide kayaks, masks, jackets, and safety gear, and adapt the route to sea conditions.
“Had great fun on this tour, our guide was brilliant - very safety focused but also really funny and engaging. Kayaking can be hard work and tiring, it’s a real workout on the shoulders so don’t be hungover! Option to cliff jump and snorkelling included. Highly recommend.”
Set out from Puerto de Escala in Puerto Rico on a classic four-hour boat trip with an English- and Spanish-speaking crew. Cruise past cliffs to Cueva del Agua, then stop at Playa del Perchel for tapas, drinks, swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Jet skis, parasailing, and a banana ride cost extra.
“We have been on a few boat trips and also did the Africat trip 3yrs ago and my two young girls said this boat trip this year was by far the best. I also agree, really nice polite staff clean and very comfortable seating with plenty of room on the boat an added bonus was the paddle boards and floating beds lots of fun to be had. We had a great snorkelling experience too and the jet skis were brilliant and very reasonably priced. Definitely be booking this one again when we are in Gran Canaria next.”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Águeda beach for a four-hour kayak trip along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. Paddle past rocks and small beaches to the Los Militares archaeological site, then continue to Playa de Montaña Arena for swimming, rest, beach games, snorkeling, and a simple picnic. Guides including Miguel and Victor have earned praise for their care and humor.
“A brilliant activity that takes in some breath taking scenery. Victor was a fabulous guide with a great sense of humour. It was nice to take a break and look at the archaeological site and learn more about the inhabitants. I would highly recommend this trip as a fantastic day out. Thank you :)”
Learn stand-up paddleboarding with skilled instructors, then snorkel along Gran Canaria’s south or west coast. Dani is one guide named in the experience, and small groups of up to four keep the lesson personal. Hotel pickup is available in the southern resort area.
“Quite a wonderful try for us beginners! We learned it in small groups of two people and enjoyed the sunset time together! They picked us up in the hotel and drove us back to our hotel after these activities.”
Meet Mireille and a maximum of four other paddlers on the beach for a gentle SUP lesson, warm-up, and sunset session. You’ll learn the basics, practice balance, and paddle on calm water while the sky changes color. Boards, rash guards, insurance, and GoPro photos and videos are included.
“My instructor was amazing and help me a lot. It was my first experience and enjoyed a lot with the sunset view and funny falls . It was a great ending for my vacation. I loved it . Thankyou so much”
Meet instructor Mireie at Playa Las Marañuelas in Arguineguín for a two-hour beginner SUP lesson. You’ll learn board balance, paddle technique, and water safety in a group limited to five. Stable boards, photos, and patient coaching make this a friendly first step, even if your balance or confidence in open water is limited.
“Maria is a great teacher, great experience and beautiful views, go try it.”
Join Eduardo and the SecondReef team in Arguineguín for a two-hour stand up paddle lesson suited to beginners, families, and mixed groups. You’ll start with a short theory class, use Starboard boards and paddles, and paddle from sheltered Las Marañuelas beach along the coast. Hotel pickup, water, fruit, UV shirts, insurance, photos, and videos are included.
“Loved that it was small groups, in fact on the day it was just the three of us with Edu! He was very informative and despite us being beginners he soon had us all gaining confidence to stand up on the paddle board and on the move. We even got to venture out the bay and along the coastline and even had the amazing sighting of a stingray glide beneath us too! Thank you Edu for making it a fun and entertaining morning in such a lovely setting. It has definitely encouraged us to have a go paddle boarding back home and show off are new skills! Thanks again and…”
Meet Mireie at Las Marañuelas Beach for a 1.5-hour stand-up paddleboard yoga class in a group of up to four. After a 10-minute SUP lesson, you paddle to the yoga dock and move through gentle poses on the sea. Choose a 9:00 AM morning class or a 6:30 PM sunset session.
“Det var en magisk opplevelse å gjøre Yoga på en SUP i solnedgangen. Anbefales på det sterkeste! En fantastisk instruktør som gjorde opplevelse uforglemmelig!”
Meet Mireie from Sup Fit Yoga at Playa Las Marañuelas for a two-hour coastal SUP session in a group of no more than six. You’ll receive a safety briefing, warm-up, equipment, technique tips, a swim break, photos, and time to watch for turtles and flying fish.
“C'était vraiment parfait !! Étant débutante, la guide a bien pris le temps de nous montrer des exercices pour nous faire prendre confiance en nous. Après nous avons même pû aller en mer, c'était génial. Une fois en mer elle avait même à disposition un masque pour plonger et pouvoir regarder la vie sous-marine. On a progressé super vite grâce à ses conseils et sa bienveillance. Elle était super gentille, patiente, encourageante et passionnée. Une activité à la fois fun et apaisante. Les 2h sont passées à la une vitesse folle :) Je vous recommande à 100 % cette activité !!”
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