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Tenerife: Private Scuba Diving with Photos & Hotel PickupYou’ll get picked up at your hotel in southern Tenerife and head out for a relaxed private scuba dive at Los Cristianos with your own certified instructor—no crowds or pressure. Learn at your own pace during a friendly briefing before floating among rays and volcanic reefs while your guide snaps underwater photos for you to keep. It’s quiet down there—just breath and blue—and honestly pretty unforgettable.
Tenerife South: Private Sailboat Charter & Snorkeling, Max 7You get a private sailboat for up to seven people in Tenerife South, with a crew that speaks three languages and knows the local waters. Lunch and snorkeling gear are included; you choose the stops and the pace. The boat is small enough to feel intimate and large enough to bring everyone who matters, which is what makes a day on the water feel like your own instead of a tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want a day on the water in Tenerife South without the logistics of arranging transport, food, and snorkeling gear separately, and without sharing the boat with a crowd — the small group size and included lunch mean you're free to relax instead of manage.
Famara: Beginner surf lesson with local guide & gearYou’ll join a small group in Famara for a beginner surf lesson with a local guide—wetsuit and board included. Learn how to spot safe spots, paddle out, and catch your very first wave on Playa Famara’s forgiving break. Expect plenty of laughs, sandy wipeouts, and that wild feeling when you finally stand up—you’ll remember it long after you leave Lanzarote.
Costa Calma: Beginner Scuba Dive Small Group & InstructorYou’ll slip beneath Costa Calma’s waves for your first scuba dive in a small group, guided step-by-step by an experienced instructor who keeps things relaxed and personal. Learn at your own pace, practice key skills right on the beach, then explore colorful sea life together before heading back salty-haired and quietly proud—you might surprise yourself.
Tenerife South: Kayak & Snorkel Volcanic Coast with DolphinsYou paddle a double or solo kayak along volcanic cliffs in southern Tenerife, stop to snorkel with turtles and hunt for dolphins, and receive photos and video of the day. Groups cap at ten people with one instructor, so you're never fighting for space or attention. Wetsuits, snorkeling gear, water and snacks are all included; you just show up at Los Cristianos Beach ready to get wet.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle and snorkel the same morning without renting gear separately or figuring out where the turtles actually are — the guide knows the caves and the turtle zones, and everything you need is already in the boat.
Lanzarote: Cueva de los Verdes & Jameos del Agua Cave TourYou visit two volcanic caves in northern Lanzarote with a guide who knows the geology and the pace. Pickup from your hotel, entry to both Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua, and transport are all included. Free time at Jameos del Agua lets you explore at your own speed before heading back. The whole day takes four to five hours.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in tourist areas who want to see both caves without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The fixed pace through the cave means you keep up with the group, so it suits people comfortable with a guided rhythm rather than lingering at their own speed.
La Gomera: Garajonay Forest Hike with Local StoriesYou’ll walk ancient trails in Garajonay with a local guide who shares stories and legends along the way. Smell wild herbs after rain, hear Silbo Gomero echoing through misty trees, and pause at lookouts over La Gomera’s valleys. The pace is friendly — you’ll leave feeling connected to both nature and tradition.
Lanzarote Scuba Diving: Museo Atlántico Beginner DiveYou learn the basics on land and in a pool, then dive the Museo Atlántico with an instructor guiding you through the sculptures at a beginner-safe depth. Hotel pickup, all equipment, and the boat are included. The whole experience takes three hours, and you walk away having actually dived, not just watched.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about scuba diving who doesn't want to commit to a full certification course. You're out for three hours total, which means you can fit it into a shorter trip, and you don't need to be an athlete — just moderately fit and willing to try something new underwater.
Fuerteventura: Gulet Cruise with Lunch & Drinks from Morro JableYou’ll sail from Morro Jable aboard a hand-built Turkish gulet along Fuerteventura’s volcanic coastline, swim in clear Atlantic waters, and share a chef-prepared lunch with drinks included. Local crew guide you through hidden coves and stories—expect laughter, sea breezes, and honest flavors as part of your day.
Fuerteventura: Ajuy Caves & Las Peñitas Canyon HikeYou hike a 4km trail through Barranco de las Peñitas ravine with a chance to reach the natural Arco window, then walk to Ajuy's caves along the west coast. Private transport picks you up, lunch is included at the village, and the whole day runs about five hours. If coastal weather closes the caves, you visit Betancuria instead—a trade that keeps the experience safe without canceling it.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day hike on Fuerteventura that avoids the crowded spots and includes transport and meals—the private pickup and included lunch mean you're not arranging logistics yourself, which is what makes a 4km climb and a full canyon-to-caves route fit into one afternoon.
Gran Canaria: 7 Highlights Small Group Tour with Tapas PicnicYou’ll feel Gran Canaria under your feet: black volcanic sand on your toes, pine forest breezes during a tapas picnic, and wide-open mountain views near Roque Nublo—without any tough hiking. With a local guide handling all the details (pickup included), you’ll spend more time soaking up real island life than worrying about logistics.
Gran Canaria: Dolphin Search Boat Tour & LunchYou board the Keeper Uno at Puerto de Mogán for a four-hour dolphin search along Gran Canaria's southwest coast, with lunch and drinks included on board. The modern yacht keeps groups small and comfortable, and stops at hidden beaches and dramatic cliffs whether or not dolphins appear. Water activities are available if you want them. You return to port by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full morning on the water without arranging your own boat, restaurant, or drinks—the fixed schedule and all-inclusive format mean you show up and the rest is handled.
Gran Canaria Peaks: Bandama Caldera & Roque Nublo Day TourYou’ll feel volcanic earth underfoot at Bandama Caldera, taste farm cheese at San Mateo’s Saturday market, and watch clouds drift past Roque Nublo’s lookout. With a local guide leading small groups from Las Palmas, expect laughter, honest flavors, and time to wander Teror’s quiet streets — all without rushing or hiking boots.
Canary Islands: Whale & Dolphin Yacht Tour with TapasYou’ll set out from Las Galletas on a luxury yacht with a local crew for wild whale and dolphin watching off Tenerife’s coast. Watch dolphins play close by, listen to stories from your guide, swim or snorkel in clear bays near Los Cristianos, and share Spanish tapas with new friends before heading back — it’s an experience that lingers long after you’re dry.
Tenerife: Tandem Paragliding with Champion Pilots & GoProYou're picked up by vehicle, geared up with helmet and harness, briefed on safety and takeoff, then flown for 15–25 minutes with a Spanish champion pilot who reads the conditions and flies with intention. You get five GoPro photos, water, and all equipment included, so there's nothing else to arrange or pay for on the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fly over Tenerife without needing your own paragliding license or experience—the tandem format and champion-level pilots mean you get the full flight experience with someone who knows how to make it count, and the pickup and gear take the logistics off your hands.
Tenerife: 1-Hour Jet Ski Safari with Seadoo GTXYou ride a Seadoo GTX jet ski for one hour in open Atlantic water off Tenerife's coast with a monitor guide leading the group. The pace is fast and the machine is responsive. You'll need to complete a form with your passport details before launch, and you get a life jacket and snorkelling gear included. No experience needed, but you have to be comfortable with speed and water.Is it for me?Book this if you want speed and control on the water without the commitment of a longer tour — one hour is enough to feel the machine and push it, but short enough that you're not exhausted by the end.
Gran Canaria: Surf Course Playa del Inglés & PickupYou’ll start your day meeting fellow surfers in Playa del Inglés before heading out to whichever Gran Canaria beach has the best waves that morning. Learn safety basics on the sand, then spend two hours catching waves with patient instructors who actually care if you stand up or not. Includes all gear, snacks, hotel pickup in the south area—and plenty of laughs along the way.
La Gomera from Tenerife: Small Group Island Tour & FerryYou get picked up, ferried to La Gomera, and guided through Roque de Agando, traditional pottery villages, Garajonay National Park's laurel forest, and the island's deepest ravine — all with an official guide who knows the culture and trades. Lunch and the new visitor center are included. The small-group format (max 18) means you're not rushing between stops, and the ferry ride back is built into the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see La Gomera's main sights in one day without arranging your own ferry, transport, or guide — the small-group format and official guide are what let you actually understand the island's geology, culture and traditions instead of just passing through.
Tenerife: Playa de las Américas Group Surf Lesson with PhotosYou’ll paddle out with a small group in Playa de las Américas, learning surf basics from certified local instructors who keep it fun and supportive. Expect hands-on help, real-time tips, and action shots taken while you’re riding your first wave — plus snacks and a hot shower after class. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about feeling that rush for yourself.
Fuerteventura: Can-Am 800 Buggy Dunes & Volcano TourYou ride a Can-Am 800 buggy through Corralejo Dunes and volcanic terrain with a guide who knows the tracks. The tour includes insurance, a drink stop, and photo time in the dunes and lava fields. You're back in town by mid-morning, early afternoon, or early evening depending on your departure slot.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to cover Fuerteventura's dunes and volcanic interior in one morning or afternoon without arranging their own transport or navigation. The buggy does the work of getting you across terrain a regular car cannot handle, and the guide handles the route so you focus on driving and the landscape.
