Gran Canaria Self-Guided Hike Along the GR131

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • 8-day Gran Canaria self-guided hiking tour
    • Airport transfers
    • Luggage transfers (for a minimum of 2 hikers signed up)
    • Accommodation
    • Most breakfasts (some small-scaled accommodations do not offer breakfast, but your guides will provide you with information where to get breakfast)
    • Travel guarantee STO

  What’s not included:

  • • Flights to Fuerteventura
    • Lunches, dinners, snacks, drinks
    • Single supplement — $320, available to add upon checkout
    • Luggage transfer supplement for one person — $145, must be added upon checkout if signing up solo
    • Any transfers outside the program
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
    • Mountaineering insurance — strongly recommended

  *Please note that accommodations are subject to availability and it may not be possible to book the exact accommodations listed day-by-day in the itinerary (in case there is a detailed list).

• How fit do I need to be?

  To fully enjoy and participate in this Gran Canaria hiking, self-guided trip, a good level of physical fitness is necessary. The trip encompasses a series of daily hikes, each involving varying degrees of elevation gain and descent. The terrain traverses ranges from mountainous paths to quiet villages,

  • • You’ll be walking on unpaved paths, covering distances of around 6.8 to 12.4 miles (11 to 20 kilometers) per day.
    • You must have good endurance, as the hikes involve significant elevation changes, with the most difficult day featuring 1,660 m (5,450 ft) of elevation gain. In general, you can expect some steep uphill and downhill sections.
    • Be prepared for 6 days of hiking in a row, 6 to 8 hours per day.

  If this trip sounds too challenging for you and you’d prefer something a little more relaxed, check out our other walking holidays in the Canary Islands!

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Hiking poles — optional, available to rent
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Hiking boots and hiking socks
    • Comfortable hiking clothes
    • Shorts
    • Long comfortable trousers
    • T-shirts
    • Warm clothes
    • Windbreaker
    • Sunhat
    • Swimwear
    • Flip flops
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• What is a self-guided tour?

  A self-guided tour is an independent exploration without a formal guide leading the way. Instead of being part of a group with a tour leader, you will navigate Gran Canaria GR131 yourself, using resources provided by the operator, such as maps, guidebooks, audio guides, or digital apps.

  Your guide will also take care of other things for this Gran Canaria hiking, self-guided tour, such as accommodation, breakfasts, airport transfers, and luggage transfers.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • This Gran Canaria hiking, self-guided tour can run even if only one person signs up, but in that case, single supplement is mandatory (and you can add it upon checkout).
    • The maximum number of people for this tour is set at 4 participants. If there are more, some accommodations need to be changed. Please contact us if there are more than 4 people interested.
    • The tour can most likely be booked up to three weeks before departure, but it all depends on the availability of accommodation. As soon as accommodation is confirmed, the tour can go ahead.
    • Please note that your chosen dates for the tour are not guaranteed until confirmed by the guide. If the guide is unable to secure your preferred dates/accommodation, you’ll get a full refund!

  Gran Canaria hiking, self-guided tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Gran Canaria hiking, self-guided tour is Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Once you get there, your guides will organize transportation for you and you’ll get transferred to your accommodation for the night.

• Safety measures in Gran Canaria

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

  With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.