Gran Canaria at Christmas

Guillermo went way beyond what was required - an excellent guide and a delightful personality. His knowledge across all the subjects mentioned above was tremendous. In addition he always told us clearly what was going to happen each day and at times during the day. I can’t praise him highly enough. He was very kind as well as knowledgeable. Hotel was in wonderful location. Everything one would expect from a 4*star hotel - good value. The food was exceptional. The extra effort made for the two days over Christmas with the food was tremendous.  

SG, Birmingham, Dec 23

Seven days on Gran Canaria with Naturetrek delivered a hugely interesting and relaxing holiday experience. The tour leader was fantastic and knowledgeable, telling us about the geology and history of the island as well as flora and fauna. We travelled to different areas where the habitats and climates vary resulting in different plant life. The tour itinerary was well thought out, every day expanding our knowledge of Gran Canaria but getting us back to the hotel by 16.30 each day for some holiday r&r. I found the theories of how the first inhabitants arrived in the Canaries fascinating, the volcanic landscapes are breath-taking, the geology stunning. We were driven by an expert and careful driver in a very comfortable coach which allowed everyone good views from the windows. The hotel in Ageate is peaceful and well away from the tourist areas. The breakfast was excellent. There is a short walk down to a little port with restaurants plus natural swimming pools in the rocks.Each day the activities contrasted and complemented those from the previous day. The botanical gardens were lovely, the visit to the almost tropical coffee farm and vineyard different again with enormous oranges on the trees and butterflies. The sunset views from the central mountain areas were stunning. I can't really pick one thing that stands out, it was all good which is definitely down to the abilities and experience of the tour leader who was able to adapt to the group and when the weather cancelled a planned boat trip. Gran Canaria is fascinating, beautiful, diverse and surprising.

C.S. Dorset, Dec 22

One of our best holidays - fantastic exploration of a fascinating island with an exceptional leader (a delightful individual with a depth and breadth of knowledge on all aspects of the island - nature, history, culture, archaeology, geology, geography), great hotel, perfect climate. We have been on 2 European trips a year with Naturetrek every year since 2013 (and several shorter UK trips), cannot speak highly enough of the company - superb organisation, responsive to clients' needs, excellent naturalist leaders and the company has been extremely innovative and enterprising in designing programmes during these past 2 difficult years.

V.Y. London, Dec 21