Camel Riding in Maspalomas Dunes
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Camel Riding in Maspalomas Dunes
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Get adventurous with a camel ride through the dunes of Malpalomas, an excellent option for returning visitors looking to try something new in Gran Canaria. In the company of a guide, ride your camel through the soft sand dunes, enjoy the sweeping panoramas, and experience a different, unexpected side to the Canary Islands.
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Ages 0-99, max of 70 per group
Duration: 30m
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Live guide: German, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Enjoy a brief camel ride through the Maspalomas sand dunes
- Do something few travelers think to experience in Gran Canaria
- Make the most of this unique mode of transportation
- Rides are brief so even time pressed travelers can enjoy their turn on a camel
- Insurance
- Professional guide
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Maspalomas Dunes dromedary, C. Oceanía, 13, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, SpainYou can find us about 400 mts from the beach and La Charca de Maspalomas Location URL: https://goo.gl/maps/WG7cCt93mm92 Opening time: 09:00 am. Please, be there from 09:00 am to 11:00 hrs The last tour is at 14:20 pm.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28965P52- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Wear/bring comfortable clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and water
- Children younger than 3 years can ride with their parents for free
- Due to comfort and weight, passengers weighing over 100kg or 220lbs, will not be able to experience a camel ride
- It is not possible to book a timetable, a camel ride starts every 20 minutes, from 09:00 am to 11:00 am
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28965P52
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Al tobias
London, UK27 contributions
1st day we arrived at camels at 12.15pm was far too late, it was all booked up. We went on a reserve list, stayed for a good 2 hours only to be told we didn't make it n had wasted our whole day travelling from puerto mogan to maspalomas by bus.
2 days later we tried again, got a cab from puerto mogan approx 32 euros. Got there for 8.45am a much better time, it opens at 9am. Only 6 small groups in front of us. Within 10 mins there was a massive queue behind us. Be aware even if you Ave purchased a ticket in advance- a early time slot say 9.15 10 10.30am etc it means nothing. Its all about where you are in the queue. You could b waiting many hours, it's a 1st come 1st served basis. My advice is get there at 8.45am 8.50am no later otherwise you will spend your day here and it gets too hot.This place is very popular, cost around 70 euros for a family of 4 (2 a 2 c) A good experience, takes a good 30mins 35mins to ride round which is too long imo.
2 days later we tried again, got a cab from puerto mogan approx 32 euros. Got there for 8.45am a much better time, it opens at 9am. Only 6 small groups in front of us. Within 10 mins there was a massive queue behind us. Be aware even if you Ave purchased a ticket in advance- a early time slot say 9.15 10 10.30am etc it means nothing. Its all about where you are in the queue. You could b waiting many hours, it's a 1st come 1st served basis. My advice is get there at 8.45am 8.50am no later otherwise you will spend your day here and it gets too hot.This place is very popular, cost around 70 euros for a family of 4 (2 a 2 c) A good experience, takes a good 30mins 35mins to ride round which is too long imo.
Written 6 August 2022
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Yasmin
Southampton, UK68 contributions
Aug 2022
1. Come early we were there before 8.30 and there were already half a dozen people queueing
2. That's it!
Enjoy! Oh if you are afraid of heights then expect a bit of a shock when the camels get on and off I literally squealed to the delight of my daughter and all the other guests. Was great and an experience I will never forget. In a good way.
2. That's it!
Enjoy! Oh if you are afraid of heights then expect a bit of a shock when the camels get on and off I literally squealed to the delight of my daughter and all the other guests. Was great and an experience I will never forget. In a good way.
Written 11 August 2022
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Ines Reis
5 contributions
Sept 2021
So we went straight at the site to buy the tickets and the salesman was very rude and not helpful at all. The camels do not well treated, they look tired and overworked, Although I understand the need of the wire in their mouths it feels like we are mistreating the poor animal, needless to say that I will never do such ride again, in the desert they do not look like this and even that we are riding them they look much more comfortable.
The ride itself has nothing interesting to see, you do not go to the dunes, you wonder around for 40 min and see nothing.
The ride itself has nothing interesting to see, you do not go to the dunes, you wonder around for 40 min and see nothing.
Written 22 September 2021
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Thanks for your review, it´s always helpful to improve our experience.
We are sorry to hear that you did not like our experience. We just want to point out that our animals are very well treated, fed and cared for, they are born with us and the whole team looks after them with great affection.
Best regards
Written 24 September 2021
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Charlie D
Cardiff, UK53 contributions
This was a good trip - very worthwhile to see the dunes up close and something a bit different too. The men working there could have been friendlier and didn’t really tell you what was going on i.e no warning when the camels were standing or sitting. The woman was very welcoming though. The camels seemed in good condition too which made me feel more at ease. I would recommend but make sure you have sunglasses as the sand gets blown everywhere in the wind.
Written 1 February 2020
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WimJochems
Antwerp, Belgium18 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Our hotel told us it's not possible to buy tickets in advance, you have to go in early morning and get in the waiting line to get some tickets. This can take 30 min/1 hour. If you are lucky you can return later that day to enjoy the ride. It's a nice walk but lasts only 30 minutes. Ok to do but would not recommend if you are not nearby.
Written 19 August 2023
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C B
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
This was a really nice but short experience, however not worth the wait we had. We arrived at 10am with a booked ticket and was told that our ride would be at 12:30. The walk into the shopping area is about 15/20 minutes and so we can wasted the time we had by wandering around the shops.
I would advise anyone interested to arrive at 9, ticket or no ticket to ensure the shortest possible wait time
I would advise anyone interested to arrive at 9, ticket or no ticket to ensure the shortest possible wait time
Written 31 July 2022
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Martin Leybourne Chase
West Malling, UK356 contributions
When we arrived, we were a little disappointed at the reception area, no-one at the desk, and lots of people milling around. Eventually a guy arrived and told us it would be an hour wait. He wrote out a ticket, passed it to us and walked off with no welcome, than you, where to wait etc.
Luckily there is a circular covered area so we could escape the heat fit a while. There were vending machines with cold drinks and ice cream, and a concrete bench surrounding the area. No instructions re what happens at all, a small booth selling soft toy camels and small toilets. We walked out to the area where the camels were resting and were able to photograph and stroke them. When it came to the ride, the handlers were very good, and our seats (either side of the camels) were balanced. When the camels stood, we were finally up and riding (forgot to mention a member if staff calls out your number when its your turn to go the the camels). A slow 30 minute trek in a loop around the dunes was enjoyable, and the camels seemed to be treated well throughout. Good one-off experience overall, but a better and clearer welcome would have improved it. Decent value for money too.
Luckily there is a circular covered area so we could escape the heat fit a while. There were vending machines with cold drinks and ice cream, and a concrete bench surrounding the area. No instructions re what happens at all, a small booth selling soft toy camels and small toilets. We walked out to the area where the camels were resting and were able to photograph and stroke them. When it came to the ride, the handlers were very good, and our seats (either side of the camels) were balanced. When the camels stood, we were finally up and riding (forgot to mention a member if staff calls out your number when its your turn to go the the camels). A slow 30 minute trek in a loop around the dunes was enjoyable, and the camels seemed to be treated well throughout. Good one-off experience overall, but a better and clearer welcome would have improved it. Decent value for money too.
Written 22 August 2021
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Ian M
22 contributions
Frustrating start to our trip to the camel farm as the man on the front desk didn't seem to know what to do and was very abrupt and kept telling us to speak to "the lady". The lady in question was doing everything including stocking up the vending machines and eventually she and the man on the front desk aligned to book us in. This meant we had to wait for 2 hours to ride something we had pre booked and paid for.
Once we'd got that out of the way things improved immeasurably and we split our group of 5 over 3 camels and I shared with another very nice lady from another group.
The camel handlers are very good and well trained and communicate well and treat the camels well as far as I could see. We had a nice ride through the dunes and arrived back safely.
If not for the problems at the start this would have been rated higher. This side of the enterprise should definitely be improved. I imagine that as there was a sign saying all tickets sold that, they'd checked out early despite paying customers still requiring some assistance.
Once we'd got that out of the way things improved immeasurably and we split our group of 5 over 3 camels and I shared with another very nice lady from another group.
The camel handlers are very good and well trained and communicate well and treat the camels well as far as I could see. We had a nice ride through the dunes and arrived back safely.
If not for the problems at the start this would have been rated higher. This side of the enterprise should definitely be improved. I imagine that as there was a sign saying all tickets sold that, they'd checked out early despite paying customers still requiring some assistance.
Written 28 March 2024
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Sara & Co
London, UK19 contributions
Oct 2020
Camel riding was such fun for our family of 7! The guys are a tad unorganized but the ride was fun along and around the sand dunes, take a camera and a bottle of water as it is so hot! They also have a nice waiting area for those of you that dont like to ride the camels. You can purchase a photo that 1 of the guys takes, like all attractions they try to gain as much income as possible. I would recommend for a mornings entertainment!
Written 7 November 2020
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Many thanks for your review
Written 9 November 2020
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KayRo91
Middleton, UK4 contributions
The camel riding itself was enjoyable.
We arrived not long after 10am and the queue was huge.
Despite having pre-paid tickets, we couldn't get on a camel ride until 1pm, so had to go to the nearby beach to pass the time.
The man at the desk said you need to arrive much closer to 9am even if you have a pre-paid ticket as it's pretty much first come, first served.
The walk off the main road down to the camel place is also quite tricky terrain with a buggy (a lot of sand and gravel).
We arrived not long after 10am and the queue was huge.
Despite having pre-paid tickets, we couldn't get on a camel ride until 1pm, so had to go to the nearby beach to pass the time.
The man at the desk said you need to arrive much closer to 9am even if you have a pre-paid ticket as it's pretty much first come, first served.
The walk off the main road down to the camel place is also quite tricky terrain with a buggy (a lot of sand and gravel).
Written 22 August 2022
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Hi, do they take a few photos for you? Me and my husband would love a couple of pics & photos together. And also, is it possible to have your own camel? Or would the two of us have to share?
Thank you
Written 17 January 2023
Two people per camel,and they will take photos of you using your own camera , as well as a proper photo tan before you start the ride for you to buy if you want it
Written 24 January 2023
i have booked but not sure where this is at...will be coming from cruise ship
Written 12 March 2022
I would like to book online but there is no chance to see what time will be the ride, anybody can help? tahnks
Written 11 September 2021
Is it possible to have ride tomorrow and where are you exactly located?
Written 12 January 2021
Hola, ¿hay horarios predeterminados para los paseos? La página no indica el horario de trabajo del tour.
Written 6 March 2020
What times are good to go or do you just turn up?
Written 1 November 2019
We pre booked through trip advisor with no set time. But just turn up and they’ll give you a time slot
Written 1 November 2019
Hi ang free time to dag monday 14th 3.45 for 2 persons. We cant book for to dag, Maybe Because the day gas already started? Or are you closed monday?
Mia and Pia
Written 14 October 2019
??? This is tourist network not the owners of the attraction... the contact details will be on TripAdvisor page.
Written 15 October 2019
Estou no hotel labranda.
Onde posso fazer a reserva com passeio de jipe?
Written 25 August 2019
What time is this at? I have book tickets for this but it does not have times?
Written 24 August 2019
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