Active & Adventure

Half-day Via Ferrata adventure

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$94.00

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Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 hours

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Guided Tour

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Reconnect with nature in the mountains of Gran Canaria
Enjoy hiking and climbing among unique rock formations
Feel the adrenaline rush as you ascend a large mountain

What to expect

Join this activity for nature lovers and get your most adventurous side out! The Via Ferrata is a mix between hiking and climbing, in which you ascend a great mountain secured by a lifeline.

The activity takes place along rocky walls, equipped with a steel cable and other safety elements. Your highly qualified instructor will be in charge of offering you the best experience during the tour while ensuring your safety at all times.

The Ferrata lasts between 4/5 hours and will have moments in which you have to do a bit of climbing, others in which you can enjoy a quieter path, and others in which you can even stop to take photos or simply enjoy the view.

What's included

Souvenir photos
Use of equipment
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Driver guide
Health/travel insurance

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup is available only from the locations listed in the calendar. Make sure to select the most suitable for you at the time of booking.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

People with heart/back problems or with recent injuries, pregnant women, those afraid of heights and people with mobility impairments

Know in advance:

Pickup is available only from the locations listed in the calendar. Make sure to select the most suitable for you at the time of booking
The pickup time can be changed at any moment
This activity is suitable for participants 12 years of age and older in good physical condition
The itinerary may vary depending on the weather conditions and the number of participants
This tour takes place with a maximum of 8 people per group
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Provider

Climbo

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Susanne
From Denmark - February 2023

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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Half-day Via Ferrata adventure

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