Top 15 Off-Road Safaris in Spain

1.Los Cristianos Respectful No-Chase Whale and Dolphin Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,782 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Board the Bahriyeli in Los Cristianos for a two-hour whale and dolphin safari led by multilingual, government-certified guides. The boat can travel beyond three miles from port, with open viewing decks and an indoor salon. Expect pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and plenty of sea time, but no swim stop because the crew gives wildlife the right of way.

“Great boat, multilingual guides, saw pilot whales and turtle”

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2.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,601 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Join Night Skies Tenerife for a seven-hour evening from South Tenerife. You’ll ride into Teide National Park, eat a three-course Canarian dinner, toast sunset with cava, and study the stars through four powerful telescopes. Guides including Craig, Kieran, Sol, and Sonja explain the sky in clear, friendly English, with free night photos included.

“This was a good excursion -- the dinner stop was great -- really good food. The sunset was gorgeous. The telescopes provided amazing views. The staff was quite helpful and accommodating. Due to the advice provided in advance by the tour company, we "dressed in layers" and were very comfortable with the night temperatures. My advice to them and to someone who takes this tour would be this: 1. Since the "modern" bathrooms are closed at the sunset viewing site, UPON ARRIVAL there, show attendees where the alternative is (since it is a bit of a hike) and send the first woman and the first guy with a roll of…”

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3.Kayak Safari and Sea Turtle Snorkeling with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,028 reviews · from $29

Paddle from Los Cristianos toward the Guaza cliffs with an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese-speaking guide. You’ll practice kayaking, visit a sea cave, snorkel from the kayak, and look for wild turtles and dolphins. Photos, video, gear, insurance, and a waterproof box are included.

“It was amazing - we have seen a dolphin, several turtles and many fish. Very cool activity!”

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4.Cofete Beach Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · from $74

This half-day 4x4 tour takes you from south Fuerteventura hotels along rough mountain tracks to Cofete Natural Park and Cofete Beach. Expect panoramic viewpoints, native cactus, Villa Winter from the outside, a Canarian food stop, and a dusty, bumpy ride in a white Land Rover marked Discovery. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, or Italian.

“All was perfect, great time, very nice jeep drivers, we had lots of fun.”

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5.Sierra Nevada Safari Tour to 2500 m with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,466 reviews · from $85

Escape Granada’s heat on a seven-hour, small-group 4x4 trip into the Sierra Nevada. Your guide, often Jaime or Daud, leads you along old Moorish and Roman routes to 2500 metres, with views of Mulhacen, easy walks, wildlife, and a drink at a panoramic mountain hut.

“Jaime was an excellent guide. He drove very well. Jaime was interesting and funny, and he took good care of us. The mountain views were incredible. There was more hiking if you liked, and only a little if you preferred not too. Apparently there is also a tour with more hiking that shows up later down the list. Highly recommended.”

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6.Corralejo: Buggy Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,174 reviews · 3 hours

Take a three-hour buggy tour from Corralejo across dirt tracks, sand dunes, and old volcanic craters. You will drive on roads and off-road trails, stop for photos, and pause at Don Pepe bar for about 20 minutes. Guides such as Margarita, Ben, Tom, and Sayed have been praised for clear safety briefings and island stories. A full license, sunglasses, and a face covering are essential.

“We had a fantastic time on the buggy tour. We had 2 buggies, our daughter has only been driving for a year and she found the buggy easy to drive as they are automatic and enjoyed driving throughout the tour. The majority of the tour is on the main rounds with around a 20-30 minute section off the road in the middle of the tour. We stopped at a little cafe so there was time for a quick drink and a comfort break, the ladies toilets were out of use, not sure if this is a usual thing but be prepared to use the gents as a unisex toilet instead.…”

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7.Camel Ride Safari w/ Optional Food & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,167 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Spend about three hours at Camel Safari Park La Baranda in Fataga’s Valley of the Thousand Palms. You’ll ride a camel for one hour, tour tropical gardens, feed farm animals, and visit the camels. Add tapas and drinks, plus hotel pickup from selected resorts, for an easy half-day outing.

“Fabulous experience, very enjoyable. friendly staff and stunning scenery. Highly recommend”

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8.Costa Calma: Buggy Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 699 reviews · 3 hours

Take a three-hour guided buggy ride from Costa Calma across dirt tracks, dry riverbeds, and desert hills. Stop at black-sand Playa de Ugan, a small local bar, La Pared, and Playa Sotavento. Guides including Jurjen, Jürgen, and Dominique lead small groups in English, German, Italian, or Spanish. Bring your license, sunglasses, and a face covering.

“one of the best experiences one 4 wheels which i had . greetings from slovakia”

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9.Off-Road Guided Quad Safari with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 602 reviews

You’ll ride a two-seat automatic quad through Salou’s outskirts, dirt tracks, forest paths, and quiet roads. A guide such as Luis may lead the route, with English, French, Russian, and Spanish support. Choose a one-hour outing or a longer two-hour ride to Red Mountain, where you can stop for photos and swap drivers.

“The guide arrived exactly on time, and took us to the bikes. After a short test drive and briefing we were off. I have never ridden one before however they are not too hard to get the hang of. There were only two other people on our tour and they were experienced, so we were a little behind however he made sure to stop and wait for us so we didnt get lost. It was bumpy, dusty and exactly what to expect on off road but it was so much fun!!!”

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10.Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar Dolphin Safari V.I.P

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $34

Join Dolphin Safari at Marina Bay for a one-hour cruise aboard a 40-foot power boat limited to 15 people. Your crew searches for wild dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar while pointing out the Rock, Spain, and Morocco. Expect cushioned seating, room to move around, live commentary, and a weather-dependent wildlife encounter.

“Absolute aanrader voor als je verblijft in Zuid Spanje of Gibraltar! Erg vriendelijk personeel die je tijdens de trip voorziet van informatie over de dolfijnen. Ook met jong gezien goed te doen, kinderwagen mag gewoon mee aan boord.”

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11.Guided Jet Ski Safari (without license)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 247 reviews

Meet your guide at Morro Jable Lighthouse, learn the controls, then ride south along Fuerteventura’s coast in a small group. You’ll pass coves and Punta Jandía, watch for flying fish and cetaceans, and receive close guidance from instructors such as Nestor, Dailos, or Alejandro when available. One jet ski is shared by two people.

“It was my first time and it was amazing. For others I would give you the advice to book two Jetski. We were a guy and a girl. It was diffecult for the girl to drive because she couldnt hold the boy . So the boy had to drive all the time. But all in all it was good. The people werde so nice.”

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12.Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · from $259

You ride from Las Chafiras through Las Zocas, Cho Pancho, Vilaflor, and toward Mount Teide on paved roads and rough tracks. Choose to drive or ride behind another driver. Expect a small group, live guide commentary, hotel pickup, photo stops, dust, and cooler mountain air. The route lasts about four hours.

“Sin duda la mejor experiencia del viaje. La gestión ha sido facilísima desde el inicio. La ruta permite disfrutar del Parque Natural del Teide sin la lejanía que provoca otro vehículo como un coche. Los monitores hacen que sea una experiencia totalmente segura y divertida. AdeRead more”

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13.Sea Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 222 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Join a skipper and marine expert aboard an 8.6-metre motor trimaran for a small-group search for dolphins, whales, and other sea life. Guides speak Spanish, English, and German. Maria and Jorge have been praised for their energy and spotting skills, while the onboard hydrophone lets you listen for cetaceans.

“de gids en japitein hebben zo hun best gedaan om het een geweldige ervaring te maken zij hebben ons naar een prachtige plek gebracht vol dolfijnen. het was geweldig van begin tot eind.”

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14.Camel Ride at Camel Safari Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 217 reviews · 30 min · from $23Best value

At Camel Safari Park La Baranda, you’ll take a 30-minute camel ride through Maspalomas’ Oasis of the 1,000 Palms. Your ticket also covers the animal park and tropical garden, where you can see donkeys, goats, peacocks, ducks, birds, and possibly baby camels. English, Spanish, and German support is available.

“had a warm welcome and enjoyed the sunshine and fresh juice on offer in peaceful surroundings. we didn't have any issues with flies or smells as some have said . good value for money and all animals were well behaved”

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15.Las Palmas: Fuerteventura Cofete Beach and Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Ride a Land Cruiser or SUV through Jandía National Park to remote Cofete Beach, Roque del Morro, and the Istmo de la Pared desert. You get about 90 minutes by Cofete, a short viewpoint stop, and a longer off-road section. Guides speak several languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, and Italian.

“ACTIVITÉS au top, paysages superbes et variés. Guide très sympa, parlant bien français. Affaire absolument pour découvrir le Sud”

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