14 Off-Road Safaris in Spain Worth Booking

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

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

Sail from Puerto Los Cristianos for two hours aboard the Bahriyeli, a licensed ketch with multilingual certified guides and a strict no-chase policy. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other sea life while part of your ticket supports marine conservation. Swimming is not included.

“Beautiful experience. We saw dolphins and sea turtles. Unfortunately we didn’t see the whales but it can happen”

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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. Guides such as Craig, Kieran, Sol, and Sonja lead you through a sunset at Montaña Sámara, a three-course Canarian dinner, and telescope viewing at Mirador de las Narices del Teide. Cava, warm coats, and free photos are included.

“Well people should know up there at the Teode weather is really cold so to be prepare Wearing good jackets”

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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 protected Guaza cliffs with a multilingual guide such as José, Irina, Allan, or Miguel. You’ll visit a sea cave, snorkel from the kayak, and look for wild turtles and dolphins. Photos, video, equipment, insurance, and a waterproof box are included.

“Our tour guide Joseph was exceptional and looked after us even though the conditions were fairly tough. The sea was a little choppy but we managed to see dolphins, turtles and snorkel with some fish.”

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4.Cofete Beach Jeep Safari

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

Take a 3.5 to 5-hour 4x4 tour from south Fuerteventura to Cofete Natural Park. Follow rough mountain tracks, stop at viewpoints and Villa Winter, taste Canarian products, and spend 30 minutes on Cofete Beach. Guides may include Miguel, Manolo, Michaello, or Loui.

“Fantastic tour! Amazing scenery and a good way to see some of the island. Right amount of stops built in for photo opportunities. Would definitely recommend.”

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

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

Leave Granada by air-conditioned 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter and follow old Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish routes into the Sierra Nevada. With guides such as Jaime, Daud, or Carlos, you’ll reach 2500 meters, see Mulhacén, take easy walks, and enjoy one drink at a panoramic mountain hut.

“Wonderful day with very knowledgeable guide and a good mix of people.”

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6.Corralejo: Buggy Safari Tour

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

Drive an open buggy from Corralejo across Fuerteventura’s dusty tracks, sand dunes, and old volcanic craters. Guides such as Margarita, Ben, Tom, and Sayed add island facts and safety help, while a short stop at Don Pepe bar gives you time for tapas, drinks, and a break.

“The activity was great I don’t think we needed to stop for a drink for quite so Long Great if you need the toilet but that’s it My son would of loved more off road driving but that’s a boy thing”

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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 tour tropical gardens, feed camels and donkeys, ride for an hour through the ravine, and optionally finish with homemade tapas and drinks. Pickup is available from several southern resorts.

“Great adventure. Fair price. The tour was amazing, very scenic. Just be aware it is in a canyon without any shade, so come prepared. Tapas had locally harvested/made items. Very good. Drive there was even neat. Highly recommend!!!”

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8.Costa Calma: Buggy Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 699 reviews · 3 hours

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

“Excellent tour to some interesting locations on the island! Lots of fun. Bring sunglasses and mouth covering to protect against dust.”

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9.Off-Road Guided Quad Safari with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 602 reviews

Luis and the multilingual guide team take you from your Salou hotel to automatic two-seat quads for a one- or two-hour route. After a short practice session, you ride quiet roads, gravel tracks, and forest trails, with a photo stop and a high viewpoint over the Costa Dorada.

“It was fantastic from start to finish. From booking to completing the quading it was top notch. Highly recommend. The course was a mix of on and off road. instructor was great making sure everyone drove totheir capabilities. Transport was prompt. It was seamless.”

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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 roughly one-hour cruise in a 40-foot power boat. Small groups, cushioned seats, live commentary, and open viewing areas make it easy to watch wild dolphins near Gibraltar, with Spain, Morocco, and the Rock in view when weather allows.

“So good we did it twice !!! saw about 30 striped dolphins, great fun”

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11.Morro Jable: Guided Jet Ski Safari (without license)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 247 reviews

Share a jet ski with one partner on a one-hour guided ride from Morro Jable. Guides such as Alejandro, Nestor, Dailos, and Jota provide clear instruction as you pass coves, lighthouses, and Punta Jandía. Hotel pickup may be available from Jandía, Esquinzo, or Costa Calma.

“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.Sea Safari Experience

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

Join a skipper and marine expert aboard an 8.6-meter motor trimaran for three hours around Lanzarote. You may hear cetaceans through the onboard hydrophone, watch for dolphins and whales, and see volcanic cliffs from the Atlantic. Some departures feature Maria and Jorge, praised for their energy and sharp spotting skills.

“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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13.Camel Ride at Camel Safari Park

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

Spend 30 minutes riding a camel through the Oasis of the 1,000 Palms at Camel Safari Park La Baranda. Your ticket also covers the animal park and tropical garden, where you can see goats, donkeys, peacocks, ducks, and birds. Staff speak Spanish, German, and English.

“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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14.Las Palmas: Fuerteventura Cofete Beach and Desert Safari

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

Ride a Land Cruiser through Jandia National Park to remote Cofete Beach, Roque del Morro, and the Istmo de la Pared desert. You get beach time, photo stops, and a possible Sotavento Lagoon viewpoint, with hotel pickup and a multilingual driver.

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

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