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Descend into Bandama’s 200‑meter‑deep crater, stand on a rim that surveys the northern coast, then trade volcanic silence for wine and tapas at a vineyard grown on lava. This private six‑hour tour pairs a short hike with local tasting and hotel or cruise‑port pickup.
Descend into Bandama’s 200‑meter‑deep crater, stand on a rim that surveys the northern coast, then trade volcanic silence for wine and tapas at a vineyard grown on lava. This private six‑hour tour pairs a short hike with local tasting and hotel or cruise‑port pickup.
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Operated by Uopera tours · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands)
You step from the air‑conditioned van into a wind that smells of basalt and sea, the rim of Bandama Caldera rising like a dark, cut lip against the sky. The guide points to the crater mouth; a one‑hour descent follows a stony trail into a bowl of layered ash and native flora where the island’s volcanic history is written in color and grain.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Should be in moderate shape—able to walk for an hour over rocky terrain and handle a short but steady ascent.
The guided walk to the bottom and back is about an hour of hiking over rocky terrain; total tour time is roughly six hours including transfers and the wine tasting.
Yes—pick up and drop off from Las Palmas hotels or the cruise port are included in the private tour.
Yes—the tasting at an ecological vineyard and accompanying tapas are included as part of the tour package.
The crater walk involves uneven ground and a steady climb; it may be challenging for young children and those with limited mobility—contact the operator to discuss alternatives.
Bandama sits at the meeting point of Las Palmas, Santa Brígida and Telde; its volcanic crater has been a landmark and agricultural site since early island settlement.
The area is part of the Tafira Protected Landscape—stay on marked trails, avoid trampling native plants, and support eco‑friendly vineyard practices by following guide instructions.
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