Maspalomas Camel Ride in the Dunes

Choose this if you want a memorable Maspalomas activity without giving up a full holiday day. The ride takes about half an hour, so it fits naturally before the beach, lighthouse, Meloneras promenade or lunch. The official Canary Islands tourism site specifically identifies camel rides as an activity within an authorised area of the Maspalomas Dunes reserve, making it a structured way to experience the landscape rather than wandering across sensitive dune zones. It is especially easy to combine with a wider morning around La Charca and the lighthouse.

The main appeal is simplicity. You are buying one clear experience — about 30 minutes in a camel caravan — rather than a multi-stop excursion. That makes the €19 ticket easy to fit into a family or couples itinerary, but it also means expectations should stay realistic: this is not a full-day safari and there are no food, drinks or transport inclusions. The current operator runs the experience as a morning activity and recommends pre-booking because capacity can be limited. Treat the camel ride as the anchor for a half-day Maspalomas plan, not the whole day by itself.

Best for families, couples and first-time visitors who want an easy, distinctive activity close to the main south Gran Canaria resorts. It suits travellers staying in Maspalomas, Meloneras or Playa del Inglés particularly well because the ride can be combined with the dunes, La Charca, the lighthouse, beach time or lunch without a long transfer. It is also a good fit for travellers who prefer a calm outdoor experience rather than rides, water parks or high-adrenaline activities.

Skip this if you want a long desert expedition, a fast-paced adventure or a fully inclusive excursion with transfers and meals. The current Tiqets product is marked not wheelchair accessible. The operator also states a usual maximum weight of 100 kg per rider, so anyone close to or above that limit should confirm suitability before booking. Travellers who are uncomfortable with animal-based attractions may also prefer a guided walk, viewpoint visit or other Maspalomas activity instead.

Go to Camel Safari at Calle Oceanía in Maspalomas and show the smartphone ticket on arrival. The current Tiqets page lists Camel Safari opening hours from 09:00 to 14:30 daily; your actual visit should follow the time shown on the booked ticket.

The ride itself lasts about half an hour. Tiqets describes a 25–30 minute camel ride led by Saharawi guides, while the operator generally advertises the experience as around 30–35 minutes. In practical terms, allow roughly 30 minutes on the camel plus check-in time before departure.

The route passes through the authorised camel-riding area of the Maspalomas dune reserve. This is a protected natural space, so the experience should be treated as a managed route rather than permission to leave marked or authorised areas elsewhere in the dunes.

After the ride, La Charca, Faro de Maspalomas and the Meloneras promenade are natural additions if you want to turn the short activity into a relaxed half-day plan.

The current Fly To Canarias/Tiqets price is €19. Food, drinks and transport are not included.

Show the smartphone ticket at Camel Safari on Calle Oceanía. The operator recommends arriving around 10–15 minutes before the planned ride so check-in does not eat into your slot.

Current Tiqets terms allow free cancellation and rescheduling until 24 hours before the booked time.

The activity is outdoors in an exposed dune environment. Bring water, sun protection and a hat, especially on warm days. The operator runs morning/early-afternoon rides and reserves later hours for animal care.

The current product is marked not wheelchair accessible. The operator states a usual maximum rider weight of 100 kg; confirm in advance if this limit may affect anyone in your group.

Maspalomas Dunes are a protected nature reserve. Outside the organised ride, keep to marked and authorised paths, follow signs and avoid entering restricted restoration areas.

- Current Fly To Canarias/Tiqets price: €19.
- Current rating: 4.5/5 from 68 Tiqets reviews.
- Ride duration: approximately 30 minutes; Tiqets lists 25–30 minutes.
- Current Tiqets opening hours: 09:00–14:30 daily.
- Meeting point: Camel Safari, Calle Oceanía, Maspalomas.
- Smartphone ticket and instant delivery supported.
- Tiqets currently lists live guide support in English, German and Spanish.
- Free cancellation and rescheduling until 24 hours before the booked time.
- Food, drinks and transport are not included.
- Current Tiqets accessibility status: not wheelchair accessible.
- Operator-stated usual maximum rider weight: 100 kg.
- Arrive roughly 10–15 minutes early and respect authorised paths throughout the protected dune reserve.

Choose the Maspalomas camel ride if you want a short, distinctive morning activity that uses the dune landscape as part of the experience. If your main goal is simply to see the dunes, La Charca and Faro de Maspalomas, you can visit those areas independently for free and follow the authorised paths. Choose Holidayworld Wooland when you want evening amusement rides, Aqualand for a full water-park day, or Palmitos Park for a longer animal-and-gardens outing. The camel ride is the lowest-commitment option of these: about half an hour on the ride, with the rest of the day still open.

Cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity.