Both tours run 2 hours and welcome all fitness levels, but the terrain and price split tells the real story. Buggy Pirates takes you into Pilancones Natural Park for 75 €, a volcanic reserve of ravines and pine forest that puts raw landscape front and center. Aqua Sports runs the Tarajalillo to Fataga route for 110 €, crossing the dramatic barranco that climbs toward one of Gran Canaria's most scenic inland villages. The 35 € gap reflects the longer route range and the added logistical setup from the coast to the mountains. Pick Buggy Pirates for a focused park immersion at a lower entry price. Pick Aqua Sports if the full coastal-to-mountain traverse matters more to you than the budget.
Best budget rush
Buggy excursion in the Pilancones Natural Park, from Maspalomas
At 75 €, the Buggy Pirates excursion into Pilancones Natural Park delivers 2 hours of volcanic terrain riding at the lowest entry price on the board.
Best full-range experience
Buggy excursion from Tarajalillo to Fataga, near Maspalomas
Aqua Sports runs the Tarajalillo to Fataga corridor for 110 €, combining a coastal start with a mountain-village finish across one of Gran Canaria's most dramatic barrancos.
Season
All year
Coordinates
27.7802°N, -15.5611°EEquipment
Wear closed-toe shoes and lightweight long trousers to protect against dust and gravel thrown up on the tracks. Both tours last up to 2.5 hours under the Canarian sun, so apply sunscreen before you arrive and bring sunglasses.
Getting there
The Buggy Pirates meeting point is at C/ de Palmitos Park km. 1.6, Maspalomas, while Aqua Sports meets at Restaurante Grill Aeroclub on the GC-500 road at km 7, Tarajalillo, both reachable by car or taxi from Gran Canaria Airport in under 30 minutes.
Updated on 3 March 2026