Los Gigantes, whales and dolphins
Sail beneath Tenerife’s great cliffs and observe pilot whales and dolphins in their natural environment.
Tenerife, Lanzarote & Gran Canaria 15 days discovering three iconic islands
A grand group tour connecting Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, with two inter-island flights and a final sea crossing. Volcanoes, historic towns, villages, coastal landscapes, agricultural traditions and relaxing days create a comprehensive journey through the heart of the Canary Islands.
Duration15 days / 14 nights
Group10 to 45 people
ArrivalTenerife South
DepartureTenerife South
TransportCoach + flights + ferry
Accommodation4-star hotels
A grand journey across the archipelago
Three islands, three identitiesfrom Tenerife’s mountains to Gran Canaria’s dunes
This 15-day tour explores three of the Canary Islands’ major islands without changing hotels every day. Each stage alternates guided visits, local experiences and free time.
In Tenerife, the group discovers Candelaria, La Laguna, Los Gigantes, Mount Teide, La Orotava and wine-growing traditions. Lanzarote then reveals César Manrique’s world, volcanic tunnels, Timanfaya and southern landscapes.
The final part takes place in Gran Canaria, among the dunes of Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogán, central villages, Arucas, Teror and Las Palmas. A sea crossing finally returns you to Tenerife for the last night before your international flight.
Adapt this grand tour to our group
A customisable itinerary
Free days, hotel categories, meals, optional excursions and time on each island can be adjusted to your group.
The trip’s iconic experiences
Highlightsvolcanoes, the ocean, villages and traditions
Teide National Park
Cross the Las Cañadas caldera and discover the landscapes surrounding Spain’s highest peak.
Lanzarote’s artistic north
The Cactus Garden, Jameos del Agua and Mirador del Río illustrate the meeting of volcanism and César Manrique’s creativity.
Timanfaya and the great south
Discover the Janubio salt flats, Los Hervideros and the Fire Mountains shaped by the great eruptions.
The landscapes of Gran Canaria
From the dunes of Maspalomas to coastal villages, then the valleys and summits of the island’s centre.
Arucas, Teror and Las Palmas
Discover rum-making traditions, Canarian balconies, pilgrimage sites and the capital’s historic heart.
Your grand tour day by day
Detailed itinerary15 days across three islands
D01
Tenerife South · Candelaria · La Laguna · Puerto de la CruzFirst steps in Tenerife
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Arrival at Tenerife South Airport and welcome by your local guide.
First stop in Candelaria, the Canary Islands’ principal pilgrimage destination. The basilica houses the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the archipelago. In the great square facing the ocean, statues of the nine menceyes represent Tenerife’s ancient Guanche kings.
Continue to San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the island’s former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Its regular layout, colourful houses, courtyards and religious buildings influenced several colonial cities later founded in the Americas.
Lunch in a local restaurant, then drive to Puerto de la Cruz. Check in at the 4-star hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Approximately 93 kmFrench-speaking welcome
Meals: lunch and dinner.
D02
Puerto de la Cruz · Los Gigantes · banana plantationCliffs, whales and dolphins, and Canarian agriculture
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Head to the west coast and the village of Los Gigantes, dominated by immense volcanic cliffs falling almost vertically into the ocean.
Board a catamaran cruise lasting approximately three hours. Southwestern Tenerife’s waters are home year-round to short-finned pilot whales and several dolphin species.
Lunch on board while admiring the Teno massif and the coast’s great dark walls.
In the afternoon, visit a banana plantation. Discover the plant’s life cycle, harvesting methods and the economic importance of Canarian bananas, grown mainly in mild coastal areas.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Approximately 110 km3-hour cruise
Meals: breakfast, lunch on board and dinner.
D03
La Orotava Valley · Teide · La OrotavaTenerife’s volcanic heart
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Ascend through La Orotava Valley, a vast fertile slope where trade winds bring more moisture, supporting crops and Canary Island pine forests.
Visit the Teide National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The volcano rises to 3,718 metres and is Spain’s highest peak.
In the Las Cañadas caldera, observe craters, lava flows, multicoloured rocks and formations shaped by erosion. The landscape explains the different volcanic stages that built the island.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, discover La Orotava, known for old residences, courtyards, cobbled streets and carved wooden balconies.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Approximately 121 kmUNESCO national park
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D04
Winery · cooking workshop · flight to LanzaroteTenerife’s flavours and an island change
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Head to a traditional winery to discover Tenerife’s viticulture, Canarian grape varieties and the characteristics of volcanic soils.
Take part in a cooking workshop devoted to several local specialities, notably mojo sauces. This sociable experience helps you understand the archipelago’s produce and gastronomic habits.
Lunch on site, then transfer to Tenerife North Airport.
Inter-island flight to Lanzarote. On arrival, welcome arrangements and private transfer to Costa Teguise.
Check in at the 4-star hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Tenerife–Lanzarote flightLuggage according to booking
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D05
Cactus Garden · Jameos del Agua · Mirador del RíoLanzarote’s volcanic north
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Visit the Cactus Garden, set in a former volcanic ash quarry. César Manrique combined stone walls, rounded forms, vegetation and traditional architecture.
Continue to Jameos del Agua. A jameo is a section of volcanic tunnel whose ceiling has collapsed. Manrique transformed this natural site into a space combining a cave, underground lake, vegetation and architecture.
The lake is home to tiny blind albino crabs that have become one of Lanzarote’s symbols.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Mirador del Río, integrated into the northern cliff. The terraces offer spectacular views of La Graciosa, the El Río strait and the Chinijo archipelago.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Approximately 93 kmCésar Manrique day
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D06
Costa Teguise · free dayLanzarote at your own pace
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Free day to enjoy Costa Teguise and its surroundings.
Relax at the hotel, stroll along the seafront, visit a beach, have coffee on a terrace or discover local shops.
An optional excursion or activity can be arranged according to availability: hiking, a boat trip, kayaking, cycling, a cultural visit or discovering another part of the island.
Lunch at your leisure, then dinner at the hotel.
Free dayActivities on request
Meals: breakfast and dinner.
D07
Janubio salt flats · Los Hervideros · TimanfayaLanzarote’s great volcanic south
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Stop at Janubio salt flats, the largest in the archipelago. Salt pans create a geometric landscape where white salt, black lava and the Atlantic Ocean meet.
Continue to Los Hervideros, a coastal area where waves rush into cavities and arches formed by lava flows.
Visit the Timanfaya National Park, protecting the Fire Mountains and lava fields from the eruptions of 1730 to 1736.
The route crosses craters, ash, volcanic bombs and solidified flows. Geothermal demonstrations show that heat remains very close to the surface.
Lunch in volcanic surroundings, then return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Approximately 100 kmFire Mountains
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D08
Costa Teguise · free day · Fuerteventura optionRelaxation or an excursion to a neighbouring island
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Another free day to enjoy Lanzarote at your own pace.
Rest, stroll beside the sea, do some shopping or choose an activity offered locally.
An optional excursion to Fuerteventura may be considered according to schedules and availability. This neighbouring island stands out for its long beaches, more desert-like landscapes and villages with atmospheres different from Lanzarote.
Lunch at your leisure, then dinner at the hotel.
Free dayFuerteventura option
Meals: breakfast and dinner.
D09
Lanzarote–Gran Canaria flight · MaspalomasFrom Lanzarote to southern Gran Canaria
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Transfer to Lanzarote Airport, then an inter-island flight to Gran Canaria.
On arrival, welcome arrangements and transfer to the island’s south, in the Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés area.
Playa del Inglés is one of Gran Canaria’s main seaside areas, while Maspalomas is known for its natural area of dunes, a palm grove and coastal lagoon.
Check in at the 4-star hotel, then the rest of the day is free according to arrival time.
Lunch at your leisure, dinner and overnight stay.
Inter-island flightApproximately 49 km
Meals: breakfast and dinner.
D10
Maspalomas · Puerto de Mogán · AgüimesDunes, coastline and southern heritage
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Discover the dunes of Maspalomas, shaped by the wind and bordered by the ocean. The protected area also includes a palm grove and a lagoon frequented by migratory birds.
Continue to Puerto de Mogán, a small port with white houses, flower-lined streets, canals and footbridges. Free time to discover the village and seafront.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visitAgüimes, one of eastern Gran Canaria’s best-preserved historic centres. Its small squares, traditional houses and outdoor sculptures give the village a strong cultural identity.
Return to the hotel and dinner.
Approximately 106 kmFull day
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D11
Fataga canyon · aloe vera · central villagesThe mountainous heart of Gran Canaria
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Head to central Gran Canaria along mountain roads with many views of valleys and ravines.
Cross the Fataga canyon, a deep southern ravine where arid terrain contrasts with palm trees and small villages.
Visit an organic plantation growingaloe vera to discover its cultivation and the processing of its gel.
Continue to several central villages, including San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Tejeda. Tejeda lies in the heart of a great volcanic depression, facing Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga.
Gran Canaria’s ancient inhabitants considered several central landforms important spiritual and cultural places.
Lunch en route, then return to the hotel through mountains and pine forests.
Scenic roadsBiosphere reserve
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D12
Maspalomas · free dayBeach and relaxation in Gran Canaria
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Free day to enjoy the beach, pool and hotel facilities.
You can also stroll through Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas, visit the lighthouse, explore the seafront or do some shopping.
Lunch at your leisure, then dinner at the hotel.
Free dayLunch at your leisure
Meals: breakfast and dinner.
D13
Maspalomas · second free dayA final day at the ocean’s pace
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A second free day to explore southern Gran Canaria further or simply rest before the tour’s final stage.
An optional activity can be arranged according to availability: a boat trip, hiking, a cultural visit, discovering another village or a beach day.
Lunch at your leisure, then dinner at the hotel.
Free dayActivities on request
Meals: breakfast and dinner.
D14
Arucas · Teror · Las Palmas · ferry to TenerifeNorthern traditions and the sea crossing back to Tenerife
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Head to Arucas, a northern town surrounded by agricultural land. Its centre is dominated by San Juan Bautista Church, built from dark volcanic stone by local craftspeople.
Visit the Arehucas distillery, where you discover the history of rum production in Gran Canaria, its cellars and principal production stages.
Continue to Teror, an important pilgrimage destination centred on the Basilica of the Virgin del Pino. Cobbled streets and houses with wooden balconies illustrate traditional Canarian architecture.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Depending on available time, walk through Vegueta, the capital’s historic core, or Triana, known for its shops and modernist façades.
Transfer to the port, then ferry crossing to Tenerife according to confirmed schedules.
On arrival in Santa Cruz, welcome arrangements and transfer to a hotel near Tenerife South Airport. Dinner and final night.
Approximately 74 kmInter-island ferry
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D15
Tenerife South · international flightDeparture from the Canary Islands
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After breakfast, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Tenerife South Airport.
Assistance with departure formalities, then fly to your final destination.
End of this grand tour through Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, after fifteen days among volcanic landscapes, the ocean, historic villages and Canarian traditions.
Private transportInternational flight
Meals: breakfast.
What your grand tour includes
Inclusions & exclusionscomplete arrangements on three islands
The trip includes
- 14 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast.
- Airport and port transfers, and private transport according to the programme.
- Official French-speaking guide on the scheduled days.
- Tenerife–Lanzarote inter-island flight.
- Lanzarote–Gran Canaria inter-island flight.
- Gran Canaria–Tenerife ferry according to confirmed schedules.
- Whale and dolphin watching cruise with lunch on board.
- Visit to a banana plantation in Tenerife.
- Winery visit and cooking workshop in Tenerife.
- Admission to visited sites expressly mentioned in the programme.
- Visit to an aloe vera plantation in Gran Canaria.
- Visit to Arehucas distillery subject to availability.
- Meals expressly mentioned in the itinerary and confirmed in the final quote.
- Local Lanzatour assistance on all three islands.
The trip does not include
- International flights to and from Tenerife.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Meals and drinks not expressly mentioned in the programme or final quote.
- The optional excursion to Fuerteventura and other optional activities.
- Any luggage supplements not included in the booked inter-island flights.
- Travel insurance, which is mandatory.
- Any service not mentioned in the included services.
GroupTour designed for an existing group of 10 to 45 participants.
Inter-island transportFlight and ferry schedules may alter the order of visits.
Free daysFour days or half-days allow time to rest or add optional activities.
ProgrammeDistances, schedules and services are confirmed according to exact dates and availability.
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