Jeep safari from Playa del Inglés to the dunes

The day starts at Playa del Inglés, where you climb into a four-wheel drive Jeep with a maximum of six passengers and a driver. The Jeeps travel together in a convoy, so you are part of a small group rather than a coach party.

From the coast the route heads inland to the La Sorrueda dam, with its palm groves, and on to La Fortaleza de Ansite, an old settlement of the indigenous Canarians where the driver explains how people lived here before the Spanish arrived. There are stops in the towns of Santa Lucía de Tirajana and San Bartolomé de Tirajana, both with quiet old centres worth a short walk.

The second half of the route runs through the Valle de las Mil Palmeras and the village of Fataga, with its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. The last stops are the Las Moscas viewpoint and the Maspalomas dunes, which close the trip from above. Commentary is given in your language, with Spanish, English, German and French available.

• The departure point is Playa del Inglés. The booking section of the operator's site also lists departures from Arguineguín, Puerto Rico or Mogán, so check which applies to your booking.
• The trip runs roughly from 9.00am to 3.00pm and lasts about six hours.
• Included: the stops listed on the route, a driver for each vehicle, explanations in your language, the four-wheel drive Jeep and civil liability insurance.
• Not included: hotel pick-up, lunch and the camel ride.
• Bring water and a snack in your backpack, plus a coat, comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
• Children aged 4 to 11 are admitted.
• The difficulty level is given as low.
• Available every day of the week, subject to demand. Confirmation is instant and both printed and digital booking confirmations are accepted.
• Cancellation gives a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, and date changes within that window are free.
• If you book less than 24 hours ahead, the operator asks you to ring (+34) 659 971 974 to check availability, as places are limited.