Volcano sunset tour with food tasting, Gran Canaria

The day starts with pickup from one of nine points around the island and a drive up to Pico de Bandama, where you look down into the old Caldera de Bandama and your guide explains how the crater formed. It is the kind of view that makes sense of the whole island once someone talks you through it.

Next is Cruz de Tejeda, with time to browse local products at the market and eat at Tajinaste Restaurant, where the tasting is built around seasonal ingredients and French fusion cooking. Toilets and snacks are available here, which matters because there are none later on the trail.

The main walk is the 3.5 km return hike to Roque Nublo, with 200 metres of climbing on rocky ground. The incline averages 16 per cent and reaches 60 per cent in places, so you need to be reasonably fit and in proper shoes. The last stop is Pico de las Nieves, the island's highest point, for sunset and a shot of honey rum if the weather allows.

Guiding is in English and Spanish, your guide takes photos during the day, and you may get back later than the usual hotel dinner hour.

• Pickup and drop-off are included, with nine options: Taurito, Bahía Feliz, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Mogán, Meloneras, Arguineguín, Puerto Rico, Maspalomas and Patalavaca. Check availability for details of your point.
• The day lasts around 10 hours, including roughly an hour of driving at each end.
• Included: guide, the hike, food tasting of French fusion dishes, a shot of honey rum with sunset views (weather permitting), air-conditioned transport, photos taken by the guide, accident insurance and tips.
• Bring warm and long-sleeved clothing, a jacket, rain gear, sportswear, hiking or closed-toe shoes, water, snacks or a packed lunch, and sunscreen (biodegradable).
• Sandals and flip flops are not allowed, and neither are pushchairs, drones, aerosols, alcohol and drugs, or food and drink in the vehicle.
• Not suitable for people with reduced mobility, children under 5, pregnant women, anyone with a pre-existing medical condition or heart problems, or over-80s.
• Toilets are at Pico de Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, Tajinaste Restaurant and Llanos de La Pez, but there are none on the hike.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later.
• The itinerary can change; one report describes Roque Nublo being closed by police for fire risk and an alternative route being used.