Excursion to Ajuy Caves with a secret Las Penitas canyon Hike
Description
For an unforgettable and exclusive hike, away from the masses, don’t miss our trip to Arco de Las Peñitas. The day will be completed with a visit of a charming village of Ajuy and it’s caves. Las Peñitas: Begin your adventure with a scenic drive across the island, a journey of about an hour that offers breathtaking views and a glimpse of the island’s otherworldly landscapes. Arco de Las Peñitas: The climb to the Arco de Las Peñitas is a thrilling ascent that rewards you with breathtaking views at every step. Lunch at Ajuy: After your exploration, enjoy a delicious, rich sandwich lunch provided for you at the cliffs of the charming village of Ajuy. Ajuy Caves: Access the caves via a short 500-meter path from Ajuy. Discover the island’s oldest fossil dunes and historic lime holes along the way. !!In case of a severe weather alert for a coastal phenomenae (in this case the caves can be closed for safety reasons), we will visit the historic village of Betancuria instead!
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Itinerary
Next we will take you to the amazing Las Peñitas ravine. We are going to guide you on a hike through the true Fuerteventura oasis, Barranco de las Peñitas, a hidden yet spectacular jewel of the island, a setting of many Hollywood productions. The Barranco de las Peñitas ravine is one of the most beautiful and striking settings in Fuerteventura and well hidden from the masses. If you are up for a little bit of climbing, we will take also take to the magnificent hidden window.
Next stop is a small authentic fishing village Ajuy on the west coast. There we will take a short hike to go see the mysterious caves and then treat ourselves with a picnic lunch on the beach.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Average level of fitness is required (the hike is around 4km with 270 m altitude)
Reviews(103)
Beautiful natural attraction to visit. It is recommended not to go in flip-flops, but with comfortable shoes. It was a stop on our mini-tour
The landscape, the guide, the early start!!!
Had an amazing time with Bas who was very knowledable about the history of the island and was a great character! I would higly recommend having a hike with him. He was also able to provide a gluten free lunch.
Highly recommended to do this excursion with FuerteXperience and its co-owner and guide Bas. He goes to hours after mass hours, walks the best route through the canyon and goes in a small group.
Very nice hike, great surroundings, many animals seen and fantastically looked after
Thank you very much!!
I joined a small group tour from Corralejo and it was a great experience. The canyon hike was a bit of a scramble in places and I would not have attempted it myself but our guide was careful, helpful and literally knew every step of the way. There is a real sense of achievement when you get to the top. Strong legs help, but no expertise is required and we found our own pace as a group. There was a friendly atmosphere and no time pressure. Ajuy was a nice treat after our exertions and the whole trip was a great day out. Definitely a highlight of my holiday.
Thank you very much dear Simon, for your review and for joining us on the tour! Warmest regards, FuerteXperience team
The hike is also manageable for inexperienced people and offers a great view at the end. Bas is a fantastic guide. Friendly, funny, likeable and multilingual. We had a fantastic day! Tip: be sure to try the ice cream at the caves in the minimarket. Bas knows where.
Vielen dank! :) Warmest regards Darja from FuerteXperience
Excellent morning hike in the Las Penitas canyon. Our guide was very professional and very friendly, lending a hand to anyone who needed an extra bit of help to negotiate the steeper parts of the trail. The lunch provided was also very tasty. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much, much appreciated!! Warmest regards FuerteXperience team
Amazing excursion through Las Penitas canyon. The hike was tricky in places but our guide Bas was brilliant at assisting and encouraging you. Would definitely recommend wearing trainers or walking shoes as the terrain is difficult, especially on the way down. I was pushed out of my comfort zone but totally glad that I made the effort as the view from the top is spectacular. Big shout out to our guide Bas who made the experience unforgettable. He was very helpful & knowledgeable of the region. Also the sandwich provided is delicious. Would highly recommend - five stars!!
Thank you very much, Susan, much appreciated!! Warmest regards FuerteXperience team
Wow what an incredible achievement to have reached the top, such a great thing to do…Bas our guide is an absolute delight and very knowledgeable and so much fun… highly recommend this if you are up for adventure. Thank you Bas 😃
Thank you very much, much appreciated!! Warmest regards FuerteXperience team
