Two hours of buggy driving on dirt tracks, without a single metre of tarmac. You drive yourself, and the route runs through Barranco del Berriel near Bah\u00eda Feliz. No experience is required, just a driving licence and the acceptance that you will come back covered in dust.<\/p>\n
The route crosses a dry ravine in the south east of Gran Canaria. You drive in convoy over rocky sections, ruts and tight bends, so the buggy is working almost the whole time. The drive lasts about 2 hours<\/strong> and takes place 100% off paved roads.<\/p>\n The landscape is desert like and heavily folded. Wind and water shaped the rock here, which is why you pass the natural hollows known as pilancones<\/strong>, filled with water after rain. This is the part of the island you will not see from a coach window, because no asphalt road leads there.<\/p>\n Along the way you stop at Presa del Conde<\/strong>, also called La Monta. A reservoir in the middle of parched terrain looks out of place here, and it is the best photo stop of the whole ride.<\/p>\n Before the start you get a short briefing on handling the buggy and a pair of protective goggles. There is plenty of dust, so a bandana or face scarf helps. If you do not have one, you can buy it on site.<\/p>\n It suits people who want to drive themselves and do not mind the shaking, the noise and the dust. It works well for couples and groups of friends, because everyone is in on the action rather than watching it.<\/p>\n If you are after calm sightseeing with commentary, views through glass and coffee stops, this is not it. Only someone carrying a physical driving licence may take the wheel<\/strong>, a scan on your phone will not be accepted.<\/p>\n Departures are at 10:00 and 14:00<\/strong>. For 2 euros per person, paid to the driver, we provide , with pickups from Playa del Ingl\u00e9s, Maspalomas, Meloneras, San Agust\u00edn, Bah\u00eda Feliz, Puerto Rico, Arguinegu\u00edn and Playa de Amadores. You can also make your own way there, in which case we send directions together with your ticket.<\/p>\n Places on each departure are limited and sell out quickly in season, so it is worth booking ahead. 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