Enjoy a revitalizing hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves from Corralejo and discover the breathtaking views and hidden wonders of Fuerteventura!
Spend a day in the beautiful and impressive rocky landscapes of Fuerteventura on this guided hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves from Corralejo! The expert guides at FuerteXperience will lead you around this area that has attracted Hollywood directors and nature enthusiasts alike for its stunning beauty.
Your guided hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves in Fuerteventura will start at Acua Water Park's entrance, where your guide will be waiting for you (no need to enter the park). They will lead you to a van that will take you on an hour-long scenic drive across the island and toward the starting point of the hike.
Then, the adventure will begin! You'll start your hike around Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves in Fuerteventura at the Las Peñitas Canyon, a site that has been used in several Hollywood productions such as The Eternals (2021) and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). You'll walk on a path lined with unique plantlife like the prickly pear cactus, which produces a sweet and juicy fruit that you might be able to try and you might even have the opportunity to see falcons, eagles, rabbits, lizards, and wild goats on your way!
Your guided hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves will continue as you have the option to climb up to the Arco de Las Peñitas, a thrilling, though slightly challenging, ascent that will show you breathtaking views of the region. If you feel capable, you'll go up to the highest cliff and be rewarded with the view of an incredible archway created by the stone itself. An unmissable experience where you'll be fully accompanied by your expert guide, who will tell you all about the area and help you out with any obstacles or difficulties you find on the way.
After this incredible moment, you'll get back to the van and drive 10 minutes towards Ajuy, a small fishing village and the site of the second part of your guided hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves. You'll hike a 500-meter path to reach the Ajuy caves, a geological wonder formed by the oldest rock formations of the Canary Islands!
After all the excitement, you'll get to relax and have a delicious sandwich lunch at the beach or on the cliffs in Ajuy before taking a ride back to the meeting point for the end of your guided hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves.
There is no downside to this amazing adventure, so don't hesitate to book your guided hike to Arco de Las Peñitas and the Ajuy Caves, today! You won't regret it.
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Practical information
Follow a knowledgeable guide on an incredible hike through the Arcos de Las Peñitas and towards the Ajuy Caves for an unforgettable day in Fuerteventura! Immerse yourself in the island's natural environments and take some great photos with your friends or family in this amazing adventure.
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guide
- Safety and activity briefing
- 1-hour scenic drive through the heart of the island towards the Las Peñitas Canyon
- 2.5-hour hike through the canyon
- Optional climb up to the "secret window" arch
- 10-minute drive to Ajuy
- Visit to the Ajuy caves
- Picnic lunch on the beach or the cliffs
- Drive back to the meeting point
Having a basic level of physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- Professional guide
- Transportation around the island
- Sandwich lunch (bacon, chicken, tuna, or vegetarian/vegan)
- Photos
- 3rd party insurance
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Drinks
- Closed sports shoes or trekking boots
- Water and snacks
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfotable sports clothes
- An extra layer in the winter months