Gran Canaria Express: The Island of the Sun
Gran Canaria Express: The Island of the Sun
The trip in a nutshell
This is a trip designed and created entirely by an expert WeRoad Coordinator. The Coordinator takes care of the entire trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodations and on-site experiences. Through WeRoad you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, like any other WeRoad.
This extended long weekend is all about unwinding on the beach—spending your days and evenings sailing on a boat or catamaran, indulging in delicious Spanish cuisine, endless tapas, and most importantly, enjoying great company. And who knows, maybe even a bit of partying along the way!
This itinerary is designed to help you discover—and fall in love with—a dream destination. The largest of the Canary Islands has so much to offer. We’ll be exploring it from south to north, chasing unforgettable views, breathtaking sunsets, and unforgettable new experiences.
Travel mood
This itinerary is a mix of all our moods, a destination to be discovered, a full immersion in a new culture, and the perfect travel companions to share all this.
Physical commitment
The trip is suitable for everyone, no physical effort is required.
Meeting and greetings
This trip starts and ends in Gran Canaria. On the first day of the trip we will meet by 6:00 p.m., on the last day you can leave in the morning.
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What's included
4 nights in a shared room with private bathroom
Welcome drink
Boat trip with lunch included
Car rental
Farewell dinner
Travel Coordinator services
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure — 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Itinerary
Welcome to the island of the sun!
Welcome to Gran Canaria!
Transfers to your destination are not included in the package, so you have full flexibility on how you'd like to arrive at the first stop. Your Travel Coordinator will provide options.
We start our way: Welcome drinks and dinner to kick off our trip in the best possible way!
Check-in at the accommodation, here's how the meeting works! Let's start getting getting to know each other right away!
Welcome drink and car rental included.
Maspalomas
Maspalomas dunes and much more!
Rise and shine, WeRoaders! It’s our first morning on this incredible island, and we’re kicking things off with one of Gran Canaria’s true icons: the Maspalomas Dunes.
After fuelling up with a proper Spanish breakfast (yes, there’ll be plenty of coffee!), we hit the road and head straight to this surreal sea of golden sand. Whether we explore on foot or hop on a camel, it’ll feel like we’ve landed in the heart of the Sahara. With local Sahrawi guides leading the way, we’ll soak in the unique landscape of the island’s south and channel our inner desert adventurers.
The rest of the day is all about discovering the wilder side of Gran Canaria. Think hidden coves, sun-drenched beaches, and a laid-back lunch of tapas and sangria somewhere along the coast.
As the sun starts to dip, we’ll swap sand for sea and climb aboard a sailboat to catch our first island sunset—with a chilled glass of cava in hand, of course. Just the beginning of many unforgettable moments to come.
Included: car rental
Money pot: fuel, excursion to the dunes
Not included: food and beverages
All aboard!
Let's set sail!
No time to waste—we're just getting started! After our second Canarian sunrise, it’s time to soak up the island’s best in another epic day. But this time, we’re swapping wheels for waves and heading out on a luxury catamaran.
We’ll sail along the stunning southwest coast of Gran Canaria, gliding past hidden coves and dramatic cliffs, with the kind of crystal-clear water that’ll have you saying: “First reaction—shock!” Pure paradise. Along the way, we’ll have the chance to jump on a private motorboat, dive into some top-notch snorkeling, or try out a few water sports if you’re up for an adrenaline fix.
Back on board, the vibe is all about relaxing in style—think unlimited drinks, sunshine, and a delicious lunch featuring local Canarian flavours. The perfect way to live the island life, one wave at a time.
The island of sunsets!
And after returning from the boat trip, we will be more than recharged and ready to discover another beautiful bay in the south of Gran Canaria: Playa de Amadores, which will be the backdrop for one of the most beautiful sunsets that can be admired on this island at this time of year. Let's face it, every sunset will be so special that we will be able to admire it every day with a different angle.
We then start to warm up the pace with drinks and music, the island will now reveal its most sparkling side!
Included: car rental, boat trip with lunch
Money pot: fuel
Not included: food and beverages
…an island to be discovered!
Island culture
Today we head north to the island’s vibrant capital: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
First stop: Playa de Las Canteras. This time, we’re discovering the island from underwater with an intro dive, guided by expert instructors. Whether it’s your first time or you’re already hooked, the northern seabed is a wonder worth sharing together.
In the afternoon, we’ll explore the heart of Las Palmas. From the cathedral to the House of Columbus, charming squares to lively markets, we’ll uncover stories, secrets, and even a few local legends. Keep your eyes open—there’s more to that tiny Canarian banana than meets the eye!
To wrap it all up, we’ll toast the day with a tasting of local wines before heading back south for one last evening in paradise.
Included: car rental, boat trip with lunch
Money pot: fuel, diving, city guide and any other excursions
Not included: food and beverages
Check-out
It's time to say goodbye!
We’ll ease into our final morning with a bit of calm - maybe a last stroll, one more swim, or just soaking up the view before heading to the airport, depending on flight times.
It’s been an unforgettable trip - fast-paced, yes, but that’s Gran Canaria: bold, vibrant, and impossible not to love. And something tells us we’ll all be back.
Until next time, WeRoaders - new adventures are just around the corner!
End of WeRoad services.
The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Carnival
For departures around end of March 2025, participation in the Maspalomas Carnival Parade and a visit to Playa del Inglés will be included in the itinerary.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!