Private tour in Las palmas de gran canaria Guillermo B
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Guillermo B.
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Hi! My name is Guillermo and I am truly passionate about showing and sharing the beautiful things that Gran Canaria has to offer to curious travellers! I really love spending time in the outdoors of this magnificent "Miniature Continent". I like diving and snorkeling in the ocean, riding a motorbike slowly on this astonishing roads, walking through the volcanic landscapes, hiking, visiting ancient archaeological sites, travelling back in time with the mysterious history of the first civilization that settled in this land, observing the smallest details and the biggest treasures that Nature offers us. Being a tour guide is my life. I really enjoy my work! I have been working as a tour guide since 2004. In my first part-time job I was wilderness tour leader in the surroundings of Doñana National Park, in Huelva and Sevilla, where I was finishing my degree in environmental sciences. I arrived in Gran Canaria to work as a health and safety inspector, and I just fell in love with this land: nature, the landscapes, all that heritage including an absolutely remarkable archaeology. The Island really got me, and I decided that I had to spend my time and energy doing what I do best: showing all this beauty, sharing all this natural and cultural heritage as a personal guide. I began as a specialised birdwatching guide; but today I can tell that the experiences that I try to provide are the perfect mixture of nature, culture, landscapes, legends and gastronomy; delivering that in a professional way but also as if I were showing the island to my friends or relatives when they come to visit me. The results are always the same: priceless faces and reactions; the feeling that you have really squeezed the best out of your time in Gran Canaria, and a sentence that is repeated again and again: "I didn't expect Gran Canaria to be like this!" Do you want to join me? Do you want to feel the energy? This place is full of it! - Certified Official Canary Islands Tour Guide (GTCAN nº3886) - Working as a wildlife tour leader since 2004 - Environmental Science Degree (University of Huelva 2000-2005) - Masters Degree in Health and Safety • My activities are authorized by the Canarias Government with the registration numbers: NR-35-1-0002760 and 35-1-000276. I-0003863.1 Active tourism registered company TA-1-0006647.36 None
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In this tour we will go from the coast of Gran Canaria to the central Sacred Mountains, recently designed UNESCO World Heritage, mainly because of its archaeology. We will visit Bentayga, one of the most interesting archaeological sites on the island, located in the most dramatic landscapes, the central mountains. Apart from archaeology we will have the chance to visit lovely picturesque villages, try local gastronomy and wine, and, after the sun goes down over the mountains, we will stay out to do some stargazing, enjoying legends and constellations! Long, intense, informative, complete, authentic. . . a MUST experience! In the words of Miguel de Unamuno, the former principal of the oldest University in Spain, in Salamanca: "You cannot be considered a traveller in Gran Canaria if you leave the island without visiting its Mountains"
Guillermo was a fantastic guide so full of knowledge about the islands rich history, flora, fauna, and local customs. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day delving the depths of his vast knowledge in a truly awe inspiring landscape. When the weather did not play into our plans Guillermo had wonderful alternatives to make the experience that much more enjoyable. A true master of his profession you will not be disappointed booking with Guillermo.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed this experience with Guillermo, he was extremely knowledgeable and relatable as he showed us the beautiful mountains of Gran Canaria. he had stories for almost every vista he showed us and took is to a delicious lunch in the town of Tejeda. A truly enriching day for all of us. We will definitely be back and looking for Guillermo to show us around the rest of the beautiful Canary Islands.100/100!
Excellent tour and guide. Highly recommended.
What a shame that 5 is the highest rating. I would have given Guillermo a 10 with *. We have booked many private guides around the world. Guillermo ist the best of the best. His English is excellent, his knowledge of the islands even better. I am not particularly interested in Geology or Historie but he was able to fascinate us. We were clinging to his lips as if he was telling a thriller story. He took us to places that tour busses don't go. We highly recommend him!!
A very good tour with a very good local guide
Guillermo passionately loves Gran Canaria and you cannot help but be enthused by his passion. Through him and his stories we developed a real connection with the island. He is unbelievably knowledgable of the local history, geography, biology and culture and left no questions unanswered, whether it came from a small child, a moody teenager or enquiring grown-ups. We really appreciated his flexibility and interesting personality. He has our wholehearted recommendation!
Depending on where you stay on the island we will choose one road or another to go up to the central Mountains. We will stop a couple of times on our way up for you to stretch your legs and take some pictures! Once we are in the Central Mountains we will visit Bentayga archaeological site. There is a visitors centre, and we have the chance to walk on a 30 min hike to the indigenous altar of the site, considered a solar marker (the walk involves uneven terrain and a bit of a slope. Not long but medium difficulty. (You must wear proper walking shoes. No flip flops or high heels). Once we are delighted with the inmense beauty of the site we will head towards Tejeda and Artenara, where we will taste local gastronomy and local wine If weather conditions are good, we will enjoy the sunset over the mountians (mindblowing. . . ) and we will delight ourselves with our nightsky. What else can you ask for?
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