WEEKLY PROGRAMS GRAN CANARIA 2018/2019

www.climbo.rocks weekly programs GRAN CANARIA: A GIANT PLAYGROUND Gran Canaria is a destination known for it’s comfortable climate all year round. The amazing coastline and beaches coupled with the incredible cliffs and rock faces make the island an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS: COME WHENEVER YOU WANT With our weekly programs you can design your own activities. Combining hiking, , , via ferrata and even surf lessons on the beach, you get to pick your adventure. A 7-night trip, filled with adrenaline adventure and relaxed fun, you get to experience different sports and activities from seaside to mountaintop! Our expert explorers will hook you up with everything you need to have an unforgettable, action-packed holiday. In your free time feel free to explore at your own pace, we will provide you with any recommendations on what to see, where to go, and where to eat, outside of the tourist trap.

ABILITY LEVELS: Our trips and excursions are suitable for any level. Guided by professionals, you will be taken care of by experts who will allow you to enjoy the activities of your choosing at the level of your ability. We offer you all the facilities:

Accommodation in urban hostels

5 GUIDED ACTIVITIES

CAR RENTAL (optional)

customize your plan 2 3 DAY 2: Sport Climbing in Fataga For our first day our guides will bring us out toFataga dam, where there is a great climbing zone, to spend the day. The crag in Fataga is one of the most popular for local climbers. With short but explosive routes, this amazing volcanic rock is some of the most special to the whole island. Once we have finished climbing for the day, we recommend checking out Maspalomas beach and it´s beautiful sand dunes.

DAY 3: Sport Climbing in Fataga The third day we will come back to Fataga’s dam sector, where we will finish our challenges from the previous day. In the afternoon, our team can recommend activities based on the group´s interest to continue enjoying the fresh air.

climbing week DAY 4: Free Day Depending on what the group is excited about exploring on their free day, we will recommend Gran Canaria, AKA “Climb Canaria” is the perfect destination for rock climbers who want to improve interesting places to see, restaurants to eat at, and can offer some extra activities outside of the their climbing techniques with access to a wide range of rock-types. From beginner to expert, the program like swing rope jumping, via ferrata, canyoning, among others activities. different climbing sectors offer world-classa outdoor climbing gym catered to your skill level. DAY 5: Sport Climbing in Sorrueda With amazing landscapes to enjoy while immersed in a full week of rocky adventure, don’t let this Today we will get to know a new : La Sorrueda, one of the most beautiful cliffs in this opportunity to climb from paradise to heaven pass you up! area. Its reddish rock, arid landscape and beautiful scenery of the area makes La Sorrueda a dream location for lovers of grades six and seven. After climbing for most of the day, we will have the afternoon free to visit an aboriginal fortress, also The itinerary is framed around 5 days of climbing, our guides can help you push to the next level. located in La Sorrueda, or continue exploring the canyons, cliffs and holes in the area. everyday, for at least 4 hours with our professional Every afternoon has scheduled free time to let DAY 6: Sport Climbing in Sorrueda guide. Offered in bothE nglish and in Spanish, the you enjoy the island on your own, whether that Today we will come back to La Sorrueda cliff to continue our challenges from the day before and to trip can also be catered to the skill and ability level be continuing to explore, or relaxing on the explore new routes and sectors. of the group. If your group has various skill levels, beach. The fourth day is a free day and a great we can create something for everyone, or if you opportunity to explore other parts of the island DAY 7: Sport Climbing in Tamadaba are someone wanting to improve your technique, or keep climbing if you are a adrenaline junkie! The last day of activities we will spend in one the most beautiful and biodiverse places on the island, Tamadaba Natural Park. This amazing rock and pine grove enclave is rich in both flora and fauna, and home to many varieties of endemic plants to the area. It is a perfect place to spend the day in symbiosis with nature. We will climb here all the day and enjoy the divine views of the Park. DAY 1: Arrival to Gran Canaria At dusk the group will come back to the hostel to eat dinner and prepare for tomorrow´s departure. We will meet the travelers at the hostel. There we will present the itinerary of the trip and check-in with the climbers about their skills/level of ability. DAY 8: Leaving Gran Canaria In the afternoon there will be time to ‘arrive’ and settle in, go for a walk, and get to know the area. The group will return to the airport and head home! Buen viaje!

4 5 loaded with history of the ancient inhabitants of the island. After the hike, explore Tejeda, one of the ¨most beautiful villages in Spain.¨ In Tejeda you can enjoy a local artesanal beer tasting and continue discovering this quaint village and all of the beauty that surrounds it.

Day 3: Surf Lessons in La Cicer, Las Canteras Beach We will travel to the north of the island, to the famous La Cicer Beach after having breakfast. There, we get our equipment (surfboard and wetsuit) and we will learn how to catch our first waves. Equipment is available to be rented at the end of the lesson if you wish to continue after the lesson ends. If you´ve had enough surfing for the day, we can help you decide what other activities might be of interest for the afternoon. ADVENTURE week Day 4: Sport Climbing in La Sorrueda Have you ever dreamt about living on a giant playground? In Gran Canaria this dream is a reality! We Sport Climbing in La Sorrueda. Today we will spend the day climbing in La Sorrueda. The crag of invite you to live this unforgettable experience along with new friends from around the world. Gran La Sorrueda is one of the busiest by local climbers. It has short but very explosive routes and its Canaria’s marvellous beaches and amazing cliffs turn this island intoan ideal place to practice all kinds volcanic rock is one of the most special on the island. of outdoor activities. In just one week you can hike, climb, jump, surf, explore and challenge yourself to After climbing, the group will head home to enjoy swimming in the pool and relaxing in the peaceful your limits. Don’t waste anymore time dreaming, do it! environment of Fataga. The itinerary is framed around 5 days of varied guides can help you push to the next level. Day 5: Free Day adventure activities, everyday, for at least 4 Every afternoon has scheduled free time to let Depending on the preferences of the group, we can recommend points of cultural interest, places to hours with our professional guide. Offered in you enjoy the island on your own, whether that see, and can offer additional activities outside of the program such as bungee jumping, kayaking, canyoning, etc. both English and in Spanish, the trip can also be continuing to explore, or relaxing on the be catered to the skill and ability level of the beach. The fourth day is a free day and a great Day 6: Canyoning in Los Cernícalos / La Manta group. If your group has various skill levels, we opportunity to explore other parts of the island If you haven’t yet done a ravine descent you will love this! We will slide through unique waterfalls, can create something for everyone, or if you are or keep climbing if you are a adrenaline junkie! descend by rappel, throw ourselves in natural water slides, always equipped with helmet, harness someone wanting to improve your technique, our and neoprene, among other elements. It’s like a day in nature’s waterpark! After the day´s activities, we recommend checking out one of Gran Canaria´s more hidden beaches, Day 1: Arrival in Gran Canaria where only the locals go. We will meet the travellers at the hostel. After an initial introduction of the itinerary for the week, the level of sea and mountain experience of each of the travelers will be discussed to specify and Day 7: Via Ferrata at Berriel adjust the itineraries of each day. On this day we will enjoy an impressive adventure: the ascent of a great wall through a via ferrata or In the afternoon, we have some nearby trails we recommend if you would like to take a hike. cordata. An exciting and fun activity suitable for all abilities. Sure to be another unforgettable day. At dusk the group will come back to Base Camp for dinner and prepare for the departure. DAY 2: Hiking on the island’s summit Today we will follow a hiking trail connecting two very important points on the island: La Cruz de Day 8: Departure from Gran Canaria Tejeda and the beautiful town of Artenara. We will witness wonderful views and learn about this area The group will return to the airport and head home! Buen viaje! 6 7 its volcanic rocks are one of the most specific at the whole island. After the hike, explore Tejeda, one of the ¨most beautiful villages in Spain.¨ In Tejeda you can enjoy a local artesanal beer tasting and continue discovering this quaint village and all of the beauty that surrounds it.

DAY 3: Surf Lessons in La Cicer, Las Canteras Beach After having breakfast we will move to La Cicer, located on the famous urban beach Las Canteras. There we will get the equipment (surfboard and wetsuit) and begin to learn how to catch our first waves. Equipment is available to be rented at the end of the lesson if you wish to continue surfing during. If you´ve had enough surfing for the day, we can help you decide what other activities might be of interest for the afternoon. rock&sea week DAY 4: Free Day Come enjoy the contrast between mountain and sea! With A Winter Dream you will learn all that you Depending on the preferences of the group, we can recommend points of cultural interest, places to need to to be able to surf the waves like a dolphin and scale the walls like a spider. see, and can offer additional activities outside of the program such as bungee jumping, kayaking, In Gran Canaria we have the best surf spots in Europe, huge sand dunes and an ocean of possibilities. paddle surf, canyoning, etc. There isn´t a lack of impressive rock walls to climb, nor landscapes to discover. Dare to dream and DAY 5: Sport Climbing in Sorrueda our experts will help you connect to your wild side. Do you accept the challenge? Today we will get to know a new climbing area: La Sorrueda, one of the most beautiful cliffs in this The itinerary is framed around 5 days of climbing push to the next level. area. Its reddish rock, arid landscape and beautiful scenery of this area makes La Sorrueda a dream and surfing, everyday, for at least 4 hours with Every afternoon has scheduled free time to let location for the lovers of grades six and seven. our professional guide. Offered in bothE nglish you enjoy the island on your own, whether that After climbing for most of the day, we will have the afternoon free to visit an aboriginal fortress, also and in Spanish, the trip can also be catered to the be continuing to explore, or relaxing on the located in La Sorrueda, or continue exploring the canyons, cliffs and swimming holes in the area. skill and ability level of the group. If your group beach. The fourth day is a free day and a great has various skill levels, we can create something opportunity to explore other parts of the island DAY 6: Surf Lessons in La Cicer, Las Canteras Beach for everyone, or if you are someone wanting to or keep surfing if you are a adrenaline junkie! After the breakfast we suggest you to explore the old town part of Las Palmas. At midday we have improve your technique, our guides can help you our second surf lesson in Las Canteras. In the afternoon we will recommend activities depending on the interests of the group. DAY 1: Arrival to Gran Canaria We will meet the travelers at the hostel. DAY 7: Sport Climbing in Tamadaba After an initial introduction of the itinerary for the week, the level of surf and mountaineering The last day of activities we will spend in one the most beautiful and biodiverse places on the island, experience of each of the travelers will be discussed to specify and adjust the itineraries of each day. Tamadaba Natural Park. This amazing rock and pine grove enclave is rich in both flora and fauna, There will be free time to ‘arrive’ and get situated in the afternoon, and to go for a short walk in the and home to many varieties of endemic plants to the area. It is a perfect place to spend the day in neighborhood to get to know the area. symbiosis with nature. We will climb here all the day and enjoy the divine views of the Park. At dusk the group will come back to the hostel to eat dinner and prepare for tomorrow´s departure. DAY 2: Sport Climbing in Fataga Our guide will meet you in Fataga, where you are going be climbing and enjoying all day. The DAY 8: Leaving Gran Canaria crag in Fataga is one of the most popular for local climbers. It has short routes, but explosive and The group will return to the airport and head home! Buen viaje! 8 9 SERVICES PRICING Prices for groups of 2 to 5 people: Our weekly programs include: * For larger groups or single-person trips, please request price on demand. Welcome Service: Travelers are received by the coordinators at the hostel. The coordinator climbing WEEK ADVENTURE WEEK rock&sea WEEK speaks Italian, English, German and Spanish and will be available for any questions or concerns during your stay. The participants will be provided with: 1 shirt to remember their trip to Gran Canaria 7 night accommodation in shared rooms in our selected hostels or double rooms shared with other participant. 5 days with a local guide expert in the various activities, English / Spanish speaking. At least 4 hours per day. The necessary equipment for activities. We provide the ropes, , , gri-gri and helmets. We strongly recommend to bring your own climbing/canyoning shoes and harnesses, if you have them, although our team can provide them if necessary. SHARED DOUBLE ROOM SHARED DOUBLE ROOM SHARED DOUBLE ROOM Private accident insurance 690€ 690€ 690€ Basic travel insurance SHARED ROOM SHARED ROOM SHARED ROOM 590€ 590€ 590€

Booking deadline: not included IN OUR SERVICeS You can book your trip up to 15 days before the start of the adventure. Flight tickets. Car rental and transfers (optional) You will need a car to get to the meeting points. We can organize a transfer or a car rental, at an extra price, to be determined at the time of reservation Climbing and canyoning shoes. Contact us if you need shoes. (minimum 10 day’s notice required). Meals and drinks. Gas for the rental car (the price in the Canary Islands is one of the cheapest in the world) customize your trip We can adapt our program to your needs. If you prefer just sport climbing, or , but Extra service in situations beyond our control. would also like to do canyoning, kayaking, or any other combination, let us know. We can create an adventure Everything that you can’t find in included service. catered to you. We can customize the length of the outing itself, as well, upon request, whether it be half- or full- day, you decide. Available for all skills levels. The equipment is also available to rent outside of the programmed activities. 10 11 Contact:

Carlos Romay +34 687 512 500 Guillermo Sanahuja +34 636 898 493 C/Tomás Morales, nº68, 1º- A

[email protected] www.awinterdream.com

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