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Animal Encounters Gran Canaria

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
0034 666 124 776
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One of the sealions
Me and Busby
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color of sea here was beautifull
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Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Maspalomas
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Water Sports
Owner description: Animal Encounters is a fun and exciting way for the whole family to get up close and personal with animals in a fun and safe environments. With us...... more » Owner description: Animal Encounters is a fun and exciting way for the whole family to get up close and personal with animals in a fun and safe environments. With us you'll have the opportunity to learn about and play with dolphins, sealions, horses, camels, buffalo, snakes, crocodiles, donkeys, monkeys etc. The Gran Canaria´s Animal Encounters offers families, groups and couples a chance to discover the wonders of wildlife together and it's was created to give people an inside look into the lives and hearts of the amazing creatures we share this earth with. Some of the animals used for our programs have an amazing story that they carry with them. . Book a Animal Encounter today! Include FREE TRANSFERS FROM & TO YOUR HOTEL « less
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Not what was expected.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
5
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Having read the positive reviews we were looking forward to the 3 excursions booked. We were under the impression that the camel trip we booked was going to be an intimate day as when we enquired Charly told us that the van only holds 9 people. When we were collected he told us that he had to make a quick... More

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Juan Carlos Villegas, Owner at Animal Encounters Gran Canaria, responded to this review
15 May 2012

We do not deserve to have this review. First, Charly is not simply tout Tickect (we do not know what this word exactly). Charly is our best, most pleasant and accredited guide all our excursions. When someone complains about everything, the problem must be the same person and certainly not our company. Talking about your complaint from the off road... More

england
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Dolphin search”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Overall this was a good day out however i have to agree with a previous reviewer that little effort was made to find dolphins, the boat does not go out far enough where the dolphins are likely to be,and the boat sticks to the coast. There is an excursion by another company that specifically goes out to to sea to... More

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Hasselt, Belgium
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Buggy Tour”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Very nice tour! We did the short one, but when I go back, I'll take the longer tour... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best ever!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
2
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Charly was fun, exciting and funny. we booked 4 tours with him and we are so glad we did. More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“An enjoyable day out with the camels!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

The camel ride excursion was fun, enjoyable and worth it! Charly the guide is very friendly, knows alot about gran canaria and he made us all feel very welcomed. He picked us up from our apartment, on time and sent us back again at the end of the day. The excursion itself was just right, not too long. However I... More

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Wednesbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Seafare excursion”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
4
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Overall, it was a great day out and nice by the sea but sadly, it appeared little effort was made to find dolphins so I probably wouldnt go again, especially for the price, but hey the fish was nice onboard and it was kinda funny to be regarded by one of the attendants as "tarzan!" . haha thanks for that... More

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Juan Carlos Villegas, Propietario at Animal Encounters Gran Canaria, responded to this review
2 January 2012

Hello, we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday with us. Sometimes the area where the dolphins are not all suitable for navigation (for example swell). So we prefer not to sail far from the coast, so that the passage does not get dizzy, the important thing is to have fun and have great fun boat, snorkeling, banana boat, free... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Scuba fascinating...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

Plenty of life and colour underwater and time to observe and be mesmerised by natures fascinating creatures... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A perfect day out”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I took a group of disabled students on the trip and they had the time of their lives. The staff couldn't do enough to help both leading up to the event and on the day itself. The facilities onboard the boat are great and the activities are well timed and cared for. Even the food was good, one of my... More

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harwich,exxex
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Lets hear it for Charlie !! <3”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We had read the reviews and heard all about Charlie before we left and on our second day when this larger than life man turned up to take us on our day trip, we were so excited when he introduced himself, as we knew by the descriptions that we had the real "Charlie". Nothing was too much trouble for him... More

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Florence, Toscana, Italy
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great time, great leader, affordable price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Some of my friends and I went on the camel-riding excursion with Charly as our leader. He picked us up at our hotel/villa and drove us to and from the site free of charge. Charly is extremely friendly and funny and he made a great experience even better. I would highly recommend Animal Encounters and definitely get Charly as your... More

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