Animal Experience   

Hiking with Goats

Explore the unbeaten tracks. Enjoy a picnic in the wild outdoors with the animals. Relax in a backdrop of desert-like landscapes and the mountains of El Cardon. Learn more about the tradition of goat herders in Fuerteventura. The relaxed walking with the goats will inspire you.

Panorama tour El Cardon

A panoramic route in which you will discover new non tourist places acompanied of our tame goats.

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Five goats will join you on a hike through Cardons’ mountains. You will be impressed by our animal experience because you can touch the animals and feed them all the time. Make your best fotos with the island goats while the animals are running free.

These are the only goats in the Canary Islands that go on hiking routes. They have been trained from a young age to go out and  join in on the walks, which also makes them loyal partners.

Your guide will tell you about the local tradition of the goat herding while the animals graze.

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Also he will take you to a lovely picnic spot where you will be surrounded by Fuerteventura's desert landscapes to enjoy a typical Canarian snack and all have a much deserved rest.

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Enjoy the mountain views from the the hill to the coast line and see how the light and shadows play off of each other to an absolutely majestic view.

You’ll get to know a different side to Fuerteventura than most people normally experience.

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Duration : aprox  5,5 hours

Distance: 6-8 km

Pick up included in front of your hotel in the south of the island.

Picnic: Goat’s cheese, tomatoes, wine, olives, nuts and baguette

Cancellation policy
cancellacions:

To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

Fuerte Authentic Tours reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of:

Bad weather
Not enough travelers to reach the minimum

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PRICE

65,00 €

/ person

BOOKING


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  • Amazing excursion. We were collected from the hotel by Ann-Marie and taken to the goats. You can select your own, we chose Pinto and he was a character from the off. The group was lovely and the weather amazing. Lunch was served in a hut and it was yum! Goats cheese, tomatoes, bread, olives and red wine / water - all divine! The walk is up steep hills which of course you walk back down again - good grip shoes are advised. Just over 14,000 steps when back at the farm. The goats were hilarious and had to be walked on their leads more than usual that day - they were being mischievous & wanted to munch not trot! Cute.. Ann-Marie cut yum fruit for us from plants & spoke about the areas visited enroute. We recommend this excursion. Any questions you may have prior to the trip, Christina will advise - she phoned us to ensure all was okay & sort our meeting point. Thank you for a fantastic day.

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  • My wife and I went for the goat trekking tour today. Honestly, this was the best experience we had on our vacation. Kristina is such a knowledgeable guide and kind person. Not only did we walk and had fun with the goats, we also learned a lot about the life on Fuerteventura, the people living there and the flora and fauna of this beautiful island. The tour itself was absolutely amazing. Even though it took us round about 3 hours of walking, it felt more like a nice sunday walk. Kristina made sure we took enough breaks and drank plenty of water. So, you can easily do it, no matter your age or fitness level. But the stars of the show clearly were the goats. Such lovely and heartwarming animals! Kristina treats every single one of them as part of her family. Which the goats show in their loyalty towards her. 6 out of 5 stars!!!

    Thomas Langhorst
  • Liebe Kristina, wir haben mit Dir und Deinen drei Ziegen einen unvergesslichen Tag verlebt. Am Meer entlang, an herrlichen Felsformationen vorbei, auf kleinen Pfaden, abseits aller Touristenströme zusammen mit Deiner Familie Mäh - einfach nur herrlich. Wir haben viel gelacht und haben viel von Dir gelernt. Stets kam deine Liebe zu Fuerte mit ihren Bewohnern bei uns an. Ob zu den Menschen, Pflanzen, Mineralien oder Tiere - mit Detailwissen hast Du unsere Fragen liebevoll und geduldig beantwortet. Dann hast Du noch alles für ein Picnic mitgenommen, das wir in einer kleinen Bucht -fast ganz für uns alleine- genossen haben. Auch gab es Zeiten einfach in Ruhe, in denen Jede/Jeder von uns die eigenen Gedanken und Bilder ganz in Ruhe ziehen lassen konnte. Dieser Tag hat uns die Insel anders sehen lassen. Falls wir irgendwann noch einmal nach Fuerte kommen sollten, werden wir uns wieder bei Dir melden. Wenn wir von unserem Urlaub erzählen, ist dieser Tag immer unser Highlight. Danke Dir noch einmal auf diesem Wege. Und Du hast noch so viele Ideen. Wir wünschen Dir von ganzem Herzen viel Erfolg mit all Deinen Vorhaben. Herzliche Grüße von Heike & Holger

    Heike & Holger aus Kaiserslautern
  • Nos quedamos con ganas de más asi que volveremos. Gracias por todo! Muchos saludos, Esteban

    Esteban aus Las Palmas
  • This was a fantastic hike. The owner/guide Kristina is very knowledgeable about both her goats and the local environment, she also explained the ecological ethos she is working to. The hike was approx 5 miles with the goats on leads at time and rambling free at others. Most of the food was locally sourced and absolutely delicious. Well worth it!

    Rae
ANIMAL EXPERIENCE Hiking with Goats video
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ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
Hiking with Goats

Thats's unique in the Canary Islands. Now the goats go for a walk. Get to know the goat family and discover the lovely outdoors on a guided tour. 

5.5 h
Duration
6-8 km
Distance
+100 m
Altitude
Medium
Level

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65,00 €
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TOURS ON FUERTEVENTURA VIDEO
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CULTURE & FOOD
Tapas tour

Get to know a different side of Fuerteventura on our Tapas Tour, try cultural and traditional appetizers. Find out about and taste the local products direct from local farms. 

5.5 h
Duration
1.5 km
Distance
+100 m
Altitude
Easy
Level

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69,00 €
/person

HIKING Wild coast & legends video
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TOUR
Wild coast & legends

Hike on ancient shepherd's paths and learn more about the legend of the patron saints. Visit the tiny chapel and make a wish in this traditional place. Experience the rough west coast with a bizarre rock gate. See pristine beaches and hear more about a life from long-forgotten times. Enjoy a coffee stop.

5.5 h
Duration
8 km
Distance
+200 m
Altitude
Medium
Level

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59,00 €
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TOUR
Wild romantic beaches

The view of the rough west coast is breathtaking. After just a few minutes walk, the power of the waves, the petrified sand dune and the sea will impress you.

4.5 h
Duration
5-6 km
Distance
+100 m
Altitude
Medium
Level

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59,00 €
/person

 
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VOLCANO HIKE
to Arrabales crater

From 1.09. to 14.02. Contact us for further details. Discover a little-known volcano on this guided hike. Fuerteventura hides many treasures in the outback. One of them is the Arrabales volcano near Pozo Negro in the inland. 

4.5 h
Duration
6 km
Distance
+150 m
HEIGHT
Medium
Level

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59,00 €
/person

 
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HIKING
to El Cardón mountain

One of the secret corners of Fuerteventura is the El Cardón Mountain. Hardly anyone knows this holly mountain of the island. Discover the fascinating history and experience our new hike “My Mountain ”.

3.5 h
Duration
5 km
Distance
Medium
Level

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59,00 €
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PRIVATE TOUR 
Special moments

Pure romance for the marriage proposal, design a special birthday or just say thank you. How about an individually designed day?

4 h
Duration
500 m
Distance
Easy
Level

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from 120,00 €
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FAMILY
ADVENTURE

What can you do in Fuerteventura with children? How about our goat family tour?
Highlights are the guided walk, the typical local picnic and the decorated and painted natural materials.

3 h
Duration
2.5 km
Distance
Easy
Level

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39-59,00 €
/person

 
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HIKING
10 days in DECEMBER

Fuerteventura's outback is still barely discovered. That's why these tours are not in any travel guide. We designed them for our hiking week. Beaches, mountains, volcanoes, museums, local food and local knowledge in one package. 

10 days
Duration
60 km
Distance
 700 m
Altitude
Medium
Level

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690,00 €
/person

 
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WORKSHOP 
goat cheese

Learn how to make your own goat cheese. Touch, smell and make a cheese with your own hands. Enjoy cured and semi-cured goat cheeses and other varieties.

4 h
Duration
500 m
Distance
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Altitude
Easy
Level

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120,00 €
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Fuertevetura Vulkan und Finca Tour 1

HIKING
Volcano Gayria xtreme

This tour is only available from the 1st of September to 15th of February. Breathtaking volcanic landscape of Fuerteventura. Enjoy absolute tranquility far from civilization during the guided walk.

5 h
Duration
6 km
Distance
+350 m
Altitude
Moderate / high
Level

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59,00 €
/person

DISCOVER THE AUTHENTIC FUERTEVENTURA


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Emilio Marqués

Emilio comes from Gran Canaria and was fascinated of Fuerteventura since childhood. The wave and the sea is his great passion. He has travelled halfway around the world to surf. Through his studies in tourism he speaks 5 languages and is also an experienced guide on land and water.

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Kristina Zeidler

Kristina swapped her home in Berlin for the desert island of Fuerteventura in 2003. Life sometimes goes unknown ways and so she can hardly believe it to have realised her dream of her own project Fuerte Authentic Tours. As a tourism specialist and state-approved tour guide, she loves to design new tours. She has always wanted to work with animals and people. On the goat trekking excursion, she combines her interst in animals with insider knowledge about Fuerteventura.

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Annemarie Duijker

Annemarie was stranded on Fuerteventura 25 years ago and quickly knew that this magical island would never let her go. Originally from Holland, she was attracted to Fuerteventura by the best climate in the world and the hospitality of the locals. Annemarie is a horse lover and spends her free time with her horses and dogs in the outdoors. As a licened hiking guide, she is a professional partner and makes everyone smile with her easy-going manner.

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Mischa de Greef

Mischa joined our team this year. She discovered the island for herself 19 years ago. Originally from Holland, she now feels at home on her favorite island, Fuerteventura. As a trained tourism professional, she speaks three languages ​​fluently and shows you the beauty of the wild nature, for example on an evening hike along wild, romantic beaches. Her open-minded nature and many years of experience with a large tour operator enrich our tours and make every day an experience.