kandj05 Posted February 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Have you went on the Canary Island cruise? We are looking for private excursions for the following islands: Tenerife, Las Palmas, Lanzarote, and Vigo. Did you take an excursion that you would highly recommend? Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmb Posted April 12, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Interested also [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted April 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2016 have just returned from Canary Islands cruise and did 3 highly recommended private excursions Bruno with tripgrancanaria John with tenerifeprivatetours and Jeff with hittheroadmadeira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingogal Posted April 13, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2016 http://www.feeltenerife.com/home-eng/ This is a fabulous company to explore Tenerife with. Jaime was absolutely one of the best guides we had on our Transatlantic last year. We did the North walking tour. He picked us up at the ship and we drove to many lovely towns and scenic areas. He loves Tenerife and he is proud to show you the area and all the wonderful towns and nature. Make sure you have a wine tasting!!! When the day was over, he dropped us back at the ship and also had a little Tenerife gift for all of us. A great day with great guide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted April 13, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2016 http://www.feeltenerife.com/home-eng/ This is a fabulous company to explore Tenerife with. Jaime was absolutely one of the best guides we had on our Transatlantic last year. We did the North walking tour. He picked us up at the ship and we drove to many lovely towns and scenic areas. He loves Tenerife and he is proud to show you the area and all the wonderful towns and nature. Make sure you have a wine tasting!!! When the day was over, he dropped us back at the ship and also had a little Tenerife gift for all of us. A great day with great guide! just a caveat based on our experience We originally booked with Jaime from feel Tenerife based on his great trip advisor reviews we booked on a per person basis for a 7 seater van and he would fill the other seats-fair enough later we heard from another couple on our roll call but they were on a 12 seater van with same company we contacted Jaime and he said that he had decided to increase the size of van but it would be the same cost despite more person to guide ratio we offered a private tour at 4 person rate but he arrogantly refused stating I know my business and know I can fill the van At that point we all cancelled and booked with John Reid which was a great decision incidentely on our Tenerife tour we came across the Feel Tenerife tour van which had a total of 2 passengers so so much for filling his van-he would have made much more profit with our offer! Also we noted Jaime spoke with a thick Spanish accent which was hard to interpret whereas John spoke with a perfect English accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingogal Posted April 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 14, 2016 "Also we noted Jaime spoke with a thick Spanish accent which was hard to interpret whereas John spoke with a perfect English accent" We spent approximately 6 hours with Jaime and had no problem at all understanding his English. As he comes from a Spanish speaking country I would expect him to have an accent. :rolleyes: I can only relate to our experience and it was exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Posted April 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 14, 2016 We used https://www.lanzaroteexperiencetours.com/en/ We did their tour last year with a group and it was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquilegia Posted April 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 14, 2016 We are looking for private excursions for the following islands: Tenerife, Las Palmas, Lanzarote, and Vigo. Did you take an excursion that you would highly recommend? Vigo is not an island. It is a city on the Spanish mainland. We just went around town on the local tourist bus but if you want a longer excursion, many people go to Santiago de Compostela to see the cathedral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane.in.ny Posted June 5, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 5, 2016 On Tenerife, we used Patsy Little. Not only did we do our full day tour with her, but she helped us with pre-cruise hotel and transfers. patricialittle@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted June 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2016 We used https://www.lanzaroteexperiencetours.com/en/ We did their tour last year with a group and it was excellent. Come back; details of your tour, please...thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarar Posted July 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) just a caveat based on our experience We originally booked with Jaime from feel Tenerife based on his great trip advisor reviews we booked on a per person basis for a 7 seater van and he would fill the other seats-fair enough later we heard from another couple on our roll call but they were on a 12 seater van with same company we contacted Jaime and he said that he had decided to increase the size of van but it would be the same cost despite more person to guide ratio we offered a private tour at 4 person rate but he arrogantly refused stating I know my business and know I can fill the van At that point we all cancelled and booked with John Reid which was a great decision incidentely on our Tenerife tour we came across the Feel Tenerife tour van which had a total of 2 passengers so so much for filling his van-he would have made much more profit with our offer! Also we noted Jaime spoke with a thick Spanish accent which was hard to interpret whereas John spoke with a perfect English accent When you say you used John Reid instead and he was an excellent decision, Where doI find him? TIA Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Edited July 9, 2016 by sarar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted July 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 10, 2016 When you say you used John Reid instead and he was an excellent decision, Where doI find him? TIA Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app tenerifeprivatetours.com there is a link to my long day by day review of Canary Islands trip at the bottom of my post which describes our tour with him-he really is a wonderful guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarar Posted July 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thank you very much, I will take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted July 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Another vote for Bruno and tripgrancanaria - have used them a couple of times - see more details in my Breeze review - link below signature.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarar Posted July 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I contacted Bruno two days ago, but have not heard back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted July 13, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I contacted Bruno two days ago, but have not heard back. he may be busy with tours all day as this is peak tourist season however check your spam/junk mail as I often find emails end up their for obscure reasons funny how the truly junk emails always get through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarar Posted July 13, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Checked my my spam/junk and nothing there. I am at work at the moment, but if I don't hear by tonight, I will try Bruno again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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