Where can I ride camels in the Canary Islands?

Camel rides are available in several locations — the Maspalomas dunes in Gran Canaria, Mount Teide National Park in Tenerife, and the Timanfaya volcano area in Lanzarote are the most popular. Rides typically last 20–40 minutes.

Is camel riding suitable for children?

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Camel Riding in Tabanan

Tabanan, Bali

⏱ 30 minutes

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About this experience

Camel Riding in Tabanan is a guided camel trek through the coastal savannah of Bali’s west coast, located near the village of Gadon. Riders mount trained dromedaries for a 30-minute circuit along the beach and scrubland, with handlers leading each animal. The activity operates daily from 8:00 to 17:00 and includes a safety briefing and helmet.

What to expect

Ride a dromedary camel for 30 minutes along the black-sand beach and dry grassland of Tabanan's coast.
Each camel is led by a local handler; riders sit on a padded saddle with a front handle.
The tour includes a short safety briefing, a helmet, and a photo stop at a traditional Balinese sea temple ruin.
Suitable for first-time riders and children aged 5 and above; weight limit is 100 kg per rider.
You will see wild egrets, grazing cattle, and the distant silhouette of Mount Batukaru on clear days.
The activity lasts 45 minutes in total, including mounting, the ride, and dismounting.