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 Phi Phi Leh

Phi Phi Leh, Koh Phi Phi

⏱ 30 minutes

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About this experience

Camel Riding in Phi Phi Leh is a guided camel trekking activity set on the beach and inland trails of Phi Phi Leh island, part of the Koh Phi Phi archipelago in Thailand. Riders mount trained camels for a paced tour around the island’s limestone cliffs and shallow bays. The activity operates from a designated staging area near Loh Samah Bay, with sessions running throughout the day.

What to expect

Ride lasts approximately 30 minutes, covering a 1.5-kilometre loop from the beach to the island's interior scrubland.
Each session includes a safety briefing, a helmet, and a handler walking alongside the camel at all times.
Riders pass the iconic Viking Cave viewpoint and the turquoise waters of Pileh Lagoon, with photo stops at two marked overlooks.
Suitable for adults and children over 4 years old; weight limit is 100 kilograms per rider.
Tickets include a bottle of water and a digital photograph taken by the staff at the starting point.
Sessions depart every hour from 9:00 to 17:00, with a maximum of 8 riders per group.