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 Tha Khao Beach

Tha Khao Beach, Koh Yao Yai

⏱ 30 minutes

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About this experience

Camel Riding in Tha Khao Beach is a guided camel trek along the sandy shore of Tha Khao Beach on Koh Yao Yai, a quiet island in Phang Nga Bay. Riders sit atop a camel and follow a set route that passes through beachside palm groves and shallow tidal flats. The activity offers a rare chance to interact with camels in a tropical coastal setting.

What to expect

Ride lasts approximately 30 minutes, with a trained handler leading each camel along the beach and through palm-lined paths.
Includes a brief introduction to camel behaviour and a photo stop where the handler takes pictures with your own camera or phone.
Suitable for first-time riders and children aged 5 and up; helmets are provided for riders under 12.
Each ride is limited to one or two riders per camel, with a maximum weight of 100 kg per rider.
You will see the Andaman Sea from the beach, as well as nearby limestone karst islands, during the ride.
The activity operates daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with no booking required for walk-ins, though groups of 6 or more should arrive early to avoid waiting.