Fuerteventura Can Am Buggy Tour: Costa Calma Review

Alright, so you are eyeing that Fuerteventura Can Am Buggy Experience down in Costa Calma, huh? You’re probably wanting to know if it’s seriously worth trading in your beach towel for a face full of desert dust. Very understandable. We spent an afternoon bouncing across the island’s wilder side, and, to be honest, we’ve got opinions. Ready for the lowdown?

Booking and First Impressions

Booking was pretty straight-forward, actually. Most of these buggy tours are listed all over the internet, and it’s almost as easy as ordering a pizza, that is. We spotted quite a few choices, weighed up what looked good, and then chose one which fitted the time we had on the island. Confirmation arrived swiftly and the meeting point, somewhere near our hotel in Costa Calma, was made very clear. That first peek at the buggies themselves? Kind of exciting, actually! They look just like they do in pictures; beefy, ready for something kind of rough, and just waiting to get dirty. First impressions matter, and this particular setup didn’t disappoint, not even a tiny bit.

Gearing Up and Safety Briefing

Now, before anyone gets set loose to imitate Mad Max in the Canarian desert, there’s the safety briefing. In a way, this felt very complete, almost surprisingly so, as they seemed keen to ensure we wouldn’t do something stupid with quite a powerful machine. Helmets and goggles were provided, thankfully (you absolutely will need them). The instructors made very sure everybody understood the basics about how to actually operate the buggies and what the tour would involve. This element is rather good, since the blend of excitement and caution went a little way towards calming down our butterflies ahead of this thing getting started.

The Route and Scenery

Okay, the route itself. Let’s just say it wasn’t all perfectly smooth tarmac. More or less, it went from relatively maintained dirt tracks to… well, rather less maintained ones. And a few spots, really not maintained tracks! You definitely get a feel for the real Fuerteventura beyond those resort walls. Think dried riverbeds, dusty plains, and the odd roaming goat. The views? Incredibly far-reaching! At some points, we actually pulled over to try and absorb the stark, volcanic landscape. I mean, the views were good enough to feature in films, honestly. It’s an otherworldly kind of feel. Dust, bumps, the scent of dry earth. This isn’t your typical sterile vacation outing, alright?

The Buggy Experience Itself

So, operating the buggy. They are very responsive, very nippy little things, actually. Maybe they make you feel a bit like a rally driver, though perhaps with significantly less skill, that’s all! Bouncing over bumps, sliding round corners (within safe limits, naturally!), and keeping up with the pack adds to a kind of exhilaration. In some respects, the buggies soak up much of the impact of the rougher terrain, that said you will feel everything under there! There’s plenty of opportunity to open them up a bit on the straighter sections, which are really very satisfying, honestly. A tip? Hang on tight!

Tour Guides and Group Dynamics

Our tour guides? Very good, very professional. They knew the route pretty well, gave us snippets of information about the region, and more or less kept everyone in line, I’m very happy to report! They paced the tour very well. It also goes without saying that there was room for everyone, irrespective of experience. Plus, in a way, there was something kind of satisfying about being part of a convoy of buggies kicking up dust across the landscape, don’t you think?

Things to Consider

Okay, a few things to take into account if you’re seriously contemplating this particular trip. Foremost, it gets really dusty. I’m talking ‘dust-in-every-crevice’ kind of dusty. Therefore, wearing clothes you don’t exactly love is a plan. Also, bring something to cover your face more thoroughly than just the goggles provided; a bandana, maybe. The sun really can beat down on Fuerteventura. Hats and sunscreen are non-negotiable, seriously. Also, there’s a break mid-way through, but do consider bringing some water along anyway, to make absolutely sure. Finally, think about if you actually enjoy being bounced around for a couple of hours. It’s quite physical, you know.

Photo Opportunities

Speaking of taking photos… Well, while you’re bouncing along it’s rather tricky. So, use the stops. The guides often select locations with pretty amazing views, clearly great for photo opportunities. Maybe bringing a small, shockproof camera could be the answer (definitely don’t risk your best equipment out there!). The memories will last forever, in a way, although pictures definitely help to bring the whole escapade back into sharp focus, doesn’t it?

Value for Money?

Is the Fuerteventura Can Am Buggy Experience down in Costa Calma worth the asking price? Very probably yes, in fact. For a couple of hours, there’s a really exciting blast across varied terrain, alongside views that cost nothing but seem absolutely priceless, you know. Factor in well-maintained equipment and good guidance, then we think the value definitely stacks up, no problem at all.

Final Verdict

In some respects, this tour delivers what it promises: a blast. So, for an individual wanting to mix things up from time spent catching some rays and sitting in the sun, and get something approaching off-road kicks? Absolutely recommend the Fuerteventura Can Am Buggy Experience in Costa Calma, genuinely. Get ready to embrace the dust!