Timanfaya and the volcanoes
4.8/5
1,588 reviews on GetYourGuide
Book this if you want to walk on the volcanoes rather than look at them from a coach. It is a 9 km guided walk at a relaxed pace, in groups of up to 10, and it is the most reviewed volcano hike on the island: rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,588 GetYourGuide reviewers. You need a moderate level of fitness and closed shoes.
The route crosses the landscape left by the Timanfaya eruptions inside Los Volcanes Natural Park. The listing calls it a laid-back, off-the-beaten-track walk of about 9 kilometres over three hours, with stops along the way while the guide explains how the eruptions reshaped the island.
You walk over volcanic soil and through the lava fields, climb to different heights for views over the eruption zone and get close to the craters, with time for photos. Snacks are included, and the listing adds that there is nothing extra to pay.
You can make your own way to the meeting point or choose the option with hotel pick-up and drop-off. Either way the operator contacts you the day before, at around 4:30pm, to confirm the time and the exact place. Bring water and closed-toe shoes; sandals and flip-flops are not allowed.
Booking is flexible: cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, and you can reserve now and pay later. Reviewers on recent walks singled out the guides, describing them as friendly, helpful and full of knowledge, and enjoyed the explanation stops on the way. The listing notes that the walk sells out often, so book a few days ahead in busy weeks.
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Meeting point or your hotel
Start, with optional hotel transfer
Timanfaya eruption zone, Los Volcanes Natural Park
About 9 km on foot across lava fields and past craters, with explanation stops
There are two guided volcano hikes on this site, run by different operators, and both are excellent. Pick this one for a longer, steadier walk across the lava fields in a slightly larger group and the bigger body of reviews. Pick the volcano hike with transfers if you want to climb to the top of a volcano for the view, in a group of 8, and do not mind a harder workout.
The coach tours of the national park show you the craters from the road. Walking off-road in the protected area is the kind of thing best done with a guide, which is why a hike like this is worth booking rather than improvising.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 15 November 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
The listing says the tour requires a moderate level of fitness and closed-toe shoes.
What to do. Wear trainers or walking shoes and carry water.
About 9 km over three hours at an easy pace, with some climbs. The listing asks for a moderate level of fitness.
The guide and snacks, plus hotel pick-up and drop-off if you choose that option.
The operator confirms the meeting point and time the day before, at around 4:30pm, or collects you from your hotel on the transfer option.
Closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. Bring water and sun protection.
Yes, for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A small-group guided hike to the top of a volcano and across a lava field, with transfers available.
Departs from Los Volcanes Natural Park, roadside meeting point · 3.5 to 4 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A half-day tour of Timanfaya National Park with entry, the west coast and a La Geria wine stop, with pick-up.
Departs from Timanfaya National Park, El Golfo and La Geria · 5.5 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A full-day coach tour of the north’s lava caves, Haría, La Geria and Timanfaya’s Fire Mountains, with pick-up.
Departs from Island-wide coach tour, north and south · 9 hours
Sources: getyourguide.com. Checked November 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.