Lanzarote’s big day out is Timanfaya, the Fire Mountains, by coach tour or on foot across the lava. Then come the clear coves of Papagayo by catamaran or kayak, the ferry to La Graciosa from Órzola or to Fuerteventura from Playa Blanca, César Manrique’s houses and gardens, and the volcanic vineyards of La Geria.
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Coach tours take you into Timanfaya National Park for the geothermal demonstrations at Islote de Hilario and the Volcano Route, either as a half day or as part of a full island day with the northern caves. Guided hikes cross the lava fields of Los Volcanes Natural Park on foot, and a buggy tour climbs to Peñas del Chache, the island’s highest point.
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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
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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
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A 9 km guided walk across the lava fields and craters of the Timanfaya eruptions, in groups of 10.
Departs from Timanfaya eruption zone, Los Volcanes Natural Park · 3 hours, about 9 km
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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
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A guided off-road buggy ride from Costa Teguise to Peñas del Chache, the island’s highest point.
Departs from Behind the DISA petrol station, Costa Teguise · 2 to 3 hours
Our take on each: Lanzarote full-day island highlights tour · Timanfaya National Park and La Geria half-day tour · Guided hike across Timanfaya’s lava fields · Guided volcano hike with transfers, Lanzarote · Off-road buggy tour from Costa Teguise.
Catamarans sail to the Papagayo beaches from Puerto Calero, with lunch and water toys, or on a short swim trip from Playa Blanca. A full-day catamaran cruises the coast of La Graciosa, and a passenger submarine dives to 30 metres off Puerto Calero.
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A 4-hour catamaran trip from Puerto Calero to Papagayo with lunch, drinks, water toys and a sea slide.
Departs from Puerto Calero marina to Playa del Papagayo · 4 hours
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A short catamaran trip from Playa Blanca to the bay of Papagayo with an hour to swim and snorkel.
Departs from Playa Blanca to the bay of Papagayo · 1.5 to 3 hours
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A day on a catamaran off La Graciosa, with the ferry from Órzola, paella lunch, drinks and kayaks.
Departs from Órzola harbour, then La Graciosa · 6 hours
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A one-hour dive to 30 metres in a passenger submarine from Puerto Calero, past shipwrecks and fish.
Departs from Submarine Safaris, Puerto Calero marina · 1 hour
Our take on each: Papagayo catamaran with lunch and drinks · Papagayo mini cruise from Playa Blanca · La Graciosa catamaran cruise with lunch · Submarine dive from Puerto Calero.
Kayak to Papagayo from Playa Blanca, ride a jet ski along the south coast from Puerto del Carmen, try scuba diving with no licence, or learn to surf on Famara beach in the north-west.
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A guided sea kayak trip from Playa Blanca to Papagayo Beach with snorkelling and photos.
Departs from Kayak Lanzarote, Calle Las Palmas 5, Playa Blanca · 3.5 hours
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Guided jet ski routes from Puerto del Carmen along the volcanic coast, 40 minutes to 2 hours.
Departs from Harbour entrance, Puerto del Carmen · 40 minutes to 2 hours on the water
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An introductory scuba dive for complete beginners in groups of 4, with photos and video.
Departs from Beach meeting point at the Pro Dive Lanzarote van, Puerto del Carmen · 2.5 hours
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Surf lessons at Famara beach for beginners and intermediates, 2 or 4 hours, group or private.
Departs from Surf School Lanzarote, Famara · 2 or 4 hours
Our take on each: Kayak and snorkel trip to Papagayo from Playa Blanca · Jet ski tour from Puerto del Carmen · Try scuba diving for beginners in Lanzarote · Surf lessons at Famara beach.
The express ferry from Órzola reaches La Graciosa in about 30 minutes, and the fast ferry from Playa Blanca reaches Corralejo on Fuerteventura in 35, with a boat on from there to Isla de Lobos. On Lanzarote itself, a full-day tour links five of César Manrique’s sites with entry included.
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Express ferry tickets from Órzola to La Graciosa with free parking and an open return.
Departs from Líneas Romero terminal, Órzola · About 30 minutes each way; open return the same or next day
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Fast ferry tickets between Playa Blanca and Corralejo on Fuerteventura, 35 minutes each way.
Departs from Playa Blanca harbour to Corralejo, Fuerteventura · 35-minute crossing
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A return boat from Corralejo to the Isla de Lobos nature park, with park entry.
Departs from Corralejo port, Fuerteventura · Open day; returns at 12.15, 13.00, 14.30, 16.00 or 17.00
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
A full-day coach tour of five César Manrique sites with all entries included, with pick-up.
Departs from Northern and central Lanzarote, five Manrique sites · 8 to 9 hours
Our take on each: Ferry to La Graciosa from Órzola · Ferry from Playa Blanca to Fuerteventura · Isla de Lobos return boat from Corralejo · César Manrique full-day tour.
Taste wines grown in volcanic soil at El Grifo, whose old winery dates from 1775, or at Finca Testeina with chocolate. LagOmar in Nazaret is a house of caves and terraces built into a volcanic quarry, and Puerto del Carmen has a long-running comedy drag dinner show.
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A 2-hour tour of the El Grifo bodega and museum with six wines and local cheese.
Departs from Bodegas El Grifo, La Geria · 2 hours
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A guided vineyard walk at Finca Testeina with two organic wines paired with chocolate.
Departs from Finca Testeina, Bodegas Vega de Yuco, La Geria wine area · 1.5 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Entry to LagOmar in Nazaret, a house of caves, tunnels and gardens built into a volcanic quarry.
Departs from LagOmar, Nazaret (Teguise) · Valid 1 day; last entry 5:30pm
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A three-part comedy drag show with a three-course dinner in Puerto del Carmen.
Departs from MHT, CC La Peñita, Puerto del Carmen · 4 to 6 hours
Our take on each: El Grifo bodega wine tasting tour · Vineyard tour with wine and chocolate tasting · LagOmar museum tickets, Nazaret · MHT comedy drag dinner show, Puerto del Carmen.
For most visitors it is Timanfaya National Park: the geothermal demonstrations at Islote de Hilario and the Volcano Route through the Fire Mountains, on a tour with entry included.
Yes. The ferry from Órzola to La Graciosa takes about 30 minutes, and the ferry from Playa Blanca to Corralejo on Fuerteventura takes 35.
Most coach tours and boat trips collect from Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, and the La Graciosa catamaran day includes transfers to Órzola.
The submarine dive from Puerto Calero takes children from age 2, the short Papagayo swim cruise suits a lazy afternoon, and the half-day Timanfaya tour is a manageable length with children.
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