Uncover the incredible landscapes and natural phenomena of southern Lanzarote on this full-day trip from Fuerteventura. With an expert guide at your side, trek across the jagged, volcanic terrain at Timanfaya National Park. Then, visit a local winery in the island’s winemaking region of La Geria before working your way along the lava-carved west coast, seeing incredible natural wonders such as the green lagoon at El Golfo and Los Hervideros grottoes.
Make your own way to Corralejo Harbour in northern Fuerteventura to board your 30-minute ferry crossing to Lanzarote.
Join up with your local guide at the prearranged meeting point. Then, hop inside an air-conditioned coach and take in the island’s beautiful beaches and volcanic landscape as you cruise toward Timanfaya National Park.
Jump out of your coach at the base of a dramatic red and black volcanic mountain range known as the Fire Mountains (Montañas de Fuego). Walk with your guide around the summit of one of the Fire Mountains, and hear how the park lies on top of a residual magma chamber. Then, watch in amazement as bundles of branches thrown into steaming pits explode into flames instantaneously.
Next, trace the Route of the Volcanoes, soaking up the breathtaking views as your coach twists around the slopes. As you travel, listen to your guide talk about the 18th-century eruptions that formed the area’s cones and calderas.
Then, head to La Geria, Lanzarote’s winemaking region. Admire the vineyard-studded landscape and learn about the techniques used to produce the island’s crisp, fruity wine. Then, pull up outside a local winery and head inside to try a glass for yourself.
Continue on to the lava-carved west coast and El Golfo, where an otherworldly emerald green lagoon awaits you. On route, pause at the Janubio salt pans and visit Los Hervideros, a dramatic section of coastline adorned with piercing rock columns, unusually shaped archways and natural rock sculptures.
After working up your appetite, head to a local restaurant in the village of Yaiza. (Lunch at own expense)
Following lunch, relax on the journey back to Playa Blanca where you can head straight to the harbor for your return ferry. Alternatively, enjoy around two hours of free time to explore before returning to Fuerteventura, where your tour concludes.
A good excursion, well organised. The trip to the Aloe Vera museum felt like a rather brazen sales pitch, but I did learn some new things. The Vineyard stop was fine, the real highlight was the national park and all of the Volcanic landscapes - some really impressive sights. My youngest lost interest by the end, it can be a bit of a long day if looking at rocks isn't your cup of tea.
Review by: Leah S, January 2017
Excellent tour. Great way to see the island._br/_ Make sure you listen to the guide as far as timings go! Everyone was told how important it was that the tour was not held up or they would incur fines...One couple got left at one stop because they were so late back that the coach couldn't wait any longer!
Review by: Gabriella V, November 2015
The tour guide was quite passive during the trip with providing minimal information. The sights were amazing and the places where we stopped were great. We stopped for lunch for almost 2 hours while for the El Golfo experience we had only 15 minutes which was barely enough. It was quite disappointing that we did not stop to take pictures at the salt fileds as it was promised in the program.
Review by: Amanda T, June 2015
So glad I booked this trip it was a surprise for my partner for his birthday and he was very pleased. In fact he still hasn't stopped talking about it. The volcano part I loved and my other half of course loved the buffet lunch which is included in the price. I would highly recommend this.
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