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Lanzarote: Full-Day Tour of 4 Tourist Attractions

1. Lanzarote: Full-Day Tour of 4 Tourist Attractions

Take part in a tour that has an exciting blend of nature and adventure on the idyllic Canary Island. Enjoy 3 different attractions as you get to know Lanzarote better. Montañas del Fuego/Timanfaya National Park Visit the Fire Mountains in Timanfaya National Park, part of a vast area affected by the volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736. Experience experiments with the existing geothermal energy and enjoy a tour through the National Park. Learn more about the history of this natural wonder. Hear about the authentic records of a priest from Yaiza, which documented the volcanic eruptions in the 18th century, conveying an impression of how people’s lives were determined by this force of nature. Cueva de los Verdes Move on to visit the cave “Cueva de los Verdes”. Witness the lava tube, formed by the volcano La Corona, and one of the longest in the world. Learn about the heaving tunnels and cavities at different levels, which together reach a height of 40 meters and go far into the sea. Jameos del Agua See the two caves that are part of one of the longest lava tubes on earth. See how the artist Cesar Manrique creatively and tastefully designed this section of the tunnel to create a harmony between art and nature. Pause to spend some time at the restaurant, view the concert hall, and see a small lake with a direct connection to the sea. The lake is also home to small white blind crabs, which can be seen with the naked eye and are usually found only in waters more than 2,000 meters below the sea.

North Lanzarote: Cave, Jameos del Agua, and Viewpoint

2. North Lanzarote: Cave, Jameos del Agua, and Viewpoint

Discover the secrets of a volcanic tube, enjoy a walk through an underground garden, and feel like you're on an eagle's wings at the famed Mirador del Rio, all on this guided day trip around Lanzarote with pickup and drop-off included. After pickup, head first to the volcanic cave Cueva de los Verdes (entry fees included). Second, visit the lava caves Jameos del Agua (entry fees included). Marvel at the volcanic tunnel transformed by Cesar Manrique into a secret garden. See crystal-clear lagoons and albino crabs that look like pearls. Learn about all the sights you visit from your local guide. Enjoy spectacular views of the island of La Graciosa from the cliffs. Later, visit the village of Haría, also known as the Valley of The Thousand Palms. Spend the rest of your trip exploring this palm grove oasis and optionally stop for lunch. A buffet option for €10 is available, or you can visit a café. 

Lanzarote Full-Day Highlights Tour

3. Lanzarote Full-Day Highlights Tour

Explore the best the Lava Coast has to offer on this full-day tour. Flowing from Timanfaya during the 18th and 19th centuries, the lava has created a unique landscape. Visit the Mountains of Fire. Travel up to the Islote de Hilario and see the geysers before continuing along the Ruta de los Volcanes. Stop at the Camel Echadero inside the Timanfaya National Park. Taste La Geria wine from a local producer before a break for lunch. After lunch, visit the Valley of 1000 Palm Trees in Haria. Enjoy the spectacular views of the island of La Graciosa from the cliffs. End the tour with a visit to the Jameos del Agua.

Lanzarote: Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

4. Lanzarote: Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

Disembark from your cruise ship and join a guided tour of Lanzarote that takes you to the north of the island. See the unique volcanic tunnel and caverns of Jameos del Agua, enjoy a wine tasting in La Geria, learn about the thermal anomalies in Islote de Hilario, and much more. Start in the Valley of a Thousand Palms, and admire the 5,000-year-old Corona Volcano. Then reach the Famara Massif at an altitude of 500 meters and look out over the islands of the Chinijo Archipelago. Discover the underground oases of Jameos del Agua and marvel at the natural lagoon. Continue south and see the Monumento al Campesino and learn about the so-called "Fertility" monument. Afterward, enjoy a wine tasting in La Geria and learn how wine growing developed on the volcanic soil. Then, continue to the scenic Timanfaya National Park and admire the fascinating Montañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire). Hear about the energy hidden under the earth's surface in El Islote de Hilario, and see some amazing experiments with geothermal energy. Finally, you have the opportunity for an optional camel ride through the park, and on your way back see the Green Lagoon and the salt marshes.

Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua & North Island for Cruise Guests

5. Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua & North Island for Cruise Guests

Enjoy the northern landscape of the island in the morning light. Drive to the most northern part of the island at 8:45 AM and reach Los Valles, the Valley of the Thousand Palm Trees and Haría, where the 5,000-year-old volcano Corona is located. After a short drive, you will approach Famara massif at a height of 500 meters. Admire the magnificent view over the islets of the archipelago Chinijo and enjoy this incredible vantage point. Afterwards, continue to Jameos del Agua, a location of impressive underground oases. The intrusion of the sea created this natural lagoon, a perfect natural pool, embedded in nature and framed by lush vegetation. Pass through the villages of Arrieta, Guatiza and Teguise on your way back to the harbor. You will be back at 11:30 AM after an unforgettable morning tour.

San Bartolomé: Bodegas El Grifo Winery Tour and Tasting

6. San Bartolomé: Bodegas El Grifo Winery Tour and Tasting

Uncover the flavors of Lanzarote with this guided tour of the Bodegas El Grifo Winery in San Bartolomé. Immerse yourself in regional winemaking history with the included access to the El Grifo Wine Museum. Savor 3 of the vineyards best wines with a tasting experience.  Be greeted by your guide and dive into local winemaking. Start with current winery production methods that have been in place since the 90s. Discover cutting-edge technology that is used to bottle volcanic malvasía and muscatel wines that come from centuries-old vineyards. Learn about sparkling wines that are unique to Lanzarote and the Canary Islands. Stroll through lush vineyards that lie in the shadow of a volcano. Explore the past in the El Grifo Wine Museum find out about the oldest winery in the Canary Islands and the 5th oldest in Spain. Conclude your tour with a tasting of the winery's most awarded wines, including a volcanic malvasías.

Lanzarote Coast-2-Coast Tour

7. Lanzarote Coast-2-Coast Tour

Admire two emblematic places of art and nature conceived by the artist César Manrique on this full-day trip in Lanzarote to the LagOmar Museum and the Cactus Garden. Take a ferry to La Graciosa and indulge yourself with a savory paella and free time to discover the island.  Begin your tour in the morning with pickup near your accommodation in Lanzarote. Hop on the air-conditioned bus and travel to LagOmar where your multilingual guide will take you to explore the house of the famous Hollywood actor Omar Sharif, its "lagoon", tunnels, and caves carved in the mountain. Enjoy this Arabian Nights-inspired dream situated in the village of Oasis de Nazaret. Legend has it that the actor lost the house in a card game and never returned to Lanzarote. Head to the Cactus Garden, a magnificent example of an architectonic intervention perfectly integrated into the landscape. Cesar Manrique created this audacious artistic complex where you can find over 450 different cactus species from around the world and an traditional windmill. Board a ferry to the island of La Graciosa. Marvel at the breath-taking views of the north coast of Lanzarote on the open upper deck. Once you arrive on the island, explore the small fishermen's village, its peculiar church, and "the smallest museum in the world" before enjoying paella and drinks aboard a docked ferry. Experience the charm of local life or join in activities like hiking, cycling, swimming at pristine beaches, or take a jeep tour around the island in your free time after lunch. Take the ferry back to Lanzarote and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. 

Lanzarote: Northern Delights Tour

8. Lanzarote: Northern Delights Tour

Your official island guide will pick you up and take you north to the iconic house of the famous actor Omar Sharif. This magnificent house is built on rocks with hidden caves and natural labyrinths. Then you will go across the water to the picturesque island La Graciosa—in its traditional, unspoiled condition, it is simply breathtaking. A freshly prepared lunch is served onboard the boat in the harbor of La Graciosa upon arrival. Afterwards you can spend time discovering the quaint streets in the village and the houses built on sand, or go for a swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding the island. On the return journey to Lanzarote you'll stop at the famous Mirador del Rio with the best views in Lanzarote, finishing with views back on the stunning island of La Graciosa.

Following the Footsteps of César Manrique: Four Art Centers

9. Following the Footsteps of César Manrique: Four Art Centers

César, a multidisciplinary artist, painter, sculptor, conservator of monuments and tourist resorts, designer of landscapes and gardens, and recognized ecologist, created from natural volcanic accidents a tendency that impacted the world. He managed to unite Art, Urbanism and Tourism in a single concept, under a philosophy and model of urban intervention based on sustainability and respect for the natural values of the territory, into what is now a world reference. The Island would be different without the Monument to the Peasant, Los Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Río, Cactus Garden or the Cave of the Greens. It would certainly be less attractive and with much less personality. Not visiting these Centers and works of art, being able to interpret them, is like not even having travelled here. This tour offers you the opportunity to discover the North of Lanzarote having a panoramic of Haría, Riscos de Famara and Volcán de la Corona. You will have the privilege to visit the art centers of Cesar Manrique such as Monument to the Peasant, Cactus Garden, Mirador del Río and Fundación César Manrique. Choose if you wish to visit Jameos del Agua or Cueva de los Verdes, two marvelous art centers which are a must in your visit to Lanzarote.

Lanzarote: Volcanoes & Caves Guided Day Trip with Transfers

10. Lanzarote: Volcanoes & Caves Guided Day Trip with Transfers

Enjoy a fantastic day out on this tour of Lanzarote. See the picturesque village of Yaiza on the edge of the volcano, where you’ll have the opportunity to admire the volcanic crater of the Timanfaya mountains or simply enjoy a cup of cafe con leche (coffee with milk). You then head west towards the impressive rocky coast of Los Hervideros, with unique structures formed by volcanic eruptions. See Lago Verde, a green lake in the middle of the black sand beach of El Golfo. Admire the bay made from tuff and lava, with unusual colors and bizarre shapes. You’ll than travel by bus towards Timanfaya National Park. Here you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a short ride on a dromedary and to experience the world on top of these fascinating animals. Marvel at the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains), try out amazing experiments with the geothermal energy, and enjoy the breathtaking tour through the national park. Learn about the history of this natural wonder's development. During a break in Mancha Blanca, take the opportunity to visit the famous church of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores. Admire the beautiful Canary architecture and see the statue of Madonna which, according to legend, halted the flow of lava from a volcanic eruption. Visit the picturesque wine-growing region of La Geria and learn more about the painstaking work associated with the local methods of wine growing. You can also taste the delicious local wines in a local Bodega (cellar). Passing by the Monumento al Campensino, the tour heads to the green northern side of the island with the Valley of 1000 Palms. Experience a landscape completely different from what you have seen so far on the island. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere along the way to one of the island's highest viewpoints. Admire the fantastic view of the Valley of 1000 Palms, Monte Corona, and the northeastern coastline with its picturesque villages. Visit Jameos del Agua, one of the most beautiful places in Lanzarote. Visit a cafeteria decorated with beautiful hanging baskets, a concert hall, a pool, and a small lake which connects to the sea.

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based on 767 reviews

This was amazing! It was a day full of fun. I would highly recommend this to people that don't/can't do much walking as you are on a bus and taking as close as possible to places to visit. The tour guides were amazing and so friendly!

A really good day out. So much packed in. Lovely comfortable bus and Carlos was a great guide. I think it would add to the experience if some of the information about the different sites visited was available in print

we have seen beautiful places in Lanzarote and spend lovely day. Everything was well organized. However, we would apprixiate if we could spend more time in individual places.

Optimal connection to get to know the country and its people and their culture. In addition, interesting insights into an artist's life

Very good tour guide. The nature experience speaks for itself