The Best of Lanzarote
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Port
Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
12,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Lanzarote is known as the Mythic Island for its breathtaking landscapes of lunar-like beauty sculpted from volcanic reliefs. You're headed for the southern part of the island, passing the San José Castle, built at the end of the 17th century to protect the bay from piracy.
Your destination is the Montañas del Fuego, the fire mountains, located in Timanfaya National Park. Here, you can appreciate the park's unusual landscape -- the result of continuous volcanic eruptions that took place on the island from 1730 to 1736.
Take a camel ride around the crater of the volcano before heading back to the coach for an overall impression of the natural catastrophes that once took place here.
A typical wine tasting follows at a bodega in the La Geria area. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant.
From the Mirador de Haria, check out the stunning views over the Haria Valley and the Village of A Thousand Palms. You'll also pass through Teguise -- the island's original capital city.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Puerto del Carmen.
Continuing to the Mirador del Rio for a spectacular view of Graciosa Island and the colorful salt pans at the foot of the cliff.
From here, head for the nearby Jameos del Agua volcanic cave, formed when water from the Atlantic met hot lava. In this volcanic tube, you'll view an underground lake inhabited by blind albino crabs, as well as an outdoor pool surrounded by subtropical vegetation, and an indoor auditorium.
Your intriguing tour concludes with a scenic drive back to the capital.
Please note: Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, volcanic rock, inclines, gravel, and many narrow steps. Wear sturdy non-skid, closed-toe walking shoes. Tour requires walking at many locations. Bring a light jacket. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.