LANZAROTE · CANARY ISLANDS
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Lanzarote — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Ride a guided off-road buggy through northern Lanzarote, hitting Guatiza quarries and Peñas del Chache for high volcano views.
Most Popular“Very nice tour, can be a bit windy, so make sure to dress properly. It was not a full 2 hour drive though (1h45min), some through city, but most of the time offroad with a lot of bumps”
Full-day Lanzarote highlights with Timanfaya geysers, two north-coast caves, La Graciosa views, wine-region stop, and convenient bus pickup.
“Very good. Just a bit difficult to understand the guide at times”
Sunset catamaran in Puerto del Carmen with transfers, mojito welcome, snacks, and a real shot at wild dolphins off Lanzarote.
“I booked this for my partners birthday and im so glad I did it was an amazing experience. The dolphins swam right by the boat and were almost playing with the bow of the catamaran! we were so close to them! The staff made a real effort to stay close to the dolphins so we…”
Half-day Timanfaya Volcano Route tour with live geothermal demos at Islote de Hilario and an optional camel ride, from hotel pickup.
“Very well organised and tor guild was lovely. Guild was speaking Spanish first then English which wasn't expected as booked an English spoken tour. could of done with longer at the cafe area as long queues so not enough time to get a drink. Journey around the volcanos was great, loved seeing the camels overall…”
Timanfaya, La Geria vineyards, and the Green Lagoon from Lanzarote’s cruise dock, with optional camel rides on the 5-hour route.
“Tour is designed for cruise passengers. We were not (got on island with plane) but starting point was easy to find and easy to park our car. Lady guide was great, giving lots of interesting informations.”
A full-day Lanzarote circuit mixing Timanfaya geothermal power, El Golfo’s green lagoon, and Jameos del Agua caves with optional camel rides.
“Rudmilla our guide was very knowledgeable and multi lingual with a good sense of humour . Pablo the driver were amazing on those hair pin bends I would highly recommend”
Lanzarote volcano day trip: Timanfaya geothermal, Green Cave lava tubes, and Jameos del Agua art and crabs. Pick-up included.
“The tour was well organised. Not suitable for kids under 8 years old in my opinion as it takes long bus journey. During the trip you will see the best places of Lanzarote.”
Speedboat dolphin-watching with a swim from Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote. Fast 1.5-hour cruise for about $41 pp.
“Great Boat, guide and captain. A lot of dolphins up close. Guide added interesting expertice. We skipped swimstop due to the so many dolphins. 🙏🙏🙏”
6-hour La Graciosa catamaran cruise from Lanzarote with ferry crossing, mojito, paella lunch, and swim, snorkel, and kayak stops.
“An excellent day trip with a good crew & lovely paella lunch”
A full-day Lanzarote highlights loop with Cueva de los Verdes, Jameos del Agua, Timanfaya, plus views, palms, and a green crater lake.
“TIPS FOR THE TOUR Both sides of the bus were beautiful but I recommend sitting on the right side of the bus facing forwards on the second level to see the best views when in the national park. Buffet lunch was pretty solid and food on the island is expensive so all you can eat…”
Fast Biosfera Jet sunset cruise from Puerto del Carmen: hunt for dolphins and whales in the Atlantic, plus hotel pickup and champagne.
“Super well organized, Teddy is the perfect guide! I didn’t expect to see dolphins so up close! Definitely the highlight of the trip, we really enjoyed it! Strongly recommend!”
A full-day entry ticket to Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park near Puerto del Carmen, pairing animal shows and Aqua Rancho water slides.
“Such a range of things for the whole family to enjoy. Plenty of space around the park which meant it didn't feel too crowded.”
Lagomar Museum in Lanzarote: ticket to César Manrique’s cave home with gardens, Omar Sharif’s rooms, and volcanic views.
“Worth it! Glad I got the chance to check it out 🤩 I went in just after opening time so there were no crowds and I was able to explore the museum with ease.”
A 6-hour catamaran day trip from Lanzarote to La Graciosa for snorkeling, kayaking, and a full lunch with unlimited drinks.
“Thos was a great trip. The pick up was on time, the transition from ferry to catamaran was well organised. Served champagne & tapas on arrival and a large portion of pasta for lunch with bread, salad & fruit. My daughter has a disability but wanted to try kayaking. This was not a problem. The…”
A 4.5-hour morning cruise shore trip to Timanfaya, El Golfo’s Green Lagoon, and La Geria, with park entry and guided stops.
“Pick up on the Marina de Lanzarote is on P3, this should be a good information. The experience was amazing! Antonio, our local tour guide explained a lot and answer all the questions. I recommend it 100%.”
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