Horseback riding in Lanzarote: Volcanic landscape trails

Ride Lanzarote's volcanic trails at your own pace

Horseback riding in Lanzarote is a 1.5-hour guided ride through the island's dramatic lava fields and open terrain, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. Children aged 6 and older can participate, matched with calm, well-trained horses or ponies. An experienced local guide leads the group at a relaxed pace while you take in panoramic views of eastern Lanzarote's volcanic landscape, with all protective gear provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided horseback riding through lava fields

• Receive protective equipment
• Meet experienced local guide
• Ride along scenic volcanic trails
• Enjoy panoramic views of Lanzarote
• Complete 1.5-hour horseback tour

The experience

You arrive at the meeting point and get fitted with a helmet and back protector: both mandatory and included. The guide matches you with a horse suited to your experience level and comfort, whether you're a complete beginner or a confident rider. Younger children are placed on calm, well-trained ponies to ensure safety without sacrificing the experience. The group stays small, and the pace is relaxed, focused on enjoyment rather than speed.

The 1.5-hour ride follows scenic trails through vast lava fields and open terrain, the kind of landscape that defines eastern Lanzarote. You're not watching from a vehicle. You're moving through it on horseback, taking in panoramic views that shift as you ride. The guides are experienced locals who know the trails and the horses, and they keep safety and comfort at the center of the experience.

The ride ends back where you started, and you're free to spend the rest of your afternoon however you want. This works well if you have a few hours between other plans, or if you want a single activity that captures something distinctive about the island without a full-day commitment.

What’s included

• A 1.5-hour guided horseback riding excursion through volcanic terrain.
• scenic and mountain views across eastern Lanzarote.
• protective gear including helmets and back protectors.
• expert guidance from an experienced local guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 10:30 and 14:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sunday Stories

Is this one for you?The ride moves at a relaxed pace through open terrain, so it suits anyone with a free afternoon who wants to experience Lanzarote's volcanic landscape without a full-day commitment. Families with children aged 6 and older can all ride together, each matched with a horse suited to their level.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

Can I ride if I've never been on a horse before?

Yes. The experience is designed for all riding levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders. The guide will match you with a horse suited to your comfort level and place you in a group moving at a relaxed pace focused on enjoyment.

What protective gear is provided?

Helmets and back protectors are provided and must be worn at all times. Both are included in the price, so you don't need to bring your own.

What is the landscape like on the ride?

You ride through Lanzarote's distinctive lava fields and open terrain in the eastern part of the island, with panoramic views across the volcanic landscape. The trails are scenic and the pace is relaxed, letting you take in the views as you ride.

Is this suitable if I have limited fitness?

The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The ride moves at a relaxed pace focused on comfort and enjoyment, not exertion, and the guide leads the group with safety as the priority.