Lanzarote: Cueva de los Verdes & Jameos del Agua Cave Tour

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Duration5h–6h

GroupUp to 55

LanguagesEN · DE +1

PickupAt your hotel

Two caves, one morning, no logistics to arrange

You visit two volcanic caves in northern Lanzarote with a guide who knows the geology and the pace. Pickup from your hotel, entry to both Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua, and transport are all included. Free time at Jameos del Agua lets you explore at your own speed before heading back. The whole day takes four to five hours.

5h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Cueva Verdes and Jameos del Agua

Pick up from accommodation
Guided tour in Cueva Verdes
Free time at Jameos del Agua

The Experience

You don't expect a cave to feel like a concert hall until you're standing inside one. Cueva de los Verdes is exactly that — a tunnel carved by lava half a million years ago, now lit in a way that makes the rock glow. The guide walks you through at a steady pace (the cave has its own rhythm, and groups have to keep up so nobody blocks the path), pointing out formations that look like frozen waterfalls or sleeping animals depending on the light. It's about an hour underground, and the air stays cool even in summer, which is why a light jacket matters in winter.

After that, you head to Jameos del Agua, which is less a cave and more what happens when a cave opens onto the sea. There's a saltwater lake inside the mountain, a restaurant built into the rock, and a small natural history museum. You get free time here to walk around, sit by the water, or grab a drink — it's the kind of place where you can linger without a guide narrating every detail. The whole tour lasts four to five hours from pickup to drop-off, and both sites are included, so you're not paying extra at the gate.

Pickup happens from tourist areas — you message your accommodation name after booking and they tell you the closest point. The bus is air-conditioned and modern, which matters because the drive between the two caves takes time and the roads wind a bit. The tour runs only on Mondays and Fridays, so if you're flexible with your schedule, plan around those days. Children need an adult with them, and if you're traveling with an infant, they sit on your lap during the ride.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your accommodation (at the closest point in tourist areas), entry to both Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua, a guided tour through the caves with a qualified guide, transport in a modern air-conditioned bus, and free time to explore Jameos del Agua on your own. Liability insurance is also covered.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Low Cost Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in tourist areas who want to see both caves without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The fixed pace through the cave means you keep up with the group, so it suits people comfortable with a guided rhythm rather than lingering at their own speed.