Lanzarote: Los Volcanes Hiking with Geology Guide & Poles

Walk Inside a Volcano: Lanzarote's Lava Landscape, Explained

You hike on foot through the volcanic landscape of Los Volcanes Natural Park, crossing lava flows and climbing to craters with a guide who explains the geology and ecology as you go. The route covers the northeast sector affected by the 1730s eruptions, where the arid climate has kept the formations almost unchanged. You get free hiking poles, a snack bar, and a group capped at 15 people, so the pace stays manageable and the explanations stay personal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking in Los Volcanes Natural Park

• Visit northeast eruption sector
• Walk across lava flows
• Ascend volcanic cones
• See lava channels and tubes
• Observe lava lakes and craters
• Learn about flora, fauna, geology
• Understand volcanic landscape preservation
• Discover resurgence of life on lava

The experience

The ground beneath your feet is black rock, still speaking. You're standing in the northeast sector of Los Volcanes Natural Park in Lanzarote, where eruptions between 1730 and 1736 left behind a landscape that barely changes. The island's arid climate means almost nothing grows on the lava, so what you're walking on looks almost exactly as it did nearly three centuries ago. Your guide knows these formations by heart. The operator has been running hikes here for more than 20 years, long enough to know which volcanic cones surprise people most, which angles catch the light best, which stops matter.

The hike itself moves through lava flows and up to craters where you can see lava channels, tubes, and what used to be lava lakes. The kind of detail that makes sense only when someone who understands the geology is there to point it out. The guide stops to explain how the rock formed, what the different colors mean, how life is slowly returning to the lava even now. Groups stay small, between 10 and 15 people maximum, which means you're not shouting questions over a crowd. The operator offers routes in Spanish, English, German and French, and if your legs need help on the uneven ground, hiking poles are free.

You'll carry a fruit and cereal bar for energy, and you'll need to bring water and sun protection: the lava reflects heat and there's almost no shade. Closed footwear is essential. The rock is sharp and unforgiving. What you get out of it is the slow understanding of how the planet works, what it looked like millions of years ago, and why this particular stretch of Lanzarote feels less like a hike and more like walking through time.

What’s included

• Guided hike through Los Volcanes Natural Park with stops to learn about flora, fauna and geology.
• free hiking poles.
• fruit and cereal bar snack.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Canary Trekking Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Right for hikers who want to understand the landscape they're walking through, not just see it: the guide's 20 years on the island means the geology and the story of the lava actually make sense as you go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 1): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need hiking experience?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The terrain is uneven lava rock, and there's elevation gain to the volcanic cones, but it's not a technical climb.

Are hiking poles included?

Yes, free hiking poles are available for anyone who wants them.

What should I bring?

Closed footwear (sandals are not safe on the lava), sun protection, and water. A snack bar is provided, but bring extra water for the heat and exposure.

What's the group size?

Groups are kept between 10 and 15 people maximum.

Can I bring my dog?

Service animals are allowed.