Lanzarote Buggy Tour Costa Teguise: Self-Drive Volcanic Route

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · FR +1

PickupAt your hotel

Drive Your Own Buggy Across Lanzarote's Volcanic Landscape

You drive your own buggy for two hours through northern Lanzarote's volcanic terrain in a guided convoy, stopping at landmarks like the Tinamala quarry. The tour includes goggles and bottled water, departs from Costa Teguise, and follows an exclusive route through Guatiza, El Mojon, Teseguite and Las Nieves. A valid driving licence with at least two years experience is required to book.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

2-hour buggy tour northern Lanzarote

Drive own buggy in convoy
Follow guide through Guatiza
Pass through El Mojon
Pass through Teseguite
Pass through Las Nieves
See old quarry of Tinamala

The Experience

So you actually get to drive the thing yourself — that's the whole point, and yeah, it changes how the tour feels. You're not sitting in a passenger seat watching someone else navigate the volcanic roads around Costa Teguise. Instead, you're behind the wheel of your own buggy, following the guide in convoy through Guatiza, El Mojon, Teseguite and Las Nieves. The route is something the company runs exclusively, which means you won't see the same tracks everyone else is doing. Two hours sounds short until you're actually out there on the terrain, dust flying, trying to keep pace with the vehicle ahead while the landscape shifts from one volcanic formation to the next.

The old quarry at Tinamala is one of the stops — it's the kind of place that makes you realize how much of Lanzarote's geology is right there in front of you, not hidden behind a museum wall. Goggles come with the tour, which is necessary because the dust is real, and you'll want a jacket even if it's warm when you start. Bring water too, though they include bottled water, so you're not completely on your own out there. The whole thing moves at a pace that works for different drivers — it's not a race, but it's not a crawl either. You need a full driving licence with at least two years on it, and if you're traveling with kids, they need to be at least 1.35 meters tall (usually around 12 years old) to ride along.

One thing worth knowing: the route can change. Sporting events, road closures, repairs — stuff beyond anyone's control — might mean you're not hitting exactly the spots listed. It's not a refund situation if that happens, so go in knowing the company's working with what's open on the day. Still, even if the specific villages shift around, you're getting the same experience: driving your own buggy through volcanic Lanzarote with a guide who knows where the terrain is stable and where it gets interesting.

What’s included

Your tour includes dust protection goggles, bottled water, and a 2-hour guided buggy drive in convoy through northern Lanzarote's volcanic terrain.
You drive your own buggy following the guide through Guatiza, El Mojon, Teseguite and Las Nieves, with a stop at the old Tinamala quarry.
The route departs from Costa Teguise and covers an exclusive path the company operates.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by H2O Sports Lanzarote - Buggy Experience Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Right for anyone with a valid driving licence who wants to explore Lanzarote's volcanic landscape under their own control rather than as a passenger — the self-drive format is what makes the terrain feel immediate instead of observed.