Lanzarote tour: Timanfaya & Jameos del Agua, no lines

Red craters and César Manrique's volcanic art in one morning from the port

This eight-hour guided tour from the cruise port covers Lanzarote's volcanic landmarks and César Manrique's creations without waiting in line: Jameos del Agua, Timanfaya National Park, La Geria's vineyards, the Camel Camp, and Laguna Verde. The guide speaks English, Spanish or German, and pickup at the police checkpoint plus entry tickets to both major sites are included. A 20-minute camel ride is available for an extra charge if you want it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Jameos del Agua1h · entry included
2. Timanfaya National Park1h · entry included
3. El Golfo20m

Explore Lanzarote's natural and cultural sites

• Drive 30 minutes from port
• Visit Jameos del Agua volcanic tunnel
• Drive 15 minutes to cliff viewpoint
• Enjoy views of La Graciosa
• Drive 30 minutes to Casa-Museo del Campesino
• See Monumento a la Fecundidad from bus
• Drive 10 minutes to La Geria vineyards
• Stop for wine tasting
• Drive 10 minutes to camel camp
• Optional 20-minute camel ride or visit museum
• Drive 10 minutes to Timanfaya National Park
• Explore volcanic landscapes and craters
• Drive 20 minutes to Lago Verde crater lake
• Return 30 minutes to harbour

The experience

The tour leaves the port with a 30-minute drive to Jameos del Agua, the first of César Manrique's art and culture centres, built inside a volcanic tunnel and opened in 1968. The artist transformed the natural lava cave into a single unified work (galleries, a concert hall, a restaurant) that shows his philosophy of creation in harmony with the landscape rather than against it. You walk through the space without a queue, which matters when the port has thousands of passengers on the same day.

From there the route moves through the island's geography: a cliff viewpoint 500 metres above La Graciosa island; the Casa-Museo del Campesino in the geographical centre, where a 15-metre monument made from old ship water tanks and scrap iron honours the island's farmers; La Geria's vineyards, where you stop at a winery for a small tasting in terrain so volcanic and arid that grapes growing there at all is unusual. The Camel Camp comes next. You can ride for 20 minutes if you choose to pay extra, or visit the small museum about the animals' history on Lanzarote instead.

The final stretch reaches Timanfaya National Park, the Fire Mountains. The volcanic eruptions of 1730–1736 lasted six years without stopping and left 200 kilometres of red craters, lava flows and lunar landscape. The park holds one of the largest volcanic activities on record. After that comes Laguna Verde, a crater lake that has become one of the island's main draws, and then a 30-minute drive back to the harbour.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• skip-the-line entry tickets to both Timanfaya National Park and Jameos del Agua.
• pickup and drop-off at the cruise port police checkpoint.
• a wine tasting stop at a La Geria winery.
• and a live guide in English, Spanish or German.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lanzaroteguides

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to reach all five main stops and see the volcanic landscape without rushing, but tight enough to fit a cruise day. You leave the port and return with time to spare before the ship departs. If your port call is shorter than that, or if you want to stay aboard longer, a different tour may suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): 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.

What is Jameos del Agua and why is it on this tour?

Jameos del Agua is a natural volcanic tunnel transformed by artist César Manrique into an art and culture centre when it opened in 1968. It is included on this tour because it represents his vision of artistic creation in harmony with nature, and you enter without waiting in line: a real advantage when the port is busy.

Can I ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, the Camel Camp is a stop on the tour. A 20-minute ride costs an extra 11 euros per person and is optional. If you skip it, you can visit the small museum about the camels' history on Lanzarote instead.

What happened at Timanfaya National Park to create the landscape?

Timanfaya is the result of volcanic eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries, most dramatically between 1730 and 1736 when the island's volcanic activity continued for six years without stopping. The eruptions left 200 kilometres of red craters, lava flows and lunar-like terrain that you see on the tour.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. The tour stops at a winery in La Geria for a small wine tasting, but you will need to arrange your own meal or bring food with you.

How does pickup work if I am on a cruise ship?

The tour picks you up at the police checkpoint at the cruise port, so you do not need to arrange separate transport from the ship. The driver meets you there and returns you to the same location after the tour ends.