Lanzarote tour: Timanfaya, wine & Laguna Verde cruise

Volcanic craters, wine and a green crater lake in one morning from the ship

A guided tour of Lanzarote's southern landmarks for cruise passengers includes pickup at the pier, entry to Timanfaya National Park, and stops at La Geria winery, Echadero de los Camellos and Laguna Verde. The tour skips entrance queues at each site and runs five hours total, timed to get you back before the ship departs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Lanzarote's southern highlights

• Transfer from hotels to Monument to the Peasant
• View Monument to Fertility from bus
• Travel to La Geria vineyards
• Stop at winery for wine tasting
• Walk and optional camel ride or museum visit
• Drive to Timanfaya National Park
• Explore volcanic landscapes and craters
• Drive to El Golfo and visit Laguna Verde

The Experience

The tour starts with a 20-minute transfer from the cruise pier to the Monument to the Peasant in San Bartolomé, a 15-metre sculpture made from salvaged ship water tanks and iron by César Manrique. From there, the route heads south toward La Geria, a 30-minute drive through the island's wine region. The volcanic soil and arid landscape make vineyards here unusual—you'll stop at a winery to taste a local wine and see how the terrain shapes what grows there.

Next is Echadero de los Camellos, where you can choose to ride a camel for 20 minutes or visit the small museum about the animals' history on the island. A 20-minute drive brings you to Timanfaya National Park, the Fire Mountains—200 kilometres of red craters and lava flows from eruptions that burned for six years between 1730 and 1736. The landscape is stark and lunar, a direct record of the island's volcanic past. From Timanfaya, another 20 minutes takes you to Laguna Verde, the green crater lake at El Golfo that has become one of Lanzarote's main draws. The guide speaks English, Spanish or German throughout, and the entire route is timed to have you back at the ship before departure.

What’s included

• Pickup at the cruise pier.
• guided tour in English, Spanish or German.
• entry to Timanfaya National Park.
• wine tasting at a La Geria winery.
• stops at the Monument to the Peasant, Echadero de los Camellos and Laguna Verde.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lanzaroteguides

Is this one for you?Pick-up from the cruise pier and pre-arranged entry tickets mean you board and depart on your ship's schedule without gaps; camel rides are optional if you prefer to skip them.

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Top questions

How long does the tour take and will I make it back to the ship on time?

The tour runs five hours total from pickup at the cruise pier, with the schedule built around ship departure times so you're back before the vessel leaves.

What is Timanfaya National Park like?

Timanfaya is a volcanic landscape of red craters and lava flows covering 200 kilometres, created by eruptions that lasted six years between 1730 and 1736. The terrain is stark and lunar, showing the scale of the volcanic activity that shaped the island.

Do I have to wait in line at any of the sites?

No—the tour is designed so you skip entrance queues at Timanfaya and the other stops, which is one of the main advantages for cruise passengers on a tight schedule.

What is included in the price?

Pickup at the cruise pier, entry ticket to Timanfaya National Park, and a shot of local wine at the La Geria winery are included; camel rides cost an extra 11 euros per person and are optional.

What is Laguna Verde?

Laguna Verde is a crater lake at El Golfo with water that appears green due to algae in the lake. It sits inside a volcanic crater and is one of the island's most visited natural sites.

Can I ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, camel rides at Echadero de los Camellos are optional and cost 11 euros extra per person for a 20-minute ride; if you skip the ride, you can visit the small museum about camels on Lanzarote instead.