Lanzarote: Timanfaya Volcano Hike & Crater Walk

Walking into an 18th-century eruption: Timanfaya's crater and lava fields

You hike into Lanzarote's Timanfaya volcanic landscape with a guide who explains the 18th-century eruption as you walk the crater rim and lava fields. Hotel or port pickup, bottled water, snacks, and small-group transport are included. The hike takes a few hours and returns you to your starting point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Timanfaya volcanic landscape

• Meet professional guide
• Hike to volcano crater
• Walk along lava flows
• Learn about Timanfaya eruption
• Enjoy breathtaking views

The experience

The ground beneath your feet doesn't look like ground at all. It's charred, fractured, still somehow alien after three centuries. Timanfaya's eruptions began in 1730 and lasted six years, reshaping the entire landscape of Lanzarote, and the moment you step out of the minivan and see the crater walls up close, you realize why people don't just drive through this place. A professional guide meets you at pickup (from your hotel or cruise port) and walks you straight into the volcanic terrain, past the lava flows that hardened in waves, explaining what you're actually standing on as you climb toward the crater rim.

The hike itself isn't a casual stroll. You're gaining elevation, moving across uneven volcanic rock, and the guide is pointing out details that make the landscape read like a story instead of just a view. The crater opens up above you, and the lava fields stretch in every direction, rust-colored and black, with almost no vegetation except for the hardy plants that have reclaimed small pockets of soil. You stop at the highest point, catch your breath, drink the bottled water that's included, and the guide shares facts about the eruption (one of the most significant in five hundred years), while you're standing in the evidence of it. Small groups mean you're not herded along. There's time to ask questions and actually absorb what you're seeing.

The whole experience runs a few hours, and the minivan brings you back to your starting point with snacks included. If you're staying in Playa Blanca or nearby areas, contact the operator before booking: pickup restrictions apply there. Cruise passengers need to provide ship details at the time of booking so the timing works around your departure.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off on Lanzarote, transport by air-conditioned minivan, a professional guide leading the hike, bottled water, and snacks.

Options for this experience

2 options

No pickup serviceGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:30

Volcano HikeGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 4h, runs Tuesday and Friday at 08:30 and 09:30, from € 42 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday and FridayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30Other times ›

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blackstone Treks Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to walk the Timanfaya crater and lava fields instead of viewing them from a bus: the small-group format and professional guide are what make the landscape legible, not just scenic.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

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.

How long is the Timanfaya volcano hike?

The hike lasts several hours including transport. Exact duration depends on traffic and time of day for pickups.

Is the hike difficult?

The hike involves climbing to the crater and walking across uneven volcanic rock. It's suitable for all fitness levels, but not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, snacks, and transport by air-conditioned minivan.

Can I bring children?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during transport.

Do cruise passengers need to provide information?

Yes. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time so the tour timing aligns with your departure.

Are there pickup restrictions?

If you're staying in Playa Blanca or nearby areas, contact the operator before booking: certain restrictions apply to pickup service there.