Volcano Trekking Tour Lanzarote: Timanfaya off the main paths

Step off the beaten path to capture Lanzarote’s secret volcanic views with local guides

A three-hour guided volcano trek through Timanfaya Natural Park on Lanzarote, where you climb the Rilla Volcano and walk through the lavafields and craters formed by eruptions 300 years ago. The route covers 7.5 km of low-difficulty terrain, passing volcanic chimneys and tubes while a local guide explains the island's volcanic history. Private transport, snacks, walking sticks and a rain jacket are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish and the minimum age is 16.

The Experience

The trek starts with a 7.5 km circular walk through the Volcanoes Natural Park, climbing the Rilla Volcano to stand inside its craters and look out across the lavafields that stretch in every direction. You'll see the raw geology up close—the chimneys where gas once escaped, the volcanic tubes that honeycomb the ground—and a local guide explains how the Timanfaya eruptions shaped the island three centuries ago. The walk takes three hours and stays low-difficulty, with an altitude gain of only 30 metres, so the focus stays on what you're standing in rather than the effort to get there.

Private transport picks you up and brings you back, which means the day doesn't start with a bus queue or a crowded trailhead. Walking sticks and a rain jacket are provided, and snacks keep you going through the afternoon. The guide speaks English or Spanish and knows the paths that don't appear in guidebooks—the difference between a standard park loop and the version locals actually walk.

What’s included

• Private transport to and from the trailhead.
• a local guide in English or Spanish.
• walking sticks and rain jacket.
• snacks during the trek.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Geotrekking Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Choose the "With transfer" option if you're arriving without a rental car or prefer not to drive to the park; choose "No Pickup" if you're driving yourself and only need the guide and the trek itself.

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Top questions

How difficult is the volcano trek on Timanfaya?

The walk is low-difficulty, covering 7.5 km over three hours with only 30 metres of elevation gain, so it suits all fitness levels without requiring hiking experience or special conditioning.

What will I see climbing the Rilla Volcano?

Climbing the Rilla Volcano puts you inside its craters to see the volcanic landscape formed by the Timanfaya eruptions 300 years ago, including lavafields, volcanic chimneys where gas once escaped, and tubes running through the ground.

Is transport included in the volcano trek?

Private transport is included in the "With transfer" option, which picks you up and returns you at the end of the day; the "No Pickup" option covers the trek itself without transport.

What gear and supplies does the trek provide?

Walking sticks, a rain jacket and snacks are included, so you don't need to bring your own hiking poles or worry about weather or hunger during the three-hour walk.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can choose the language when you book.