Things to do in Lanzarote
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Lanzarote: Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua & Cueva de los Verdes Day TourYou’ll feel Lanzarote’s wild side—from steaming volcanic craters at Timanfaya to echoing tunnels inside Cueva de los Verdes and surreal art at Jameos del Agua. Taste local wine among ancient vines in La Geria and catch sweeping views over La Graciosa—all with easy pickup and a guide who brings each stop to life.
Lanzarote: Catamaran Sailing to Papagayo Beach with Lunch & SnorkelingYou sail from Puerto Calero Marina to Papagayo Beach, spend two hours in the water swimming and snorkeling with provided equipment, eat a freshly prepared lunch on board, and return after four hours total. Unlimited drinks, a multilingual crew, and kayaks and paddleboards are included — nothing else to arrange or pay for once you're on the boat.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full water day without arranging transport, equipment rental, or lunch separately — everything is on the boat and included in the price. Plan to be out for about four hours total, which is what lets you sail, swim, snorkel, eat and return without feeling rushed.
Lanzarote: Can Am Buggy Tour & Wine Tasting 3 HoursYou drive an automatic Can Am buggy through Lanzarote's volcanic interior and wine-growing villages for three hours, with a main stop at a wine museum and bodega for coffee, tapas, and wine tasting. The route climbs from Puerto del Carmen through Tías and La Geria, with Timanfaya National Park as the backdrop. Protective glasses and a discount at the Marina restaurant are included; you need a valid driver's license with two years' experience and an International Driving Permit if you're a U.S. citizen.Is it for me?This suits drivers who want to explore Lanzarote's interior and volcanic landscape without planning a route or navigating themselves — the buggy and the guide take care of that, leaving you to focus on the views and the ride.
Guapatini's Show Bar Lanzarote: Live Comedy & Drag ShowYou arrive by 8pm, grab a drink, and settle in for a two-hour show of live singing, comedy, and drag performance with real audience participation. The humor is sharp without being mean, the performers are genuinely talented, and it works for both adults and families. You leave around 11:15pm knowing you picked the right thing to do that night.Is it for me?Book this if you want a night out in Puerto del Carmen that doesn't feel like every other resort show — the live performances and real audience participation are what make it work for both couples and families, and the fixed 11:15pm finish means you can plan the rest of your evening around it.
Snorkeling in La Graciosa: Catamaran cruise with kayakingA catamaran cruise from Lanzarote to La Graciosa island with five hours of sailing, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in a marine reserve. The boat departs at 11am, stops at the village of Caleta de Sebo for an hour on foot, then anchors offshore where you choose between the water and the deck. Snorkeling gear, kayak, lunch and an unlimited bar are included; a professional guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and German (German and Italian by request). Return bus transfer from most Lanzarote resorts is included in one option.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided group experience with a fixed 11am start—the catamaran departs on schedule regardless of your comfort level, so it suits travelers who prefer structure over flexibility, and the professional guide handles both kayaking and snorkeling instruction.
Lanzarote: Comedy Drag Dinner Show with 3-Course Meal & PhotoYou’ll walk into Lanzarote’s most colorful comedy drag dinner show already grinning—there’s a meet-and-greet with the cast, a souvenir photo to keep, and a home-cooked three-course meal served right at your table while sequins fly and laughter fills the room. Expect live vocals, big personalities, and moments that stick with you long after dessert.
Submarine dive Lanzarote: 30m Atlantic without getting wetSubmarine Safaris Lanzarote operates one of only 15 submarines of its kind in the world from Puerto Calero, taking you down to 30 meters to see the ocean floor and marine life without leaving a pressurized cabin. The spacious interior stays at normal atmospheric conditions, so pregnant women, heart patients and people with ear problems are unaffected. Free bus service runs daily from Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca to the marina.Is it for me?At around an hour, the dive leaves most of your day open—you can book it in the morning and still have the afternoon free, or fit it into a half-day itinerary without rushing. The submarine's normal air pressure means you don't need diving training or worry about pressure-related discomfort, so families with children from age 2, pregnant women and people with heart or ear conditions can all go.
Volcano Trekking Tour Lanzarote: Timanfaya off the main pathsA 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.Is it for me?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.
Lanzarote: Timanfaya, El Golfo & Jameos del Agua Day TripYou’ll get picked up near your hotel for a full day exploring Lanzarote’s wildest spots: feel Timanfaya’s volcanic heat, see El Golfo’s strange green lagoon, try an optional camel ride if you want, and end inside the cool caves of Jameos del Agua. Expect laughter, new textures underfoot, and more than one moment that lingers long after you leave.
Catamaran cruise Papagayo beaches: Lunch, kayaking, open barA catamaran cruise from Puerto del Carmen to Papagayo beaches in Lanzarote with a guide on board, paella lunch, unlimited drinks and kayaking in the bay. The boat anchors in front of the white sands so you choose between water activities and relaxing on deck; hotel pickup and drop-off are included in one option. The whole day runs four hours, departing at 11am and returning by 4pm.Is it for me?Choose the pickup option if your hotel is on the supplier's route and you'd rather not drive to Puerto del Carmen yourself; book without pickup if you're staying nearby or prefer to meet the boat directly at the harbor. Either way, the four-hour window means you're back at your resort by mid-afternoon.
Lanzarote: Timanfaya Volcano & Green Lagoon Half-Day TourYou get four hours covering Timanfaya's geothermal core, a protected minibus drive through the volcano zone, two coastal photo stops at El Golfo and Los Hervideros, an optional camel ride, and a Malvasía wine tasting in the vineyard. Park entry and hotel pickup are handled; plan to be out from mid-morning to early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Lanzarote's volcanic core and coast without renting a car or navigating the park alone. The four-hour window is tight, which is exactly what keeps the pace moving and fits the main sights into a half-day.
Lanzarote: Kayak & Snorkel Papagayo BeachesYou paddle a kayak along Lanzarote's northern coastline for three hours, stopping to snorkel at Papagayo and eat snacks on the water. All equipment—kayak, snorkel gear, wetsuits—is provided, and the pace is built for beginners. No experience or fitness level required; you just show up and paddle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lanzarote's quietest beaches without arranging separate snorkel gear, transport logistics, or worrying about fitness—the beginner pace and included equipment mean you show up and paddle, nothing else to figure out.
Lanzarote: Timanfaya Volcano Hike & Crater WalkYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Scuba Diving Lanzarote: Two Dives for BeginnersA beginner scuba diving course in Lanzarote with two supervised dives — one to 5 meters in shallow, calm water and a second to 12 meters — plus instruction in equipment, safety and underwater communication. The course runs about 5 hours and includes all gear, transport from your pickup point, water and a snack. Guides speak English, Spanish, French and German. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?You're doing the diving yourself, not watching someone else do it — the instructor is there to teach and supervise, not to perform. This suits anyone curious about what diving feels like but nervous about jumping straight into the deep end; the two-dive structure and the progression from 5 meters to 12 meters lets you build confidence at your own pace instead of turning back after one shallow plunge.
Lanzarote Surf Class Famara: 2-Hour Beginner & IntermediateYou arrive at the school, get suited up, and spend two hours learning to surf in Famara's year-round swells with a qualified instructor and small group. The school handles your transfer to the beach, provides all equipment and insurance, and teaches you board control, water safety and how the ocean moves. You're back by early afternoon, salty and tired.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to learn surfing in a place where conditions stay consistent year-round and doesn't want to arrange transport or equipment themselves—the school handles both, which leaves you free to focus on the water.
Lanzarote: 3-Hour Buggy Tour Volcanic Roads & Wine CountryYou drive your own buggy across Lanzarote's volcanic terrain, wine region, and coastal dunes for three hours. The route includes La Geria's wine cellars, a red volcanic shore with a coffee stop, sand dunes, and views of La Graciosa and Fuerteventura. Vehicle use is included; you need a valid license and at least two years of driving experience to book.Is it for me?Right for drivers who want to explore Lanzarote's varied terrain under their own control and don't want to follow a fixed bus route — the buggy format is what lets you move at your own pace across roads and tracks most tours skip.
Lanzarote: Salinas de Janubio Salt Tour & TastingYou walk through Lanzarote's only working salt flats for 90 minutes with a guide who knows the family history and the hydraulic system that keeps it running. You see the cookers, extraction pools, and mills that pull seawater up from below, then taste Flor de Sal and other salt products in the family bodega. The whole experience is on foot and moves at a pace that lets you absorb how the landscape, the sea, and the volcano all fit together.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand how something is actually made instead of just reading about it—the tour shows you the whole process from seawater to salt, and the tasting at the end proves the point.
Water Taxi Puerto del Carmen to Puerto Calero - 25 Min CrossingYou board at either Puerto del Carmen or Puerto Calero, spend twenty-five minutes on the water, and arrive at the other harbour. The service runs ten times daily with flexible same-day rebooking if you miss a sailing. Toilets are on board, and the boat takes children and strollers. Weather cancellations come with an alternative date option.Is it for me?Right choice if you're staying in one harbour and want to reach the other without driving around the coast — the frequent sailings mean you're not locked into one time. Plan for the 15-minute boarding window and check the timetable on the day, since times can shift with local conditions.
Lanzarote Buggy Tour Costa Teguise: Self-Drive Volcanic RouteYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Lanzarote: Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua & Cueva Verdes Day TourYou’ll walk Lanzarote’s volcanic ground at Timanfaya, watch geysers burst skyward, explore ancient tunnels in Cueva de los Verdes, then spot rare albino crabs at Jameos del Agua—all with local pickup included. Expect moments of awe and quiet surprise you’ll carry home long after.
