Los Volcanes Reserve hiking tour: 3-hour lava walk

Walk across preserved lava fields shaped by ancient eruptions

A 3-hour guided hiking tour through Los Volcanes Nature Reserve on Lanzarote takes you across lava flows, up volcanic cones and into craters left by the 1730–36 eruptions. An expert guide explains the geology as you walk the 7-kilometre route, and the arid climate has kept the volcanic structures intact enough that the landscape reads like an open-air museum of volcanology. You learn how life slowly returns to the lava and how the Canary Islands came to exist.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking tour in Los Volcanes park

• Meet guide at starting point
• Walk across lava flows
• Ascend volcanic cones
• Explore craters and lava tunnels
• Learn about volcanoes and landscape
• Enjoy panoramic views
• Understand life rebirth on lava

The experience

The walk starts at Parking Testeina on the LZ-30 road and moves through terrain shaped entirely by lava. You'll cross lava flows, climb to volcanic cones where craters and lava tunnels are still visible, and see lava lakes: all preserved because Lanzarote's dry climate slows vegetation growth to a crawl. The route covers 7 kilometres over three hours at a low difficulty level, so the pace stays steady without steep scrambles or technical sections.

Your guide stays with you throughout and points out how the volcanic structures reveal the island's history: the eruptions of 1730–36 buried much of the landscape, and another eruption in 1824 added more lava on top. The guide explains what you're standing on and how to read the rock formations. You'll see how pioneer plants colonize the lava and begin the slow work of soil-building that eventually supports larger growth: the visible proof that even barren volcanic ground comes back to life.

Pickup is included from Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen or Puerto Calero. You get trekking poles, a snack of a cereal bar and fruit, and a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. Wear laced hiking shoes or trainers because the volcanic rock has a rough surface that demands grip. Bring your own water bottle. The meeting point is at Parking Testeina at 09:55.

What’s included

• Expert guide in English, Spanish or French.
• trekking poles.
• transfer from Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen or Puerto Calero.
• snack of a cereal bar and one piece of fruit.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

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

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by VIMOTIONS

Is this one for you?Three hours leaves the rest of your day free for other sites on Lanzarote, and the low difficulty means you don't need climbing experience or exceptional fitness. Just moderate health and laced shoes that grip volcanic rock.

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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.

What exactly will I see on the walk through Los Volcanes?

You'll cross lava flows, climb to volcanic cones with visible craters, and walk past lava tunnels and lava lakes: all the structures left behind by the 1730–36 and 1824 eruptions. The arid climate has kept them intact, so the landscape looks like a museum of volcanology laid out across the ground.

How difficult is the 7-kilometre hike?

The route is rated low difficulty and takes three hours, so it's a steady walk without steep climbs or scrambling. You'll need moderate fitness and laced shoes with good grip because you're walking on rough volcanic rock the whole way.

What's included in the tour price?

Pickup from Costa Teguise, Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen or Puerto Calero; an expert guide in English, Spanish or French; trekking poles; and a snack of a cereal bar and fruit. You should bring your own water bottle.

When does the tour start and where do I meet the guide?

The meeting point is Parking Testeina on the LZ-30 road at 09:55. The tour lasts three hours from there.