Timanfaya, La Geria & El Golfo tour: Skip the lines in Lanzarote

Red craters and green lagoons: the volcanic south in one afternoon

This afternoon tour covers four of Lanzarote's most visited sites (Timanfaya National Park, La Geria vineyards, Echadero de los Camellos and El Golfo's Laguna Verde) without waiting in line at any of them. A guide leads a small group through César Manrique's architectural landmarks and the island's volcanic landscape, with wine tasting, geothermal demonstrations and a camel ride option included. Hotel pickup is provided. The tour runs five hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Timanfaya National Park1h · entry included
2. El Golfo25m

Explore Lanzarote's south highlights

• Transfer from hotels to Monumento al Campesino
• View Monument to Fecundity from bus
• Drive to La Geria vineyards
• Stop at winery for wine tasting
• Visit camel stall and museum or ride camel
• Drive to Montañas del Fuego in 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 your hotel to the Monumento al Campesino, a 15-meter sculpture César Manrique built in the geographical center of Lanzarote to honor the island's peasant farmers. From there, the route heads south through La Geria, a volcanic wine region where vineyards grow in impossible-looking terrain. You stop at a working cellar to taste the local wine, then move on to Echadero de los Camellos, where you can either walk for 20 minutes on a camel's back or visit a small museum about the animals' history on the island.

The centerpiece is Timanfaya National Park: the Montañas del Fuego, or Mountains of Fire. These red craters and lava fields are the result of eruptions that lasted six years between 1730 and 1736, covering 200 square kilometers. Your guide explains the geology while you walk the lunar landscape, and you see geothermal demonstrations that show how hot the earth still is beneath the surface. The tour ends at El Golfo, a volcanic crater lake with water so green it looks unreal, about 20 minutes' drive from Timanfaya.

An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group throughout, and your guide speaks English or Spanish. Because entry to Timanfaya is arranged in advance, you skip the ticket line at the gate. The whole day is structured so you move between stops without gaps or waits, which matters on an island where afternoon tours can lose hours to crowds.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the group.
• skip-the-line entry to Timanfaya National Park.
• geothermal demonstrations showing underground heat.
• wine tasting at a La Geria cellar.
• optional 20-minute camel ride at Echadero de los Camellos or museum entry instead.
• visits to the Monumento al Campesino, El Golfo and Laguna Verde.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lanzaroteguides

Is this one for you?This five-hour afternoon tour hits four major sites (Timanfaya, La Geria, Echadero de los Camellos, and El Golfo) in one departure, leaving your morning or evening free for other island activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 24h before the start.

What exactly is the Laguna Verde at El Golfo?

El Golfo is a volcanic crater that has filled with seawater, creating a lagoon so intensely green it appears almost artificial. The color comes from algae in the shallow water. It sits at the southern tip of the island and is one of Lanzarote's most photographed spots.

Can I choose not to ride the camel?

Yes. At Echadero de los Camellos, you can either take a 20-minute camel ride or visit the small museum about camels' role in Lanzarote's history. Both options are available to everyone on the tour.

Is lunch included?

No. The tour includes wine tasting at the cellar in La Geria and geothermal demonstrations at Timanfaya, but not a meal. You'll have time to eat before or after the tour depending on your hotel location and the departure time.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Hotel pickup is included from most accommodations in Lanzarote. The tour starts with a 20-minute transfer to the Monumento al Campesino. If you're staying in Playa Blanca, pickup is not available from that area.

What did César Manrique design on this tour?

The Monumento al Campesino and the Casa-Museo del Campesino are both works by César Manrique, the artist who shaped much of Lanzarote's visual identity. Your guide explains his influence on the island's architecture and landscape throughout the afternoon.