Timanfaya volcanic tour Lanzarote: Geothermal heat & wine

You stand on ground hot enough to ignite brushwood, watching steam shoot from volcanic vents.

A half-day guided tour of Lanzarote's volcanic terrain, starting with hotel pickup and ending at the salt flats. The route covers Los Hervideros' lava cliffs, El Golfo's green lagoon, and Timanfaya National Park, where you feel active geothermal heat and witness steaming geysers. A wine tasting in La Geria's volcanic vineyards and a 1-kilometer walk through Salinas de Janubio complete the day. The tour runs about five hours total and includes park entry, wine tasting for adults, and an expert local guide in English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Timanfaya National Park1h 30m · entry included
2. La Geria30m · entry included

Explore Lanzarote's volcanic highlights

• Drive along coast to Los Hervideros
• Visit El Golfo lagoon
• Explore Timanfaya National Park
• Experience volcanic heat and demos
• Wine tasting in La Geria
• Visit Salinas de Janubio salt flats

The experience

What makes this tour work is the sequence: you start with the coastal drama (Los Hervideros throws waves against jagged lava cliffs while El Golfo sits nearby with its striking green lagoon), then move inland to Timanfaya National Park, where the ground itself is the attraction. The park is where you encounter active geothermal features: brushwood ignites from the heat beneath your feet, geysers shoot steam from cracks in the earth, and the landscape looks like another planet. This is not a lookout tour. You walk into the volcanic terrain with a guide who explains what you are standing on and why it behaves this way.

The wine stop in La Geria breaks the volcanic intensity with a different kind of geology. The vines grow in volcanic soil, and you taste white wine at a traditional bodega while crossing the island's main wine region. After that comes Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flat in the Canary Islands. The walk is about a kilometer and takes roughly thirty minutes. If walking is difficult, you can wait at the bar area and photograph the landscape from there. The entire day, including transport, runs five hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and your guide speaks English or German.

A few practical notes: bring footwear suited to uneven volcanic ground. There is no toilet access at El Golfo, so plan accordingly. If you are bringing children, bring their accreditations to confirm their age at the park entrance. The schedule is approximate and may shift depending on conditions or the group's pace. Wine tasting is for travelers 18 and older.

What’s included

• Expert local guide in English or German.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance to Timanfaya National Park.
• wine tasting at a La Geria bodega for adults.
• access to Los Hervideros, El Golfo, and Salinas de Janubio with time to explore and photograph.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and FridayDeparts at 09:45

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Destination Services Spain

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guide explaining the volcanic geology while moving as a group through fixed stops. Book the self-guided version if you prefer to explore at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

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

What exactly happens inside Timanfaya National Park on this tour?

Timanfaya National Park is where you encounter active geothermal features: you walk into lava fields and craters, feel heat rising from the ground, watch brushwood ignite from the volcanic heat, and see steaming geysers shoot from vents in the earth. A guide explains the geology and the volcanic activity as you move through the terrain.

Is the wine tasting included, and who can participate?

Wine tasting at a La Geria bodega is included in the tour price, but only for travelers 18 and older. You taste white wine grown in the region's volcanic soil while crossing the main wine-growing area of Lanzarote.

How much walking is involved in this half-day tour?

The most significant walk is at Salinas de Janubio, about one kilometer over roughly thirty minutes. The other stops involve shorter walks or scenic drives. If walking is difficult, you can remain at the bar area at the salt flats and photograph the landscape from there.

Does the tour include hotel pickup, and what time does it start?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The office operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:15pm, and the exact start time will be confirmed when you book. Schedules are approximate and may shift based on conditions or group pace.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring footwear suited to volcanic terrain, as the ground is uneven and rocky. If you are traveling with children, bring their accreditations to confirm their age at Timanfaya National Park entrance. There is no toilet access at El Golfo, so plan your water and restroom needs accordingly.

Can I do this tour if I have walking difficulties or certain health conditions?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or significant walking difficulties, though the operator notes it is suitable for all fitness levels. Pregnant travelers should also check with the operator before booking. If you have concerns, contact the office during business hours to discuss your situation.