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Lanzarote: Timanfaya, Cueva Verdes, Jameos & Mirador del Rio

1. Lanzarote: Timanfaya, Cueva Verdes, Jameos & Mirador del Rio

Take part in a tour that has an exciting blend of nature and adventure on the idyllic Canary Island. Enjoy 4 different attractions as you get to know Lanzarote better. Montañas del Fuego/Timanfaya National Park Visit the Fire Mountains in Timanfaya National Park, part of a vast area affected by the volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736. Experience experiments with the existing geothermal energy and enjoy a tour through the National Park. Learn more about the history of this natural wonder. Hear about the authentic records of a priest from Yaiza, which documented the volcanic eruptions in the 18th century, conveying an impression of how people’s lives were determined by this force of nature. Cueva de los Verdes Move on to visit the cave “Cueva de los Verdes”. Witness the lava tube, formed by the volcano La Corona, and one of the longest in the world. Learn about the heaving tunnels and cavities at different levels, which together reach a height of 40 meters and go far into the sea. Jameos del Agua See the two caves that are part of one of the longest lava tubes on earth. See how the artist Cesar Manrique creatively and tastefully designed this section of the tunnel to create a harmony between art and nature. Pause to spend some time at the restaurant, view the concert hall, and see a small lake with a direct connection to the sea. The lake is also home to small white blind crabs, which can be seen with the naked eye and are usually found only in waters more than 2,000 meters below the sea. >Mirador del Rio Amazed yourself with marvelous views over la Graciosa Island and Chinijo Archipelago.

Lanzarote: Volcanoes & Caves Guided Day Trip with Transfers

2. Lanzarote: Volcanoes & Caves Guided Day Trip with Transfers

Enjoy a fantastic day out on this tour of Lanzarote. See the picturesque village of Yaiza on the edge of the volcano, where you’ll have the opportunity to admire the volcanic crater of Timanfaya mountains (National Park of Timanfaya). See Lago Verde, a green lake in the middle of the black sand beach of El Golfo. Admire the bay made from tuff and lava, with unusual colors and bizarre shapes. You’ll than travel by bus towards Timanfaya National Park. Here you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a short ride on a dromedary and to experience the world on top of these fascinating animals. Marvel at the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains), try out amazing experiments with the geothermal energy in Islet of Hilario, and enjoy the breathtaking tour through the national park. Learn about the history of this natural wonder's development. During a break in Mancha Blanca, take the opportunity to visit the famous church of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores. Admire the beautiful Canary architecture and see the statue of Madonna which, according to legend, halted the flow of lava from a volcanic eruption. Visit the picturesque wine-growing region of La Geria and learn more about the painstaking work associated with the local methods of wine growing. You can also taste the delicious local wines in a local Bodega (cellar). Passing by the Monumento al Campensino, the tour heads to the green northern side of the island with the Valley of 1000 Palms. Experience a landscape completely different from what you have seen so far on the island. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere along the way to one of the island's highest viewpoints. Admire the fantastic view of the Valley of 1000 Palms, Monte Corona, and the northeastern coastline with its picturesque villages. Visit Jameos del Agua, one of the most beautiful places in Lanzarote. Visit a cafeteria decorated with beautiful hanging baskets, a concert hall, a pool, and a small lake which connects to the sea.

Lanzarote: César Manrique Foundation and Cactus Garden Tour

3. Lanzarote: César Manrique Foundation and Cactus Garden Tour

Immerse yourself in César Manrique's last work on Lanzarote with a tour of the delicately manicured Cactus Garden. Step into the eclectic César Manrique Foundation to see paintings by Spanish artists in Manrique's old studio and home. Discover the village of Teguise at your own pace. Be picked up from your accommodation and ride aboard an air-conditioned bus. Stroll through the magical Cactus Garden and César Manrique Foundation with the guidance of a local expert. Marvel at the way nature, art, and architecture come together in one place. Admire the unusual dwelling of the artist, embedded in one of the longest lava flows on the island. Observe natural lava walls and their curious shapes, which inspired Manrique's world-famous creations. Walk through the otherworldly cactus garden, with over 1,100 species of cacti. Then, head to Teguise, the old capital of Lanzarote. Enjoy free time to roam the quaint streets and see the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On Sundays, peruse the market for local cuisine, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Lanzarote: Cueva de los Verdes & Jameos del Agua Guided Tour

4. Lanzarote: Cueva de los Verdes & Jameos del Agua Guided Tour

Once you've picked up near you hotel area, you'll enjoy the views in Las Nieves Viewpoint to Chinijo Archipel: do you know La Graciosa Island? You'll see it from here. After that you get impress by La Corona Volcano: the crater which originated the two most important places in north of Lanzarote. Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes share the same volcanic tube made by the explosion of La Corona Volcano! Finally, get marveled by the secrets of Cueva de los Verdes and with the amazing work art of Manrique in Jameos del Agua: art, culture and nature in same place!

Lanzarote Full-Day Highlights Tour

5. Lanzarote Full-Day Highlights Tour

Explore the best the Lava Coast has to offer on this full-day tour. Flowing from Timanfaya during the 18th and 19th centuries, the lava has created a unique landscape. Visit the Mountains of Fire. Travel up to the Islote de Hilario and see the geysers before continuing along the Ruta de los Volcanes. Stop at the Camel Echadero inside the Timanfaya National Park. Taste La Geria wine from a local producer before a break for lunch. After lunch, visit the Valley of 1000 Palm Trees in Haria. Enjoy the spectacular views of the island of La Graciosa from the cliffs. End the tour with a visit to the Jameos del Agua.

Lanzarote: Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

6. Lanzarote: Day Tour for Cruise Passengers

Disembark from your cruise ship and join a guided tour of Lanzarote that takes you to the north of the island. See the unique volcanic tunnel and caverns of Jameos del Agua, enjoy a wine tasting in La Geria, learn about the thermal anomalies in Islote de Hilario, and much more. Start in the Valley of a Thousand Palms, and admire the 5,000-year-old Corona Volcano. Then reach the Famara Massif at an altitude of 500 meters and look out over the islands of the Chinijo Archipelago. Discover the underground oases of Jameos del Agua and marvel at the natural lagoon. Continue south and see the Monumento al Campesino and learn about the so-called "Fertility" monument. Afterward, enjoy a wine tasting in La Geria and learn how wine growing developed on the volcanic soil. Then, continue to the scenic Timanfaya National Park and admire the fascinating Montañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire). Hear about the energy hidden under the earth's surface in El Islote de Hilario, and see some amazing experiments with geothermal energy. Finally, you have the opportunity for an optional camel ride through the park, and on your way back see the Green Lagoon and the salt marshes.

Lanzarote: Full Day Bus Tour with Scenic Views

7. Lanzarote: Full Day Bus Tour with Scenic Views

Explore the diverse landscapes of Lanzarote on a full-day bus tour of the island and compare the north and south. Get pick-up from your hotel in Playa Blanca, Arrecife, Puerto de Carmen, or Costa Teguise and journey to Timanfaya National Park to see the lunar landscapes formed by the last eruptions of the 18th century. Witness the geothermal activity that provides heat for the island. Then, follow the route of volcanoes as you head south and cross the area bordering Timanfaya and the protected landscape of La Geria. Stop at El Golfo, known for its spectacularly green lake. Go to the capital city at Teguise and admire the stunning views from Peñas del Chache at the highest point on Lanzarote. Take photos of the northeastern coastline and Haria, home of The Valley of the Thousand Palm trees. Finally, visit Jameos del Agua, a series of lava caves with an underground auditorium, restaurant, and salt lake. See nature and mankind come together in this space created by César Manrique. Admire the subterranean gardens, blind albino crabs, and the fascinating museum of La Casa de Los Volcanes. After appreciating artistic creation in harmony with the environment at the volcanic caves, it’s time to go back to Lanzarote.

Lanzarote: César Manrique Full-Day Tour

8. Lanzarote: César Manrique Full-Day Tour

Hardly any other has influenced Lanzarote so much as the artist César Manrique. He was a painter, architect, sculptor, designer, and environmentalist. His vision was a symbiosis of architecture and nature. Start the tour in his footsteps with a visit to Monumento al Campensino, a monument dedicated to the hard-working rural population. See the traditional craftsmanship of the Canary Islands in the small museum and marvel at the impressive restaurant in the foothills of a lava field. Continue into the Valley of a Thousand Palms to the Mirador del Rio. Enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Lanzarote and one of the most representative architectural creations of César Manrique that unites art and nature. Visit the nearby cave, Jameos del Agua part of a 7-kilometer-long lava tube, which was created by the eruption of Monte Corona around 8000 years ago. Discover Jameos del Agua, a portion of which was artistically designed by César Manrique. Here you will find a restaurant, a concert hall, and a small lake with direct access to the sea where small, white-blind crabs live. At the end of the tour, you will drive to the cactus garden “Jardin de Cactus”. Here you will find more than 1100 different species of plants from around the world spread across 5000 square meters. On the way back you will visit the Fundación César Manrique in the artist’s former residence. See some of his works of art and discover how the artist worked. A large part of the complex is nestled in the foothills of the longest lava flow of the Canary Islands, with unusual structures running through the entire house.

Following the Footsteps of César Manrique: Four Art Centers

9. Following the Footsteps of César Manrique: Four Art Centers

César, a multidisciplinary artist, painter, sculptor, conservator of monuments and tourist resorts, designer of landscapes and gardens, and recognized ecologist, created from natural volcanic accidents a tendency that impacted the world. He managed to unite Art, Urbanism and Tourism in a single concept, under a philosophy and model of urban intervention based on sustainability and respect for the natural values of the territory, into what is now a world reference. The Island would be different without the Monument to the Peasant, Los Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Río, Cactus Garden or the Cave of the Greens. It would certainly be less attractive and with much less personality. Not visiting these Centers and works of art, being able to interpret them, is like not even having travelled here. This tour offers you the opportunity to discover the North of Lanzarote having a panoramic of Haría, Riscos de Famara and Volcán de la Corona. You will have the privilege to visit the art centers of Cesar Manrique such as Monument to the Peasant, Cactus Garden, Mirador del Río and Fundación César Manrique. Choose if you wish to visit Jameos del Agua or Cueva de los Verdes, two marvelous art centers which are a must in your visit to Lanzarote.

Lanzarote: Northern Delights Tour

10. Lanzarote: Northern Delights Tour

Your official island guide will pick you up and take you north to the iconic house of the famous actor Omar Sharif. This magnificent house is built on rocks with hidden caves and natural labyrinths. Then you will go across the water to the picturesque island La Graciosa—in its traditional, unspoiled condition, it is simply breathtaking. A freshly prepared lunch is served onboard the boat in the harbor of La Graciosa upon arrival. Afterwards you can spend time discovering the quaint streets in the village and the houses built on sand, or go for a swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding the island. On the return journey to Lanzarote you'll stop at the famous Mirador del Rio with the best views in Lanzarote, finishing with views back on the stunning island of La Graciosa.

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4.6 / 5

based on 752 reviews

Was an amazing trip around whole island, 9-17pm, we had a lunch stop as well, we saw a lot of the beauty of Lanzarote. Nazaret, our guide, is such a lovely person, thank you! All passed super professional, from my booking to the end of the trip. Air-conditioned bus, spanish-english languages. I highly recommend this trip because you can see even La Graciosa from distant, was a surprise for me.

Fantastic guide, Roland, who spoke four languages with perfect accents. It was great to get out of the resorts and see more of the island. Pickup very close to hotel. Comfortable bus

Great tour ! Really recommend to visit the thimalya National park by bus with GYG . It is the most convenient way to visit the mentioned attractions of the island without queuing

It was worth taking this tour. Covers the 3 popular attractions in south Lanzarote, not rushing through and the tour guide Andre was very good.

It was very professionally delivered. The staff were excellent and happy.