Lanzarote: Timanfaya National Park - Half day tour
Who This Trip Suits
A half day to Timanfaya National Park with pickup from dozens of hotel stops across the island. You ride the Ruta de los Volcanes with an official guide, watch the geothermal demonstrations at Islote de Hilario, where water poured into the ground erupts as steam within seconds, and stop at the camel station for an optional ride, paid in cash. The park entrance is included. It is rated 4.3 from 2,867 reviews, from US$66 a person (checked October 2026).
What it is not: a long day out. The visits themselves are short; the listing says the total runs four to six hours because of the pickups, and the time on the coach depends on where your hotel is. The caves and El Golfo are on the full-day tours instead.
Who it suits: a first look at the volcanoes without a car, with the afternoon left for the beach. Wear closed trainers: the operator asks for them because the ground is uneven and sharp. If you have a car, the express tour from Yaiza, from US$64, is shorter; for the caves too, the Timanfaya, Jameos and Cueva day is from US$100.
The listing says that if the park is closed for reasons beyond the operator’s control, the itinerary changes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About This Experience
Experience the raw power and beauty of Timanfaya National Park*, the volcanic heart of Lanzarote.
Highlights
- Travel the exclusive Volcano Route inside Timanfaya with official guides
- Watch live geothermal experiments at Islote de Hilario
- Admire panoramic views of craters and volcanic landscapes
- Enjoy an optional camel ride for a fun, traditional experience
- Discover Timanfaya’s volcanic history with expert guides
What's Included
- ✓ Services of a tour guide
- ✓ Entrance to Timanfaya National Park
- ✓ Travel insurance for the duration of the tour
- ✓ Transport by modern, fully air-conditioned coach
Not Included
- Camel ride (optional extra cost to pay in cash)
Good to Know
- Note: Timanfaya's terrain is uneven, rugged or slippery in places; for your safety, the operator recommends wearing closed-toe trainers to avoid accidents
- Check the itinerary to see approximative duration of each visit. The rest of the time is spent travelling to and from the tourist areas (so the total duration varies between 4 and 6 hours). Depending on your hotel, you may spend more or less time on the coach, but the duration of the visits in each point remains the same
- There may be a logistical stop in Yaiza to organise groups onto the coaches
- LCTEurope doesn’t cover any taxi fares without written permission from staff
- LCTEurope accepts no liability for any items left behind on the coach or elsewhere during the tour
